http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/ Skipper 17 Help Group Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:44 GMT Robin Wilding http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/219 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/219 Hello Keith, My mariner 17 sounds like yours though I have a roller jib. The mast steps from a forward position and is lifted up towards the stern. The mast Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:58:36 GMT keith greenhead http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/218 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/218 Gentlemen, I have just purchased a rather tired Mariner 17 which I have moved here to the Limoges region of France to tidy and to sail on our local 1000 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:07:07 GMT t.cross99 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/217 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/217 Has anyone had experience of this? I intend to use the boat mostly on lakes with occasional coastal trips. What size of motor, battery etc? Terry Cross Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:56:21 GMT Terry Cross http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/216 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/216 Geoffrey Unfortunately I did not take a photo and I have now laid up the Eagle for the winter. I have looked on the web but could not find a photo. Sorry Terry Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:13:16 GMT geoffreyweller http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/215 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/215 Terry - Can you show us a picture? I admit that although I know about lazy jacks, I am ignorant about what a stacker system is. Geoff. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:44:45 GMT t.cross99 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/214 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/214 Earlier this year we purchased an Eagle 525 sailing cruiser which I sail mostly single handed. With advancing years I found it very difficult to drop and stow Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:49:25 GMT damason547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/213 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/213 I have added a photo with the sails up, wasn't a lot of wind comin in to Whitwell at Rutland Water. Dave Mason Latona Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:44:42 GMT Alistair http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/212 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/212 Hi, everyone! We've had a fantastic first season with Ariadne V on Loch Tay and just this weekend hauled her home to her winter berth nearer home in Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:03:21 GMT damason547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/211 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/211 The weight limit for an unbraked trailer is 750Kg, If you carry a lot of extra equipment engine etc. on the trailer you could exceed this limit. With basic Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:22:39 GMT david_jjth http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/210 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/210 Not sure what the rules are on needing brakes on trailers. I towed my twin keel skipper behind a diesel rover 200 using unbraked single axel trailer with no Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:23:49 GMT newaqsfriends http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/209 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/209 I read your profile today, I thought I would drop you a line and hope to become your friend! Check my personal page here: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:08:17 GMT jon.hossell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/208 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/208 Hi, I have a Mk 1 Skipper with twin lifting keels. I bought it with a heavy twin axle trailer which has served very well but is now worn and rusty. I intend to Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:01:20 GMT damason547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/207 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/207 I realise I replied to Tony on his own email, I have now added photos under boat name Latona. Dave Mason Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:03:46 GMT Tony Bell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/206 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/206 Hi Dave Have you any photos? I assume its original gel coat not painted, but what are the repairs you refer to? Is the trailer galvanised? What colour? Cheers Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:44:24 GMT damason547 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/205 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Skipper17helpgroup/message/205 I also have my Skipper 17 for sale if anyone is interested complete with a breakback, braked trailer, Honda5hp outboard and full boom tent (appears