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- Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:00 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Perspex window replacement, and perspex washboards.
- Replies: 5
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Hi Folks Sounds good, we also cut new windows from perspex sheets but not tinted. Make sure you use cheese head stainless screws to fix as the countersunks are what cause the problems with cracking leading to leaks. We had a problem getting the headlining to fit back,that is if you have the original ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Help! Sail on a Swift 18 please.
- Replies: 2
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Hi Gary and Ruth, We would be willing to help you but unfortunately we have de-rigged Swallow at Rudyard including the boom and lazy jack. This was as a precaution as the lake froze over in 2009 and vandals could walk to the boats! This turned out to be a wise move as the lake was again frozen in ...
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rudyard Lake
- Replies: 2
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Hi gary and Ruth
The boats you spotted are Swallow the cream hulled one which I joint own with Nick see pics in the gallery. She is in remarkable condition for a 1984 boat, just goes to show how well built the early models were! The white one which looks very nice is just over wintering. I haven't met the owner so ...
- Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:04 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Anti-Fouling
- Replies: 11
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Re: anti-fouling
We have tried the cheapies over the years and worked hard putting it on, it took a while but we finally realised you can't beat International micron extra self eroding copper based, this paint works! a 2.5 litre tin does Cherry Pie twice. We get it from the local boat jumble it costs about £85.00 ...
- Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Spinnaker and Pole
- Replies: 8
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