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by Black Sheep
Sun August 10th, 2008, 12:57 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Windvane steering for Golden Hind 26
Replies: 0
Views: 33196

Windvane steering for Golden Hind 26

Anyone got experience of windvane steering? In particular what works well on a Golden Hind 26? Would like to fit a windvane of some sort, but aware that the long keel and transom rudder make the requirements different from those of a light displacement modern boat. So - any useful experience out the...
by Black Sheep
Mon June 2nd, 2008, 2:51 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Heart-Stopping Soot in Exhaust Moment
Replies: 3
Views: 13957

A further think and chat with those with more experience, suggests that the soot indicates incomplete combustion of the fuel. This could be caused by dirty/blocked air filters.

Must get round to checking mine...
by Black Sheep
Tue May 20th, 2008, 5:18 pm
Forum: HELP ?
Topic: Heart-Stopping Soot in Exhaust Moment
Replies: 3
Views: 13957

I had exactly the same experience on Black Sheep (GH26 with Bukh 10). My powers of observation weren't enough to distinguish between soot and oil - I just throttled back and started to worry about all the nasty things it could be. But a friend with more experience than I suggested that it's quite co...
by Black Sheep
Mon November 19th, 2007, 11:56 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: Puzzled????????
Replies: 2
Views: 11981

I think this means that the recipient hasn't read the email yet. When you send it it goes to Outbox, then when it's been read, it goes to Sent Mail.

Well, that's based on my understanding from other phpBB boards...

James