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    Wind/speed

    I'm so glad I haven't got wind instruments (other than a Windex).:confused:
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    Calor gas system. 4.5kg bottles.

    I swapped from 4.5kg butane (blue) to 3.9kg propane (orange) during the shortage because I could still get propane from the local hire shop. It is used by tradesmen for gas burners. If the supply dries up again I'll start refilling my own from bigger bottles.
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    Dyneema for lashing guard rails?

    Out of interest, what knots would you use for this purpose?
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    Any idea what this build is for?

    Having seen that more closely I'd get rid of it, same for the staging. It looks too home made.
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    Should solar controller come on with just power from panels?

    As a corollary to this question does anything untoward happen if an unconnected solar panel is exposed to full sun?
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    Best screws for galvanised rowlocks?

    I've had stainless steel screws in my rowlock sockets for the past 20+ years. There's absolutely no sign of any corrosion yet.
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    Is Osmosis Treatment More Like An Appendectomy Or A Prison Sentence?

    I work on the principal that if a 40 year old boat hasn't got osmosis yet it's highly unlikely it will get it in the next 40.
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    Any idea what this build is for?

    It's surely for a hood of some kind. Can't imagine what but it does seem to mimic the existing sprayhood.
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    Fuzzy sprayhood windows, can it be cleaned?

    If you've got a half decent sewing machine it's one of the easier jobs to replace a window using the method stated by Jaybee. I've done a couple over the years.
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    Tek-Tanks

    I'll add a thumbs up for TekTanks. Excellent service and assistance at all stages.
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    ideas on a dory for sale?

    Also check out the rotomoulded launches often used as rescue boats by sailing clubs.
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    Agound on Cook Island

    Leaving the anchorage behind Hurst Spit to head west? Although that's likely to be at high tide.
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    Agound on Cook Island

    Is Lentune Island still a thing. Not heard anything recently...
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    I thought it was a bright idea -

    Try giving it a good polish with Rain-X?
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    Cleaning carpet lining on board ?

    I'd be inclined to have a go with Patio Magic for cleaning and future prevention.
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