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Post by NigeL on Jun 23, 2007 21:57:43 GMT 1
that you bought for the boat ..... ?
Now this has me thinking - as I don't buy much for my boat !!
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr just remembered !
I bought a pack of sail tell-tales. Great thought I ... but how to fix on the sail ! and even if you did - they are so small to be even questionable on a dinghy !
Must admit I was close to considering Winch Mates .. supposed to turn normal sheet winch in self-tailing ...
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Post by Badger Birch on Jun 23, 2007 22:34:44 GMT 1
I would agrre that the Winchmates are useless. Only way is to get Self-Tailing winches.
Most useless thing I bought for SC was a toaster that fitted on teh hob, all it ever gave was burnt bread that tasted like carbon paper
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Post by Barr Avel on Jun 23, 2007 23:35:28 GMT 1
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Post by NigeL on Jun 24, 2007 19:47:04 GMT 1
Forgot about those !! For me - it's not only the locking mechanism they use - but also the fact that they use the guard lines .... I don't like hanging my fenders on the guard-lines - personal preference is something more substantial .... ie chainplates, cleats etc. |
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Post by jimbuoy on Jun 25, 2007 6:27:06 GMT 1
I would agrre that the Winchmates are useless. Only way is to get Self-Tailing winches. Most useless thing I bought for SC was a toaster that fitted on teh hob, all it ever gave was burnt bread that tasted like carbon paper I've never tasted carbon paper! Have you? |
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Post by Badger Birch on Jun 25, 2007 8:20:09 GMT 1
I would agrre that the Winchmates are useless. Only way is to get Self-Tailing winches. Most useless thing I bought for SC was a toaster that fitted on teh hob, all it ever gave was burnt bread that tasted like carbon paper I've never tasted carbon paper! Have you? Try my cooking and you will know what I mean...... |
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Post by jenku on Jul 4, 2007 13:59:34 GMT 1
I am considering antifouling paint. It never seems to work very well.
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Post by NigeL on Jul 4, 2007 15:19:05 GMT 1
I am considering antifouling paint. It never seems to work very well. This is first year for near 5 that I have actually used any ... but it's special for Fishing boats in Baltic brackish waters ! Will be interested to see what happens at end of year on lift out ! |
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Post by jenku on Jul 4, 2007 18:54:12 GMT 1
In our waters the most usual feature of antifouling paint is not to embarras the owner when the boat is lifted in. It is kind of the reason why I still do apply it...it make the boat look better hanging under the crane...
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Post by 2tizwoz on Jul 4, 2007 21:04:27 GMT 1
I bought it for those cold windy days towards the end of the season when the north east winds are at their worst. It was just one of those days on a final sail before laying up that I last saw it as it disappeared from view beneath the white topped waves. It looked a bit like this one. The tea cosy which my wife knitted for my welding hat is much warmer, stays in place but doesn't really measure up to the image of a member of the Royal Northumberland Yacht Cub except for fellow members who dress in much the same way. The club uniform is usually a boiler suit.   |
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Post by Badger Birch on Jul 5, 2007 18:13:51 GMT 1
I am considering antifouling paint. It never seems to work very well. This is first year for near 5 that I have actually used any ... but it's special for Fishing boats in Baltic brackish waters ! Will be interested to see what happens at end of year on lift out ! 5 years!! You little fibber!!!!!! More like 8 |
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Post by Ken.P. on Jul 5, 2007 19:25:33 GMT 1
I'm such a tight git that I never buy anything until it's needed.
Still bought some useless crap though, a Talbot Solara being about the worst! ;D
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Post by NigeL on Jul 5, 2007 20:03:29 GMT 1
I'm such a tight git that I never buy anything until it's needed. Still bought some useless crap though, a Talbot Solara being about the worst! ;D Had a Talbot Horizon ... absolute heap of ***** - gave it to a builder for his daughter to learn to drive in in exchange for a new bathroom !! (took out dividing wall etc.) Only thing I could say for it ... excellent visibility all round - similar to Morris 1100 and good learner driver machine. Blimey 0 thinkiing on that Talbot reminds of its replacement !! (Was wifes car ...) We bought an old Mk1 Escort 1.3. Used it for a while and then got shot of it before MOT due. About 6 months later Police at the door ... Excuse me sir - is the wife in ? Can we speak to her please. Madam we oul;d like you to come to the station for a few questions please ... Hold it Officer - my wife is going nowhere until we know what about. Your wifes car was involved in a shooting incident at Southsea last night. My wife has no car officer. Red Mk1 escort ? reg # ........... Sorry Officer we sold that car to Mr & Mrs XXXXXXXXXX of XX blah blah ... would you like to see the Receipt ? Oh thank you sir - we'll get back if anything further. That night on TV - there it was !! Red escort ... etc. They never re-registered the car etc. - so her name came up ... they got'em based on my silly Bill of sale ! |
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