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    Calor conundrum

    Height of Flogas is about 390mm. 7kg Calor is 495mm according to their website so that's not going to fit even with more surgery to the gas locker. The diameter (256mm) is probably just about OK.
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    Calor conundrum

    After modifying the gas locker to accommodate Flogas tall cylinders and buying one Flogas 4.5kg butane and regulator, I discovered that nearby caravan sites ( 2sites, 1 bottle each) have a very limited supply of 4.5kg Calor butane. The caravan sites both claimed that Calor would continue to be...
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    Newbie problems.

    I didn't know that is an entry requirement. I must keep away!
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    Southampton to West Highlands Legend 356 Summer 2024

    This year's Welcome Anchorages has arrived earlier than expected!
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    How rusty is too rusty for an anchor?

    It was in fairly frequent use up to last October. Last season saw about 50 nights and several shorter stops at anchor so it has been fairly busy. The rode is in fine condition, after about 8 years service. The anchor still feels solid and getting apparently heavier to lift. I'll try a hammer on...
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    How rusty is too rusty for an anchor?

    Is this Spade, around 10-15 years old, too rusty? Should I replace it, treat it (how?) or just carry on?
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    NASA electromagnetic log questions

    I think you're OK to use the old cable downstream of the interface box. The warning in the manual is about the cable from transducer to interface.
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    NASA electromagnetic log questions

    This has been puzzling me. The stated consumption is <1W shared between the transducer and interface. I find it hard to believe that cooling the transducer is an issue.
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    Dodged a Bullet?

    How old are those fittings?
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    NASA electromagnetic log questions

    IMPORTANT DO NOT REDUCE OR INCREASE THE TRANSDUCER CABLE LENGTH. I don't know why but this is on Page 5 of the manual.
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    Jackstay

    I use wide jaw D shackles on the pulpit and pushpit bases. (And keep to the high side and routinely use the short tether.)
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    NASA electromagnetic log questions

    I just completed installation of EML 3, the version of NASA log that provides pulses to my ST60 head. Two questions : 1. Since we're out of the water, is it feasible to calibrate the log's zero using a bucket of seawater? Any idea how deep the water needs to be? It will be easier to ensure no...
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    Calor small bottles

    I was sceptical until I read it on the PBO website.
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    Stowe Navsounder repeater

    I have a working Navsounder repeater. It will only work when connected to a working Navsounder transducer and display. Free to a good home plus postage - probably £3.50.
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    Boomstrut

    Peanuts compared to a rigid kicker.
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