Free Spirit is a 1989/1990 Derek Kelsall designed, Solaris Sunbeam 24, cruising catamaran, we believe 1 of only 11-12 built by Solaris Yachts, Wilments Boatyard in Southampton, England.
Hi Dagnall
Having replaced in 2020, the 2004 Yamaha 9.9 high thrust extra long shaft on our Solaris Sunbeam 24, with the latest 9.9 model with the same specs, I would say, for similar sized Cats like the Catalac 8m, this is by far the best choice o…
We are back in Weymouth!
The 2hrs before HW Plymouth directions to round the Bill, coming from the West, worked out perfectly.. the downside was to have to leave Bridport (West Bay) at 4am to be at the Bill for 7.10am!
However the moon gave us som…
Good luck with the outboard, sounds interesting and the way forward for the future.
Having had a lovely and peaceful time in the last 2 weeks, based in Exeter Canal basin, we are now anchored for the night just outside Fishcombe Cove next to Brixha…
Hello Dagnall and everyone
It’s been some long time since I have been in contact, but just to say that I successfully rounded Portland Bill on the inside route at 5.30am on Sunday morning (18thJuly) with great success and satisfaction.
Admittedly …
Hello Scubacat !
Apologies but I am not so sure and confident yet, to link people’s names to their boats, but perhaps it is Dagnall who has replied?
If it is, many thanks for your very helpful advice and will take your expertise onboard!
Will al…
