INVESTIGATOR 563

you may not like the music but the sailing is fantastic
makes you feel the freedom of sailing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKWXjrAI89A

yes it was in the sea for to much time i think
it looks better now sanded and ready to be painted

thanks guys
i am always looking for the upgrades on the boat as it was made in 1976
some parts may have gotten better over time.

Hi guys sorry for posting so much as you all know i am doing my refit after just buying my boat i started looking at putting new u-bolt and backing plate in, which is going well then i see the pin that hold the cable to the u-bolt see below photo all the holes in the stay must be for adjustment but ...

mark it will be made out of hoop pine varnished on the under side first in three pieces for each side so you do not have to bend it much ,bolted and then the top will be varnished i would like to put a few more run off point on the deck that's why the 3 pieces here are some products it is used for B...

i have a guy who is making mine right now out of wood for my refit
he is a perfectionist when is comes to wood my budget is $300.00 for the gunwale
i let you know how it looks and some photos in a few weeks

for our investigator weight say with all your gear 1200 kg i have an old coast guard book uk got it off my dad long time ago says for less than 7.5 meters boat but more that 5 meters gal chain 1/4 " or 6mm breaking strain 1,835 kg that will hold :) 8 meters shackle 3/8" or 10mm breaking st...

as i am redoing my boat right now
i was getting quotes for new sails 2 days ago call around four sail makers
main $1300-$1500 jib $500-$700 also check out boater choice for the insurance PH 1800-768-2121

i do not like handing out money in fines so best if you guys keep up with the latest rules in Queensland like i do

http://www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au/cu ... ed-to-know

mark just great wish i was there too