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Hi Looking to replace the exit hose from my Jabsco heads. Are any of the hose makes better than others or all much the same? Thanks in Advance Graham

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I don't know about "antisocial" scope but was in Canna the other week and one of the yachts there looked as though they let the anchor hit the bottom then stopped no 2 / 3 or 4 times depth :(. At least there was no wind that night.

Brand new never used New cost £140-£190 Hook up to NMEA 2000 whilst keeping currently installed NMEA 0183 devices. The NMEA 2000 Gateway provides an uncomplicated way to link between a boat’s data networks and converts NMEA 0183 data into NMEA 2000 data and vice-versa. Multiple NGW-1 units can...

Hi We have a lovely big forward cabin but just now it’s freezing inside. Is there anything I can line the cabin sides with to retain warmth? I assum it will need to stick to the sides but not be affected by condensation. Thanks for any advices Graham

Looking at the fuses there is a fair bit of green around so will prob remove and clean up the terminals terminal befor eany issues. They are 20 years old now

Thanks Paul appreciate the info

Hi Paul The fuses are connected to the batteries then to the isolator switches then the control panel. I haven't seen fuses like these so where could I get a spare? How would I know if the diode needs replacing ? Regards Graham

Hi 2 questions 1. I have two of these fuses bedside the batteries. Do they ever blow and if so should I have a spare? 2. I assume the blue box is splitting the charge between the 2 banks of batteries as it an original (2004) should I replaced it with something more modern ? Thanks

Hi My spinnaker has some sticky residue on the sail. I guess from previous sail numbers. What is the best way to remove this? Hot soapy water? or something else?

its that time of year now to think about servicing the engine etc for the engine service MD 2030 I do the following 1 Replace impeller 2 Change oil & replace filter 3 Change the fuel filters Do I need to look at anything else The boat will stay in the water over winter Also the life raft...

Would the Plastimo davits work with a sugar scoop transom? Or will they pull the tender up the scoop? We at present carry the tender lifted up but across the stern. Lifting onto the foredeck is not really an option as we have a baby stay in the way (but that 's another issue :D )

Had my Lifejacket (Spinlock) inspected by the RNLI and they noticed that the auto-inflate was expired only by a year so not too bad ;) Then went to look at the spare I carry and it expired in 2010 not so good as I only bought my jacket about 5 years ago and ordered a spare just after. What...

Hi Pictures of screws showing. Not sure how the plug mama aged to cover the screw and still be flush

Thanks for the info. Cheeky is 2000 Dufour Classic 36 The screws that are showing have rounded heads not flat. I assume that the screws needs to be stainless steel.