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Power audits

How many people do power audits for their boats? I've done one recently and come up with 30amp/hrs...

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weather - and pathetic fallacy.

Today, I have been mainly fiddling with an MPPT controller and a solar panel, setting it up at...

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Buy or make Davits to attach to gantry

Hello, I want to make the dinghy easier to use so we use it more. The baby stay and solar...

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SBS tickets and accommodation

Going to visit SBS this year with a friend. Where's the best deal for discounted tickets? Also, we...

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Hydrovane Vane Cover

Does anyone have an unused (or very good) Hydrovane vane cover lying around please? Maybe bought...

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Stainless lettering on curved transom

Any ideas on fitting 3mm thick stainless steel letters to curved transom please? The ones I have...

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solar panel test rig - odd results ?

I've just set up a solar panel test rig, prior to trundling it down to the boat. 43W PV Kyocera...

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A new Approach to Speed Limits

I have got boats of various sizes and I think there needs to be a different approach to speed...

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panda generator clogged up again

My generator has no water flow. This is the 2nd time this year. 1st time I had a go then got panda...

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Puerto Almerimar

Just arrived at Almerimar to have a look to see if we want to stay for the winter. At the moment I...

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Rope 'Pilot' ladder

Good quality rope ladder for sale, 3 mahogany treads and long rope tails.Collect only, located near...

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Henderson Chimp manual bilge pump

Henderson Chimp Mk 2 hand bilge pump with removable handle. Brand new and never been used. ...

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Cheap electric outboard - make and thrust

I have a notion to stick an electric outboard on a dinghy for exploring the intricacies of Loch...

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Anchor chain for sale

23 meters 5/8" (8mm) galvanized anchor chain for sale. Calibrated as came off boat with winch. ...

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Sticker for Ribs

When I think of a name for my little Rib I will need to get a sticker printed etc but how does on...

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Danforth Anchor

16lb Danforth galvanized anchor for sale, good condition, no rust. Stows flat on deck. Collect...

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Flood light/spot light

Hi can any body recommend a decent flood/spot light that I can fit to my merry fisher ? The idea...

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Crossing Foulness Sand

Just out of interest, as I don't intend trying it but has anyone ventured across Foulness in...

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Helm Seat for sale

Folding helm seat in good condition with removable socket and adjustable pedestal, see photos. £35...

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Testing if my batteries need replacing?

I have 4 x 110ah batteries in my house bank. They were new in 2012. Not much use until this year...

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