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by Digital-des
Fri May 21, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: For sale : Internal table support leg
Replies: 0
Views: 2062

For sale : Internal table support leg

I think it’s the part that drops into the keel winding gear, from my old swift .
For sale on eBay £30 + postage, photos are on there.
They seem to be too large file size to upload here!
by Digital-des
Thu May 29, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: Photos of keelbox top repair
Replies: 0
Views: 6673

Photos of keelbox top repair

The top of the keelbox had given way and partially collapsed leaving me unable to lift the keel fully. To start the repar the top of fibreglass box was cut out with a hacksaw & 2 stainless steel rods positioned longditunally each side to re-form the top outer edges. These were fibreglassed in to act...
by Digital-des
Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Who's Swift?
Topic: Swift on Ullswater
Replies: 1
Views: 5895

Swift on Ullswater

Swift with family of 4 sailing near Glenridding / Ullswater Thursday 2nd August. Late afternoon with sun on back of sails. ( Very atmospheric ? )
by Digital-des
Wed Apr 20, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Mouldy Upholstry !
Replies: 5
Views: 9440

Upholstery

Hi all, Eventually I ended getting 2 very durable self inflatable airbeds from Great Outdoors
They are 50mm thick & are made from breathable water resistant material.
Although they do not have the slight curve of the boat, they fit ok & for the price they are spot on.
by Digital-des
Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Mouldy Upholstry !
Replies: 5
Views: 9440

Thanks for the help & replies.
Didn't expect such a quick response .
Since I dont intend to sleep on the boat this year I've brought them home
to work on.
The extra lightness might give me a bit more speed !
Cheers
Alan
by Digital-des
Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Mouldy Upholstry !
Replies: 5
Views: 9440

Mouldy Upholstry !

Made the stupid mistake of leaving the cushions in all winter, to find them this week covered in black condensation mould / mildew ! They are fabric on the top / sides & plastic on the bottom, with removable foam infill. Anyone tried to clean them? - had any success ? - What did you use ? Otherwise ...