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I replaced a broken gas strut in my vang. Although the replacement was too stiff to compress by body weight, when fitted to the boat it...

We're planning to set sail north up the east coast starting any time the weather is kind from mid April. We'll do short hops, having...

Where do the o-rings go? Are they needed or would a thread sealant be better or a necessary addition?

Are your shore power battery charger and your alternators set up to charge AGM batteries? AGM’s need a slightly different charge regime...

I don’t think that you need a licence below Teddington lock. The river is tidal below the lock. I would think twice before using an...

Pick whichever boat appeals to you, they won’t go very far or fast but will be OK for carrying a paddler and gear and you will learn to...

I had a scuffed area where a tarpaulin had been rubbing over an acrylic window. By hand it took 2 minutes with some car polish to remove...

I think you should pay someone else to service your safety equipment.

It does have two un-seized shackles in line between chain and anchor. There have been some odd split-pin decisions made too.

AIS units are usually designed so that the MMSI number cannot be easily reprogrammed by a user but the boat’s name can be. A laptop and...

In the photo, the diaphragm material is being lightly pulled out of its natural position. The split area was lying, hidden in a fold...

It is difficult to tell from the photograph whether the diaphragm has perished or been damaged. As it isn't a weight bearing part and...

Thanks everyone, following your encouragement I’ve tried again with Absolute Tides and this year it works for the Tyne ports.

Last year there were no data for the Tyne area where we sail from. Multiple users commented about it in the reviews; developers didn't...

Which tidal app do you recommend? I used to like Absolute Tides until last year when it stopped working for my local area. Something...