Martin Watsonreplied to: Spreader tips

I replaced the spreader tips on Frith with these, three years ago when the boatyard managed to break one when I had my mast down, they are far...

1 month ago

Martin Watsonreplied to: Outhaul replacement

As I wanted to use the third pulley for my third reef, I have fitted an external outhaul with two small roller type cam cleats, one on each side of...

1 month ago

Martin Watsonreplied to: Non return valves in the sink lines

I would suggest close to the skin fitting as the weight of water will be greater to allow it to drain away, or at least to drain below the sink...

1 month ago

Martin Watsonreplied to: How to avoid chips in fibreglass where rudder touches stock?

Hi Ken. I know it's not exactly the same but I had a somewhat similar problem on Frith when I first bought her. The rudder was over rotating and...

2 months ago

created the event Newtown Creek Rally

2 months ago

Martin Watsoncreated the topic: Replacing a Parker 27 heads with a composting head - subsequent use.

Over the course of last winter, I removed the cassette toilet with a pump-out facility (Dometic 972) and installed an Ovo composting head. I did...

5 months ago

Martin Watson is attending the event Newport Rally (Beer Bus)

15/09/2023

Martin Watson is attending the event Laying-up Rally

11/09/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Spinaker pole

If you do any racing, I believe the Spinnacker pole must be no longer than the "J" Measurement. Same for a whisker pole. My Spinnacker pole on my...

11/09/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Boat purchase scam

Best way to avoid any hassle is to ask for a Bankers Draft made out in your name which you can then deposit into your account. It cannot be claimed...

11/09/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Isle of Wight (music) festival 2024

Hi Ken, what sort of music is it, it's not the jazz festival is it, or is it the pop festival? Can you listen to it on your boat or do you need to...

12/08/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Seal 26. Galley oven

I have a Parker 27 which is basically the same layout. I have fitted a gimballed hob over a fixed, built in Dometic Smev FO211GT oven with integral...

12/08/2023

Martin Watson is attending the event Fareham Rally

04/08/2023

Martin Watson is attending the event Timbrell's Quay Rally

27/07/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Gravity draining holding tank in a P275?

How is that going to work Ken when the tank is below the water level? The tanks that are high up will naturally drain because they are above the...

07/07/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: 2023 North Norfolk Rally

Thanks Phill, I've responded to your email and also sent a txt to your mobile.

26/06/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: 2023 North Norfolk Rally

Hi Anne and Dennis I am coming down from the north on my round Britain solo sail and it looks as though I may be going in to Wells around the...

25/06/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Engine vibration Yanmar 2GM20 engine

Bill Parker seemed to have a 'thing' about putting more powerful engines in his boats. I changed my 1GM10 in my P27 to a second hand 2GM20 about...

25/06/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Sailing Round Britain 23/24

That's very sad John. I may catch you as we pass somewhere down the east coast. I'm currently in Peterhead, taking an extra day as the tides are...

13/06/2023

Martin Watsonreplied to: Sailing Round Britain 23/24

Don't forget Walter Brown lives on the Isle of Arran, he said if I make over to the island, he'll show me around. Still trying to figure out where...

28/05/2023

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