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- 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...
- 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)
- 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
Thanks for any help
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...