The summer has brought the usual spate of stolen dinghies and associated equipment. Take care when buying on eBay or elsewhere, that you do not unwittingly buy stolen equipment as this could be returned to the...
What is Ripstop?I have seen and heard it called ripstock and also ribstock, but the correct name is ripstop.Ripstop is a woven fabric that has another type of single or double thread woven into it. This is...
Before buying a sailing dinghy, one of the most frequent question asked is "which dinghy is most suitable for me?". This guide will hopefully guide you through the number of choices you may be presented with:...
Mirror Dinghy Repair Many people regard plywood dinghies as lesser mortals of the sailing world. However what is forgotten is the fact that they have lasted 30yrs+ and were protected with materials far...
Before bidding on on boat on ebay confirm with the vendor that the bid can be subject to survey. I have surveyed too many boats that people have bought from various sources without a survey and found out they...
What does the Marine toolbar let me do? The Marine Weather Toolbar (click here for more Info) • Instant access to worldwide weather sites • Instant access to Search Rescue sites • Many other useful marine...
They are really cheap but you only get what you pay for. Although the after sales service from marinesceneuk was great, whats the point if you cant row it without bits breaking off. If i had known what rubbish...
Pratley Putty repairs to Shoestring While in the Chagos Archipelago, south of the Maldives, where there are no people, no phones and no help, Shoestring was thrown on to a reef when the wind suddenly changed...