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It almost became a tradition with my first boat that there would be some snow in the air when we antifouled or launched.

I've sold two boats in the last couple of months for deliberately low prices. I wanted them gone. The internet sites produced nutters...

That is the boat! We were a crew from the oil terminal.I think we would have been the first trip. I was also on the Out Skerries...

Have just done as you described. Local customs in Azores accepted my UK reg boat as being Union Goods and left it at that. New owner is...

I've only taken two charter crews out to St Kilda, both sailing from Scalloway Shetland. That was way back in the 80's. The boat was...

One of my many failings is that I'm not good at delegating. I find it easier to do than explain. Crew found it difficult to grasp the...

On mid sized and upwards fishing boats there was one sure way to identify the skipper, he was the one wearing carpet slippers. As...

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From the totally unscientific sample in this thread it appears that most sellers of used sailing boats that are offered in a suitable...

I can understand that you would be taking them at that price, but I would feel obliged to put an old / basic replacement on the boat.

Winch handles I would very much expect to be part of the boat equipment and left on board. If not I would expect the vendor to make that...

I do. But then I have sailed for quite a few years and understand what is essential to work a boat safely. During the last half century...

I'll have to disagree with you there. If the boat is being offered with sails, then the winch handles are part of the same system. I can...

Yes, I make this mistake every time!

No, advertise it as being complete with all equipment and spares. The new owner of my boat was pleased that he was getting a complete...