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Phillreplied to: Headsail Furling Systems

I replaced the forestay on Flamingo last winter and the Rotostay furler came apart and went back together remarkably easily, so it may be worth...

1 month ago

Phillreplied to: 2023 North Norfolk Rally

Hi Martin, Wells is not difficult to enter so long as the wind hasn't been blowing hard from the north. Their website is very good, its best to...

26/06/2023

Phillcreated the topic: 2023 North Norfolk Rally

I have added some details of the PSSA North Norfolk rally to the calendar and attached the same details here. Unfortunately I will be unable to...

30/05/2023

Phillreplied to: Leak into galley cupboards

Tim, just a thought but it could be the water that runs off the sliding hatch. If the boat is lying slightly bow down the water will run forward in...

23/02/2023

Bill Peach created the event North Norfolk Rally

22/12/2022

Phillreplied to: 235 heel to port

I have attached a closed loop system that will give you an ongoing solution to your problem. It can be applied to all Parker and Seal boats....

17/11/2022

Phillreplied to: Compressor Fridge

Thanks James, that's brilliant, especially with the photos. We've been aboard today and had a really good look at the problem. The locker under the...

19/10/2022

Phillcreated the topic: Compressor Fridge

Over the winter I am planning to fit a compressor fridge into the existing cool box in Flamingo's galley. Specifically I have bought the Isotherm...

15/10/2022

Phillreplied to: Dimensions for 275 companionway hatch dimensions urgently required!

Finally something to occupy the time after three days stormbound in Brancaster. The sliding cover is 750mm front to back and the inside appeture is...

05/06/2022

Phillreplied to: 2022 North Norfolk Rally

Details for the North Norfolk rally in June are attached below. We have just had a lovely week in Brancaster and Wells sorting out the details so...

16/05/2022

Phillcreated the topic: 2022 North Norfolk Rally

In the absence of a 2022 Events folder I'll post this here for now. Many of you will know that we have a rally planned in North Norfolk from June...

28/03/2022

Phill is attending the event Norfolk Rally

25/02/2022

Phillreplied to: Switchboard issue

Rupert, I assume that you are looking for the square circuit breakers on the main control panel, below I have pasted the details from a previous...

29/01/2022

Bill Peach created the event Norfolk Rally

14/01/2022

Phillreplied to: Toilet Seacocks

On Flamingo I fitted 'quality' DZR seacocks from ASAP in 2015 and they will need to be replaced this winter, that's five seasons use. Both are...

18/11/2021

Phillreplied to: Parker 275/285 Lift Keel Story

749 Some photos of the modified winch.

23/02/2021

Phillreplied to: Parker 275/285 Lift Keel Story

I am a committed convert to Dyneema but would offer this cautionary tale regarding the power of the motor. I initially installed 8mm Dyneema with a...

23/02/2021

Phillreplied to: Help please - how to remove saloon wood panels around windows

Ken, When I removed Flamingo's windows to reseal them, I found that the screws securing the windows go right through into the panels that you are...

12/11/2020

Phillreplied to: Keel Electrics

Thanks Dick, thanks Ken, A quick search of the Dutton Lainson website shows the offending item in the photos of our winches, and it is described as...

04/11/2020

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