Recent content by Dawnrazor

I had the very same thing happen on my D2-40, and equally some of our school boats. Turns out on all occasions it was the clutch pack in the Saildrive that had gone. It took ages to work out. Even the local Volvo Penta engineer had no clue what it was. It was odd in that the engine would fully...

fan on speed 2 setting humidity on three water drops leave it running on automatic with the drain in the galley sink. The smell from new wasn’t bad, smelt more chemical than anything else and dissipated over a few weeks.

All done

this is correct during the current lockdown period. The RYA provided notification of this via email last week.

We use ElectriQ CD12P dehumidifiers in all our school boats. They do a great job and pretty much look after themselves. We paid about £130 each for them. Gave up using Meaco juniors after three went pop in one year and didn’t quite as good a job.

Try Topsail, they might be able to help.

Certainly not to their commercial customers! all I’ve had are endless demands for money.

Top man, thanks Greg. I think we've got a few more jobs to be done, but we'll compile a list and get back to you. Thanks for sorting the bow-roller strap, not an issue at the moment. Aside fom the obvious, i hope all is well mate.

I've been at Port Solent on that private berth for years mate, as well as having been on the main marina berths so know all of Port Solent rather well. Oyster Quay fobs given to people who lease private berths only activate a small gate at the end of the walkway (next to Oyster Quay flats...

Pontoon P is in oyster Quay, they are private berths at the flats, not the main marina. There was fencing up yesterday, as I access the area from behind the cinema, not from the lock end.

I couldn’t gain access to the boardwalk and Pontoon P.

As soon as we are up and running again Greg we will see what work we’ve got for you on the fleet boats thanks for your recent work on Dawnrazor mate

They’ve blocked-off access to the boardwalk, so gaining access to some pontoons isn't possible.

For turning the engine over in small increments, i used a 1/2" ratchet and socket on the crank pulley. My D2-40 is now 10 years old with 1000hours on it. I checked the valve clearances last summer and they were all well within tolerance. Didn't need to adjust any of them. Worth a check though...

I'm berthed at Port Solent and usually fill a couple of jerry cans at the fuel station in Cosham near the train station, just down the road from Port Solent. It's a lot cheaper than marina rates. I err on the side of caution and heavily dose with Wasp Bio-Kem every time i fill-up. Not had any...