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General physical decrepitude means that I may have to give up sailing on safety grounds. If I buy a mobo around 22 - 25 ft, with an inboard diesel I should be able to run her over to France from Plymouth, given reasonable weather ? Then, is it feasible to find a marina berth, say...

The adverts (it's made in Oz and sold ex-UK,) and spec look good. What about the performance please ?

I have a number of probable uses for a thermal imaging camera in the hydro station, the boat, and the saw mill. There are multiple cameras and formats available on Amazon. Best to buy a separate IR camera, a phone with built-in IR, or a supplementary device which plugs into the phone, please ...

I'm about to build a tent for the boat, using scaffolding and Monarflex sheeting. Which shape is best , please , to cope with winds blowing athwartships ? Please ignore the absence of bracing and triangulation.

I have been chasing solutions for condensation removal (boat ashore, aligned E - W). My latest ferreting of ideas links to "stack effect" whereby a chimney or similar tube fastened to a cowl vent (retained to prevent rain access below) should exploit the temperature difference between the...

Did we really forget to mark yesterday on the forum ? " Penlee lifeboat, Penlee lifeboat. This is Falmouth Coastguard, Falmouth Coastguard. Over."

Another thread on overwinter condensation raises questions. I have seen on Amazon and ebay some silicon 12v heating pads. Amazon.co.uk : 12v heating pad If on a boat not connected to the mains one set up a couple of, say, 100W solar panels orientated SE-ish and SW-ish, and connected them...

What is/are the proper thinners for Le Tokinoise (aka "tung") varnish ? I am slightly confused about the numbers/type.

Throwing myself open to the forum knowledge, please. I have recently had a preliminary review of my H&S practices at an inland (riverside) site. As a result, I am keen to find a personal buoyancy aid (around 50N) which has a crutch strap(s) and - importantly - back and front (dorsal and...

I made a mess of towing a tree out of the river yesterday, and jammed a good length of 20mm 3strand nylon in a right horlicks. Here's a pic of the Landrover (non-standard) bumper with a couple of strong towing eyes. I'd like suggestions please for the best way to attach the tow rope to the...

My much loved and much-travelled Sony SW7600 seems to have bitten the dust, with a power problem. I am now looking for a digital radio of similar quality and toughness, with multiple bands, and with improved input and output sockets for desktop and smartphone interfacing. Lots around on...

I need some lengths of suction hose for the two replacement manual pumps. The old hose (now hardened, 10 yrs perhaps ?) is reinforced with criss-cross polyester cords. Not easy to find in 10m lengths. The wire-reinforced hose is easier to buy from Pirtek but I have memories of an earlier...

My much-travelled Coleman is on the way out, and I am looking for a quality product to replace it. These Yeti ones look the business:- YETI Premium Cool Boxes, Drinkware, And More Does anyone have experience of other brands please ? TIA

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I am looking at a laser flare which has a spec as follows Beam width 0.87 inch at a distance of 27 inches. That looks like a beam width of 115 inches at 100 yards, which doesn't look very strong. Have I miscalculated ?

The fridge door seal has split and is letting outside air inside. Has anyone replaced the seal, and is it easy pleasey ?

Does anyone have experience of the Clarkes 12t hydraulic bender e.g. 12 tonne Hydraulic Pipe Bender Tube Bender 5 dies/6 dies optional New Promotion | eBay or should I be looking at something beefier such as the Tubela 32 ? Tubela Model 32 Hand Tube Bender from Tubela - TUBELA I am back on...

There's a possibility that when I have the mast extracted for a general check plus some electrical work, I may discover problems with the standing rigging. There's a full boat insurance survey due before 2025, and it may be worth the absence of worry to replace the standing rigging anyway...

Before I lash out on this box, does anyone have any comments please ? It looks as if it might have merit on board in conjunction with a couple of clamps and a small vice. BLACK+DECKER WM450 Workmate Workbox for sale online | eBay

Sent to me Apart from the neat analogy, the transverse and lateral waves are clearly seen.