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    Daverw replied to the thread Matsutec HP-33A GPS no fix.
    I would first check for corrosion in the coax to antenna, we had similar issue about 4 years ago and when changed antenna I open up the...
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    This was my main reason to upgrade, I was always keeping cars back and only moving them forward as far as I could easily reach which was...
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    It sure about a jammer but Barton do a range of fittings for 25mm T track, fitted my upgrade yesterday and today fitted new sheets,
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    Daverw replied to the thread Bimini tube end cap fixing.
    I cannot remember the exact size but would likely to have been m5 as this would clear the grub screw hole, I only drilled one side so as...
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    Daverw reacted to dansaskip's post in the thread Throttle position on sailing yachts with Like Like.
    Like others have said on older boats it is mounted so as to give a good run between the engine and morse lever. Mine is mounted like...
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    Daverw replied to the thread Bimini tube end cap fixing.
    I drilled and tapped, using button head bolts and cut off to correct length, looks tidy
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    Daverw replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    A couple of years ago I went into a stainless fabrication shop and saw them use some sort of electric wand device for cleaning their...
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    Daverw replied to the thread Inverters.
    I think I’ve seen them at decathlon so my be worth a look
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    I did try jury rigging BH with low friction rings, did work but they kept banging on the deck and side windows when on windward side
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    It really is bad when it's not right. I don't mind adjusting the pins when sailing with someone else on a nice day -as you say, tack by...
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    That’s my reasoning as well, just fitted the Barton sliding cars today, took longer to do the eye splicing on the lines to fit the cars...
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    Daverw replied to the thread Inverters.
    Yes 800w each, we chose them because of this, they work well and are still quicker than gas, we find at home we really use ours above...
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    Daverw replied to the thread Inverters.
    Vango Sizzle Double Induction Hob https://amzn.eu/d/4HOh8zz
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    Daverw replied to the thread Marina, cost of electricity?.
    We at Hull Marina have similar, on line account allocated to our pontoon tower, top up online and at anytime see daily usage and actual...
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    I’m just about to do this, found Barton sliding cars fit my 25mm t track, two cars and end stops with pulleys cost £280, not to bad...
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