Recent content by BrianReynolds

Hi See this article here it has a range of options. www.thecranker.com Brian

Hi All An update Admiral Marine has insured me for the east coast of the USA, after a survey and rigging report. Brian INGA

Hi Mark I have had the same problem with the MDI unit on a D2 75 engine. The first failed and was replaced under guarantee, (I could show a video of it turning on theN just going off), the second one I replaced as it was out of guarantee (after 300hrs) so I bought it, but I wrote to Volvo with...

Hi BobnLesley Thx for you reply. We have been to Cuba so do not need that part. Can I get the name of your Third Party insurer? I am aware that USA insurers need to be certified to insure foreign flagged vessels. Brian Reynolds INGA

Hi We have our boat on the East coast of America. Because of heavy losses our insurance company (Topsail) has stopped USA insurance. Do forumites have any recommendations or advice. Can we use a USA company? Can we just get third party insurance. Thank you for any advice. Brian Reynolds INGA

Hi Dave I am in Deltaville in the Chesapeake bay area and can give u more info. Plz send a private e mail to me. Brian

HI www.stormcarib.com has good info on weather on the islands. Brian

Do u have a spare fuel pump Hi do u also have a spare fuel pump for the MD21B please. King regards Brian

Hi Captain Thx for the info. Should be in Gib mid October. Hopefully we can meet up and discuss further over a beer or two. Brian

Hi James Its a Hallberg Rassy 42. Most things are fine on the boat but a rigging cerck and some replacement of running rigging will be needed, plus anything that goes wrong before we get to Gib. Watermaker being sent to Gib for fitting as "yacht in transit " Currnently in Cagliari until Sept...

Gib Supplies Thx for all the advice. I plan to have a watermaker sent to Gib as "Yacht in transit" and understand it should be VAT free. But may well need to replace some running rigging and last minute replacements for any faulty equipment. Brian

Hi Is Gib a good place to get spares, rigging check, replacement running rigging etc before setting off on a transat? Brian

Thx everyone for your replies. Brian

You may be able to catch the bus at that time of day. Brian

Hi Anyone arriving on the 31st March 1940 hrs want to share a taxi? Brian