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May I be the first to thank those in charge of the software upgrade, etc, for the re-establishement of the forum.

As a 'newbee' with a new boat (to me) it felt like someone had 'chopped one of me arms off'.

Standby for some new questions.....Struggling with the spinnaker at the mo!

Steve Hawkins

Mark,

We have never met, but I have a footie in my garage.

Built from plastic card. Have to dust it off soon and see if it still works!

Steve Hawkins

Believe me, if I can avoid taking the centreboard case out, I will. I have sorted my rudder, except I have decided I want a rubber universal joint for the tiller. I have ordered another Crewsaver bag, so I can give Rupert his spare back.... Rupert is now in possession of the jib halyard he gave me, ...

Chris and all, That sounds interesting. I am not able to sail the weekend coming, so it should give a chance to dry out a bit. I think I will carefully tighten the pivot bolt (only by a turn) and then put some runny superglue into the crack, and then back the pivot bolt off by two or more turns and ...

All, So what are my options for the solid centreboard case fix for: 1. The rest of this year. Bodge tape will only do until I bring her back for the deck varnish. In a month or so. 2. A more resilient fix that will last until I pull her apart. Could be years... 3. If and when a full strip is in orde...

Okay boys and girls, I took her fora sail on Saturday. Seems to go quite nicely, even with her original sails up. Even the kicker drum thingy worked well, as I had the rope threaded along side the port centreboard case, using what I asume is the spinnaker halyard bullseyes and cleats, etc. To that e...

Here she is:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories

Down in Cornwall though, which will add a significant amount to the eventual purchase price when fuel for pickup is added.

Cheers

Steve Hawkins

Thought I would bring this up as the mast seems familiar.

Steve Hawkins

Chris, I was routing around trying to find a reference to the mast that I have fitted to 950. It looks very like the mast you had when you got hold of Gently. I am refering to a post from last year. I am just curious if you still have it, and does it still have the top diamond fitted. Cheers Steve h

Well,

It must be difficult to write a book with every other person telling what needs to be in it!

Look forward to seeing it.

Cheers

Steve H

On a personal note, perhaps we can get a mention of all the Proctor Mks as well. The only information I have gleaned about the mk VIII is what has been stated here on this forum. A Mk6 with a bit more Rocker? I.e. A boat designed for restricted water. Not campaigned by any of the leading crews. Not ...

Just got a copy from the local library in Swindon.

Nice to some good bedtime reading...

..Still have to give it back though in 3 weeks....


Steve Hawkins

Here is the plan then: 1. Run as is with wire. 2. If I do not get on with it, that replace wire with 'modern' rope/cord. 3. If that still does not work, look at other options. I would prefer for it to work as it is a fair lump on the bottom of the mast that looks difficult to remove. And I hate carr...

All, Sheave fitted - a fine bit of bodgery. Also rudder stripped and sanded. Split 'superglued'. Now ready to varnish tonight. It will only get a couple of coats by the weekend. But I can always bring it back and give it another one or two afterwards. I will start putting the fittings back on the hu...

Cheers Rupert, I laid the jib halyard against the mast - down the side of the house, but have not yet connected a jib to it yet so I do not really know how far out I am yet with it. But no doubt I will be ringing you up next week, for an appointment with your mate...and his tools...Oooer! In the mea...