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by Artemis
Sat Nov 08, 2014 5:08 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Arabesque 1982 Swift 18 for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 6625

Arabesque 1982 Swift 18 for sale

Well maintained and cared for, with braked trailer.
Good sails with Kemp stack pack system with Lazy Jacks and cover.
Spray hood and Dodgers . Good inventory, comprehensive boat documentation
£4000 please contact for further info and photos
by Artemis
Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: winches
Replies: 1
Views: 4679

Barlow Winches

Hi, I had Barlow winches on my Westerly, they were excellent and well worth keeping going if possible. They are no longer in production but it may be possible to get parts from Hutton winches, they are Australian. You could also try Trafalgar yachts, Fareham, in Hampshire, who are very helpful in te...
by Artemis
Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post about length of mast
Replies: 7
Views: 11475

Post about length of mast

Thank you John very much, I will print off this helpful information. It gives me good confidence that I will be ok. The point about the mast tabernacle is important too. I will read the forum, I have been finding that there is a good knowledge base about the boat, which will help me a lot. Best wish...
by Artemis
Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post about length of mast
Replies: 7
Views: 11475

Post about length of mast

Thank you Philip, Your photo is very helpful since I can use it to have a better idea of the height the mast will need to be raised; our camper van is a Fiat Ducato. The spare wheel is a simple solution but I think I would have to raise the mast too high for us. We have a very large and long buoy, w...
by Artemis
Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post about length of mast
Replies: 7
Views: 11475

length of mast

Thank you Tom and it is helpful to have another measurement, it seems the mast may be a bit longer than I was thinking but it could still be ok for me. We have an old family, Type 25 VW Transporter, which I have considered using but I would have concerns about the engine on steep hills. The vehicle ...
by Artemis
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:30 pm
Forum: Mast
Topic: What is the length of the mast?
Replies: 2
Views: 9764

Length of mast

Wow, that was quick and very helpful, thank you. Now I will deal with the calculations!
Peter
by Artemis
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post about length of mast
Replies: 7
Views: 11475

Post about length of mast

I have put a post under the Mast section and thought I would ask for help here too. I want to buy a Swift 18 and tow it with a van, which means the mast will not go beyond the drawbar/hitch. I need to know the length of the mast and also the distance between the bow and end of drawbar - I expect tra...
by Artemis
Wed Jan 22, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: Mast
Topic: What is the length of the mast?
Replies: 2
Views: 9764

What is the length of the mast?

I want to buy a Swift 18 and want to tow it using a van, which means the mast will not go beyond the drawbar/hitch. Looking at photos it is clear the mast is much longer than the boat and I will need to attach the mast with a lot extending beyond the back of the boat. I have been told it is legal to...
by Artemis
Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Unbraked Trailer boat weight
Replies: 2
Views: 6125

Unbraked Trailer boat weight

Thank you very much for your response and clearly you are right. I will need to find a Swift with a braked trailer. Best wishes Peter From: robvega [mailto:forum-trailers@swift18.org] Sent: 13 January 2014 10:02 To: forum-trailers@swift18.org Subject: [Swift 18] Re: Unbraked Trailer boat weight Hi A...
by Artemis
Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: Trailers
Topic: Unbraked Trailer boat weight
Replies: 2
Views: 6125

Unbraked Trailer boat weight

I am looking to buy a Swift 18 and my vehicle can only tow up to 750kg, if the trailer does not have breaks. I see another post said their unit was a total of 1000kg on the weighbridge. I also note that earlier boats were lighter due to the keel weight. I have no problem towing with a braked trailer...
by Artemis
Sun Jan 05, 2014 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOR SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 6201

Scoot for sale

If your boat is still for sale, can you give me your contact details please.
Regards
Peter