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    Antifoul a brass prop??

    The flip side is painting bronze props MAY cause crevice crack erosion and cause blades to snap off... I've seen it happen, but probably only a problem on higher stress props on high performance boats.
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    Navigation: Chartplotter or Tablet+Apps?

    I use iPad with Navionics, sun is OK under wheelshelter. Wouldn't go out without paper backup and second GPS. The big issue I found that caused problems is in a bouncy sea.... a touch screen is almost impossible to use.... you can't hit the right spot with your finger!!! I'd much prefer a...
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    Marine toilet and fresh water flush

    What you are looking for is a 3-way valve... much depends on the dia of the pipework. Personally I don't like the idea of having the toilet connected to the fresh water tank...... Jabsco Radial Y-Type Diverter Valve 38 mm - 1.5"
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    Which chartplotter?

    Sorry if this has been done 1000's times before......... I'd like to buy a chart plotter, for a 27 foot cruiser. Used inland and coastal, North Norfolk area. Not looking to spend millions..... I already have a VHF that will output AIS.... so hope that will feed in targets to the plotter. I'm...
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    Attractive USB sockets

    I'm looking for a few 12 volt USB sockets to fit to the boat. For charging phones and tablets and the like. I'm looking for something aesthetically pleasing, possibly in a chrome finish. Hopefully better looking and more robust than the round black plastic things......
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    Ford 2712e by Dolphin

    Get in touch with Clements Marine.... they will re-pitch and get you the performance you want.
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    Matsutec HP-33A AIS Transponder: Firmware Update

    PM me your email.... I'll send you the update.....
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    More vhf issues

    Exactly the same happened to me.... the very cheap USB chargers chuck out so much RF noise that it swamps your radio. Can also happen with LED driver circuits and buck boost converters.
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    First coastal cruise

    I moor on the Gt Ouse and have been the other way. Regularly round to Wells and occasionally the Broads and beyond. If you are looking for tidal experience, go elsewhere. Getting in and out of Wells and Kings Lynn are tricky and not for the inexperienced. I've seen a number of posts like...
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    Deep cleaning vinyl

    "Vanish" stain removing bar soap. Not the spray...... the hard bar of soap.... stunning results.... but can take a bit of the shine off new vinyl. It can also be used to wash in salt water......
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    Simpson Lawrence SL400 Toilet - Any good?

    The occasional challenger of replacing an SL400 with a Jabsco is the SL400 is quite a low profile toilet and in some installations replacing with a Jabsco is a problem. If the SL400 is mounted on a "shelf", the replacement Jabsco will be too high for comfort.
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    What have you found on your boat

    Did you watch them all to make sure?
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    "Chirp" Image file for the Baofeng HH VHF

    Re: "Chirp" Image file for the Baofeng HH VHF Wanted In case no one else has told you.... your radio also works illegally on UK marine vhf channels and also PMR uhf.... (in the UK)
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    Matsutec HP-33A AIS Transponder: Firmware Update

    Its been a long time since I did this, but try Susan at Matsutec sales003@huayang-tech.com
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    Matsutec HP-33A AIS Transponder

    Iv'e had mine installed for a few years now and I'm still very happy with it...... best value bit of kit I ever bought.
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