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If you use a Kindle there is an option to increase the font size that may be of help. the downside is that it makes the reading of the page tiresome.

Sounds a great idea but who sells them in the UK

I would concur that Freshwater causes more problems than Saltwater. The main cause of rot on my timber cruiser was from the ingress of rainwater through a leaking deck. The bilges hold a small amount of water which does not seem to be a problem.

With out wishing to hijack the thread, what do the forum think of Iroko for decking as an alternative to teak

Don't know quite where you are but you could try this company, I have obtained all my Iroko from them, all be it in sawn state as I re work my own http://www.nytimber.co.uk/

I would inclined to use a Brace and Bit for removing the screws. You will be surprised how much pressure you can apply to the screw.and has worked for me against screws set in 1969. Electric drills/screwdriver unless on a very slow speed will be subject to climb out which could damage your...

Thanks for all the replies, it has given me plenty of food for thought.

Thanks for the reply's, I probably did not explain myself very well. I was trying to describe the distance between the back face of the OB where it sits against the transom and the front face of the clamps that tighten against the inside of the transom. 65mm does not seem a lot.

Ooh carp I have one of those stoves I didn't know I had an addiction,now I am worried. Come to think of it I have two Tilley Lamps in the greenhouse as well I'am doomed

Does anyone know if there is a standard distance between the locking clamps and the securing hook on a outboard. I am trying to workout the thickness of a reinforcing plate for my dinghy to mount a OB and I do not currently have an OB to measure?

Excellent idea but how would you wire in a neon??

Worth every penny for what she represents

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Its in the picture, pardon my ignorance if that is not what its called. The anchor chain runs through the large hole or rather I assume it does as it does not have an anchor or chain at the moment

Thanks. As far as I know the roller is bronze, its a fairly hefty bit of kit as you can see