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OK I've replaced the dodgy carbon brush in the motor, full of anticipation I connected up to 12V - Nothing happened except the wires started getting hot and smoke started coming out of the connection block. Ouch. So I disassembled the gear box to find 3 slip rings and a rather complicated...

The motor on my lavac pump died on me this morning, there is no problem with the supply. Taking the motor apart I could see there are three carbon brushes two bigger than the third. The smaller brush is worn so much that I thing that is the problem, but I'm a bit confused as to why there are...

This summer we are planning on stopping in South Wales on our way home from Southern Ireland for our nephews wedding. The marina closest to the wedding venue is Swansea and closest to the wedding reception is Cardiff. Common sense suggests Cardiff would be a better place to stay over, but I've...

Hi all, Having waited for the winds to die down so we can get across to France from Portland, I find that Cherbourg is going to be full of Fastnet boats from 17th to 31st with no guarantees of space available. So I'm wondering what my alternatives are? We want to spend some time in France and go...

On my GRP boat I have anodes on the prop shaft and on the propeller, do I also need the pear anode that is connected back to the engine block?

Is there a connector that would allow to join two stainless tubes at right angles without welding. One would be 19mm and the other 32mm. It's to make a support for solar panels

I've seen the sort that press a dimple into the top of the terminal and the hydraulic ones that compress the terminal from all sides. My feeling is that the hydraulic ones are better, but is there a difference?

Any recommendations for an Android app for tidal predictions in France? We use Absolute Tides for UK waters and like it because it uses UKHO data. Is there something that uses official tidal data rather than calculations from tidal harmonics? I don't mind paying subscription to keep up to date

Following on from various battery threads I thought I would capacity test my batteries. My procedure was charge using Sterling Pro 30A charger till it went into float mode. Disconnect battery and leave overnight. Following day battery was sitting at 13.3 v off load. Connect an ebay battery load...

I am using the RUT240 router almost continually with my EE SIM card, but as we are going to Ireland shortly I would like to be able to fall back to whatever wifi is available using the Ubiquiti Bullet. My networking skills got me up and running with the 240 ( basically plug in SIM card , switch...

1998 outboard motor, showing signs of age but is smooth runner. Internal tank with fitting for external fuel tank. Can be seen running Collection from Chichester Marina. £350 ono. PM if interested.

So my 14 year old life-raft is now one year out of date with the last inspection done in May 2018, and valid for three years. The life-raft is a Viking RescYou Pro that cost several thousand back in 2008. I would like to use it for another year for a cruise this year to Southern Ireland. How...

I've been asked if I would send a life raft I'm selling by courier. 1) Any issues re weight (about 36kg) or the compressed air cylinder? 2) how should I pack it, just stick a label on the outside or wrap in cardboard?

One like THIS. New and unused but not in original bag. Selling in chandleries for £55-65. I'll sell for £40 with free 2nd class post to UK destinations

This bolt was supplied to fix a halliard fairlead to my mast, It looks as if it has some thread cutting ability as it has a triangular form. I've had a quick Google but haven't been able to find any details e.g name, hole dimensions. It appears to be approx 6mm diameter, with a Torx head. Can...

I've taken off the add-on in mast furling system and am replacing with slab reefing with single line reefing for reefs 1 and 2. For convenience because there is more space in the cockpit on the starboard size I would like both reefing lines to come down the mast on the same (STB) side before...

I'm in the process of removing the add-on EasyReef furling gear from my mast. I will probably fill the holes with blind pop rivets. What is holding the furling gear appears to be an aluminium rivet with what looks like a plastic insert where the mandrel would be. Is this something that has...

Looking at purchase of new mainsail and Far East Sailmakers seem to have a very competitive price versus prices from UK suppliers. Has anyone bought a sail from them, if so how did you find the process?

Gas ran out last night just as I finished cooking. So I changed the bottle, but didn't try the cooker. This morning only a very intermittent flow of gas not enough to overcome the flame failure device. My first thought was I'd been sold an empty bottle, but weighing it showed 4.5Kg more than...

So if all goes well we are looking forward to a "89" day cruise to France next year. Thanks to Boris and Co it looks like reciprocal health care will no longer be available, so some form of travel/health insurance will likely be needed. Any suggestions who might cover me (71) and my wife (67)?