Recent content by Bosunof

So am I... I lost my two overboard in the Clyde about 3 miles NE of Loch Ranza. Do you think a fisherman might dredge them up and return them?

I have just three 130 amphour batteries and they have all gone flat. Never happened before. What do I do to recover the situation? I have them on trickle charge for the last twenty four hours and will top up the battery fluid tomorrow. What else should I do? Thanks Bosunof

Try Bartels.

Try oxalic acid that will do the trick (B&Q Teak garden furniture renovator)

Thank you for the steer. Frank

Isnt it always the same just when a pump expires.. the company doesn't produce it, nor spares, to help recover the situation? I need a Jabsco 37202 2012 pump or motor. It is a small reciprocating diaphragm pump . It has to fit in a small space under the heads deck and against the boat's side so...

I have stuck with Monel. Has done me OK for 7 years or so.

Try malted grain loaf. It does us well.

get a little job done by a sailmaker?

Thank you both. I have discovered a heavy duty crimper here but thanks for the offer. I have sourced some cable so I think I am sorted once I do the measuring and get going...... been busy with pipes and the heads these last few days. Must remember not to bite my nails!

My 50 year old cables are very stiff and unmanageable. Cant get them to go where they need to go. Is there a new heavypower cable on the market that will be flexible now and long into the future? Cheers

I quite often use magic seaweed... being a raggie I need wind info and not too bothered about rain and sun! www.magicseaweed .com

Thank you all. Good notes and I will get to it as soon as I have got the old girl under cover. To all who have a boat... happy refitting oooh and yes, an inexpensive one too.

I've got three batteries, one for engine starting and two for domestics. How do I tell whether they are still fully serviceable and can be used for the next season. I dont have any electrical apparatus but need to know what to replace. Thanks for any simple suggestions that dont finish up with...

Does it matter, as long as it is connected to the rudder?