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by gordon shenton
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: trailer prices
Replies: 5
Views: 10720

Thanks Terry
the trailer you mention is not suitable.
I should also mention that I do have a trailer but its unbraked and I'm not sure about the legal requirments for towing with it.
Regards
Gordon
by gordon shenton
Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: trailer prices
Replies: 5
Views: 10720

trailer prices

I need a new road trailer for my Swift 18.
Can anyone tell me the type to look for, new or second hand. Also an idea of cost.
Many thanks
Gordon
by gordon shenton
Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:27 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: keel bronnze bush
Replies: 1
Views: 5671

keel bronnze bush

Can anyone help me source a replacement bronze bush for the keel mechanism.
Regards Gordon
by gordon shenton
Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: problems with winding gear
Replies: 11
Views: 17323

keel problem

Attempted to release keel in the water, no luck. When i removed it onto trailer i found the keel was well and truly jammed due to keel resting on trailer roller. The boat has had to be hoisted for keel to be released.We now have the problem that the bronze bush needs to be replaced. Do i have to hav...
by gordon shenton
Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:50 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: problems with winding gear
Replies: 11
Views: 17323

Keel stuck

Thanks to you all for your suggestion about releasing the Keel. Man in the boat yard suggests swimming under the Hull and trying to release with a crow bar! If I take it out of the water on the trailer I assume I will have to chock the boat up.Are there specific points on the hull I should support? ...
by gordon shenton
Sun Jun 03, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: problems with winding gear
Replies: 11
Views: 17323

problems with winding gear

Having followed your site for the last 18 months.I am finally the owner of a Swift 18.After launching this week I came to operate the winding mechanism for the keel and the thread is winding up into the boat and the collar is loose.All was OK when I purchased her a few weeks ago.The guy in the marin...