tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.comments2023-06-25T10:06:56.697+01:00Not all who wander....are lostmbthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-77987521904895474942022-11-24T16:38:37.334+00:002022-11-24T16:38:37.334+00:00sad to read about Toots - but what a life she had,...sad to read about Toots - but what a life she had, saw more of the world than I ever have or ever will. Bun is 15 and a bit and it is getting towards that time for him too I fear, but he doesn’t know and still gets up and gets out there! xBeautyBoo44https://www.blogger.com/profile/04156712773961114497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-13129081373136680012022-10-20T07:15:45.903+01:002022-10-20T07:15:45.903+01:00Never say Never again. My first contact w you.......Never say Never again. My first contact w you....but I can say my little rescue dog Topper has literally saved my life twice. He's sleeping on my feet as I write this, and I say the best way to keep them in your hearts, is to never stop writing about them, and their legacy. Scott at Landscapemakeoverdesign@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-77881255844341425592022-09-27T12:52:49.034+01:002022-09-27T12:52:49.034+01:00That is so sad. I know the pain and heartache of h...That is so sad. I know the pain and heartache of having to put down my boy, only when all hope was gone and the life had gone out of his eyes.<br />I'm sure Toots was/is as precious to you as Aesir was to me.james thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112665056032821735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-82109734783854507552022-08-20T01:23:55.676+01:002022-08-20T01:23:55.676+01:00How terribly sad. I still miss my wonderful Sinbad...How terribly sad. I still miss my wonderful Sinbad and have a very real idea of what you are going through. Much love,<br />Shirley Shirley Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821736726763611410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-68393013042180409612022-08-13T02:52:05.809+01:002022-08-13T02:52:05.809+01:00Dear Bee and Mike. A lot of water has passed unde...Dear Bee and Mike. A lot of water has passed under our keels since I last saw you, but I have kept an eye out for your occasional postings. I am so very sorry to hear about Toots. We get so fond of these little animals: they ask little from us and give much in return. I can imagine the gap that has been left in your lives.<br /><br />I'm sorry not to have been in touch. Life. And my own sailing being very unexciting when compared with yours. But pottering about living aboard the wee boat that suits me perfectly, is enough for me. Lots of love to both of you. Annie xxx Annie Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041579902512914369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-9208204490958177572022-08-04T12:17:57.051+01:002022-08-04T12:17:57.051+01:00Much love to you both. Toots will be much missed.Much love to you both. Toots will be much missed.Andrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-72325982745292988922022-07-29T19:45:02.104+01:002022-07-29T19:45:02.104+01:00We remain so sorry for you both. Such a special sh...We remain so sorry for you both. Such a special shipmate, with a life to be greatly celebrated. She was a mere youngster when we first met all those years ago and her faithful service as Admiral of the good ship Hannah was something truly remarkable. You served her well, and I hope in time, will be able to remember her with happiness and joy. Sending love and hugs to you both xGeoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601199588094139080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-30617969494322758512022-07-24T22:18:21.747+01:002022-07-24T22:18:21.747+01:00Mick and Bee, I have never been to Oban but I boug...Mick and Bee, I have never been to Oban but I bought a bottle of it in Belfast.Glad to see you are still out there. Al from Belfast, ME.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-727356534160956402022-07-18T18:45:28.569+01:002022-07-18T18:45:28.569+01:00Hi, Apologies for the slow response.
When you und...Hi, Apologies for the slow response.<br /><br />When you undo the 4 pin locking piece the clutch should automatically move away from the body allowing the chain to fall freely. If it doesn't it could be the clutch is rusted in or the spring (have you checked there is a spring) is damaged. The clutch can rust if the windlass is left in raising mode ie the locking piece is not kept undone for, say, the winter. <br />These are remarkably simple pieces of kit so a strip down and overhaul is well worth the effort.<br /><br />Do let me know how you get on.<br /><br />mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-76175199519385663742022-06-18T17:55:27.288+01:002022-06-18T17:55:27.288+01:00Hey guys! Awesome posting! We just installed this ...Hey guys! Awesome posting! We just installed this same windlass but are unable to find much info so your posting was helpful. One thing we haven't figured out is how to disengage the clutch so she can freewheel in dropping anchor? She works great and lifts the anchor smoothly, but we had to feed the chain out manually to anchor. We unscrewed the bronze wheel to starboard and tried pulling gypsy out a bit to disengage like other so models, but no luck. Thanks for any help you can give! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-89033328709580397882022-03-09T16:37:16.559+00:002022-03-09T16:37:16.559+00:00I wish I knew but all I can say is the '50'...I wish I knew but all I can say is the '50's SL catalogue I was given years ago shows the 500 with door knob rather than door handle but don't know which precedes which. mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-44672533719033277452022-03-08T20:42:20.016+00:002022-03-08T20:42:20.016+00:00many SL500s have a "door handle" cleat o...many SL500s have a "door handle" cleat on top. Both of mine have a circular post. Are these older, newer or just different?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185054592873024995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-65853840085802653642021-12-27T18:23:23.250+00:002021-12-27T18:23:23.250+00:00Oh no!
