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  1. Seashoreman

    Fitting a Dinghy Bung

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256154283921?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220405142716%26meid%3Dcbb1dfa2ac1e4363845ee458cac9a651%26pid%3D101506%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D263763385005%26itm%3D256154283921%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D3458402%26algv%...
  2. Seashoreman

    Rowing Tender Trailer Prop Ideas

    Yes, sounds complicated but looking for a simple solution. My dinghy is rarely used as we have a launch service to boat. However the dinghy continues to fill with rainwater and goodness we have had plenty of that. This is an ongoing and probably lazy fix for me. Tried a beer crate but...
  3. Seashoreman

    Origo spirit hob canister 'lids'?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261237258709?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D249332%26meid%3Dfa59457877b34d489d5a81956ed4f0c2%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D255077779935%26itm%3D261237258709%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D3458402%26algv%3DSimplA...
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    Mariner 2.5 2 stroke fuel consumption.

    I am about to use my outboard after many years and am curious as to how often I would need to fill the little tank? I appreciate there are a lot of variables and I have no idea of fuel tank capacity, maybe 2 or 3 litres? Any idea in hours please? I am guessing that 5 litres is going to last me...
  5. Seashoreman

    Boat Jumble, Ipswich. Sunday 5th March 2023

    Suffolk Boat Jumble – Rota Events Just for your information. Suffolk Showground, IP3 8UH Sunday March 5th. £5 admission. Children free.
  6. Seashoreman

    Sailing and its relationship with strikes.

    I am sure most are aware of the amount of sailing terms that became common-place in the English language, here is a new one to me: 'On a hot May afternoon in 1768 a mob of angry sailors descended on the Sunderland docks demanding higher wages. There they boarded several merchant vessels...
  7. Seashoreman

    Summer Job at Aldeburgh Yacht Club

    Temporary boatman wanted for the summer season. Might suit a local student? Contact Shaun by emailing: clubmanager@aldeburghyc.org.uk
  8. Seashoreman

    Bargain T Key for older type Fuel/Water inlets

    Following on from a recent 'whatisit' post I was inspired to purchase this key from eBay. It fits my older Sowester inlets perfectly for about a fiver. Neish Tools 4" T Handle Manhole Lifting Key (90.810) 5060473601239 | eBay ( hope the inserted photo appears, it looks rather large to me)
  9. Seashoreman

    Festival of the Sea, Orwell Estuary

    Join us at the Festival of the Sea (mailchi.mp) Might be of interest to East Coasters.
  10. Seashoreman

    Front hatch venting and security

    My Leisure 23sl is ashore in the boat yard. I have been propping the bow facing front hatch open an inch for ventilation and hanging a weight on the handle to stop it blowing open. The weight is enough to stop an intruder (for a while) consisting of a length of steel that is wider than the hatch...
  11. Seashoreman

    Underwater hull scrubbing

    Scuba Diving Business | Beyond One Bar | England Beyond One Bar | Facebook This outfit popped up on my Facebook and are offering hull scrubbing, only seems to be advertised on the Facebook site. Call David at Beyond One Bar 07565582104 based in Leiston, Suffolk. No connection whatsoever, just...
  12. Seashoreman

    Rod buys wife a 'boat' for birthday after they watched them going by.

    Rod Stewart buys wife a boat for her birthday (msn.com) Indeed a 'random' desire for a hobby. But will it last?
  13. Seashoreman

    Bawdsey's Lost Port. Suffolk Coast. Newspaper article.

    Lost port found in Bawdsey Suffolk | East Anglian Daily Times (eadt.co.uk) For anyone who may have an interest in this part of the Suffolk Coast and Rivers. There is a 2 minute video included.
  14. Seashoreman

    Vacancy for Club Manager

    Aldeburgh Yacht Club are advertising for a Club Manager if you know anyone who may be interested. Contact: commodore@aldeburghyc.org.uk
  15. Seashoreman

    Lady Florence River Cruise Restaurant Raided

    Its a sad reflection of the times that people would take the trouble to get to the mooring of the Lady Florence in such an idealistic situation as the north bank of Havergate Island, near Orford. A small family business suffering from loss of business because of Covid limitations. Outboard...
  16. Seashoreman

    Theft of RIB from Woolverstone Marina

    This looks like an expensive loss: Theft of boat - Woolverstone Marina | Suffolk Constabulary
  17. Seashoreman

    Acrylic Washboard Suppliers

    Any recommendations for supply and cutting of acrylic washboards Suffolk/North Essex area? Sensible price is a consideration.
  18. Seashoreman

    Dinghy Launching Trolley

    For fibreglass tender, occasional use. Can collect within reasonable distance IP15. Suffolk Coastal.
  19. Seashoreman

    Eric Clapton to sell his motor yacht

    47.5 m Va Bene is up for auction in Los Angeles on 28th November. Expected to fetch £5 -£7.6 million. Unfortunately too heavy for my mooring buoy. Va bene is Italian for 'all right' which seems a little understated, I would have to change that. Va Bene (yacht) - Wikipedia
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    Levington Marina hoping to open new cafe.

    River Orwell marina seeks consent for new cafe and takeaway
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