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Andy Boothcreated the topic: Davits on a Parker

I was just wondering if anyone had fitted Davits to a 325/335. A few boats back, I had a Hunter Pilot, which had Davits and they were very useful....

1 day ago

Andy Booth is attending the event Clacton Air Show

3 weeks ago

Andy Boothreplied to: Steering Angle

Guessing it's just me that has issues then. 😁 I am sure it will get easier at some point.

03/09/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Andy Once the anchor is secured on the pin there is no force on the chain so we just let a bit out on the windlass so it hangs loose and then...

28/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Good Morning Anne, Thank you for posting about your setup on Arenaria. Can I ask you, does your chain go over the top of the locker door, like it...

28/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Thank you for your reply Peter. We tried it properly for the East coast trip to the Airshow and that’s exactly what I did. I was going to upgrade...

24/08/2025

Andy Boothcreated the topic: Steering Angle

Good Morning All, We had a fantastic day out at Clacton Airshow yesterday and got to meet some of the lovely East Coast members for the first time....

23/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Just to follow up on my previous post, I have been giving it more thought. The only thing I can think of to get the chain going down is a 90 degree...

14/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Checking / replacing fuse in switchboard

Ooh, thats handy. My fridge button wont pop out anymore. Ordered one also. Thanks :)

14/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Good Morning Everyone, I thought I would come back with some progress so far on the Windlass. My friend who is a mechanic has been helping me a lot...

12/08/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Cockpit Cushions

Thanks Dirk, You are right, storage is a concern. Perhaps the cons out weigh the pros. I have a couple of sailing cushions with a connected seat...

30/06/2025

Andy Boothreplied 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...

12/05/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Many thanks for your replies and thank you also for the link to the other post as there is lots of information available. I have replied in this...

10/05/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Good Evening, I just wondered if anyone had pictures of this modification as I am looking to do it. The best I have found so far is this, from the...

05/05/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Rudder on a 325

Sorry to open up an old thread, but I have noticed my rudder has a bit of sideways movement inside the casing. The big bolt and nut(s) seem to be...

30/04/2025

Andy Boothcreated the topic: Cockpit Cushions

Good Morning, I just wondered if anyone had a full set of cockpit cushions made for their boat? I was looking for something a bit like this...

30/04/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: 325 Mast Gate - Coming loose

Good Afternoon Everyone, Went to the boat today and remembered to get a picture of the mast gate hole. I assume all of our boats had the same...

06/04/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: 325 Mast Gate - Coming loose

Thank you all very much for your replies to my question. I am going to head to the boat and look more closely at the mast and gate. Then I can...

03/04/2025

Andy Boothcreated the topic: 325 Mast Gate - Coming loose

Good Afternoon, The local rigger has now completed all rigging on Dancer and went through it with me this week. I just wondered if everyone had...

29/03/2025

Andy Boothreplied to: Obscure conduits in starboard bunk

Is this in the locker that extends under the starboard cockpit seating? I only discovered this storage area on Dancer this week. Its quite big!...

29/03/2025

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