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    Not the first I've seen

    This is the only place where I have seen that mentioned before: Reef Rite Engineering | Engineering & Marine Products "Top swage is three times longer than standard to support top bearing (doubles forestay life)"
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    Inadequate Design of Furling Systems

    http://reefrite.co.nz/marine/head-sail-furler/head-sail-furler-details/ This headsail furler has a locking pawl and some other interesting innovations.
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    Hurth HBW50-3R Gearbox problem

    @peteK - I wasn't able to do an experiment with changing the oil as the boat is out of the water for the winter. With my boat to change the gearbox I need to take the rudder off to move the shaft backwards to get clearance, so if that didn't solve it then I'd need to lift out again.
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    Hurth HBW50-3R Gearbox problem

    Hi, After talking to lots of people the advice I got was to replace the gearbox with a TMC40. The Hurth HBW50 stopped being made about 10 or 15 years ago and while various companies can supply new or reconditioned Hurth's they generally only recommend that where there is no space to fit the...
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    Hurth HBW50-3R Gearbox problem

    Thanks for all the replies, plenty to ponder over. The engine is an 18hp Perkins Perama.
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    Hurth HBW50-3R Gearbox problem

    Hi, thanks for the replies. Gear box oil was last changed 3 seasons ago when I got the engine serviced professionally. Most years I’ve just done the engine oil and filters and changed the coolant. I haven’t checked the oil level yet, I suppose that I should have started there.
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    Hurth HBW50-3R Gearbox problem

    Towards the end of the season I had some problems with the gearbox. The engine is running well but there seemed to be no drive when the revs go up. The propellor is turning but it seems that only a fraction of the usual power is actually being delivered at the prop. Not sure the age of the...
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    Perkins M90 41120 - big oil leak?

    Check that the oil filter is screwed on with the rubber seal seated correctly and tightly enough.
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    Rubbing strake damaged, how do I remove the old screws?

    If you cut of the old screws/bolts you could then poke some narrow wire into the space behind to see how large it is. If it is quite small then you could inject some thickened epoxy mixture into it and once set then screw into that. Perhaps initially put in some water with food coloring to...
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    Making a plug from a spray hood

    This might give you some ideas... Steve Marshall Hard Dodgers for Sailboats : https://plus.google.com/photos/104699851678301047425/albums/5050832519201406417?banner=pwa
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    Tohatsu MFS9.8A3 UL 9.8HP 4STR UL (£2,141.41p) in westerly centaur with dead engine

    Several outboard well conversions shown on this site: http://atomvoyages.com/articles/improvement-projects/249-outboard-1.html Edit : looks like I'm a few posts behind....
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    Lidl and Aldi bargains

    Those of you who follow the occasional Lidl and Aldi bargain threads on here, or buy the specials, might enjoy this. Cheers, Conor
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    lazy Jacks. Problems and solutions please?

    Interesting article on lazy jacks here.
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    Submarining Tinker traveller (when towing)

    Hi George, Yes you're right, mine is the Tramp which is 9 feet long. Good luck with yours, Conor
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    Submarining Tinker traveller (when towing)

    I have a Contessa 32 and Tinker and usually carry it inflated on deck ahead of the mast. If the transom is up close to the mast deck ring the anchor locker is still accessible. Conor picture here if this link works
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