If you can turn the boat upside down, the drips will stop and you can apply hot air with a hair drier or fan heater until it is bone dry. Then you can apply...
Hi I have just purchased a Skipper 17 but it came without any mast, rigging or sails. Would anyone know where I would obtain everything as I would like to sail...
Hello. I own t a Skipper 17 with twin lifting keels. I sail mostly on an estuary . I have used a 4 hp outboard engine for the past ten years to get on and...
I used a Seagull on mine, think it was a silver century model, no probs at all, even against the tide. You can pick a decent one up for around £100. From:...
I use a 4hp Yamaha on the Thames and I usually stick to one-third of the throttle as higher revs give me only a bit of extra speed for a lot of extra...
I have a Mercury 2.2 which I have had for some years. Seams to do the job adequately. Main problem is no neutral / reverse gear, which makes it difficult to...
I use a 4.5 Johnson long-shaft - more than enough power to drive the boat to full hull speed (about 6 knots). I usually leave the engine in the straight ahead...
I think the important point is to try to get a long-shaft engine so that the prop is in clear water, not obstructed by the transom. Alternatively a 'lifting'...
hi we are looking for a skipper 17 on a roller coaster trailer ready to sail either the singal or double keel, we are looking to launch and recover from the...
Update: I tried a friend's new 2.5hp Suzuki as well as my old Yamaha 4hp on the Thames yesterday. First impression, it is wonderfully light! I can lift it...
My sailing days are coming to an end and I have decided to sell my beloved twin lifting keel Skipper 17 she is moored on my mooring in Devon and that will also...
Hi M I bought a Skipper 17 just a year ago. It needed a little work but only minor waterproofing of windows etc. She came with an aged 4 horse power Suzuki and...
... I am looking for a skipper, and if you have some pictures, I would be keen to see them in the view to purchase. I've got about £2500 for the right boat...
... Another idea from my dinghy sailing days is a reefing strop which could be made from old seatbelts attached to a rope or ring to attach to the existing...
... Yes, I still have my Skipper 17 . Not advertised it yet - can't bring myself to do it- but will have to before to long . Yes, I still have my Skipper 17 . ...
Hello, all. I finally got around to sorting through photos of my S17, now renamed "Ariadne V". They're up in the Photos section of the site. Ariadne is...
Hi Skipper 17 enthusiasts, I'm looking to change from a Hawk 20 to small trailable cruiser & would like to check out the eagle 525/skipper 17. Does anyone live...
... Couldn't do it. Got on the water and just couldn't take those photos to make the first step to sell it. Have spoken to my Dr a keen sailor and and I'm...
Hi, i am looking for a used mainsail for a skipper 17, i have bought a skipper and the mains is goosed, and dont wan to to buy a new one untill the wife and...
Dear Tim, I live in Bournemouth and recently bought a second hand genoa from a member of Lilliput Sailing Club. (Poole) (65 pounds -very big , good condition...
I do not want the entire group seeing these photos.Because some may recognize me. Here's the link: http://kissonline.zoomshare.com/files/photos.htm Enjoy babe...
Can you paste up some photo's? whats your price & location? Thanks bob b ________________________________ From: malcthesailor <malcthesailor@...> To:...
Hi could be . Can you give me price and details Cheers Tony ... From: Skipper17helpgroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Skipper17helpgroup@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf...
Hello , I've had the Skipper for quite a few years but my sailing days are unfortunately coming to an end and I intend to sell the boat . It's cream over...
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