Recent content by angusmacgregor

Many boats are finished like this. Security will depend on the water level. If the upper end of the skin fitting is above the waterline just look after the hose clips (two). If the upper edge is below water line then remove skin fiiting and install a replacement with stop valve. And two clips of...

Does anyone have advice on using a proprietry brand of charcoal heater. Where from? Anyone fabricated one? <hr width=100% size=1>

Re: What I would like to know is..... Greetings "Mainsail". All is not lost! A Mirror Offshore without the Volvo is a poor thing. In any event to change to an out board the motor must come out. This is hard because of the limited space but do it if you can. Remove the block and have it...

Try Port Camargue. near to Nimes and Montpellier. Cost about average for area. Pandamac <hr width=100% size=1>

Greetings! I also had a sore head from a boom that appeared to be too low. I fabricated a short tabernacle, in my case 8 inches, repeating the fastenings on the deck and the support for the heel of the mast. This raised the mast and gooseneck out of the way. It causes problems with the standing...

As far as Iknow there is no access point ot the camshaft that would gallow a mechanical pump to operate. I used an MD1 for over twenty years and I would advise against changing from gravity feed as the system works to your advatage. Consider bleeding the fuel system - gravity allows it to work...

It's fairly easy. Hot or cold, remove cover to thermostat and lift out thermostat. Drain block and close tap. Pour diluted antifreeze solution into thermostat housing, about 2litres of 50% solution. Replace thermostat and cover. N.B. It is all lost as soon as the engine is resarted and runs up...

No articles I'm afraid but I may have information.I used one for twenty years, very successfully I think. If you can be specific in your queries I shall try to help.

Information requested on winter berth. Facilities, temperature and cost. Boat is about 10metres and we need to be fairly near city transport.

Just do it! Straight down the middle, turn right at the bottom and take first left to Le Grau du Roi and Port Camargue. There is a charge based on the length of time you will be on the system and the area your boat occupies. You should have a valid I.C.C. with a CEVNI endorsment. You may never...

The inverted vee mounts that you describe are a Jaguar product. I'm not sure if they are engine mounts in the Jag or exhaust pipe mounts. The others are fairly ordinary.

kiss kiss. Keep it simple s****d. Always best!

Thank you Ian for your reply. Yes the outboard is to go down a tube centrally in front of the the transom. A 3hp Yamaha Malta, not a hernia machine. What is best for the cavitation plate, level with the underside of the hull perhaps? Is a problem with exhaust gasses likely? Different when...

I intend to install a small outboard forward of the transom on an 18 ft sailboat retaining the tiller. Can anyone offer advice on design requirements or known problems. Grateful for information.