Swift 18 Owners

Sugest you change the cable, the roller reefing unit, uses the forestay cable as one. Allthough the cable is 4mm (1by19)and should have ample extra load built in, better be safe , than have it snap under load..... think what you could loose.!!!!! New rotor stay foil, it would bend when it hits the d...

JUST SEEN A SPINNY AND POLE FOR SALE,ON EBAY.LOOKS GOOD.!!! fits a 20 foot boat.item number...330343896345(JACK HOLT)has one day22 hours left.!!! FOR THOSE INTERESTED...??? regards mike in sunny norfolk

How much was it ,looked on ebay but not listed,? SOLD,?or TIME RUN OUT.?regards to all mike in sunny norfolk.!

Had good prices for mast extrusions from ...Z SPARS, and SAILSPAR,about a year ago.Seems we import all our masts,as nobody makes them over here now.! Can be supplied as a blank, or fully fitted,I asked for a price for a blank only,as I can fit it out myself. How good are you at D.IY.? and how bad is...

Have just bonded a small thin alloy (chequer plate)pad onto where you put your foot ,when you step into the cabin(KEELBOX/COVER) Iknow most of you will have something to stop your foot slippiing,but I have some small bits left . If any body wants some let me know, size is 504by55mm 3mm thick REGARDS...

Just to clarify my thoughts,my idea is to make new cast bronze saddle (housing)that the s/s threaded rod fits into,that lifts the keel. This will be machined out and theaded to take the existing s/s threaded shaft. this will be the bronze unit ONLY, NOT THE S/S ARMS(that pivot) NOR THE MOUNTING PLAT...

Hi all, Just had a chat with a swift owner, who has the same prob as many others,...THREAD STRIPPED FROM THE BRONZE SADDLE,..... since I have been building my swift,and chatting on this site, I think about five people have had the same prob,in view of this and the age of the boats ,(increasing issue...

TERRY. Bought an old one from justin, might be able to make a template for a new one,? Nobody seems to have a template anymore to make a new one !! regards mike in wet norfolk

Hi, Try phoning a couple of sail makers, I have found jeckles,and kemp both helpfull, and both have the swift data. Depends on your sailing as to size, and cut , mine is about 150% so is on par.! for the genny, my main was made by kemp, but is a little bigger than norm. will try and measure a ORIGIN...

Have spoken to PHIL DAVIS at JECKELLS SAILS(01603 782223) and KEMP SAILS(01929 554308) mention my name (MIKE COOPER) and that you are a swift owner,and you should get a BIG DISCOUNT , had been using KEMPS, but JECKELLS seem to have a slight edge on price now.!! You need to shop around,as everybody i...

Hi, two swifts near me have been sold over the last 18 months,can you tell me what the boat used to be called,? As one was a red/burgundy colour.!! REGARDS MIKE IN SUNNYISH NORFOLK.

What you guys need is your local farmer.to come around with his hiab 3ton lift forklift,(lifts up the huge bags of fertilizer) in exchange for a case of beer!!!!!! Dont tell me you you dont have one next door to you?? regards to all ,.(WITH A FRENDLY FARMER NEXT DOOR)mike in sunny norfolk!!

Two good articles in this months practical boat owner, one on sail tensioning/mast bend etc,and abit on anti fouling worth a read.!!!

Hi, Not a problem to do it yourself,save you money to!! boat needs to be out,(ON TRAILER) to service and repair,and to anti foul. you would sevice it and anti foul,at the end of the season(WINTER LAYUP) but if allways mored and not trailered home,sugest every two years?....KEEL/ WINDING GEAR,ETC. yo...

Hi, saw your note on the site,you might want to consider KEMP SAILS, I had brokered a good discount /deal for swift owners about 18 months ago, and MAY be able to get it again. If interested email me or leave anote on the site,and I will get back to you, REGARDS MIKE IN DAMP NORFOLK