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- Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:12 pm
- Forum: Trailers
- Topic: Axle available
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4974
Re Trailer Axle
David, I have contacted David of Autotow.He is looking for your details as he has mislaid the specification of the new axle you had.My trailer is 1983 and showing its ageI was thinking of fitting a new braked axle.Did you have any problems fitting it? Is it the type that clamps on? Is there any weld...
- Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:43 pm
- Forum: Rigging
- Topic: Forestay and roller reefing problems - Early Rotostay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6319
I also have early Rotostay instructions if you want to contact me I will send copy Re Drum I had problems Try squirting vinegar on joints -Base of threads etc may be bound by aluminium chloride soak for 24 hrs wash off then WD4o Should be easily enough slack between foil and top of forestay wire to ...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:04 pm
- Forum: Electrionics
- Topic: Battery location
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13723
Battery
43ah Battery fitting
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:49 pm
- Forum: Electrionics
- Topic: Battery location
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13723
Battery Fitting
Mine is insaide the port locker.My 43 Ah battery is almost an interference fit in a Maxibin 30 These are the strong boxes you use for rack storage in the garage. I bought mine from the local hardware shop. The box then fits in to the space between the base of the cockpit and the sole(I think it is c...
- Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:31 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: headlining/maintenance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8683
Headlinings
Thanks for all the information.I have cleaned up what I have for this season but when I take it home iin Oct I shall be doing improvements
Nick-Low cloud has settled over Devon, Sprout seeds are through though
Nick-Low cloud has settled over Devon, Sprout seeds are through though
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: HEADLINING
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4310
HEADLINING
Hello, A few years ago I lined my cabin below the deck level with sections of 10cms soffit panels locked together.( PBO paid me and published a few lines and a pic) A quick wipe over and it gleams BUT in comparison the old vinyl with its crumbled backing looks aweful I thought I might try Carpetriri...
- Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:18 pm
- Forum: Outboards
- Topic: Outboard Motor Vibrations
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8358
outboard vibration
I have a Suzuki DF5 -4Stroke.The boat engine cover wont fit over the engine so I use it with the cover off. My stern lockers vibrated badly so I "bosticked" some strips of 2mm thick upholstery rubber webbing where the lid edges rest on the ledges This type of ruuber takes the weight if you sit or st...
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: self furling line
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6955
Furling Control Line
Just remembered mine is still in the garage.It is 23 feet long and 6mm diameter.The legth is sufficient to fill the drum and is fed through an eye screwed to the deck then to a cleat on the port side of the cockpit
- Sat Apr 09, 2011 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: self furling line
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6955
Jib furling forestay
Jimmy Green Marine in Beer made my a new one up using the original as a pattern I have not had anty problems with it in 4 years
- Fri Feb 18, 2011 4:38 pm
- Forum: Rigging
- Topic: Measuring Mast Rake
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10658
MAST RAKE
The Rig Tuning Guidelines indicate adjusting mast rake with 60%max Tension on backstayThe Swift18 Rig Tuning document recommends adjusting Backstay tension after adjusting Mast RakeThen obviously slackening it off when the boat is not in use The 20cms--8" recommended is about what I set my mast to I...
- Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:35 pm
- Forum: Rigging
- Topic: Measuring Mast Rake
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10658
Offset at black band near base of mast above boom
Pull line with weight on to top of the mast using main halyard.Adjust cap shrouds and forestay (or roller reefing) to give distance between line and black band at rear of mast of~8"Ensure backstay tensioner is slack whilst doing this
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:30 pm
- Forum: Rigging
- Topic: Measuring Mast Rake
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10658
There are quite a few Swifts at Bucklers HardA few years ago I asked some of them what they did as some of the info. in the old newsletters was contradictory.They said go for about 8" offset at the black band at the bottom of the mast. To avoid windage I pull up some very strong fishing line with a ...
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 7:26 pm
- Forum: Launch Sites
- Topic: Berths in South Devon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7971
- Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:55 pm
- Forum: Launch Sites
- Topic: Berths in South Devon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7971
I am a member of the Axe Yacht Club at Seaton I now have apontoon but I believe the waiting list is about 5 years but until recently I trailer launched my Swift from their large ramp, fees circa £200 including parking for 6 months and about £90 for winter storage Have a look at their web siteAxe Yac...
- Sun Oct 10, 2010 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tracing history
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10764
SBS Trailer
My trailer is Sept 1983 (sail No 110 )and as far as I know , original.Until recently I used to trailer launch each time I used it.The rear roller did seem to be rather high and the keel at shallow water would not float over the rear roller but would butt into it even though there is little play in t...