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  1. jrudge

    Can you swap helm control units ?

    I have Evc A with 3 helm stations. Fly / lower / cockpit. Is there anything stopping me swapping hcu between helms or do they need coding etc. ?
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    If you have lockers in your bathing platform - check them !

    I have a Fairline squadron 58 and there are two lockers of approximately 1 m² and about 20 cm deep on the bathing platform. I noticed some water so lifted the tender and opened the hatches. They were full of water and my estimation would hold about 200 kg of water each right at the back of...
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    Boat insurance renewal - again !

    Was with Y now topsail who took them over. Squadron 58 2004 £350k. Boat in Mallorca moving to Sardinia. They are using cruising area as one red herring which I can't see makes any odds at all. With Y it was £1200. Last year £2450. This year just on £3k. Feel scammed to be honest. Over...
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    Starlink mount

    I have just got starlink for the boat. I will mount the dish on my squadron 58 radar arch. There are flat sections to the left and right of the radar. One has an old glomex antenna on it which will be removed. Bracket-mount for STARLINK Gen2 / RV / ROAM / Residential / - Etsy UK I am...
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    Ray 230 cable

    My ray 230 cable is dying ! The part number is R49085 These are discontinued. I looked at it some years ago and I can’t recall how many cores it had but I do recall that a curly calve with that number of cores was not available at that time. He anyone has any luck finding one or know how...
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    New fridge for squadron 58

    I have a squadron 58 2004. The fridge in the galley ( has small freezer compartment ) has stopped working in the fridge part but works for the freezer. This is odd as it is one circuit with I assume a plate behind the plastic at the back of the fridge. I now need a new one. Snag is werefrom...
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    Volvo penta throttle - paint type

    I have evc throttles like these https://www.volvopentastore.com/mall/image/view/2/8/volvo_6_2.jpg One set is a bit tired and I wondered if anyone knew what pair it was ? It is Matt with a texture. thx
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    Volvo evc won’t hold calibration

    2004 squadron 58. D12/715. Evc A The port throttle will not engage in idle for either forward or reversed. Each time a calibrate it it works for a few days and then either forward or reverse will not engage. I only use the upper helm. Not tried the others. if I go past the idle point it...
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    Topsail Renewal

    Topsail renewal - up from£ 2126 to £ 2393 - so 12.5% This of course is on top of some serious increases over there past few years. Last year they started at some daft figure and came down. What are other experiences at present ? Mine is a S58 in Mallorca insured for £350k. I can shop...
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    Gyro install

    Seakeeper installation: How I stopped the rock on my Fairline Squadron 58 I wrote an article for mby about my recent gyro install. They have now posted it on line ( link above ). if you are thinking of adding a gyro and can stomach the cost it is pretty transformational in my view. A spin...
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    Happy Christmas

    Have fun !
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    Dbh engineering Poole

    I have had an exhaust made by then before but now their email bounces and the phone / website are dead. Does anyone know if it is now trading under a different name etc as I now need another done. Thanks
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    Volvo Parts to Spain now we are out of the EU

    I have always bought most service parts from Keypart and had then sent to Spain. Now we are out of the EU this is not possible unless you send the package VAT paid in Spain - which Keypart ( for some odd reason as it is not difficult) dont offer. As such I am looking for a competitive EU based...
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    Manual for Osmosea evo 90

    I have the above unit but no manual. Google gives my pictures of it but no manual. The unit can be programmed but I don’t know how ! does anyone have a manual please or better Google skills than I! thanks
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    Bareboat charter - Solent

    I am spending April in Bosham next to Chichester. We have sold our house and have a month delay until the next one so the stay is legal. I wondered who did fair price day bareboat charter? Google and friends have found Mendez marine ( rib )...
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    Happy Christmas

    Happy Christmas everyone. it’s been a memorable and different year, but thank fully I got to the boat for an extended period. Sadly Boris torpedoed my trip in a few days but such is life ! I hope you all have a good time in spite of the many limitations that will be in place. Roll on 2021. I...
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    Garmin Plotter talking to Raymarine Autohelm

    My radar is intermittently not happy and the plotter is an C120 classic. I have a possible decent deal on a Garmin 7000 series plotter and given the radar needs changing anyway I am tempted to swap over. The lower helm would remain Raymarine ( I use the lower helm very rarely and only in poor...
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    Southampton boat show ( Boats2020) cancelled

    For some reason the original thread has been pulled. Why is a mystery but given many on here would be visiting and there have been no emails to ticket holders informing them I thought I would repost it. BOATS2020 cancelled over Southampton City Council fears - Southampton International Boat Show
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    Boats not allowed under hammersmith bridge

    Hammersmith Bridge to be fully closed from today - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Well this is fun if you took your boat up the Thames for the weekend.
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    Where best to sell a Williams 325 in Mallorca

    I find myself with 2 Willaims 325s ( complex divorce issue!) and now need to sell the older of the two ( 2008 ). I have put in on the Facebook groups that I know of in Mallorca, but wondered if anyone had any other suggestions in the Mallorca market? Thank you for any suggestions.
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