nealb
Just Left Harbour
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Post by nealb on Nov 11, 2007 15:12:28 GMT 1
an inflatable roof rack. I can give it a high recommendation - takes up virtually no space, so you can keep it in the boot, it fits pretty well any car, and it works. It's also cheaper than many 'solid' types. Have a look: www.handirackuk.com/(Needless to say, I have absolutely no comercial interest in this!) |
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charlie
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by charlie on Nov 11, 2007 15:31:34 GMT 1
Yep, I got one, but, be careful how much weight you stick on it, because if your roof metal is on the thin side it can be dented by it.
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Post by searush on Nov 11, 2007 23:48:30 GMT 1
My roof racks take up no space at all 0 I leave 'em on the roof! But then they are regularly used to bring "surplus" bikes back from the unit to store in box trailer prior to being shipped to Malawi.
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Post by NigeL on Nov 12, 2007 8:32:02 GMT 1
My roof racks take up no space at all 0 I leave 'em on the roof! But then they are regularly used to bring "surplus" bikes back from the unit to store in box trailer prior to being shipped to Malawi. I bet therein lies a story or two ! Roof-racks ... since the advent of roof-rails the rack saga I believe has taken a turn for worst. In the old "gutter-mount" days a cheapo roof-rack could be had for peanuts. Ok - odd times you'd be bending bars back to straight etc. or adding wood battens to brace 'em up a bit ... Come Roof-rails .... and roof-bars. My Volvo - I nearly had heart-attack when I enquired about bars to fit ... Reckoned I could start a factory for that price ! So waited till back in UK and trip into Halfords ..... Blimey !! Good job company paying ... even though were not Volvo brand - they were Thule ... I ended up coughing out about 180 quid ... Later out here I walked into Volvo and Guy remembered I wanted bars ... and offered me a set that a guy had ordered but didn't take. Discount .. 10% ..... and guess what ... Thule - exact same as I bought in UK but with Volvo label on. No I didn't buy !! |
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Post by faya on Nov 20, 2007 17:37:33 GMT 1
A set of good (i.e. warm and waterproof) oilskins!
Cold and wet sure aint fun!
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biscuit
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by biscuit on Dec 4, 2007 16:43:13 GMT 1
New 4 choke carb & air ram kit, + new prop.
+15 kn WOT
Well, you asked !
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muchado
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by muchado on Dec 8, 2007 0:40:09 GMT 1
y'know, for me, its the boat, Gimme a F5, slight (ish) sea, sheets, sails, tiller, blue sky, beer...mmm.
I've bought so much kit over the years convincing myself I need it; but if I'm honest a lot of it is kit for kit's sake.
It's great to sail free of gadgets, beeps, xte, sog, blah blah.
I do use electronics but I like to switch it all off and sail with the basics, it's amazing how easy it is to become lazy and forget some of the easy basic stuff.
I fitted a few halogen lights in the cabin this year and that really made a difference, I can now read without an additional torch.
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Freestyle
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by Freestyle on Dec 10, 2007 23:58:47 GMT 1
The question is the most desired piece of kit, which for me implies something you don't have but would like. In this category I would put (a) a new genoa and (b) an AIS system that does not require me to invest in a chartplotter with all the added expense of electronic charts.
As for the most valued piece of kit (apart from a water-tight hull), I would say the GPS receiver (a 30-yr old Philips AP Navigator).
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Post by NigeL on Dec 11, 2007 9:09:18 GMT 1
The question is the most desired piece of kit, which for me implies something you don't have but would like. In this category I would put (a) a new genoa and (b) an AIS system that does not require me to invest in a chartplotter with all the added expense of electronic charts. As for the most valued piece of kit (apart from a water-tight hull), I would say the GPS receiver (a 30-yr old Philips AP Navigator). Invest in a Chartplotter ? Why - Seaclear does it and you can use scanned charts or whatever. The only kit you need to buy really is an AIS receiver ... and if you buy the Nasa rec'r - it comes with Seaclear incl. url for download Seaclear is : www.sping.com/seaclear/Only concern then is whether you have capability to run the notebook PC ... (best option on this - forget all those toughbooks etc. !! for a heck of a lot less dosh and nearly as crash-proof is the IBM Thinkpad 600E or later machine ... cheap as chips on eBay .... this can run direct of 12V without trouble.) PM me if you need help with Seaclear and setting up charts etc. |
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Freestyle
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by Freestyle on Dec 12, 2007 1:40:12 GMT 1
Invest in a Chartplotter ? Why - Seaclear does it and you can use scanned charts or whatever. The only kit you need to buy really is an AIS receiver ... and if you buy the Nasa rec'r - it comes with Seaclear incl. url for download Seaclear is : www.sping.com/seaclear/Only concern then is whether you have capability to run the notebook PC ... (best option on this - forget all those toughbooks etc. !! for a heck of a lot less dosh and nearly as crash-proof is the IBM Thinkpad 600E or later machine ... cheap as chips on eBay .... this can run direct of 12V without trouble.) PM me if you need help with Seaclear and setting up charts etc. Thanks for that - I have a notebook running Windows XP, so maybe it'll find a use on board. I may need help scanning full-size charts with an A4 scanner though! |
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Post by ood on Dec 13, 2007 8:46:33 GMT 1
GPS
or my tiller because then i know i'm sailing
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blackpearl
Newbie... lots of fenders please
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Post by blackpearl on Dec 22, 2007 2:19:07 GMT 1
Being an absolute commercial mercenary... If anyone needs/wants a Beta Engine then contact me as I can get pretty good discounts.... Sorry about the sales pitch lads..... As my most desired piece of kit is to replace my Vire (dont laugh)12 engine, I might be in contact one day ;D |
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