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    Folding bike for the boat - recommendations?

    I am considering options for a second hand folding bike to take on my yacht. Have seen a second hand Windward folding bike for sale. No reviews found online. Does anyone have any knowledge of this model of bike? I am looking for a budget option which rules out a Brompton? Any...
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    Honda 2.3 outboard - Oil change query

    I have my outboard at home and wish to carry out an oil change. Is it ok to run the engine (out of water) in order to warm up the oil first? Thanks, Graham
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    Wanted - Yanmar YSE 8 starter motor

    I am helping a friend with a faulty starter motor on an old Yanmar YSE8 engine. The boat had been flooded with seawater last summer. I have discovered that the solenoid is in poor condition and I cannot get sensible readings of resistance on the armature windings. My next step is to get a...
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    Wanted - Garmin GPSmap 556

    I am looking for a Garmin 556 GPSMap plotter. Depth sounder function not needed. If someone is upgrading please get in touch. I will update this thread if one is found. Many thanks, Graham
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    Faults with Autohelm tridata display

    I have a old Autohelm Tridata instrument for depth and speed that works well. The Speed and Reset buttons beep when pressed and appear to work properly. However, the Depth and Trip buttons do not beep when pressed and show no response. The result is that I am unable to modify alarms, change...
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    Nautech Autohelm 1000 parts

    Digital Windvane accessory Z034 brochure Installation and Operating Handbook
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    Henderson/ Whale Chimp Mk1 pump parts

    Does anyone have a long discontinued Chimp Mk1 gathering dust that I could use for parts to keep my pump in service? I need to replace the pump in due course but all the new pumps appear to require a different sized hole in the bulkhead which I would prefer to change over winter. (The...
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    Voltage Sensitive Relay suitability

    Following another thread on marine cable I spotted this voltage sensitive relay on a recommended web site. http://www.iem-services.co.uk/ShowDetails.asp?id=1169 From the description it looks like it would be simple to wire up and would allow me to keep the existing 1 2 Both main switch. It...
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    Source of light grey non slip deck paint

    I am trying to find a supplier of a light grey deck paint as seen on a Moody yacht. I have tried google searches and the Moody Owners website but as I'm not a member access is limited. Are there any (Moody) owners who can provide any guidance or recommendations? I also like the light...
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    12volt+data cable for Garmin GPS76

    Does anyone have a spare garmin power/data cable for the Garmin GPS76? (I believe the same cable is used for GPS60, GPSmap60, GPS72 and GPS76map) Happy to purchase a cable with bare wires and hoping to avoid new prices. Thanks for reading, Graham
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    Partially blocked heater matrix - advice wanted

    1999 Passat - oil cooler replaced due to oil in coolant- lukewarm airflow ever since. Water pump, heater blower, flaps and thermostat ok, good coolant flow. Have come to the conclusion that heater matrix is partially blocked. Have tried degreaser and "rad flush" treatments and gentle back...
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    Boatyard TV programme

    Wednesday 7th July at 9.00 pm - Two 30 min programmmes on Quest (Freeview) http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=69156341 http://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=69156342 Hope it's good! Graham
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    Adding a Taylors paraffin heater - isolating valves?

    The existing system consists of a taylors paraffin cooker piped directly to the pressure tank. I plan to fit a T-piece to split the supply pipe and then run new pipe to the heater. Should isolating valves be placed in the feeds to the cooker and heater? My thoughts are... that the isolating...
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