Thanks Brian, have measured the shrouds, they are 4255mm. 45mm short.

All the wires are constant the only difference is the mast.I can only presume that the hound slot on the old boat might be in a slightly different position hence causing the problem.

Thanks Chris

Ah found them,4300 +/- 5mm. The question is now if I put a new SH mast on 642 using the same rigging as the old mast why is the forestay about 70mm shorter than before? I have checked the distance from the mast heel to the hound and that appears to be the same as other boats. The pin fits through th...

Hi there I have been trolling around the chat pages to find out what the 4mm Shroud lengths are, also the forestay length. These all seem to be a bit of a grey art.

Hi there I am looking for a S/H serviceable trampoline with a SMALL BOLT ROPE for a Shanklin S C member his has passed away, deceased, knackered and kicked up its clogs. Help needed. You can contact me @ chris@thefamilyread.co.uk or Phone 07753821477 Or call Mark Randerson on 07530215542 (the guy th...

Hi thanks for that Steve.

Hi there does anyone know which glue to use to stick the rubber stops on with?

I have tried epoxy that lasted about 10 minutes.

How about evostick.

Thanks Chris

Hi there you could always buy the white sail, then purchase some coloured spinnaker repair tape and make your own design.
Thats if all you want is to make it stand out.

How can you test for hull leaks?

I hear that small smoke bombs can be used.

Chris

Thanks for the info.
Chris

I dont come to many gigs but usually to the Pentewan sailing, but a bit worried about the price for accommodation. will be booking in the next few days. 1 week £900 at the willows. this makes the package very expensive + the entrance fees.
Has the Association got a deal??????

I remember the the smarties, but the problem is the anodizing is starting to wear quite badly in places, and just thought it might be a method of prolonging life.

Has anyone ever painted a mast ?????????

Check with Steve Sawford he did a fantastic job with 642, nearly a 30 year old boat.


Not like the owner he said he couldn't work miracles.

I am sure he will point you in the right direction.

ROOM AT THE READS INN

Now that I have got rid of my son!!!!!! I have a spare room,
Room for a couple, or 2 very friendly people who don't mind sharing a double bed. If you want to stay a week it's no problem.

Are 4mm trapeze wires class legal on a Nacra 18