Oil change temperature
I have always assumed that engine oil should be changed when hot but with multigrade oils the...
View ArticleRaymarine stuff for refit
i50,160,170 Autopilot CPU 400 12v PM me with anything you have.
View ArticleGyro stabilizers
I am thinking of fitting a gyro stabilizer to my Princess P43, Seakeeper is the well known brand...
View ArticleWhich coolant
Morning Just a quick one, I've got a Volvo Penta MD2020D, looking to change the coolant out, I...
View ArticleBoom tent for sailing yacht - above or below the boom?
Some boom tents go over the boom, some are suspended below the boom, what are the pros and cons of...
View ArticleVolvo Sterndrive 290SP-A .. Ram advice.
I noticed at the end of the season the sterndrive would not hold trim and sure enough on checking I...
View Articlechanging mainsheet traveller adjuster
I have a traveller that sits across the companionway. The controls are by a 4:1 line on each side...
View ArticleYanmar 20 gm
Attachment 61573 (http://www.ybw.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=61573)Attachment 61574...
View ArticleHydrovane long shaft
I have a medium shaft hydrovane but wish to exchange the shaft and liner for a long one. Willing to...
View ArticleAIS Drift net targets
Just noticed on Marine Traffic quite a few unspecified "vessels" named as "Drift net keep south"...
View ArticleOil for Volvo Penta 130S saildrive
Is there any recommended oil to use for a 130S saildrive (or is it the 120S, its certainly the one...
View ArticleFree chart-plotting/AIS programmes for Toughbook
I was running an old version of OpenCPN on my Panasonic Toughbook touchscreen CF28 connecting to a...
View ArticleMedical Insurance
We will be setting off to warmer waters in the Spring. When we get further afield I think we will...
View ArticleRoad Safety Flare could be useful on the boat too.
Was looking at laser flares and these kept cropping up on searches. I don;t know how water...
View ArticleFitting large midships cleat to Seamaster 30.
Hello all... As practically all my cruising will be single handed I think that life will be...
View ArticleReasearching fridges
I'm at the early stages of researching the installation of a fridge into a 31 feet boat. Not...
View ArticleMarina electricity charges
I have just had the first electricity bill from my new Marina on the Clyde. They have charged me...
View ArticleJoining copper strap for SSB ground plane
Hi. I need to replace a short section of the copper strap that forms part of the...
View Articleshorepower amp question
Probably a stupid question but here goes. I have 16 amp shore power supply and connections...
View ArticleNew App to help boat owners share gear
Thought I would share details of an app that might be of interest to forum readers. Called...
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