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Peter Dann is attending the event PSSA 2026 AGM

2 days ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Retractable Bowsprit

Sorry about doubling up the pictures!

2 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Retractable Bowsprit

Simon I would consider carbon fibre. New carbon ready-made 124612471247is expensive but you can make one up yourself from a bare tube and it would...

2 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Andy I don't know about others but I prefer to keep my anchor in the locker anyway; the chain from the windlass fits inside one of those raised...

2 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: White lock steering

I like the sound of top hat bushes, but there isn't an extra 2mm of stainless to play with on my gudgeons to accommodate them. So my solution - I...

2 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Cockpit seating and sole

Hi Martin I haven't done it yet, but when I do (soon, I fear) Flexiteek will be top of my list. We were admiring a beautifully maintained Nicholson...

4 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Parker 325 Water Tank not filling up

Hi Martin, I may have to remove/replace my pipe. How did you gain access to your pipe to replace/move it? I assume I will have to gain access from...

5 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Peter, I looked for Titchmarsh on the map of the UK. Can that place be reached from The Wash? Only by car I'm afraid Dirk!

5 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Andy As you say, it would suit the deepest part of the locker and would keep the fore deck clear. We went aft of the locker as we keep Sandack...

5 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Andy Sorry to be late to this. You might like to have a look at this thread too: Thread in which various other options are discussed. As Jan...

10/05/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: AIS man overboard devices (non DSC)

Thanks Bill. I've been following this saga as I wanted to add two more MOB AIS devices as I'm expecting more guests this year. Whilst I think the...

14/04/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Obscure conduits in starboard bunk

Blue Moon has two service batteries in the compartment under the port bunk, as in Dirk's photo. She has a starter battery under the aft end of the...

03/04/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: 325 Mast Gate - Coming loose

Hi Andy I can't speak for anyone else but mine is quite different: it's a plate that screws onto the back of the mast. A loathsome thing that is...

31/03/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Fixing up Dancer - P325

Congratulations Andy, what a day for launching! The jamming rudder downhaul is the source of hours of fun for every 325 owner, except perhaps for...

01/03/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Solar panels

Hi Martin Thank you for the perfect excuse to post a showy-offy picture of my legendary kite-trimming skills which should also show the position of...

27/02/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Keel Depth?

Hi Andy As someone who seems to make a habit of running aground under sail and motor, I would agree that half a keel is OK to navigate with in most...

10/02/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Possible Parker 325/335 purchase - advice please

Hi Anthony I would take Martin's advice on all things 325-related, and absolutely share his conviction that for a relatively light performance...

10/02/2025

Peter Dann is attending the event Laying Up Lunch, Fareham

26/10/2024

Peter Dannreplied to: Washboard seal for companionway

Hi Graham Houdini made the companionway components for the 325 and they supplied me a new length of flock and rubber channel and also the...

13/09/2024

Peter Dannreplied to: Replace backstay tensioner

Hi Dirk Yes indeed, the original purchase was not going to cut the mustard with any of my International 14 sailing guests! The new one is 6:1 with...

13/09/2024

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