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Just chilling with a glass of wine in Portland heading west tomorrow. Quick squiz at the almanacs, Monty Mariners web links and seem to be a wide window of suggestions rounding the Bill on the inshore passage. Got a range of 0800 to 1000 BST for Tues 18th depending on who's publication you...

When I replace my bow thruster anodes (or indeed any anode), does it need an electrical continuity to the prop it's bolted to? Is that connection provided by the bolt or do I need to ensure the backing plate is electrically clean also? Or does not of this matter as it's just proximity that's...

Currently undertaking annual maintenance on our 2016 Beneteau. I'd like to flush our two water tanks using Milton fluid but as there are no drains, the only way is to leave the tap running until the tank is empty. I can't find the duty cycle info for the water pump. I have a gut feeling 15...

On the basis there is no such thing as a daft question - I plan to apply antifoul next week when the boat is lifted. I see loads of used 4" rollers and trays lying around the marina indicating that is standard for application but is it possible to apply it with a 9" roller or is it just too...

I'm going to fit some pad eyes, folding and non folding for clipping on and for blocks for my Code 0. I intend to bolt them through the deck and wondered what type/thickness of steel to fabricate a backing plate with? The pad eyes I plan to use have 2 or 3 holes. If stainless is recommended...

Had a look at the forthcoming lots from the Chichester Harbour impounded boat sale. Looks like they cleared their waters of a whole load of junk! Boat Auction 2024 - Chichester Harbour Conservancy

100 Magic Miles by David and Carolyn Colfelt is the definitive guide to sailing around the Whitsunday Islands. Bought ahead of our recent holiday there but the charter company provided a marked up copy on the boat so we used that. Latest (14th edition) in mint condition with hard wearing pvc...

The season has clearly started. Newtown Creek, standing room only today. Shame the NT volunteers weren't out, they would have cleaned up!

I've been watching a new You Tuber recently, he's only on his 7th video and I like that he is young and very keen. As I look around the local club and marina, I often wonder how younger people can be attracted into the hobby. Ed seems keen as mustard and is just 28 years old. Wasn't planning on...

Latest email from the RYA trumpeting their new association with Sunsail with a prize competition. Only after entering do you find the prize is not a cat in the lovely summer sunshine but a monohull "for travel between October 6, 2024, to November 3, 2024, or from March 9, 2025, to May 18, 2025."

I tried a search and did find the What yer get fer Xmas? thread but no definitive make/model specified. Looking for a telescopic ladder to access the boat when it comes out of the water next month. Previous used a two section ladder but had to drive it around poking out the back of my car...

Can anyone recommend a sail laundry in/around Hamble. Elvstrom sails so might just drop them in there but I think Andy just farms them out once a week anyhow. A 38 foot AWB if that makes a difference.

"The Insider`s Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht – Expert Advice to Help You Choose the Perfect Yacht" Paperback by Duncan Kent - Published Feb 2011 Gently read, advice taken, now available for second reading! Excellent reviews on Amazon -...

Blue ensign - undefaced - 1 yard high quality stitched with anti fray mesh strip. High quality, very durable sewn 155g/sqm woven polyester. Fixing rope & toggle. Flown a couple of times but unmarked and as new. £25 inc P&P to UK mainland. Message with postcode for additional rate elsewhere...

Eaten here a few times. Lovely vibe and a small outdoor patio at the back if weather is nice. The Coast Bar & Dining Room

Rather than wander off track on another thread (the old oil one), questions were raised about why planes don't fly in straight lines around the world and I explained that over a sphere, a great circle route is a straight line. As an example, here is the route from Heathrow (EGLL) to Seattle...

Looking at booking a charter in the Whitsundays end of next month, last week of Feb and first week of March. Anyone with experience of local weather conditions could tell me if this is a daft idea, high risk of cyclones? A friend just sent us pics from their trip to Hamilton Island this week and...

Reading the small print in my Yanmar 3YM30AE engine, it has a "fuel stop" at 3,200rpm and states "continuous operation" at 3,100rpm. I was always taught to run these 3 cyl diesels at around 2,500rpm (needle straight up on rev counter, easy to set). I know these engines are designed for long...

If I turn off the domestic & engine power switches (and the the negative), the switch panel and fuse panel behind stays powered up when the boat is on shore power and the battery charger is switched on. It's quite handy so I can leave the bilge pump on auto but it also means the AIS is...

I have a set of three BVI "print on demand" Admiralty charts for the BVI. They were printed in Nov 2019 and I haven't updated or corrected them. In used but good condition. Complete with plastic extendable art tube/carry case. Three charts on "Admiralty" paper: Chart 2005 Road Harbour to...