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Hi All. I have a 1984 Catalac catamaran which is fitted with dual Teleflex Morse MNT - ST Standard engine controls, part number 313557-311. Unfortunately one of the handles is broken and i urgently need to find a replacement. I would be happy to replace both handles with some that will fit...

No, there is no grub screw. I understand that the top "cap" has to be removed to access the interior, exposing a thick rubber seal, below which are two sets of bearings and a thrust race, all of which have to be identified before they can be replaced. Unfortunately this means dismantling the...

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We need to repair/replace the slider to our Rotostay model G fitted to our 12 metre Catalac . As no new spares are available, has anyone tried to fit an alternative slider to this model please. The extrusion diameter is 1.875 inches (4.6355 cms). Or can anyone offer advice on how they have...

Hi there. Does anyone know where I can obtain details of the gas regulations for yachts applicable in 1984 please? My Catalac catamaran, built in 1984, is fitted with a built in gas cooker, a gas hob and a built in folding gas grill, all in good working order, but there are no isolating valves...

Does anybody know if I can replace my B & G Hornet 4 wind masthead unit with an alternative make that would be compatible with the analogue and digital diplay units please?

Hi again I am pleased to say that I have (at last) now had both amounts wrongly deducted from my credit card, repaid in full. Let's hope that things work out well for Mailspeed Marine in their new guise.

Machine or hand polishing/sanding Hi there I am looking for a suitable piece of kit to both sand and polish my boat. Skil used to make one, but it's discontinued. I want to cover sanding gel coat repairs, sanding before varnishing, and polishing both boat and car. Any...

Hi there Is anybody else having a problem with Mailspeed Marine? I tried to place an order on 20th February for delivery in March, but had trouble with their website. I phoned the order through, then contacted them again later because I was considering modifying my order, so asked them to put it...

Mast steps I had fixed mast steps on my previous boat, made (from memory) of stainless steel rod of about 6mm diameter, with a horizontal "U" shape base and an additional welded piece from the outside of the "U" to the mast, riveted at all three points to the mast. I found these very useful...

Hi there I have been told by B & G that they can no longer supply replacement underwater impeller units for their Hornet 4 log unit, and they have re-directed me to Tinsley Electronics who are very helpful, and can supply an underwater sensor and converter to replace this. However, this costs a...

Glomex and other tv aerials I want to install a masthead (Glomex?) tv aerial, but until the mast comes down next year I cannot fit this properly, as there is no room in the mast for another cable, hence the reason to lower the mast. I am therefore planning to hoist the aerial by a halyard as a...