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by kfz
Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Series1 GP14 S/N 4250 for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 9453

Series1 GP14 S/N 4250 for Sale

Series1 GP14 S/N 4250 Swordfish for Sale Fitted out at high standard for family and open water cruising. Ideal for coastal/tidal river club owner with young family wants boat for weekend racing/cruising, classic events and take on family holiday. Family Cruiser owned for last 16 years. Refitted duri...
by kfz
Mon Apr 16, 2018 7:49 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Pretty lightly used set of Mirror Jeckals in bag
Replies: 0
Views: 5404

Pretty lightly used set of Mirror Jeckals in bag

Really nice set of Jeckal sails for Mirror, no seen much use. Be nice if can go to enthusiast. £50 quid pickup from WA5 or A little extra for postage. All proceeds to local Scouts which are 10th Warrington Sankey St Marys Scount troop. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3696/13029863524_e5aed4c209_b.jpg...
by kfz
Sun Aug 03, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Boats and bits wanted
Topic: Wated old cotton sail
Replies: 11
Views: 9618

Re: Wated old cotton sail

chris wrote:Still looking for cotton please...
I had my GP cottons laundered at jeckells? might be good for a laugh but can they make you a new one?

Kev
by kfz
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Minim gets a make-over
Replies: 17
Views: 15886

Re: Minim gets a make-over

Something thats easy to see from the SAR helicopter....

Kev
by kfz
Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:35 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: GP14 number 2?
Replies: 3
Views: 3767

Re: GP14 number 2?

I dont think thats number 2....

Kev
by kfz
Wed May 07, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Enterprise 20245 "Servilan" - for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 5612

Re: Enterprise 20245 "Servilan" - for sale

Well someones gonna get a serious bargain... Have spread the word at my club but Ents not the most suited.

Good luck!

Kev
by kfz
Tue May 06, 2014 8:41 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Enterprise 20245 "Servilan" - for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 5612

Re: Enterprise 20245 "Servilan" - for sale

Nick,

I think you are underselling her a bit..... Shes smart.

Kev
by kfz
Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Rope halyards.
Replies: 11
Views: 7838

Re: Rope halyards.

Thanks for replies. The rig I think is bermudan sloop. I have seen these cleats used for kicker on Toppers, these should work really well. Yes Rupert it is a Tinker Traveller, I hope to use it on the sea. Well if its a sloop then should you not use the jib halyard to tension the Rig, The forestay i...
by kfz
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Un-electroplating?
Replies: 6
Views: 6608

Re: Un-electroplating?

Hi Defeated by the electrochemical series. I would suggesst that you now stop trying to deplate as you will be removing the copper from the bronze not the Nickel or chrom due to it being move reactive. Only solution I would have thought is to rub it down with emery cloth. Cheers Al Yea, Thats what ...
by kfz
Tue Apr 29, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Rope halyards.
Replies: 11
Views: 7838

Re: Rope halyards.

Assume its a Cat rig? Id have the shrouds spliced to the rings rather than knots. Then As Rupert says then use the forestay to tension it. I think Keven Butler rigging do the Laser like cleat tensioner for not much money. this sorts thing http://kbruk.vpweb.co.uk/apps/webstore/products/show/4290605 ...
by kfz
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Rope halyards.
Replies: 11
Views: 7838

Re: Rope halyards.

Rob, Not sure what you mean. Do you mean Forestay and shrouds? or Halyards.
by kfz
Mon Apr 28, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: Boat maintenance, repair and restoration
Topic: Un-electroplating?
Replies: 6
Views: 6608

Un-electroplating?

Anyone had any luck at this? Trying to remove what looks like chrome plate from a bronze rudder pintle. Roger kindly gave me a rudder pintle for the GP, but its chrome or maybe nickel plated. Tried every household acid cleaning solution I could find to no success. Had a great idea to un-plate it, so...
by kfz
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Classic Stuff for sale: Jollyboat, Tideway, Whiff, etc.
Replies: 11
Views: 6993

Re: Classic Stuff for sale: Jollyboat, Tideway, Whiff, etc.

Without going out the shed. Theres defo a sump, loads of brake bits, maybe a front mast cylinder (the old round one). 750s fork sliders. I think I have a Front mudguard stay. Not sure what model its off. Maybe a 750s. some electrical bits. Bosch Regulator and a stater. Some really nice but far too l...
by kfz
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:06 am
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Mirror Gunter Rig Spars
Replies: 1
Views: 3307

Re: Mirror Gunter Rig Spars

Mast gone.

Still got the boom
by kfz
Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: Boats and bits for sale
Topic: Classic Stuff for sale: Jollyboat, Tideway, Whiff, etc.
Replies: 11
Views: 6993

Re: Classic Stuff for sale: Jollyboat, Tideway, Whiff, etc.

Ed,
What bits do you need for the T3. I have some old Guzzi bits kicking about.
Kev