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    HISC New pontoon, Chichester Harbour

    Does anyone have any details of the new pontoon that Hayling Island Sailing Club are proposing to install 8 to 10 metres further out into the Sparkes/ Mengham Rythe channel.?
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    Solar panel regulator showing over voltage

    Hi I have a 40w solar panel that has worked fine for a number of years (c5yrs) but recently the regulator indicates 'over voltage' and blows the inline fuse. I have changed the regulator but the problem remains. I would be grateful for any advice on the next steps. Thanks
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    Cobb BBQ + Frying pan

    Used but in good condition + frying pan only used couple of times - £70 Collect (Kingston upon Thames) or Postage at cost (circa £10) or can meet up Hayling Island area.
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    Whally dinghy

    Our last GRP tender that we use to get from the marina to the boat got wrecked in strong winds last autumn. We have no choice but to leave the tender in a fairly exposed location. I am considering a solid polyethylene type dinghy (Whaly or similar) as a replacement. They are not pretty but...
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    Outboard maintenance

    Can anyone please give me some guidance on adjusting the carburettor and/or idle screw on a Mariner 3.3hp outboard. I have cleaned and ajusted the spark plug gap but I am still having problems starting the engine and the revs die if I increase the throttle. Thanks in anticipation
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    Anchoring off Sandown, IOW

    Is the holding good for anchoring either side of the pier at Sandown ?
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    Large fisherman anchor

    I am looking for a large fisherman anchor of about 35 - 40 kg weight. No offence meant but I would prefer not have one made in the Far East due to dubious quality. Does anyone know of a reputable supplier ?
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    Adding an electric start to a Stuart Turner engine

    I am finding hand cranking my 11hp Stuart Turner diesel engine a bit tiresome. Has anyone any views/recommendations on addding an electric start to it ?
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    Engineer required for a Stuart Sole 9hp engine

    Have just bought a clinker boat with a 1979 Stuart Sole engine. I am looking an engineer in Surrey/Hampshire area to carry out an overhaul before putting to water. Also what should I budget ? Any recommendations would be gratefully received.
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    Half ship model

    I am looking for details on how to build a half ship model from the builders plan for a sailing boat. I would be grateful for any information.
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    Nanni engines

    I am buying an new engine for a long keel yacht. I am thinking of buying from Nanni since they have a good reputation. The preferred engine size (82hp) is however turbo aspirated. I am more familiar with naturally aspirated engines. Is this way all engines are going and should I not be so...
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    Autopilot

    Can anyone help me with details of suitable autopilot systems (preferably 12V and not 24v) for a 44 foot traditional sailing boat of 20Tonne approx displacement with tiller steering?
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