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That looks very industrial and functional .... my engine is a bit too shiny for chain at this point in time ..... the eyebolts are...

That crane looks a bit more substantial than mine ... the previous owner had a 3,5hp which was quite a bit smaller.

A quick online search came up with this shape harness for a similarly shaped outboard cowl.. Link here for some more photos of the...

It's the shape of the outboard that is the problem .... but I've got some old lifejackets so thanks for the idea ... will give it a go. (y)

Just looked at your original outboard profile. Maybe a basket shape of lifejacket webbing but it would be do-able I'm sure.

I have a Mercury 9.9hp EFI mounted on the pullpit rail, and a crane to lift it ... but I have 3 problems ... 1. The crane is too short...

I can only speak to my own experience. I and dual UK/German citizen resident in Germany, boat UK flagged and in Croatia. Previous...

Clipper marine is a different scenario to the OP who wanted to buy a boat abroad and sail it into the UK as owner and importer. If they...

Some interesting replies, thanks. After much consideration, I think I will go wired.

The standards are different - not necessarily better or worse, just different which is no statement on fitness for purpose - and every...

The law states "putting into service" not "putting on the market" and there are specific obligations on private individual importing...

Of course they didn't ask him about the boat, it was being exported so compliance was someone elses problem as it wasn't being put into...

First night at anchor on the new boat was a baptism of fire .... nasty thunderstorms and strong winds. I want to replace the aging...

Probably none, I've had paperwork checked multiple times, by marinas, by brokers, by surveyers, and by my insurance company, but it is...

Why would Madrid customs be interested in goods posted from Germany? Just curious.