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Roberto
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Transat CIC - they're off!
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A NY friend wandered on the pontoons, then went at the prize giving ceremony; some pictures here Transat CIC 2024 New York Boats at...
Yesterday at 16:46
Roberto
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Transom / launching wheels recommendation
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Check beforehand how much those wheels which protrude upwards from the transom will impair the lateral movement of the engine, in...
Yesterday at 11:10
Roberto
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Ocean Signal RescueME MOB1 DIY battery replacement
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Apart from the risks of a DIY solution (we are all grown up to assess them by ourselves), one thing to keep in mind is the PLB1 has a...
Yesterday at 10:41
Roberto
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Ocean Signal RescueME MOB1 DIY battery replacement
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The original battery pack was a sealed three elements Duracell or Energizer, IIRC they are of the type with welded tabs which have to be...
Sunday at 22:40
Roberto
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Ocean Signal RescueME MOB1 DIY battery replacement
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I did it myself for their PLB, straightforward, I bought a ready-made battery pack with the appropriate connector, cost maybe 20euro...
Sunday at 21:56
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What boat would you buy to circumnavigate the UK and beyond, with only £5k?
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I've done seacocks between tides. Four in total I think. I grew a few grey hairs in the process. It's great for your work ethic when you...
Sunday at 18:05
Roberto
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What boat would you buy to circumnavigate the UK and beyond, with only £5k?
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A Hobie Cat, the quicker the better :)
Sunday at 11:20
Roberto
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Lofrans winches and anti-seize grease on screws
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"al rame" = Copper grease Lit. Copper based lubricating compound with creamy consistency
Friday at 06:54
Roberto
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Old Sails and SS Rigging
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Another use: cut about 1m of wire, unlay it totally until you reach the central 19th wire which will be straight, bend it in two, wrap...
Friday at 06:45
Roberto
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Whipping with loops
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Is it for regular use like say pass the third reef line while sailing (sometimes people use a messenger loop line between the 2nd and...
Friday at 06:38
Roberto
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Old Sails and SS Rigging
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Depending upon the type and number of different fittings you have on the mast and chainplates, you might find useful keeping some...
Thursday at 08:46
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How to deal with helpful people?
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When mooring you have to bear in mind that people often do not do what is asked, even when perfectly clear and precise directions are...
Wednesday at 09:25
Roberto
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How to deal with helpful people?
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If bows to, I found that using a bow fender is quite useful for that purpose: while you slowly get the stem in contact with the pontoon...
7 May 2024
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Looks like Sam is going to bag 3rd.
7 May 2024
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Winch service grease and or oil
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I have had to strip down winches where the pawls were jammed open by old hardened grease so its a drop or two of light machine oil for...
6 May 2024
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