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I recently fitted an isolating transformer to my yacht's shore supply. Following the manufacturer's instructions the incoming earth wire is connected to the transformer primary and case only and not boat's ground point. I realised that there could be a safety problem while the boat was hauled...

I've been using one of these engines or its bigger brothers for the last 30 or so years. For a well maintained engine 7500 hours is nothing. They should be good for over 20,000 hrs before needing rebuilding. However if it has been neglected that's a different story. Do what Graham376 says...

I agree. The ICS4 will also print out your position at user defined time intervals if connected to a GPS. Eliminates yet another chore.

Talk to Tinley Electronics Limited, 235 Bentley Way, Lymington . Tel: 01590 610071 . The repair them and are helpful.

I agree with Tony Cross. When my wife was registered last year the policeman provided the form, filled it in himself and just got her to sign it. We already knew what other documents we would need so it all happened in about half an hour which included a police record check together with the...

Try Helen Morgan who works at Trident Boats on Levkas Island. tel: +30 26450 92255 . You will probably need to be present. BTW I got one for my wife last year without any trouble at the Vonitsa police station. Helpful policeman there. Good luck.

Whilst probably not relevant to you, macd, the Spanish Government has published some reassuring healthcare information for Brits in Spain on http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/howtoprepare/Paginas/190109socialsecurity.aspx I suspect other EU governments will have something similar in the...

You should bear in mind that the source of the original quotation is the office of the President of the Government of Spain (Spanish Prime Minister.)

Has anyone seen this from the Spanish Government? WITHOUT AGREEMENT I have a British pleasure boat licence. Will British licences be recognised after Brexit? No. Spanish legislation recognises licences from European countries, meaning that any licences issued by the United Kingdom for...

That's exactly my problem too, including the head to wind problem with hydraulic steering. However the drill cured that and I can wind in the foresail much more quickly than by hand. I don't think you will find the weight so much of a problem; at least neither my wife nor I do. Make up a...

My Milwaukee has a protective neoprene sleeve which covers about 80% of the drill. It's made from wetsuit material which protects both drill and boat from damage and scratches. So far, in the two years I've had it, there are no visible signs of deterioration despite being in use during the 5...

I have a Milwaukee 0721 angle drill with the Cranker bit fitted in place of the chuck. I bought it a couple of years ago and it has transformed our sailing. In fact I rarely use it on the primary, foresail winches but mainly one of the secondaries which I use for furling our yankee and roller...

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Re: France - Burgundy - British Ambassador Would you care to explain the full procedure? I need to do this shortly.

Re: Greek Cruising Tax update from the CA - Fines on DEKPA Delayed to 2/4/19 according to the Greek Government Gazette. Mike