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    NASA Depth sounders - Model comparison

    Hello All I am going to replace my depth sounder on my little boat, an Eboat. I have used NASA clipper duet before and was pleasantly surprised with how well it works. NASA do a number of models, Target 2, Clipper and Cruiser NASA don't seem to compare or advertise the differences between...
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    Catamaran mast conversion

    Hi all if there are any mast gurus out there i have a question for you. i have a project under way and i am planning on putting a new mast on an 18 foot hull. i can pick up a 8 m small cat mast at a good price. i want to put spredars on it and use it as a conventional mast. i know it wont...
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    1 or 2 solar panels

    hi all i am a bit light on this topic so could do with some help. i have the option to buy 1 14w solar panel or 2 7W panels and place them in parallel. i have read that if a part of the panel is shaded the whole panel stops working at its max, the only place that they can realistically go is on...
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    Paint advice

    morning all my little E-boat is in need of some underwater tlc and am keen to make it a little more racy. the old antifoul needs to come off but am toying with the idea of not replacing it. the boat is trailer sailed and is never on the whater for more than a week at a time. so was thinking...
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    Antifoul removal

    And the budget is not much
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    Antifoul removal

    My boat is based in Rutland but gets trailed a lot to the east coast. It's a 22 ft e boat with a lift keel. It is dry sailed mostly so was thinking of re jelcoating not antifoul
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    Antifoul removal

    Hello all I don't want to be seen hijacking someone elces thread and I'm sure this is aready on the forum somewhere but I can't find it so my question is; What is the best way to get the old antifoul off my boat. It is an old e boat glass construction but with no epoxy coat. It's covered with...
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    sailing to france question

    Ha, well I am going to enjoy my trip to France. With my ssr registration, and all my original certification but no icc. Thankyou all for your input and sorry for opening a rather amusing can of worms. Do some work people Happy sailing
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    sailing to france question

    Thank u all it's been most helpful. I am looking forward to it already
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    sailing to france question

    Hello all I am planning a little sailing trip to France, but am struggling to find information on the legality of going. I have heard that you require the ICC to cruse in French waters and that they will not allow 'small boats' to come over but i am trying to establish the truth in this and...
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