Recent content by chrisbailey

Thank you Moodysabre the film was interesting as I havent seen it before. I had already found the ships station details but as you say it seems unlikely. I did find another reference to the actual boat being on the Deben but it was only brief with not enough to go on. I actually saw the boat...

Leigh cokle boat Renown 2 was a replacement for the original Renown that was lost returning from the evacuation of Dunkirk. It was renamed Renowned when it was converted to a private yacht. My Cousin is the son of the original owner and when talking about it this week wondered where it is now...

And while you have got the drum off grease the bearings with waterproof grease. when you find the manual it will show you where to squeeze the grease in. by a tube of lewmar grease which comes in a large toothpaste type of tube which makes it easier to apply.

I have a honda and a Kipor both 1000w. the honda is definitely quieter and probably better quality. I had the fuel tap fall apart on the Kipor but replaced it with a Honda fuel tap which was identical in dimensions but better constructed. The overload does work on the Kipor as I found out...

Acetone always works well for me

Unused 3500 rpm tacho for Volvo engines for sale in Ebay item number 260781125508 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260781125508&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

I had the same experience a couple of weeks ago. A very good service and better value when updating a Max chart.

Mast earthing If you look in the forward end of the port side saloon locker if your mast is earthed to the keel you will see a braided flat cable coming into the locker and attached to the forward keel bolt. From the locker it runs under the saloon floor boards and up the side of the mast post...

It's a good deal. I joined by email after returning from the show and the PC planner was delivered from Italy by DHL 2 days later. very good. The charts will be updated next in March so it is best to wait until after that time to have your chart chip updated.

The Fulmar does not normally have bonding between the keel and anode. there is a conection from the mast to the keel using a wide woven earthing strap but that is for lightening protection. I dont think the problem is electrolosis more like slag as mentioned earlier in a poor casting. A good...

rusty keels can be treated I had a similar problem with one of the keels on my fulmar quite a few years ago. I have had the boat since new in 1986 so I knew the history. I believe that some of the keels were poor quality castings, hence the type of damage you have. I ground out the worst of the...

I believe that the John XXXX in your website was John Duce who owned Jade for a while. Crackerjack was originally owned by a Leigh on Sea Sailing Club member but I cannot remember his name. I do remember that Crakerjack was badly damaged when it was dropped by the crane when laying up, this...

I had a similar problem in 2003. I telephoned Marathon Leisure ltd 0n 023 9263 7711 and they were very helpful in diagnosing the problem and sold me a replacement electronic unit which resolved the problem. If it is not an electronic fault you may have had a loss of the coolant gas for which you...

Try Alan Parish at Limehouse Timber 01702 469292. He is located in the stock road industrial estate in Southend

The impellor is the same. the front cover and retaing screws are different. I am not sure about the seals and bearings. you can find the parts exploded drawings for Jabsco at http://jabscoshop.co.uk/spare-parts/default.aspx?code=29450-1301 and for the volvo page look at...