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Re: Offshore PFD / harness opinions

We went for the Spinlock 6D based on reviews. I haven't tested them in the water (yet ;-)), but on board, they're pretty comfortable. And that was one of the main reasons we bought them: we want to

By Koen Blanquart · #66044 ·

Re: Buying fuel in Ambon Indonesian

Bob, This information is at Noonsite.com which was Last updated in July 2017. I assume not a lot of activity at Ambon Harbour. The Marine Police dock and station here (approx. 03 38.3811 S / 128

By CW Bill Rouse · #66043 ·

Buying fuel in Ambon Indonesian

Hi Guys does anyone know if there is a dockside fuel point in Ambon Harbour? Or is it jerry cans to the local gas stations. Bob Grey Renaissance III A55 #25

By Bob Grey · #66042 ·

Re: Dometic CRX-140

Thanks Andreas! Based on your input I’ve ordered one and will hope to see it midweek or later (given that I’m in Italy, I’m counting more on the “later” part ;-) Cheers, Tilo S/Y

By Tilo & Jeannette Peters · #66041 ·

Re: Jacklines

Hallo Mike Hello I bought some webbing on the internet. For me and a friend. 64 m for 44,5 Euro. You can buy it in any color, thickness, width and length. All you have to do is sew around the

By heinz@quetzal.berlin · #66040 ·

Re: Jacklines

Hello Nicolas, Not sure if this is what you mean.... It's kept rolled up attached to it's padeye at the companion way. It unrolls and is clipped on to the padeye at the mizzen rope

By Alan Leslie · #66039 · Edited

Re: Offshore PFD / harness opinions

I bought a pair of Spinlock 5d deckvest life jackets just before c19 hit, so it is only this summer we’ve got to use them. They repeatedly came top or no.2 in reviews across a number of years and

By Clive Chapman · #66038 ·

Re: Offshore PFD / harness opinions

I really like Mustang Cheers Courtney

By Courtney Gorman · #66037 ·

Offshore PFD / harness opinions

I would appreciate your opinions and experiences on currently available offshore PFDs with harness -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer

By Paul Harries · #66036 ·

Re: Jacklines

Hello Alan I like your safety conscious approach about having everybody on watch being clipped to the Jackline and the extra on around the mast. where do you tie up the one in the cockpit ? A picture

By Nicolas Klene · #66035 ·

Code Zero for our SM

Our SM has a full inventory of Q Sails and I have been very happy with the quality, build and performance of these sails. I received a quote for a QSails Code Zero along with furler. The price quote

By Kevin Schmit · #66034 ·

Re: removal forestay & genoa profile

Thank you Ross, That is what I did this afternoon , However the sheave did not move and is apparently stuck tight. So finally I drilled out the rivets anyway. But left the wires of the motor

By EricOpdeweegh · #66033 ·

Re: Starlink - first impressions

Many people have disabled the motors, operating the dish in a flat position. Supposedly, this reduces drop outs and doesn’t affect signal strength. Join the Starlink for Boats Facebook group. Also

By Matt Salatino · #66032 ·

Re: removal forestay & genoa profile

I can advise you that yes you can disconnect the forestay without having to disconnect the wires from the locker and breaking the seal of the wires. You need to ensure that you hold the weight of the

By Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond · #66031 ·

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By CW Bill Rouse · #66030 ·

Re: Spur cutter

Thanks All for the replies. I have read the spurs cutter manual and now know more about it than I ever wanted to but very helpful. $125 for diamond blasting, sharpen, anode and general refurbishment

By Chuck_Kim_Joy · #66029 ·

Re: Spur cutter

It is worth considering having a second Spurs cutter, so you can rotate them around every haulout, whilst one is being sharpened and having a new anode fitted. Something to consider. Ross and Donna SV

By Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond · #66028 ·

Re: removal forestay & genoa profile

Hi Bill Kinney, Thank you for your extensive explanation and good observations. Really appreciated and helpful. As you know we have SM 158 just over a year now we are learning every project

By EricOpdeweegh · #66027 ·

Re: Starlink - first impressions

I bought as well the RV unit in France and test it there. It does work perfectly. I brought it in French Polynesia but it seems this part of the world is not yet covered. Starlink mention it should be

By Juan de Zulueta · #66026 ·

Re: Spur cutter

Hi Chuck, It looks like your line cutter should be sharpened. If you are in the USA send it to Spurs to have it sharpened. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

By Eric Freedman · #66025 ·

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