Hi Steve,
This was discussed some time ago probably on the old Yahoo group and I don't think anyone has ever found a number on the hull.
So I guess your serial number is 79!
I'm treating mine as the sail number,191!
Cheers
Rob
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- Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Serial number
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3844
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Curious about Swifties demise
- Replies: 16
- Views: 24662
Re: Curious about Swifties demise
Well done Bob & Mike, it sounds like a lot of work but it will all be worth it when you get her on the water, shame the seasons almost over!
Good luck.
Rob
Good luck.
Rob
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tiller extension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5310
Re: Tiller extension
Hi, Mine is 2ft, but if you want to steer whilst sitting under the spay hood to keep dry when its raining, then another 6 inch would help!
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Anyone have old yahoo emails
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6353
Re: Anyone have old yahoo emails
Fishy,
Old Swift 18 Yahoo group is here https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Swift_18/info
Been spammed to death now so wading through will be a chore
Rob
Old Swift 18 Yahoo group is here https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Swift_18/info
Been spammed to death now so wading through will be a chore
Rob
- Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: contact please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4334
Re: contact please
Bob,
Andrew Valentine is 'Noodle' site admin, he created the Flickr page and posted all the Swift pics on there.
Rob
Andrew Valentine is 'Noodle' site admin, he created the Flickr page and posted all the Swift pics on there.
Rob
- Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:52 am
- Forum: Outboards
- Topic: Outboard Well Hatch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4468
Re: Outboard Well Hatch
There is a diagram on page 4 of newsletter 18, don't know if this helps.
http://www.swift18.org/docs/newsletters ... 0NL018.pdf
Rob
http://www.swift18.org/docs/newsletters ... 0NL018.pdf
Rob
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sprayhoods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6424
Re: Sprayhoods
Hi Rick, I just picked up my new sprayhood from www.starcovers-leeds.co.uk Local to me so took my old cover which they used as a template, and I'm reusing my old frame. Cost £325 cash, I've got to check the fit and mark the exact position for the holes which he will then punch for me. I wont be doin...
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:20 am
- Forum: Tiller / Keel
- Topic: Keel pins snapped
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9725
Re: Keel pins snapped
Hi,
Have you seen the articles about keel problems in the technical section of the library on this site?
Here http://www.swift18.org/library/technical/37-keel.html
Rob
Have you seen the articles about keel problems in the technical section of the library on this site?
Here http://www.swift18.org/library/technical/37-keel.html
Rob
- Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:49 am
- Forum: Maintenance
- Topic: Lifting from trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10146
Re: Lifting from trailer
Hi Martin, I build cradles to lift and support Vega off the trailer, the rear one supports the boat under the skeg with pads under the hull to stop it tipping. This has worked ok with no apparent flexing. Have you tried placing the jacks under the bulkhead? It may not be suitable because of the doub...
- Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Water in the bilges
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9640
Re: Water in the bilges
Hi,
There is a small gap, sometime ago I remember someone had fitted an inspection hatch in the floor, to remove water from between the skins.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131709460 ... l-swift18/
Hope this helps
Rob
There is a small gap, sometime ago I remember someone had fitted an inspection hatch in the floor, to remove water from between the skins.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/131709460 ... l-swift18/
Hope this helps
Rob
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bunk cushion thickness and foam type
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5723
Re: Bunk cushion thickness and foam type
Hi Tom, I just replaced the foam in the side bunk cushions on Vega, I got 3" foam to fit in the original covers but I guess you could go to 4" if replacing the covers as well. I got the firmest foam they had (ebay seller) and am glad I did,the old foam was gone where you sit all the time, new stuff ...
- Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:32 am
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: Solar panels and regulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13052
Re: Solar panels and regulator
Hi Martin, The isolator switch needs to be able to handle the maximum current of everything electrical on the boat turned on at the same time, regardless of the battery rating! These are rated at 100amp which will be more than enough, and are cheap enough! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BATTERY-ISOLATOR-...
- Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Electrics
- Topic: Solar panels and regulator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 13052
Re: Solar panels and regulator
Hi Martin, You shouldn't need a voltage regulator for a small solar panel, the battery will act as a regulator. I have a small solar panel wired via a fuse directly to the battery so it is always connected, an isolator switch disconnects everything else when the boat is not in use and I always have ...
- Mon Mar 30, 2015 11:40 am
- Forum: Rigging
- Topic: Spreader/shroud attachmentt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6710
Hi Andy, Which mast have you got? Mine is the tapered (Holt?) as supplied with the earlier boats. There is a plastic fitting in the end of the spreader secured with a self tapper through the small hole, see pic. I think I would be inclined to make new plugs for the end from hard plastic or aluminium...
- Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:18 pm
- Forum: Sails
- Topic: Cruising Shute wanted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8787
Hi David, Sorry I can't help you with a sail but try this PDF from Kemp sails about using a cruising chute. http://www.kempsails.com/technical-data/11-using-a-cruising-chute/file.html This is how I have mine rigged. I also have a spinnaker pole, with uphaul and downhaul, which I use to pole it out o...