Recent content by BigJoe

Anchored outside the Mar Menor for a couple of nights last week, no problems.

Fixed it

We have 2 Marine Air Systems, hot and cold air conditioning systems aboard, one is working fine, but today, the main cabin system wouldn't switch on at the controller. The unit breaker has not tripped, however when I switch the main breaker off, then on, the controller lights up, I hear the...

Hi there, I do not have much experience in the boats you mention, although I did sailed on a Westerly Storm years ago, but boats have changed a lot since then. I would also look at Jeanneau, Beneteau and similar designs as well, and possibly up to 40 feet in length. My tuppence worth is that...

Yes, so hopefully nothing major.

I am doing an engine service and noticed a slight oil residue on the bottom of the air filter, is this a problem. Yanmar 4JH4-TE, I haven't noticed any drop in oil level. Thanks. Joe.

Lovely day in Spain................................

Can you still get residency in an EU country now the UK, has left the EU ?

We use the anchor app "anchor". When you deploy the anchor then set your watch on the phone, I move the position of the anchor forward to an estimated position of the anchor. Then the boat swings around the anchor in its approximate position

Yes. I was a teenager and crewing on a Dragon in the mid to late 70" taking part in a multi-boat regatta in the Forth Estuary. We were close-hauled and on starboard tack when the pulpit of an Achilles 24 miraculously came crashing through our foresail, hitting me in the chest and knocking me...

I used to use Noonsite, but can't get my head around the new format, so don't bother now

I would change to Camping Gaz cylinder's 1. You can get them everywhere 2. They are generally under 20 quid 3. Your not humpfing a LARGE gas bottle about, to refill it or exchange it, like folk we know 4. You can get them everywhere

Before we were full-time cruisers, we showered aboard but found the condensation played havoc with the electrics in the head. Now we live aboard, we shower in the marina families for several reasons. 1. Stops condensation 2. Great facilities 3. Gets you off the boat 4. Meet other people

Was wondering whats the lowest pressure we have seen this winter

Looks like there are lots of products to choose from, met a guy on the pontoon who said he used a product that has a 2-year guarantee, but I can't remember for the life of me what its called.