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    Caption this please

    The Navy's new stealth boat for the launching or the ultra secrect slim line polaris missile undergoes its first test.
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    Microplus 502 Boat hatch

    I remember watching a certain video streaming web site and the channel " boatworks today" search through for making a new hatch cover. That will tell you all that you need to know. Seriously no need to look any further than that the guy is spot on.
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    suggestions for a temporary "clean" 12v feed at home

    You wont be needind much power to run that. Get a model aircraft power lipo from the likes of Hobby king. some 12v 2200mAh batteries are on sale at the moment for about £6 - 7
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    Strange Email from Ofcom - Ship Radio Licence.

    Thanks for the reminder. Just tried to access mine to check details, no would do, did not recognize my e mail. However a quick ( yes it was relatively, much to my surprise ) call to Ofcom. In my case "spectrum licensing - option 6 " and a nice lady said my e mail had been disabled...
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    SUP issue.

    If it is like a SIB valve then the body should be removable, is there a tool in the kit? If so remove it and wash the valve out and dry well. Make sure there is nothing sticking to the rubber flap or valve seat. If you want to try for a better seal before testing add a very very thin smear of...
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    Yamaha 8HP 4 stroke OB. Change timing belt?

    as far as I am aware you need the info off the data plate on the bracket to establish age. serial no and letter code
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    Why won't this diesel engine start?

    Probably not relevant as the fault appears to have been diagnosed by those with greater knowledge than me. However I was involved with a big 6 pot in Norway and it was reluctant to start even with 2 fully charged batteries in parallel. Took ages to notice the alternator was seized and the belt...
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    Caledonian Canal - A recommended trip

    its the highlands if the wind and weather is right they are out in plague proportions. I did it in August a few years ago. I am allergic to the little 'stards but smidged up or used a net and it was not to bad.
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    Outboard engine charging circuit question

    I bought my Honda 6 hp with a charge coil and it comes ready to go, complete with water proofing plug for the socket on the engine when no battery connected. MY MANUAL states for my engine you can run with or or without a battery but this must be decided whilst the engine is STOPPED! with...
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    Mystery box fibreglassed into the hull of a Fairline 27

    have you got a metal detector or stud finder you can pass over it ? that will at least let you know if it contains metal.
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    Outboard looking after

    If the boat is permanently on the water then most people leave it alone. Although it helps if it is used regularly. If on a trailer then its up to you. Personally I always have given it a 10 min flush thorough whilst running the carb dry. These days I would always run it dry, ashore or...
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    Tamar River - Navigational & general help needed!

    if you right click on an item in the navionics chart it will bring up a cross hair , then click on the ? to get more info. hopefully that will show you the clearance available.
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    Stainless tube wanted, 3/4" O.D.

    as above, contact details are TEL: 01325 381302 Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Please note all orders for collection must be phoned/emailed through prior to arrival. EMAIL: lynn@m-machine.co.uk Unit 6 Forge Way, Cleveland Trading Estate, Darlington, Co Durham DL1 2PJ We also...
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    al ko axle bearings

    If there is absolutely no purchase anywhere to knock it out then you either have to make access or more likely heat the hub up as hot as you can get it with a blow torch or hot air gun. then drop it on a big chunk of wood to jar it out. Good luck
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    Imaginative repurposing of now redundant Calor gas bottles? :-)

    no wonder there is a shortage of bottles when every one is chopping them up to make other stuff. remember you only rent calor bottles just cos you acquired it by other means does not mean that is still not the case.
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