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Update for all. Got the bits to do the job; thread gauge (less than a £5 off ebay), a selection of M4x8mm 0.7 marine grade stainless steel bolts, 3.3mm drill (for use with M4 tap) and a set of 3 M4 taps plus an M4 Fluke tap as suggested above for blind holes. The Thread gauge confirmed 0.7...

Thanks, I didn't know such things existed.

I know you wanted to minimise effort but if you could expend a little, those magic sponges do a superb job. Bought a pile of them off ebay and seem to keep finding jobs they do very well. Took me about 10 mins per fender and looked great after a rinse.

Thank you all for the swift and helpful replies. I didn't know that there were different type of taps. I'll be ordered some bits for the job and then update when done in a couple of weeks probably. Thanks gain!

Small job gets bigger! I decided to replace the impeller on my MD2020. 5 of the screws came out relatively easily and the last ended up taking a good deal longer and resulted in a mangled head (the screw not mine) so that'll need to be replaced. When I came to refit the screws, I noticed that...

I noticed that my answer to the problem never made it onto the forum....so for completeness in case someone else has a similar problem. The problem was caused by a damaged calorifier as originally suspected. The coolant overflowed when the pressurised domestic water was switched on. It was a...

Thanks all for the quick replies. I haven't started the engine yet as I don't want to risk sending coolant into the water system. I have disconnected the engine pipes so should be able to test the calorifier easily. I hadn't thought of re-pressurising the water system to check for water...

Hi, I've just taken ownership of a 2006 Bavaria37. Back in the water and on my range of checks I found that the engine coolant is overflowing when I pressurise the water system. Its a volvo 2030 saildrive with a QL (20lt) running off the engine cooling. I'm guessing that there's possibly some...

Still leaking Thanks for the thoughts. I can't spot weld but will ask a friend who can. Alternatively, if cheap enough andf I can find the right size I'll just replace. I'm currently travelling through the Crinan canal and another boater also suggested getting the sink plated. Thanks for the...

Its the start of the season and the stainless steel galley sink on my Oceanis 311 has sprung a number of very small leaks/holes across its surface. It washes the cutlery in the draw below quite nicely but not what's intended! I don't know if this is due cleaning material damage or corrosion. I...

Like you, I (well the boat not me personally) have a Volvo stern gland that is beyond the 5 year recommend use. I thoroughly check at the start of the season and grease the end. Feeling comfortable until someone mentioned that if it failed and the boat sank then the insurance company would be...

In case its of any use to others, I came across a gent called Mike Paling via ebay by chance when looking for boat-bit-bargains! He created a set of replacement graphics for the bow and the coachroof (both side with Logo and seahorse) with a perfect colour match to the Beneteau original. Got the...

I checked this out last year and Saturn sails in Largs, Scotland, could do it for about £150. Haven't had it done yet although everything else they've done for me has been top notch.

Ah, I must have seen the a similar thread as Southampton rings a bell. Thanks for the response.

I've a '98 311. The red beneteau graphics towards the bow and coachroof have faded and I'd like to replace them. I've heard that the beneteau spares are only sold in complete boat sets which is overkill for my needs. I did once come across information on a company that produced replacement logos...