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by Fishy23
Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Boat Launching and Retrieval
Topic: breakback trailer
Replies: 1
Views: 7134

Re: breakback trailer

Hi what I did with my old Hurley trailer wheels/hubs I installed hozlock fittings onto the brake drums and connected them via hoses to adapters linked to a quick fit hose connector. After four years of launch and recovery the fresh water flushing along with some judicial wd40 spray kept everything c...
by Fishy23
Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have old yahoo emails
Replies: 3
Views: 6207

Re: Anyone have old yahoo emails

Thanks Rob I’ve cracked the little probs that I was wanting to look for I suppose the Swift is a bit old hat now and lots of owners will have moved on . I’ve just renewed keel lift screw and support frame and half way through head and cabin lining ( looks good up till now)
by Fishy23
Fri Nov 23, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone have old yahoo emails
Replies: 3
Views: 6207

Anyone have old yahoo emails

Hello I’m into swift 18 again has anyone got or have a link to the old Yahoo emails, if I remember back in the days of yore I got a lot of info from them.
Thanks for any help
by Fishy23
Tue Nov 20, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cover
Replies: 2
Views: 4858

Re: Cover

Well I’ve been using a cheap Cosco tarp I’ve put some padding over the spreaders and used the mast to form a ridge to hold up the tarp. It’s been blowing a hoolie but it’s still ok. A friend next door did the same on his Hurley but he’s used shock cords to tie down, he says they will give with wind ...
by Fishy23
Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:56 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: New keel lift mech supplier
Replies: 6
Views: 10825

New keel lift mech supplier

Got this company to make new 20mm acme lead screw and new collar knut together with new keel box frame for our old Swift. I’m very pleased with their work and price. By the way I’ve no dealings with this company. Just very satisfied with the results SWP engineering 20 Kings Mount | Ramparts Business...
by Fishy23
Sun Nov 04, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Back with my little old swift
Replies: 2
Views: 6169

Re: Back with my little old swift

Thanks Bob it’s going to be a long haul I’ve got the keel off to replace the threaded screw with new 20mm acme lead screw. Headlining a shambles so all off I’m debating how to replace it, we’ll see.
by Fishy23
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:45 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Back with my little old swift
Replies: 2
Views: 6169

Back with my little old swift

Well after 10 years of Hurley 22 I’m back with my old swift ( a freebie) I couldn’t refuse. Well the Hurley was fine but my sails are around the Farnes and my little mud hole mooring here means recovering onto a trailer help with mast erection etc etc was becoming fraught. Swift, well launch, recove...