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Vega 18 trailer sailer

Hi
I have a vega 18 trailer sailer which is fibreglass and i have a problem with the swing keel, it seems to slap from side to side in the keel box. I have been unable to get any drawings or information regarding the layout of the keel and I would be very grateful for [...]

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Corribee Owners Assosciasion

It is not possible to get through to the Corribee owners assosciasion . I have also just purchased a corribee mk 2 ‘giovanna’ which also has been restored as she was in need of some tlc . They are very strong, I know this as we have had to cut holes in numerous places around [...]

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Manta 18 Trailer Sailer

I am a new owner of a Manta 18 trailer sailer,number 1239 built by Blakes Marine in 1983 I think.
Is there anybody how can help me with a web-site to get more information about it.
Best regards Paul

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Mirror spinnaker setup

Hi,
I just bought a spinnaker sail, ali spinnaker pole and a spinnaker mast connector. I have sailed my mirror with and without jib on the mainsail, but have no idea of how to fit this spinnaker or where to put the pole or where to fit the spinnacre fitting on the mast, or even [...]

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MacGregor 26 rub rail

I am in desperate need to purchase rub rail (50ft) for my Macgreggor 26 . Have mede several enquiries but no response. Its frustrating. Can some one out there help me please?
Benjamin

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Swift 23 trailer sailor

Hi there, I am lookin for info on the Swift 23, it is the bigger brother of the 18. I have seen a couple on Boats & Outboards but very little else. I have two growing kids and the 18 just isn’t big enough. Any pointers??

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Swift 18 trailer sailer / yacht

Having recently purchased a Swift 18, on first rigging I managed to snap the steel forestay cable in the Rotostay roller reefing system. Could anyone advise me where I could obtain a replacement cable.
Thanks. Martyn

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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

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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 !

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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?

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