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Mast setup problemAfter much examination of everything I could think of, I finally figured that it was indeed the mast gate that was out of true with the rest of the bo... 21/05/2019 09:31:44  Mast setup problemHi,You will only receive a notification of posts if you have set your profile up to do so. Click the My Profile button at the top when you are lo... 14/07/2018 12:15:00 Mast setup problemChris, Many thanks for your comments, and apologies for not having checked back in a couple of days - somehow I thought the forum would email me ... 13/07/2018 21:37:37  Mast setup problemHi Iain, I presume this is FB95 you are referring to? My only suggestion is to see if the mast gate is correctly centred although I note you have alr... 09/07/2018 17:45:06 Mast setup problemThe mast on my elderly wooden Fireball has always troubled me with a bend to port when set up symmetrically with rig tension applied. I have up ... 08/07/2018 16:19:43 Boat searchPeter Bamford, ex UKFA Chairman, has been in touch: “ Hi, I don't whether you can help me. I raced fireballs for 11 years between 1970 and 181. In f... 24/12/2017 17:04:07 Campsite at PenzanceLooking for a campsite near Penzance Sailing Club? Have a look here:http://www.ponsandane.co.uk/ ... 18/12/2017 13:17:14 Missing trophies - can you help?!A plea to Fireball sailors past and present - Some of our trophies are missing! We’d love to have them back. They are hard fought over and mean ... 11/10/2017 18:20:04 Toe Straps for Tall PeopleI'm 6'2" and find that using the leaward side toe strap is the most satisfactory solution. I have shockcord to keep the straps lifted up above the hog... 31/05/2017 21:04:58 Toe Straps for Tall PeopleDoes anyone else have a problem being a tall helm? If so have you done anything different with your toes straps to help out with hiking? I bolted mine... 31/05/2017 13:31:34 West Mersea trolley corossionFor those with the West Mersea combi trolley and that's most of us, make sure to check the drain holes in all the tubular sections as if they're block... 17/05/2017 22:32:59 Trolley rashThanks Dale, I bought some material from Welsh Harp Boat Centre (Sovereign Trailers) in the end as I couldn't work out from the direct astroturf... 08/03/2017 11:01:25 Trolley rashI had similar problem a few years ago, used 30mm pile Astroturf and sealant on with 798, really strong sealant from Screwfix. Found the Astroturf... 23/02/2017 17:02:22 Trolley rashHaving dealt with all the 'right way up' bimbles, Sijambo was flipped over yesterday and not only did I find a compression dent or two (removed with ... 07/02/2017 16:11:56  Notice of Race for Plymouth OpenHi All, Sorry to a pain trying to information on Plymouth Fireball Open 2nd 3rd July and who is going with Nationals only a month away. Regards Bar... 28/06/2016 15:02:36 Containers - 2016 Worlds in South AfricaHi Tim, I am definitely interested Will... Anthony York 14/06/2016 17:40:41 Containers - 2016 Worlds in South AfricaHi all, Using a South Africa shipping company brings the costs down. Depending on exact exchange rate, the container and shipping door to door is i... Anthony York 21/05/2016 13:01:51 Pointing IssuesHi Nigel, I have Alto Mast which use with T 10 North.The set I use 400mm spreader lenght 37mm pre bend set at 22'6" of rake. I only use the Alto when... Anthony York 12/05/2016 18:01:29 Pointing IssuesHi - i have had serious pointing issues since replacing my (broken) cumulus with an Alto. Tried everything i can think of (jib up-down, in/out, plate ... 10/05/2016 13:55:06 Containers - 2016 Worlds in South AfricaHas there been any more progress on the cost of shipping?... Anthony York 01/05/2016 08:13:49 |