Recent content by alan17

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    Brilliant value tool kit

    Would be interested in your thoughts after using tools!
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    Dog to Channel Islands

    To the best of my knowledge you can take and bring back a dog to Guernsey but not the other CI.
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    Dog to Channel Islands

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    Crewsaver Hyperdry Breathable Suit

    Red/black breathable dry suit size large worn once. Front zip which operates smoothly. All checked and in A1 condition, all seals good. £150 inclues postage. Close offer may be accepted. Not yet on Ebay.
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    Yanmar 3YM20 bleeding advice?

    That is a sensible plan. But also run it in gear under load whilst still secured.
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    Introducing hand priming pump into fuel supply line

    I would go with the outboard type bulb pump. Easy to fit, easy to use and cheap.
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    Help a Newby

    To remain legal fully complying with the regs!
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    Dubarry Boots slippy sole update

    I had the same problem with my Dubarrys. Great grip when deck wet but treacherous when dry. Returned them to Dubarry. They were returned to me with new soles and heels and the uppers restitched. All of this for about £40. A very good service not often seen these days.
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    10mm shaft seal

    If the 1st seal does its job no water will reach 2nd seal. This would cause 2nd seal to run hot so plenty of grease when you assemble.
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    Drilling out broken screws

    I too have used tapered reverse direction screw extractor bits with limited success. The problem stems from the fact that if there is only a small thickness of the broken piece left in place there is every chance that the tapered extractor will spread the remnants and make it even more difficult...
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    Small or long cockpit cushions?

    I have 4. 2 long and 2 short. The long one go from front of cockpit to forward edge of stern lockers. The long ones are ideal for lying on and the short ones make a good backrest against cockpit bulk head. ideal in marina for soaking up the sun whilst resting. They all store in the quarter...
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    new spanner set

    Do not confuse price and quality! Seek advice from some body that has the type of tool that you want to purchase. I certainly agree that Halfords professional range is good value and good quality. periodically they are offered as a special purchase. Actual quality is far better than a lifetime...
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    new spanner set

    i understand this point of view but cannot agree. Out sailing when an item requires attention it probably needs it urgently. This is not the time to realise that a particular tool is not up to the job!
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    Autohelm ST4000 display is 180 degrees out

    Mine too after being out of water and not turned on for some weeks. I also have radar (c80). I simply realigned with the c80 rotary control and all was as it should be.
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    Radar- Separate or Integrated

    Single unit with overlay makes radar alignment a very simple process.
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