Manta 19 yacht centre plate
I want to remove the centre plate from my Manta 19, I presume its a bolt or pin that it turns on–so where is it? Do I chip away the paint at the front of the keel, or is it some sort of “hooky over” device. Tony
MacGregor 26 Rigging question
Just purchased a 2000 MacGregor 26X and the forestay and backstay seem to have possibly been swapped around ? What is the legth of the aforesaid stays as the mast when set at 94 degrees means the forestay is at least 70cm too long !
Swift 18 A frame
I am about to purchase a Swift to use on the Broads. I was thinking of fitting an A frame as there arelots of bridges but have seen other devices that appear to do the same job. Could any give me further information?
Swift 18 trailer sailer
I have a swift 18 and would like some info on the lifting keel so that I can understand exactly how it is pivoted and thus how safe it is.Any info; would be appreciated Rod Bridge
Sillouhette mk 3 – Sails and rigging
I have just recently bought a Sillouhette mk 3 in reasonable condition plate in cabin says manufacturers number 1347 then loyds of london there is no mainsail and I dont know the sizes can any one help? Also where I can buy spares rigging etc would be most grateful amateur myself want to refurbish the [...]
Have I got a Manta 19 ?
I have just been given a trailer sailor and it is very similar to the Manta 19 that i am now viewing but i cant be certain. The layout of the boat is the same and the shape of the windows. Could any body let me know where to look for more clues to my [...]
Miracle dinghy boom
Just finished restoring our Miracle and very pleased too! However the boom is very low and causes problems moving from side to side. Does anyone know the best way to deal with this?
Unidentified boat
Hi I just bought a second hand boat over here in Spain it was built by Rydgeway Marine ltd Church road Ressingland Suffolk Seriel Number on the boat is 102 it is a fair age but in good condition. Do you have any information on the boat as when it was built or anything else [...]
Topper Mango – Easy to Sail ?
I have a wayfarer now but need to find a boat that I can sail singlehanded when my crew are off doing other things. I am interested in the Magno but I would like to know how easy it would be for a middling helm with a couple of years experience?
Pandora trailer sailer ?
I have just bought a boat that had no title or hull number and it was hearsay that it was a “Trotter”. This boat does appear to be a “Trotter-Pandora“. If there is a hull number on these boats and anyone out there knows where a person can find it I would sure appreciate it. [...]