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by dunedin321
Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Plastimo Roller Reefing
Replies: 0
Views: 6563

Plastimo Roller Reefing

I'm planning to replace my old Rotostay roller reefing with a new system. The Plastimo entry level 406S appears appropriate - I'm just unsure on whether there are enough spar sections in the kit for the length of Swift forestay. Has anyone had experience purchasing/fitting one and can advise? Regard...
by dunedin321
Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Rigging
Topic: Plastimo Roller Reefing
Replies: 0
Views: 6041

Plastimo Roller Reefing

I'm planning to replace my old Rotostay roller reefing with a new system. The Plastimo entry level 406S appears appropriate - I'm just unsure on whether there are enough spar sections in the kit for the length of Swift forestay. Has anyone had experience purchasing/fitting one and can advise? Regard...
by dunedin321
Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Rigging
Topic: Rotostay roller reefing drum maintenance
Replies: 2
Views: 6575

Rotostay roller reefing drum maintenance

Mike - thanks for the advice - I'll get to work and look forward to the ...then it gets interesting! Stephen
by dunedin321
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Rigging
Topic: Rotostay roller reefing drum maintenance
Replies: 2
Views: 6575

Rotostay roller reefing drum maintenance

Dear Swifties, My Swift 18 roller reefing had been very stiff towards the end of last season and in preparation for this season I have taken off the lower section with the drum - refer photos. As I was disassembling, a few ball bearings fell out. Unfortunately I just can't get the 3 screws to turn o...
by dunedin321
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 13606

Insurance

I've obviously been paying far too much! Now signed up with Navigators for £137. Excess also drops from £150 to £50. Stephen On 11 Dec 2008, at 12:30, noodle wrote: Hi Stephen, I have a 30ft racer/cruiser on a swing mooring in Southampton water and I only pay £180 with GJW! When I had a Swift 18 I i...
by dunedin321
Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 13606

Insurance

Agreed - thanks for the comment - will speak to current insurer for requote & get a quote from Navigators. Thanks 'Last Tuesday' for your feedback too. Stephen On 9 Dec 2008, at 14:48, Terry wrote: Seems a lot to me. I'm with Navigators General and pay £143.00 pa for 5 grand of cover. I've been with...
by dunedin321
Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Insurance
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 13606

Insurance

In the process of renewing insurance for my Swift 18. I've been with GJW (Groves, John & Westrup) for the last 3 years. No boat claims ever made. The Swift is kept on a club mooring on the Forth in season. Renewal is £246 incl 20% no claims discount for £5.5k of cover for boat, trailer, outboard and...