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John Creplied to: Spreader tips

Fully agree (as did my boatyard!). I should have highlighted this when I replaced the rig on my 325. John

2 months ago

John Creplied to: Racing a 325

There's a bit on PY in the PSSA handbook, p5&6. It also gives adjustments for various configurations. It may be a starting point for your friend....

2 months ago

John Creplied to: Spinnaker sheave

Thanks Dirk - an interesting solution.

12/10/2023

John Creplied to: Spinnaker sheave

Hmm. I take the point about leaving the genoa up to help blanket the Code 0 - I do the same with the spinnaker - but perhaps working out a system...

12/10/2023

John Creplied to: Location of the flux compass?

Within Mike’s direction I found the flux compass. Hope I never have to replace it as it is difficult to reach. 1005 Everything's difficult to...

11/10/2023

John Creplied to: Fuel tank cleaning??

Hello Dirk, sadly Peter is right. The starboard cover is for storage (under the seats), the port side giver access to beneath the cockpit sole. The...

11/10/2023

John Creplied to: Spinnaker sheave

Yes, the arrangement is unchanged with my Harken set-up. Peter's explanation sounds spot on; it ensures a force tranversely in line with the...

03/10/2023

John C is attending the event Laying up Lunch

01/10/2023

John Creplied to: Spinnaker sheave

Hello Dennis and Anne, This looks a very similar to Nosey's. Attached are a couple of pictures of the old Z-spars curler arrangement. I'll have...

01/10/2023

John Creplied to: Boat purchase scam

Hi Gilliane, 99.999% it's a scam. Often used for high value sales. "First" son, Monaco. Wise to avoid and not give bank details. Unless you have a...

10/09/2023

John Ccreated the topic: Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend 2023 14-17 September

Without in anyway wishing to take away from the Keyhaven Rally, some of you may like to know the Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend is running at venues...

31/08/2023

John C is attending the event Anchor and Beach BBQ Bank Holiday weekend

23/08/2023

John Creplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Well, I have fixed the problem. Hi Mike, very glad to hear that. Some really interesting suggestions and information about Parker pressurised water...

24/07/2023

John C is attending the event Timbrell's Quay Rally

18/07/2023

John Creplied to: Routing cable from cockpit to vhf in cabin

The route described - back of instrument panel, battery box, sink, follow the heater duct, through the cockpit sole up the pod support etc - sounds...

14/07/2023

John Creplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Peter, very informative. You had a "wooden drip tray on the inside face of the transom"?! Either a Bill P or a previous owner mod. That's quite a...

05/07/2023

John Creplied to: Help with Parker 21 lockers and other help

Different boat, same approach for potable water. The 325 comes with a pressurised system with electric pump and a built in tank of around 180...

25/06/2023

John Creplied to: 2023 North Norfolk Rally

Hello Martin, that's really good progress. Looking forward to hearing all about it. Fair winds, and may the tide serve, John

25/06/2023

John Creplied to: Sailing Round Britain 23/24

Thanks for everybody's kind thoughts. East Coast Rally may be a possibility. It's been great to read Peter's blog and catch up with Martin on our...

13/06/2023

John Creplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Hmm - as part of Nosey's engine replacement the calorifier had to be plumber back in. As part of that my attention was drawn to an 'overflow' pipe...

13/06/2023

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