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Ian McDonald
May 05, 2025
In For Sale
Lovely Severn Sailboats composite( frp glass hull and centeboard case) Solo 4144
watertight tanks recent varnish
Superspars M7 mast
North Laminate sail in good condition
Edge main sale and 1 other good main
Recent re-rope
Continuous kicker
Inhaul
Good boom up cover
Brand new Hartley bottom cover
paul.sennett04@googlemail.com
07490428737
Rooster carbon tiller extension
Road base and straps
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Ian McDonald
Apr 14, 2025
In General Questions and Comments
Will Loys Dad giving it large in 186. We need more use of high tech jumpers.😁
Any family link to match this ?
( Y&Y photo)
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Ian McDonald
Mar 20, 2025
In Vintage Section
The much missed Robin Webb. Various Solo superstars showing their speed and commitment to the class is long. And Will showing you can be both good at promotion and sailing
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Ian McDonald
Jan 21, 2025
In General Questions and Comments
We often think we can sail really well.
Then comes along someone who can REALLY sail😉
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Ian McDonald
Jan 12, 2025
In Vintage Section
The iconic Bloody Mary pursuit race yesterday. Ben McGrane in 4257 finishing 5th ,proving that with the right " driver " wood can still win!
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Ian McDonald
Jan 10, 2025
In General Questions and Comments
Thank you Will and Nigel for scanning and getting the old magazines in the " about" section.
Great to reach back to a time when it was rare to see two boats the same colour. And when you could almost buy a new mast for the price of many sailing clubs lunch!😁
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Ian McDonald
Dec 11, 2024
In General Questions and Comments
Trying to replace a haliard sheeve- current mast has a smaller diameter and mounting pin size.
My worn out one is 26mm diameter, 8 mm width ( 9 would fit) and a mount pin of 4.66 ( 5 would fit)
Help please!
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Ian McDonald
Sep 12, 2023
In Vintage Section
I am a very average sailor- but starting properly and going in the right direction means you can compete with the new
" plastic jobs" . Choosing carefully can mean a competitive boat and a huge cost saving when joining the fleet.
And
looks nice too!
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Ian McDonald
Sep 10, 2023
In Go Faster tips and questions.
How are people getting on with flattener? Easier to sail and still be able to stay within sight of other boats?
I don't want to go down the B rig option but starting to struggle with my cumulus at 13st - not sure if its just age. Any other big wind suggestions?
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Ian McDonald
Aug 20, 2022
In Go Faster tips and questions.
The new rule was approved at the Agm but I cant find any detail, beyond us being allowed to put an extra eye in the sail leach. I would like to set this up before the autumn gales. Are there any restrictions on what can be fitted to operate the extra eye?
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Ian McDonald
May 07, 2022
In Go Faster tips and questions.
What do you use as a reference point when running downwind with reverse flow? David Greening has given me some great advice on setting the kicker but it would be useful to hear what to use as a steering guide.
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