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V1701
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Repairing GRP topside - lots of small holes and imperfections!
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Countersinking holes above and below is a good idea, won't be necessary with all of them but some probably. Tape some greaseproof paper...
Yesterday at 18:12
V1701
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Harken Furler no cost fix.
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So you now have £4k to spend on the boat, right? :D
Yesterday at 17:18
V1701
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Engine overhaul schedule
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Assuming usual regular maintenance (oil, filter) is up to date I would do no more than tidy it up cosmetically if/where necessary & put...
Saturday at 11:25
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What boat would you buy to circumnavigate the UK and beyond, with only £5k?
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I bought a 1969 Bowman 26 with a nearly new beta 10 engine, recent standing rigging, good sails and replacement bunk cushions in 2018...
Friday at 13:43
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Swing Out Helm Seats
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I have one that looks for all the world that it's an adaptation of a simple, folding wooden chair. Comfy enough with a cushion on. Let...
Friday at 13:27
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First liveaboard boat - Mcwester 32?
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FWIW as a 50 odd year old I spent 2 years living on an Albin Vega (27) but I only got away with it because I'm 5'7" so sould stand...
6 May 2024
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Liveaboard marinas on the southcoast UK
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They're in Plymouth, or near there, already and don't want to stay there because it's "a bit rough". Personally I like Plymouth, it's...
6 May 2024
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Voltage drop on display panel
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You're almost certainly correct (that the battery is ok). A fully charged, rested battery in good condition, should read 12.6v with no...
6 May 2024
V1701
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How to remove yellow stains on boat
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You could try oxalic acid, e.g. this. Used to be able to buy it in powder form & dilute it yourself, not sure whether you can any...
4 May 2024
V1701
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Beta 20 water leak
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I had exactly the same symptoms, all that was needed was to replace the lip seal which I was able to do without removing the pump...
3 May 2024
V1701
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Liveaboard marinas on the southcoast UK
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The trouble is (and I can understand it, having your family not just yourself to consider) the OP wants the marina to tell him that they...
3 May 2024
V1701
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First boat, never sailed and needing advice please
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You can get third party insurance without jumping through many hoops from the likes of Basic Boat, just make sure you get one that...
3 May 2024
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Liveaboard marinas on the southcoast UK
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There are marinas that have that approach but they're not going to tell you that that's their approach is what we're saying. I think...
30 Apr 2024
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Bought me a Yeoman Plotter.
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IIRC I got eighty odd quid for one I put on ebay about 10 or 12 years ago. There's one on there on a 99p start no reserve at the moment...
30 Apr 2024
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Liveaboard marinas on the southcoast UK
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Hmm, if you think Plymouth is rough you'll think the same of some of the other options, so find somewhere (with a marina) that you're...
29 Apr 2024
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