Hi, I am after (cheap) good value 3rd party insurance for a Bass Boat, may also add theft depending on the premium. Can any one recommend an agent and give an...
Richard I was recently in SKB sails, Penryn, Falmouth who make sails, covers, boom tents, etc for Bass Boats. They are an obliging bunch (they mended my...
All, many thanks, I looked at all the policys listed and went with Craftinsure, I was given Newton Crum also, however they only insured outboards up to 6hp and...
Hello all. I've just bought my first ever boat. It's a FBB no. 141. It is moored on the industrial Thames near Thurrock in Essex. So far, I have sailed it only...
Tim Standard shaft. Even then it protrudes slightly lower than the boat so be careful when beaching, etc. I use a 5hp Honda 4 stroke. I used to have a 2...
John, thanks very much for this valuable information. Right, I'm off to buy an engine! ... boat ... quieter ... the ... and ... 5HP ... (mine ... me!, ... ...
Tim, I have a 4HP Mercury 2 stroke, standard shaft, which provides more than adequate power. I rarely need to turn up the revs more than half way even in...
earlier this year I bought a standard 2.3hp 4 stroke Honda. It's quiet and reliable although it doesn't push along as well as the previous 6hp Johnstone long...
I am contemplating leaving my boat (Sonas, No 395) on a swinging mooring for the rest of the summer/autumn. It will be at Wig Bay in Loch Ryan, a sea loch in...
John, question I would like the answer to as well! Thanks Phil ... I am contemplating leaving my boat (Sonas, No 395) on a swinging mooring for the rest of the...
As for engine I have a 8hp Yamaha! I think the original buyer wanted to drive a rib! However The engine will not rotate in the housing due to the size of the...
Around here, (Glandore,sw.Ireland)just about everyone is on a swinging mooring, and unlike Loch Ryan, open to the south in general, Most folk sink a...
I have a Mirror with trailor and want to upgrade (hopefully soon) to a FBB. I am wondering whether this will mean providing greater covered storage space; can ...
My boat on its trailer just fits into the garage, the overall length (including trailer) is 5.84m, the width is 1.83m and the height, without the cuddy on, is...
Two queries please - in 'files' July 2004 there is a diagram of the centre board set up which gives a different picture to my boat. The 'tongue'to which the...
Stan, it sounds as though your centreboard has been "modified", I wonder if it is the original or whether it has been replaced at some point with a non...
Sailing in the recent hot weather when the wind died away to a scarcely felt whisper. As mealtime beckoned the five of us, dropped the newish Honda into ready...
Sailing in the recent hot weather when the wind died away to a scarcely felt whisper. As mealtime beckoned the five of us, dropped the newish Honda into ready...
... period of time that you leave it without pumping out the bilge? ... just about everyone is on a ... general, ... making ... rope ... season. ... of ... or ...
Phil, I have just joined the group. I bought my boat last year and bought a cover for it straight away as I keep the boat on a swinging mooring on the...
All- I have a FBB , hull # 118. The centreboard broke at the top and sank. It was plywood with the lead insert. I have the drawing from this group site but...
I am saying goodbye to my boat and this forum. My wife and I have decided that something with a cabin would be more comfortable, and allow us to overnight in...
Hi Tony, Sorry to see that you leaving this little forum and going for a boat with cushions.The Van de Stradt looks a fine choice but I have never sailed in...
My FBB is the same dark blue as several others. It now has a few scuffs and scratches which need touching up. I assume the blue is coloured gellcoat in which...
Hi Roger I had the same problem repairing a Tasar sailing dinghy some years ago.The kind people whom make the Laser sailing boats supplied a few pots of...
Thanks Rhett - I was hoping it might be a standard colour that someone could name. RogerD ... From: RHETT BAKER To: falmouthbassboat@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
