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by Keith Ball
Wed Jul 21, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: West Mersea Trailer Box
Replies: 7
Views: 11405

Hi Charles, Had one for a few years & was very glad to see the back of it! Despite being pleased with the quality of the trailer itself & the fact I see plenty of these boxes about, I couldn't get on with it. Had the box replaced with one of Steve Sawford's first fibre glass ones; http://www...
by Keith Ball
Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Water in hulls
Replies: 4
Views: 2370

Hi Andrew, Mine's dry (Year 2000 boat) unless I forget to secure a hatch cover properly. Check your O rings are OK & seated correctly. However, I fear you've opened some wounds re. your question as I know some owners who would welcome your "half a spongefull"! See you at the Nationals....
by Keith Ball
Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sticking mainsail
Replies: 9
Views: 8842

The silicone can be obtained from Steve at speedysports (see suppliers section of this site); http://www.speedysports.co.uk/item-Holt_Pro_Lube.html I've put it on the bolt rope of my sails & it definitely makes a huge difference. I've also heard others soak material in it & run it up their m...
by Keith Ball
Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Winter TT QMSC
Replies: 10
Views: 4330

Re: Winter TT QMSC

Question for the statisticians (Martin) when was the last time at any Open / Winter TT event did the mighty Grafham SC not put a boat out at the event? . Fair cop but, just so you all know, we had 8 boats out practising today in preparation for next weekends TT with more home boats expected from ou...
by Keith Ball
Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:59 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Grand Prix - Sunday 30 December
Replies: 5
Views: 2677

I hope so too Frank! I was cursing my (ever increasing :oops: ) weight in similar conditions during the Xmas pursuit race!!!!!

A day for Mr. J. Long to excel meethinks..........are you joining us Frank?
by Keith Ball
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:39 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Grafham Grand Prix - Sunday 30 December
Replies: 5
Views: 2677

Yes Bob, phone entries are being accepted.

Just entered myself taking the Sprint 15s up to at least 4 now.
by Keith Ball
Fri Dec 07, 2007 5:36 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: The inverted 'P' course
Replies: 23
Views: 13780

Hi Andrew, I join you in a dislike for this course - albeit for a different reason. It is the course I've seen the most accidents on! When I've sailed it, it has tended to be amongst large nos. of boats & therefore with helms of differing ability in both rule knowledge & boat handling. My di...
by Keith Ball
Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sprint 15 photographed at Cowes Dinghy Week
Replies: 13
Views: 6633

Cheers Bob.

Got mine in the post the next day. I've sent an order back.

Keith
by Keith Ball
Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:55 am
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Sprint 15 photographed at Cowes Dinghy Week
Replies: 13
Views: 6633

Martin, I think Chris may be referring to the shots the photograher Nick Champion took on the Friday of our Nationals? Bob advised back in August that he had travelled to the event at our request & would be contacting the sailors he had piccies of. The hope being some would purchase to cover his...
by Keith Ball
Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: Dart 15
Topic: Trailer Box
Replies: 0
Views: 1501

Trailer Box

Hi all, Finally got shot of my old (galvanised) trailer box today - had enough of cut fingers & constant bending of the the lid back into shape. Replaced it with one of Steve's (SpeedySports) new 'Sail Shuttles', which I'm really pleased with, while my boat was in for some TLC. For those that sa...