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by Peter T
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Getting Out and About
Topic: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot
Replies: 24
Views: 13258

Re: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot

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...
by Peter T
Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Getting Out and About
Topic: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot
Replies: 24
Views: 13258

Re: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot

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...
by Peter T
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Launching 563
Replies: 8
Views: 2075

Re: Launching 563

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...
by Peter T
Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Sail Trim
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Sail Trim

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
by Peter T
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Manual Bilge Pump instalation
Replies: 13
Views: 3199

Re: Manual Bilge Pump instalation

Hi all, thought I would post some pictures of the bilge pump set up in Sail La Vie.
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Cheers
by Peter T
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Xmas 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 2902

Re: Merry Xmas 2023

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
by Peter T
Thu Dec 14, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: Investigators For Sale
Topic: Snoopy is on the market
Replies: 0
Views: 4973

Snoopy is on the market

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... tid=dXMIcH
Includes new Tohatsu Sail Pro
$8000 the lot or $6000 without the motor or $2000 for the motor only
by Peter T
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Launch Day
Replies: 3
Views: 5776

Launch Day

Finally ! I thought it would take 6 months and the big launch day came today after only three and a half years of hard work. WOO HOO. Now, to start sorting out the rigging. As you can see in the second photo, I needed to use my tow bar extension as well as the tilt function of the trailer, even thou...
by Peter T
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Galley Box
Replies: 22
Views: 26511

Re: Galley Box

Beautiful job Andrew. Well done
by Peter T
Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Galley Box
Replies: 22
Views: 26511

Re: Galley Box

Good Job Andrew, keep the progress photos coming mate. Cheers