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- Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:38 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Lifting from trailer
- Replies: 4
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Re: Lifting from trailer
Update, photos now posted.
- Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:37 pm
- Forum: Boat Launching and Retrieval
- Topic: Lifting the Swift up off the trailer to check the keel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10393
Re: Lifting the Swift up off the trailer to check the keel
Guys, for anyone who's interested I had some stands and lifter made up by a local welder, total cost including the two tractor jacks was €320 which I thought was very good price. Works perfectly (see photos I posted on flckr) Just need to get much smaller bow stand made up. Thanks
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 7:38 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Lifting from trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9810
Re: Lifting from trailer
Thanks gents for replies. I got her off the trailer with the lift and stands I had made up worked a treat. How do I post some picys so I can show the finished? Thanks Martin
- Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Lifting from trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9810
Lifting from trailer
Hi, I've had some stands made up and a lifting system using stands, box section bar and some tractor jacks. The idea is to get Blu Skies II off her trailer high enough to drop the keel right down. Question is does any one know where I should position the stands at the stern. I had a look and quick t...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 2:01 pm
- Forum: Tiller / Keel
- Topic: Leak - Water between the hulls, in the foam
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13995
Re: Leak - Water between the hulls, in the foam
Hi Fran, I know where the water came form under my floor, like an idiot I plugged the anchor well drain hole then went to Spain for two weeks, only to come back to a boat with a couple of inches on the floor of the cabin, got rid of it no probs and pulled the bung out of the drain hole, but I think ...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Water in the bilges
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9422
Re: Water in the bilges
Cheers Guys, yes I think I've not actually even gone through the thickness of the inner skin, comparing with the thickness on the inspection hatches.
- Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Water in the bilges
- Replies: 5
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Water in the bilges
Quick question, can anyone tell me what the distance between the outer and inner skins is only I think I have some water in the bilge and drilled a couple of pilot holes but was unsure as to whether there should be a gap between the two. Thanks
- Thu Jun 25, 2015 3:20 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Anti slip paint or Treadmaster
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5847
Anti slip paint or Treadmaster
Hi, I'm doing a few bits on the Swift and was looking for opinion on whether to use anti slip paint or Treadmaster on the boat. I know Treadmaster is much more expensive and harder to apply but is it worth it? Thanks Martin
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:01 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: Solar panels and regulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12594
Re: Solar panels and regulator
Hi Rob, thanks again, yes was looking at those on Ebay, will get on and order one. Thanks Martin
- Mon Jun 15, 2015 4:00 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: Solar panels and regulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12594
Re: Solar panels and regulator
Thanks Rob that makes sense. What size isolator should I use, its a 70Ahr battery.
- Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:32 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: Solar panels and regulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 12594
Solar panels and regulator
Hi, I recently brought Blue Skies II from Richard in Chichester. I've brought her over to Dublin and intend sailing her out of Rush North County Dublin. She has a small solar panel albeit which plugs into a switch panel via a cigarette type plug. Do I need to use a voltage regulator to leave it wire...