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David Ratereplied to: Engine mount failure

11111112 Replacement engine mounts for old split aluminium, now made from stainless channel

5 months ago

David Ratereplied to: Lifting engine and keel position when on the mooring

11031104 My engine hoist

19/06/2024

David Ratereplied to: Lifting engine and keel position when on the mooring

Paul, I’ve made a very nice engine hoist and support which works really well, I’ll send pictures shortly. David (Jupiter)

08/06/2024

David Rate is attending the event Launching Lunch

04/02/2024

David Ratecreated the topic: Spreader tips

During recent re rig the mast tips on the z Spars spreader z65 broke. Decided to replace both spreader tips, part z 3114. New and improved design,...

23/01/2024

David Ratereplied to: RAL hull colour of 235 year 2009

Answering my own question, the white hull colour is definitely RAL 9010. Grey deck looks to be RAL 7035, will confirm.

18/10/2023

David Rate is attending the event Laying up Lunch

19/09/2023

David Ratecreated the topic: Keel bolts removal

Found an easy way to remove keel eye bolts using 30mm socket and extension bar. Hope the photo link works, if not contact me and I can send photos...

27/01/2023

David Ratereplied to: 235 heel to port

Thanks Phil for reply

18/11/2022

David Ratereplied to: 235 heel to port

Thanks John. As you say the boat is so light that a change in helm position soon corrects. I thought itay be an illusion caused by the mast set...

17/11/2022

David Ratecreated the topic: 235 heel to port

Noticed that my boat has heel to port despite battery and all tools loaded on starboard side, any ideas?

14/11/2022

David Ratecreated the topic: Rigging help

842 General advice on choice of rigging fittings