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Hi,
I am a proud owner of the RM 1200 "Salty Dog" based in Norway since this summer. We sail her double handed for 7 weeks durin Summer and will hopefully being able to try ski & sail next spring. As my french has room for improvement I will stick to english.
Two questions regarding the 1200:

First does anybody know wether the seacox are frost safe or not? I have done mine up with antifreeze but would still like to know beacuse we are heading up to the Lofoten next summer.

Second: Where do you order your sails? Mine are made in Norway and have seen better days. I thought there might be a sailmaker round La Rochelle that knows these boats and the needs they have.

All the best, thx for your answers!

Colin

Hi Colin,
Welcome in the 1200 family ! But is it a 1200 or a 1270 ?

To answer to your questions,
By "seacox" do you mean :
through hull

or valve :


I guess, like ours, yours are RANDEX. You should contact them and describe the conditions you are going to meet.
https://www.randex.fr/randex/contact/contact.php

Concerning the sails, ours where cut by Sail Concept near Vannes. They have done quite a few sails for the 1200.
https://www.voilerie-sailsconcept.com/contact

Alain

Hi ! Thx for the welcome and the answer. I have a 1200, we had a look at the 1270, a lovely boat but just out of range. You have the RM 1200 number 15? Bluebird?

I meant the valve, but thx anyway. I will conact them and see what they say.

And thx for the sailmaker I will get a quote there.


Thx a million

Coilin Paterson

Hi Colin
We usually document the boat we own on the line "Bateau" in our profile.
Here is why Alain thought you had a 1270:


I encourage you to update yours.
In case of any question do not hesitate to ask.

Regards
Guy

Hi,
If you keep your boat afloat in cold waters during the winter it is generally recommended to keep your valves at a 45-degrees angle if the boat is unattended. They should not be kept open neither closed.
All the best
patrice

Hi Colin,
Ours is "Hatoup" number 13.
I couldn't find "Salty Dog" in our database, what was her previous name?
If you agree, we will update your file.
Alain

Hi Colin.
My RM 1200 is Rocking Chair (n°2)
My sails have been cut by North Sails in Geneva (Switzerland) about 10 years ago and over 20,000 nm.
My Genoa is still in good condition, the mainsail shows the years...
A new one is under production by the same sailmaker.
Regards
Thierry