Recent content by DavidGrieves

Hi I know this is a long shot but does anybody have a GRP mould for a rudder for a UFO 34 or know of anybody that has one in their workshop? Need to make a new rudder, and the old rudder isn't really in a suitable condition to use it to make a mould from. Cheers David

Thanks for your help.. See picture below. I'm not using the 90 bend. Just connecting the stepped fitting straight to the tank. I want to get it right as it would be really awkward to get to in the future. The other fitting is a 1/4" BSP tapered thread for the tank breather. Would PTFE on the...

Hi I have a new plastic diesel tank to fit, its a CAN HP like this The filler connection is threaded to the top of the tank. Struggling to find a suitable thread sealant that is suitable for plastic to plastic. There is a rubber washer at the base, but would like to use a thread sealant for...

Thanks JR But when you go to check out it says not in stock. The controller isn't that old, can't believe they've discontinued it already?

Hi We have a Raymarine P70 Autopilot Controller but the sun has faded the face plate. I'm struggling to find a replacement. I suspect it may now be out of production but was hoping there might be one on a suppliers shelf somewhere. It is part number R70049 Keypad Keyset. It is just the face...

Old engine was a VP MD2030 Saildrive was replaced about 10 years ago so hoping to avoid changing it again.

Thanks for the info Old engine was a MD 2030 I’ll get in touch with Volvo dealer. I’m in Greece with the boat now.

Hi Looking at fitting a new VP D1-30. I have an existing 130s sail drive fitted we hitch is only 10 years old and giving no problems Has anybody done this and do they fit together with no modifications? The new engine is listed in VPs brochure as having a 130s fitted, but need to know that...

Hi Looking at fitting a new VP D1-30. I have an existing 130s sail drive fitted we hitch is only 10 years old and giving no problems Has anybody done this and do they fit together with no modifications? The new engine is listed in VPs brochure as having a 130s fitted, but need to know that...

Should say rocker cover🫣

Hi Had a terrible noise suddenly start on the engine today, VP MD2030 Nursed her gently to port. Took rocket cover off valve clearances look OK but there is sideways movement in the No3 exhaust valve rocker/lifter. Does any of you know it that if normal? And can it be adjusted?

Hi Looking for some info on propeller size. Boat is a Mirage 28 bilge keel with a Yanmar 2GM20 fitted. Has anybody on here got the same combination and what size prop are you using? Thanks in advance David

Hi Does anybody know what size the battery cables are on a 2005 Bavaria 36. I want to put a batter monitor shunt in the -ve cable so need to get a cable made up before I go out next year. Boat is in Greece so I can't really nip down and measure it. Do we think they are 70mm2? or a bit bigger...

Hi I'm trying to find a supplier for the black rubber grommets in the top of a 2005 Bavaria 36. There are 4 in total. 1 for the diesel out, 1 on the return which are 12mm ID and two on a plastic sight glass tube which have an 8mm ID. Not quite sure what the point or the sight glass is, as its...

Thanks guys. As always, a font of knowledge, I knew you wouldn't let me down...