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- Wed May 08, 2024 4:59 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Second Forestay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13
Second Forestay
Hi all. Got the new Bow roller and Ronstan Series 60 Furler fitted. Also, I have replaced all the standard rigging which has included adding a set of lower side stays as well as a 2nd Forestay. This prevents the necessity to rely on the swivel of the furler to hold up the mast. Also makes it a lot e...
- Fri May 03, 2024 8:53 pm
- Forum: Other Sailboats
- Topic: Marauder https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/booker-bay/sail-boats/marauder-823-sailing-yacht-priced-for-quick-sale/13239886
- Replies: 1
- Views: 50
Re: Marauder https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/booker-bay/sail-boats/marauder-823-sailing-yacht-priced-for-quick-sale/1323
This looks like a great deal for someone who is prepared to do a bit of work. Looks to have been well looked after
- Wed May 01, 2024 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ramp Reports
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15729
Re: Ramp Reports
I wonder where Tasmania went, Ha ha
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Sail Trim
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3549
Re: Sail Trim
Hi Ian, I agree with you in regards to the luff tension. Some with furlers run the halyard down the mast and then back to the cockpit, but I reckon that would make it really difficult to get enough tension on the luff. I have replaced my bow roller / nose cone as well as adding a 2nd hound further u...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Storage Bins
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2118
Storage Bins
STORAGE BINS. Hi all, I have built 6 storage bins for my Investigator. What I did was to buy six, 18 litre buckets, a length of 1/2" threaded rod, 48 ×1/2" washers and 48 x 1/2" nuts and put them together after removing the hanbles as seen below in two rows of three. The end one of ea...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 5:31 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Mast Raising Tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1902
Re: Mast Raising Tool
Hi Ozzie, the 50 x 50 Aluminium is 2.4 m long . With the box section in place on the companionway, it sticks out the stern not quite as far as the outboard does. When not in use it will either fit inside the Pajero or on the roof rack. When towing the boat it sits as per photo below, with or without...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:54 pm
- Forum: Bits n Pieces For Sale or Wanted
- Topic: Snoopy is for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5595
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Mast Raising Tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1902
Mast Raising Tool
Just finished making my Mast Raising device. Works an absolute treat. See below you will get the idea. I use the main sheets clipped on to the mast base and clip on the other end to the wires on the hoist. Makes mast raising a single handed thing. All that is required is to give the mast a shove upw...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:17 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Cockpit locker seals
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3103
Re: Cockpit locker seals
Welcome mate. If you find anything better, please let me know. Thanks
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:03 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Cockpit locker seals
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3103
Re: Cockpit locker seals
Hi Ian. No mate I couldn't find anything that actually fitted or worked so I ended up using the same white trim that goes around the raisable roof opening. It's just a trim and it does not seal very well but it does look ok and it is excellent to get the locker lid to sit at the correct height. It d...