Sailing Hardware & Gear for Sale
Pair (2) sailboat sheet bags + 10 snads + 10 screw in studs(US $120.00)
Hobie downhaul "s" hook #38670010(US $7.99)
316 stainless steel cam cleat rust proof fairlead leading ring(US $22.60)
Wichard 2-3/4" snap shackle w/swivel eye - 80mm(US $75.54)
Andersen super max bailer - inside mount(US $135.41)
New pr. schaefer 7 series foot/cheek blocks on angled bases 2,000# swl 5/8" line(US $199.00)
McLaren 650S GT3 race car at 2014 Festival of Speed
Mon, 30 Jun 2014By Nikolai Attard First Official Pictures 30 June 2014 12:53 The all-new McLaren 650S GT3 was officially revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, wearing McLaren’s historic number 59 livery. This is the latest track-focused race car bound for 2015’s GT3 championship and is based on the McLaren 650S and the same carbonfibre MonoCell chassis. Large air intakes and a massive front splitter dominate the new McLaren’s front end, giving it a more aggressive look while new lightweight carbonfibre bodywork wraps around redesigned air intakes for better cooling.
Dual-clutch transmission put on hold at Chrysler
Mon, 14 Nov 2011Chrysler Group has delayed introduction of a fuel-saving automatic transmission so it can make the shift patterns more palatable to U.S. drivers--the latest sign that a key tool in automakers' plans to meet tougher fuel-economy rules needs some fine-tuning. Two weeks ago, Ford Motor Co., which uses a similar dual-clutch transmission in its Fiesta and Focus, took a hit in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey because many drivers complained about balky shifting.
Cluttered-up cars failing MOT test
Wed, 19 Mar 2014CLUTTERED-UP cars are causing thousands of drivers to fail the MOT test. Some vehicles are not passing the test as the screenwash is not topped up, the survey by Whatcar.com found. Test centres are also failing vehicles as they have stickers on the windscreen that block the driver's view, while some drivers even turn up for a test sporting no number plates.