Good to hear all is well and Toots is still...Oh no!<br />Good to hear all is well and Toots is still with us. Have a wonderful 2022. xxxAndrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-75715459857527567212021-08-09T22:46:03.381+01:002021-08-09T22:46:03.381+01:00Hi Stefan,
Apologies for the delay in replying - w...Hi Stefan,<br />Apologies for the delay in replying - we've been away for the summer and not really in a position to comment.<br /><br />First the negatives: 18m is a BIG boat; gear is bigger and more expensive, marinas too. Before you get too involved get in touch with insurance companies to find out if they will even insure you as this seems to be an increasing problem. The upfront cost of a boat is not the end of the drain on your wallet.....<br /><br />Positives: it's a good material that has drawbacks but generally allows you to get afloat for less money than most other materials, Repairs we have found to be fairly straightforward and in the twenty plus years we've been with Hannah relatively rare. <br /><br />I can't say much about the boat you're considering perhaps you could write to us in the email address we give on one of the pages if you'd like to discuss further?<br /><br />Best<br /><br />mbt <br />mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-23170879159972862952021-07-23T14:05:19.961+01:002021-07-23T14:05:19.961+01:00Hi, Bee and Mick, I was just stumbling over your b...Hi, Bee and Mick, I was just stumbling over your blog because we are interested in the purchase of a 18m ferro ketch. Readinng so much about the negatvie sides" of ferro, I started reading as much as I could. Now, finally I think ferrocement is quite a nice material, especially aside the barefoot route. Do you have any further information and your own opionion on ferrocement boats? The one I have in sight is italian professional construction, 35 years old, hyper well maintained and offered at 150k (to be negotiated). If you reply to this post, I will be very thankful. Sincerely yours StefanStefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002956301750556709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-57823417377008300552021-07-19T04:31:49.448+01:002021-07-19T04:31:49.448+01:00Respect! Particularly to Toots-what that poor crea...Respect! Particularly to Toots-what that poor creature puts up with! Getting her sleep disturbed-what were you both thinkingx Trust all is well and repairs are in hand.Geoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601199588094139080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-33347647390060442882021-06-18T02:20:40.197+01:002021-06-18T02:20:40.197+01:00Great to know that you're on the move again!Great to know that you're on the move again!Shirley Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821736726763611410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-37167418816128265612021-06-16T12:47:06.454+01:002021-06-16T12:47:06.454+01:00So lovely to read your tales againSo lovely to read your tales againAndrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-46723632144662215662020-12-24T22:27:44.498+00:002020-12-24T22:27:44.498+00:00Merry Christmas to you all-especially the venerabl...Merry Christmas to you all-especially the venerable Toots x We too have remained static this year and got on with a myriad of boat jobs-Katinka is in better shape than she has ever been.Rebuilt the heads, installed solar, refurbished the propane stove and a myriad other jobs. Well impressed by our leather work. take care stay safe and we raise a glass to better times in 2021. Much love G&GGeoffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601199588094139080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-91220152071249857512020-12-19T16:12:58.765+00:002020-12-19T16:12:58.765+00:00Great to hear you are all well. Have better 2021. ...Great to hear you are all well. Have better 2021. XXAndrea Ingramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183929067812339897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-79261663702488849712020-08-21T10:34:53.000+01:002020-08-21T10:34:53.000+01:00Hi Steve, good to hear from you - write to us at o...Hi Steve, good to hear from you - write to us at our email address (on contact page) and fill us in on what's happening. <br /><br />Long way from York via Stranraer to Latvia!mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-75743759772274211162020-08-19T23:49:15.367+01:002020-08-19T23:49:15.367+01:00Hey Mick and bee oftern wonderd what you are upto ...Hey Mick and bee oftern wonderd what you are upto finally moved to latvia been here a few years now.steveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488745988120643813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-59450654982314764402020-05-03T18:04:24.380+01:002020-05-03T18:04:24.380+01:00Difficult to say - we're not experts or even e...Difficult to say - we're not experts or even engineers but... You could try different size chains if you've got folks around you that are happy to help out (once the virus has cleared through presumably)but it might be the main cog is very worn and any pressure, say raising the anchor, causes the cog teeth to slip which might appear as though the chain is slipping. Have you dismantled it and checked the main cog? I think there is a tendency for the cog to wear on one side more than the other (ours has)and we sometimes get a jump when we're anchored in deep water. I'm making assumptions; schooner and imperial measurements, that you're in the US? There is a local guy to us (UK), Dave Webster, who can cast new cogs if that is the problem. On the lead, the chain is probably coming from below decks up to the roller and turning through 90 degrees and going forward so can't see that as an issue. I believe they did make different size gypsies for this windlass but 'fraid "what you see is what you get" unless you're lucky enough to find something. Any chance you could send pics to our email address (on Contact Us page)mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-81911039898059966612020-05-03T15:32:46.206+01:002020-05-03T15:32:46.206+01:00I bought a 50 foot steel schooner last year with a...I bought a 50 foot steel schooner last year with an SL500 on it that I'm sure is original to the boat ('73) and I'm happy to find some others who have these. Mine functions smoothly but the chain skips so badly I can't use it. So that has to change! The lead is not ideal, about 90 degrees over the roller but I can't change that easily (would have to fabricate/weld atbleast 2 new rollers). The gypsy does not look particularly worn. Chain measures 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 2 inches. It seems to fit in the gypsy alright by visual inspection, maybe a little to small. Not sure if they made different size gypsies for these but I can't find any available now and there's not much info about these. Do I just need bigger chain or is the lead angle the problem? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08378942102467825387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8578672757322093848.post-60027633833647111212020-04-24T09:47:18.845+01:002020-04-24T09:47:18.845+01:00Hi Richard, we remember you well and the conversat...Hi Richard, we remember you well and the conversations we had around wave heights v Navy ships! Has always stuck in our minds... Hope that life is good for you/your family and all are staying safe in these times. If you're up for it drop us a line via the contact page as it has our email - we'd like to know what you're up to these days. Take care, Us :)<br />mbthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711099176840473395noreply@blogger.com