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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On March 10th, 2009, posted in: Trailer Sailers by

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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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On February 25th, 2009, posted in: Trailer Sailers by

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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 [...]

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On February 12th, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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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 [...]

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On February 6th, 2009, posted in: Trailer Sailers by

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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?

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On February 4th, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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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 [...]

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On February 1st, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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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?

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On February 1st, 2009, posted in: Sailing dinghies by

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Welcome to the Go Sail blog

Welcome to the Go Sail sailing blog. This blog was created to run alongside our main sailing website, Go Sail. The Go Sail website is a sailing resource covering all types of sailing including dinghy, trailer and ocean going yacht sailing. We even have a  small, but growing section for radio controlled (R/C) sailing. The [...]

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On February 1st, 2009, posted in: Sailing matters by

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