INVESTIGATOR 563

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...

Welcome mate. If you find anything better, please let me know. Thanks

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...

Hi Ian, yes good thought, however I reckon I will have the autohelm hooked up all the time, so I figure fitting the plug on the inside of the combing directly under the ST1000. That way it would only be uncomfortable when the thing was not fitted. Will probably make the final decission once I have t...

Hi all, I also purchased an ST1000 for mine. It will also be mounted on the top pf the combing., I worked out that they did not make a shaft extension long enough, so purchased their longest one which I think is 6 inches. I will also cut this into two and turn up a piece in the lathe to extend it to...

Hi Paddy, when I launch or retrieve, I always use the tilt as well as my Draw bar extension. I only have to enter the water to just above the axle for launch using these aids, but I always submerge a little more on retrieve as this then reduces the need for winching, even though that is not too much...

Hi all, found this on UTUBE. Best I have seen. thought you might enjoy, its a great watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwX66PK ... Is2TtojBXF

Cheers

Hi all, thought I would post some pictures of the bilge pump set up in Sail La Vie. Cheers

Merry Christmas one and all. Hope to get on the water if this rotten wind will die down a bit, even if it’s only to give the new fishing rods their first run.
Cheers