Pros/Cons/Versatility of fractional rigs with self-tacking jibs & Gennaker
An increasing number of modern yachts are being produced with fractional rig, large mainsail,...
View ArticlePrincess 68 - the next MAGNUM
I hope there are still a few familiar faces here as I don't post much on forums these days. ...
View ArticleDolphin charger fan working when solar panels are connected
Hi all I have two 80W solar panels connected via a Morningstar Duo controller to our leisure (2)...
View ArticleInspector McLevy
A series of copper fiction set in Victorian times. No nautical content I'm afraid, except set in...
View ArticleRadice Lip Seal Water Cooling.
Replaced the old Volvo lip seal with a Radice. Launched yesterday. Everything good except that when...
View ArticleDocking difficulties
Perhaps they need some tips from Powerskipper !! https://youtu.be/1A-4oaumYC0
View ArticleBurned out starter and alternator Yanmar 3YM30
Have heard that inadvertently turning the 'ignition' key back to 0 with the engine still running...
View ArticleRig magic
Word has drifted up the coast that rig magic has gone into receivership. Anyone got any...
View ArticleWe through Havengore yesterday....
Jos and I brought Arendala, our old Seamaster 34 motor boat round from Limehouse to Fambridge, via...
View ArticleFlavel Vanessa Cooker - Oven not working
The rings and the grill work fine, but there is no gas coming out of the oven burner when it is...
View ArticleMini Cruise from Monday - Plymouth towards Helford anyone?
Son and I hope to be heading West from Plymouth (Cargreen) Monday morning. The intention is to...
View ArticleVolvo EVC
With Volvo EVC controls (2 x D4) is it possible to preset maximum engine revs with the throttle...
View ArticleElderly ford mermaid spares?
Any recommendations to source service parts from? Only need the usual filters etc, engine is 1979...
View Articlewinterising searay 315 advice
Hi and hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. As I and the swmbo are new to the boating world -...
View ArticleSouthampton Boat Show
Just got back from a great day at the Southampton Boat Show. Highlights were.... *Sunseeker...
View ArticleKurust/Jenolite equivalent for Aluminium?
There are several patches of corroding aluminium in window frames. It's occurring behind the rubber...
View ArticlePerkins Perama Volvo 2030 oil extractor hose connection
After an hour of trying to find source of oil leak I found it to my great relief Sump oil hose...
View ArticleMotor Yacht A off Brighton
I've always been suspicious of Philippe Starck after realising 20 years ago that his citrus...
View ArticleLifejackets
Hi - We are currently based on the River Crouch and the weather has been very good the past few...
View ArticleNorth Fambridge Marina
Hi - we are based at Essex Marina on the Crouch and while the marina is ok and in the middle of...
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