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Is it possible to fit a waste holding tank to a 38 Yacht, that currently just discharges straight out to the sea? If so how easy is it to do, does it need an expert Plumber? Cheers Alistairr.

Hi All, How do you store your dinghy when out sailing, we are in the process of purchasing a 38 Bavaria, and I want to buy a new dinghy for it, on the list is the Zodiac Cadet Alu floor either 270 or 310, we want to have it easily available. Beam is 4m, however stern narrows a bit at the...

Hi all, What’s everyone’s views on a 2000 Bavaria 38 Ocean? Like the layout and aft cabin, space on deck is good too, however cockpit seems a bit higher than a typical aft cockpit boat, does that affect how she sails? We’re not looking for a racer, just a comfortable easy to sail cruiser with...

Hi all, Do all marinas allow liveaboards, or only certain ones? Does anyone liveaboard on the Clyde, if so which marinas allow it and is it their normal berthing rate or different for liveaboards? Thanks in advance.

Hi all. Has anyone ever put a vinyl wood wrap over old water stained woodwork on their boat? if so, how happy are you with the results, and where did you get the wrap? Thanks Alistairr.

Hi all, We have an old Moody that needs a bit of internal freshening up. For the woodwork, what type of electric sander is best, I have 2 circular sanders, but fear they may leave fine circular marks in the sanded woodwork. What type of electrical sander is best for sanding back the wood...

Hi all, Hope everyone is keeping safe and well during these unprecedented times? We have had a Moody 29 for 3yrs now and are enjoying learning to sail her but have done very little to it other than regular engine maintenance. Last year we had a few engine failures, each time the engine would...

For a yacht sailing inshore, is it better to have an EPIRB on board, or would a PLB do the same job and have more flexability? What are the main differences between Epirbs and PLB's and what do you have onboard? Thanks in advance. Alistairr.

Which dinghy do you recommend, we are looking for a new tender, we currently have an old Zodiac 2.6m with flat slatted floor. Looking for something a little bigger with a V hull to use as a tender and for son to play with. We have seen a Waveline 2.9m with V hull and airdeck floor, and the...

Any advise on Sat Phones? Do you have one and if so what are the usage costs, do you need a contract or can it be pay as you go? What are pit falls of Sat Phones? Also the handsets, what do you recommend? Thanks in advance. Alistairr.

We’ve just Boat our first yacht which is out of the water at the moment and has a copper coated bottom. We are told this is in good condition and just needs a rub down before re-launch. Question is, what do we rub it down with as I was thinking a light rub, but I’ve been told it should be a...

New to us boat day today. A Moody 29. We have had a few Motor boats before but have been out of boats for 10yrs due to some health. So this is our first yacht, lots to learn and a lot of Newbie ‘again’ questions to follow. We are keeping her at Glencoe Boat Club on the West coast of...

Which metal cleaner would you advise for the stainless steel stanchions and deck fittings on the boat? Used to use Autosol on my cars, but worried that may harm the GRP if any got on it. Are there any good metal cleaners that won’t harm the GRP? Thanks in advance. Alistairr.

Looking for an additional VHF, seen the Handheld Icom M25, is it any good, mainly for use when in the dinghy. What about other recommendations, Needs to be waterproof, small and light. Thanks in advance. Alistairr.

Made an offer on a yacht on Brokerage last Wednesday. So far broker has been unable to make contact with the seller and they haven’t replied to his emails yet. What are the chances of Santa delivering the good news tomorrow??;) Actually, hopefully we’ll hear later in the week and hopefully...

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Evening all. Looking at our first yacht, dozens of questions to follow, but firstly can you please recommend insurance companies who would insure a 1978 26’ Yacht being kept on a swing mooring please. Thanks in advance. Alistairr.

Looking at buying our first Yacht, the boat we are looking at has a 'Nearly new' Bukh Diesel engine in it. Current owner says it hasn't been sailed or engine run in 2 years, question to the forum is Could that cause a problem to the engine? And are there any other issues a boat could have after...

Hi all, hope you are all well, we are and Callum is going from strength to strength. We've sold our caravan and bought a wee But n Ben over looking a sea loch, we're doing lots of shore fishing, but want to get back on the water. We still have our 2.6m zodiac and 4hp outboard, but inflatable...

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