Hi Joe, I have no spinnaker which is why I diverted the halyard from it proper purpose. I guess an alternative would be to run a line from the mast head...
For Those people who want to contact Dave Jennings about the rally, the whole of his email address is dave.jennings then the @ symbol and then dsl.pipex.com ...
Two days of fine sailing were enjoyed on picturesque Rutland Water, with a steady Force 4 on Saturday afternoon, gusting up to 21mph, and a more relaxing...
I have had my Skipper for a couple of years now, with few chances to make use of it. I live NW London, which is not particularly near the sea. Can anyone...
Joe, sorry I missed the rally, only got the mail after the event, otherwise I would have liked to attend. I have sailed on Rutland water in the past and the...
My 40-year-old single-plate Skipper Mate is just starting to get sorted, with new running rigging on the way. There are a lot of things I need advice about...
Interesting photos, Joe. Can I ask how much the replacement plate cost to have made? I don't think anyone can help you with advice - in fact, you are obviously...
Geoff, I can tell you exactly what the centreplate cost as I asked the previous owner. A tenner. As he told me, "It's who you know, not what you know." He was...
Can anyone let me know where I can get a cover to protect the cockpit while my Skipper is on the trailer. I also need a cover for the sail while rolled around...
Boom covers are easy - here's one of many that are on eBay all the time. Item no: 150310418771 I haven't any ideas for a ready made cockpit cover, though. Joe...
Anyone know where I can get a replacement mast step casting for the coach roof? I broke mine today while lowering the mast. Maybe it was already cracked... ...
My advice would be to turn the problem into an opportunity, and have a proper tabernackle fabricated out of stainless steel plate. Then, it will be much easier...
Having extensively cruised a wayfarer for the last 10 years, I now wish to put a roof over my head rather than a tent. I do not wish to compromise on being...
Kevin, when I owned mine, the only place I ever sailed her was on coastal waters around Essex, believe me it handled everything thrown at it and I would give...
Hello, everyone! Just signed up here after my wife bought me a S17 for a rather special present. Now all my waking hours are taken up with restoring this ...
Connect the mainsail uphaul to the free end of the boom to support it Richard ... From: cameronag12 <cameronag12@...> Subject: [Skipper17helpgroup] Boom...
That is all I have ever seen done, apart from adding a line from side to side, looped over the boom to stop it swinging in the case of a strong cross wind. ...
I went to Jeckells at Wroxham in the end. Their service and quality are both excellent. I am still having difficulty locating a cockpit cover. Can anyone help...
Following the positive response to my sea worthiness query I am definitely in the market for a good Skipper 17 if anyone knows of one for sale. thanks. Kevin....
I have just had replacement jib & mainsail made for my early Skipper Mariner (Misty - see pictures). Original sails (Jack Holt) were very baggy, amongst other...
\They sound great, Mike. Can I ask how much the sails were? ... From: mikeh622 To: Skipper17helpgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:52...
Having problems with message search?
Fill out this form to ensure your group is one of the first to be migrated to the new message search system.
