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by sean
Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swift 18 moulds for sale on Boats and Outboards
Replies: 12
Views: 18040

Thats great, best of luck with the new swift.
Sean
by sean
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rolo
Replies: 1
Views: 4802

Thanks Gary + Ruth + Skipper. The site has gone very quiet since ye left...
Sean in Galway Bay
by sean
Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Title
Replies: 1
Views: 4175

Thanks for the warning John. I was suspicious of that attachment and did not open it...
Sean
by sean
Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Swift Storm Jib for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 7340

Hi, I might be interested in that sail. Any idea of cost of of postage to Co. Galway, Ireland?
Sean
by sean
Mon Oct 31, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: Keel repair kit
Replies: 8
Views: 14701

Hi, I finally got the boat home and had a chance to really look it over. First job was to replace some of the running rigging, then lift the mast with a new A frame I made and check everything was there (it was). Then I turned my attention to the keel. I found it would not wind up fully into the kee...
by sean
Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: Keel repair kit
Replies: 8
Views: 14701

keel

Hi, I too would consider modifying the keel raising mechanism, it seems to be the Swifts Achilles heel... It would be advantageous when sailing solo to be able to raise/lower the keel from the cockpit. And if some way could be found to prevent the keel dropping back into the boat upon capsize, that ...
by sean
Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new members
Replies: 4
Views: 7001

new members

Hi,
While browsing the membership list recently, I noticed a whole raft of new members in such countries as Ukraine, Germany, Benin and USA. Glad to hear the Swift community is spreading.... unless this is some scam to get our e-mails?
Sean
by sean
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Impressions
Replies: 2
Views: 4842

Impressions

Hi, This is my first public post on this site. I recently purchased a Swift 18 here in Ireland. She was called Cucumber Sunshine, then Socrates. Boat number 36. I am changing the name to Surprise, and plan to keep her on Lough Derg for a while. Eventually she will be moved to Galway Bay, my home wat...