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  1. waynes world

    Volvo Penta parts FOR SALE

    Loads of parts for sale, look at pictures to see if these is anythng of interest. all off AQ130 B20 engines. and some AQ100 drives collection from M26 Manchester or will send out.
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    Volvo Penta AQ130 B20 block parts For sale

    I have one head left. Has a crack in the center of the waterwater jacket. Fixable. I'll get pics if interested. You cam have it for £50 plus postage.
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    Non survey insurance?

    its an age thing only craft over 25 or 30 years need one. Not that it should matter for GRP boats. Also length for some companies if over 26 foot.
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    Non survey insurance?

    thanks ill call them this week, i just found Alan Boswell group dont,or didnt require survey also.
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    Non survey insurance?

    Well easy question really, are there any insurance companies left in the UK that dont ask for a survey for a GRP boat 50 years old. I can get TP with no survey but not FC.
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    Mooring fees going mad ?

    Hi all, welcome to the new year. I am not far off launching my boat and besides the survey needed by all insurances companies now, never needed one before and always had boat well over 25 years old. I see moorings have gone up. More on inland waters as with CRT and will be rising by 25% in...
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    Diesel heaters now £75

    Same old thread on these crappy set ups, the units are ok but you still need to spend around £200 on proper fittings. unless you are ok with these truely rubbish accessories.
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    De Groot 11.45 ?????

    Hi Anthony Welcome over. To get a hull thickness check you need to get it lifted out as its mainly below the waterline, or just about below to be checked. Thats the worst area for corrosion. And still you need to get the lot checked on these old boats. otherwise you mat well waste a lot more...
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    Dangerous diesel heaters impounded

    As i was saying. If you bought all parts needed for a marine set up if the heater does not contain whats needed for a safe fitting then it then no problem with the cheap ones. Its down to the fitter. Even an Eber marine kit can be fitted wrong. Its down to the person doing the work and if they...
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    Dangerous diesel heaters impounded

    Inland waterways you need a BSC and as we know there are no such thing for sea going craft. To fit a stove, either wood of multifuel you dont need and requirements to do so for inland raft. Less so i would think for sea going. Aswell with LPG, you can do all your own but advised to get it...
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    Dangerous diesel heaters impounded

    Question about thee kits as some folk think that its the units. I am dam sure its the person fitting it. I have seen some totally stupid questions on fitting the chinese ones from folk that in need to ask the question should not be fitting one at all. If a chap bought a Marine Erber kit and...
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    Drilling holes in grp

    My god all this talk over drilling holes in GRP. All i have ever done is mark out, small pilot drill mark wit say a 6mm bit, drill to 14mm for a 12.7mm bolt. counter sink from the top for sealant spread. then use a large SS backing plate, if flat above then a good few inch larger than the...
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    Alternative conversion of a yacht with twin lifting keels to use as weekender on UK canals

    Would not be a problem at all. here is a file of dimensions which i think you will be ok but check headroom aswell as draught. You may need to remove any keels or skegs if you have any. https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/original/32433-waterway-dimensions.pdf Of you not up on inland...
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    Manufacturer of a cage for fuel tank

    galvanised, Stainless is to expensive as would of been over £120 a cage. so i didnbt make any as not enough interest at tat cost..
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    Manufacturer of a cage for fuel tank

    I made and have some left for sale. can send in the UK aswell for £55 they are now galvanised though
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    First boat, what upgrades to buy

    Its all new to me this sea lark aswell. I have got a boat tat needs updating. rewired the fuse box so i can atleast see whats what. Getting a VHF ( and licence ) just incase A built in fish finder/plotter. Hook Reveal 9 so i dont get lost...and find fish :) Anchor and chain etc Heating to...
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    Where to sell a prop?

    Its a tough one nowadays, Facebook Marketplace is full of scammers and idiots. besides Facebook run by idiots. Ebay to many timewasters. Gumtree not bad but less folk looking. Much same where ever you try now just stick by your guns and dont look for a quick sale. As posts above put it on...
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    How useful are Binoculars ?

    I seem to have got into a good subject here with so many replies. Just spent a time reading all replies, some being way over my head and price lol. I have been thinking and reckon i should double the budget. The Bin`s are not needed untill next year anyway so T said she will buy me some boating...
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    How useful are Binoculars ?

    Blimey tech stuff then, `Autofocus` and built in compass. Not going to make this any easier now. Maybe worth going a bit more on the budget to £100. What would you folk say i best look at for in zoom thingy as in 7x50 or 8x40. All i an think for use will be way points and animal spotting...
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    How useful are Binoculars ?

    I think they would be very handy. T is asking what i want for Christmas and i just want things for the boat and all i can think of that is in the budget, i hope is a pair of Binoculars. Budget being around £60 for them. Will that get a half decent pair? i see they vary a great deal in price...
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