Search results

Since I have had my current boat (17 years) I have always used Trilux on the Saildrive (Yanmar SD20). Now it would appear that you can only by Trilux in 2.5 litre cans, and there is a note on the International Paints website which says that it is for 'professional use only'. I wonder why that...

I have just had an interesting conversation with a very knowledgeable lady from Darglow Engineering about propellor and sail drive anodes. I have a Featherstream propellor fitted to a Yanmar SD20 sail drive. Until now I have always ordered an FSL zinc anode from Darglow, and have usually got...

A year ago I fitted a new Jabsco Manual Toilet and it has worked perfectly until yesterday. Three of us had been out for a sail, and the loo was used several times without problems. When we got back to my berth, I went to have a final pee and found the that the loo took in a small amount of...

Any Sadler 290 owners fitted a Solar Panel? Obviously there are plenty of options for mounting on poles, arches, guardrails etc but so far as I can see the only flat area of deck is just in front of the cockpit which would likely suffer from shading by the boom. I am looking for the simplest...

Can anyone advise me of the size (in terms of breaking strain) of a soft shackle for use on genoa sheets for a 21 sq metre genoa?

Just replaced my saildrive seals/diaphragm and now need to finish the job by replacing the outer rubber fairing/streamlining. Would be interested in views on the best adhesive to use.

I have just fitted a Raymarine combined VHF/AIS unit which seems to integrate nicely with my Raymarine chart plotter. Reading the manual for the new kit, I note that the current consumption is quoted as 600mA at Standby, but 2A when receiving. Whilst the receiving of VHF radio traffic is...

By my reckoning the first few Sadler 290s must be around 12 years old (mine is 10). Any of you guys bitten the bullet and changed the standing rigging yet? If so, what was the ballpark cost? Secondly, has anyone got access to a manual or fitting instructions for the fitted Goiot roller reefing?

I have just replaced my Navman Chartplotter with a multi-function display so I can fit a radar, so my Navman chart plotter and C Map charts are for sale and would be happy to sell separately or together. The chart plotter is 9 years old but working perfectly when it was removed last month...

Anyone know of a good spot for scrubbing off a bilge keel boat inside Portland Harbour? Am looking for somewhere with a nice firm bottom, not too muddy and minimum wash from passing vessels.

OK so the boatyard took a chunk out of my lead keel today whilst moving the boat. What is the best material for filling a deep groove in solid lead about 3 inches long by half an inch deep and half an inch wide?

Recently I have taken up cycling after many years away. Now so enthused that I am wondering if I can fit my new bike on my 29ft boat. Of course I know about folding bikes etc but for a decent ride in the country I think a conventional bike is preferable. Wondering where it might fit -...

I am replacing my seacocks and skin fittings this winter. The skin fittings will be bronze, and I have Coppercoat antifouling. It will be difficult to mix up a really small quantity of Coppercoat just for the skin fittings, so my initial thought is to use Trilux which I use on the sail drive...

My shore power cable, which came with the boat, has a very stiff plastic outer covering which means it kinks like crazy and is a bit of a pain in the neck. I have noticed that some boat owners have much more user friendly, flexible power cables, but the chandleries only seem to sell the sort...

Overtaken by Artemis off Calshot on Thursday, in a gusty SW wind. We put 2 reefs in the main, then noticed that Artemis had lost her mast. Fortunately we heard on the radio that no-one was injured and they were able to motor slowly back to harbour.

My coolant hasn't been changed for about 3 years and never by me. Once I have drained the old coolant out via the tube on the starboard side, I am guessing that I should flush the heat exchanger out before refilling? Do I just fill it with some fresh water then run the engine for a while...

Am thinking of taking the plunge and fitting a radar this autumn/winter. If I found a good deal at Southampton Boat Show, can anyone recommend someone who will fit it for me in the Portsmouth area? Would ideally want someone who was happy to do the whole installation, display, scanner etc...

I am thinking of heading up to the East Coast from Portsmouth in the early summer and would like to do some prior passage planning. I have not yet bought paper charts or updated my C-map chartplotter chip but intend to do so - does anyone know which charts currently show the most up to date...

How long should a UV strip last in UK waters? I took my genoa in for washing and servicing and although I had not noticed anything wrong the sailmakers reckon the UV strip needs replacing. It is 6 years old, on the boat from March to November each year.

30 metres of 9mm chain cable (marked) for sale. Heavy, so will need to be collected from my home north of Portsmouth. £45.