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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Storage Bins
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2518
Re: Storage Bins
Neat setup Peter. Good call on the trimming of the stern most bin. I’ve been tempted to do this but on the mooring I have my boom tent rolled around 20mm pvc pipe stiffeners on the edge, boat hook, tiller, fishing rods, extension bilge pump pipe and the kitchen sink under the cockpit floor. I’m also...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USEFUL STUFFS
- Replies: 37
- Views: 28042
Re: USEFUL STUFFS
Just a heads up, Aldi have the hi viz lined work jackets on this Saturday. These are quite passable as sailing wear and very reasonably priced by comparison. I’ve had one for years and have used it in cold weather when my thin Burke does not cut it. Be warned though they are hi viz but not night ra...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:49 am
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Mast Raising Tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2315
Re: Mast Raising Tool
Good invention mate, particularly like the base clamped on companionway step over. How long is the device for future reference? My rear support is square section adjustable for height with top roller. I think there is a pic on here somewhere. I bought that with the boat so can claim no credit.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:17 pm
- Forum: Investigators For Sale
- Topic: Investigator 563 WANTED - Sydney, NSW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4257
Re: Investigator 563 WANTED - Sydney, NSW
Fair question Peter. I’ve treated my swing keel/centre board with mostly fish oil my whole ownership. Other than when welding on a new pull rind for the rope, when I took the opportunity to prime it , metal paint and antifoul. At one point I blocked off the slot at the bottom and filled the cavity w...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Investigators For Sale
- Topic: Investigator 563 WANTED - Sydney, NSW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4257
Re: Investigator 563 WANTED - Sydney, NSW
Hi Peter if your still in the market I’ve advertised here for a trailer and informed anyone who might be interested in selling a boat to you I could possibly take the trailer. Also sent you a pm a bit back . Cheers
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:03 am
- Forum: Investigators For Sale
- Topic: I want an Investigator trailer.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5080
I want an Investigator trailer.
Hi all, I’m in the market for another trailer. My current one is repairable but I’m so busy on other matters at the moment that I don’t have time or energy to spend on it. I thought I’d throw it out there and see if anybody has one they want to sell/ replace with a new one. Or maybe someone who’s co...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: USEFUL STUFFS
- Replies: 37
- Views: 28042
Re: USEFUL STUFFS
This Saturday 27/2 the Aldi conglomerate have tools on again. You can check the site for details. I recommend again their Workzone tape which is a woven/duct tape more really the gaffer tape I used on my music days. I’ve found it quite strong for emergency repairs etc. Only thing I note is the descr...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Members in FNQ
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4907
Re: Members in FNQ
Sounds like you are well prepared mate. We have the Coleman rechargeable like yours for the motorhome. Although we eschew free camping in the really hot months and stick to caravan parks with 240 so we can run aircon. I’m bloody getting soft in my old age :shock:. It’s an oxymoron that people in big...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Cockpit locker seals
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3709
Re: Cockpit locker seals
The only thing apparently that you need to watch is thickness relative to hinges Ian . Ian B the original forum owner mentioned back eons ago that you may need to pack the hinges up to get clearance. I used flat foam strip in the drainage groove around the hatches. It worked for some time but eventu...
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Launching 563
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3828
Re: Launching 563
I know launching can be daunting at times Ian. I don’t do it often enough to get the perfect technique but I do mostly have the wheels on the trailer just so the hubs are out of the water. Retrieval, I dunk the wheels usually. The main issue is depth of water which I guess depends on the ramp. I thi...