Recent content by DRM MARINE VALETING

A Trader 47 that I work on every year, was missing it's davits the last time I was on board. When I asked the owner the reason for this, he told me it saved him £700 a year on his annual berthing fee.

I have in the past made the point on this forum that responsible boat owners should give some thought to the enviroment before they begin washing and cleaning out their bilges of their craft with products which may do an excellent job but are not biodegradeable and can harm marine and other...

Not sure if this has been posted before, but worth a look. http://youtu.be/epz6BBZm__0 http://www.drmvaletingservices.co.uk

A couple of years ago they dredged Northney Marina. Watching Split Two move around in the confines of of this small marina was very impressive. I always wonder how many Rolex watches get scooped up from the murky depths? http://www.drmvaletingservices.co.uk

One of my all time favourite films. No American actors need apply! :D http://www.drmvaletingservices.co.uk

The first day I worked in my new dubarry boots, I was amazed at the total lack of grip on a wet deck, resulting in myself slipping down the steps of an azimut side deck and breaking a finger. I found wearing them around the yard on concrete a few times scruffed the surface of the soles and have...

Autosmart " Tardis " Tar and glue remover. Does what it says on the tin. drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk

Helping to prevent and making it easier to wash off black streaks by regular washing and basic periodic hand waxing as you would a car helps. Keeping spray hoods and cockpit enclosures clean of dust and dirt, which once wet when it rains runs off taking the dirt with it causing black streaks...

It was not as good as I had hoped, and fell asleep around half way through. I agree there was a fair bit of repetition. I would be very interested in a U.K. version, but it would probably only reveal mountains of shopping trolleys! drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk

Drain The Ocean. More 4 at 10 this evening. A new documentary that shows the sea bed as it would look if all the water had been taken away. Could be interesting.

When I worked for the u.k. Bavaria dealership, on occasions when washing there would be the odd leak from the chain plates and the cockpit table, though not the quantity you have described. drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk

Noticed "The secret life of waves" documentary is on BCC 4, 9PM this Wednesday 2nd Feb. Could be interesting! drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk

Maybe they are looking for all the rolex watches that have been lost overboard! If they find a Donald Duck timex, it's mine. :D drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk

Yes it is fine to use on white gel-coat, but be gentle with it and always use it wet. As I posted before if you are a little heavy handed in one area, the lightest of polishing will remove any dull spot. I have used them for over 4 years now and would be lost without one in my bucket...

Always good to check prices of the sponges and shop around, I have seen them for as much as £1:00 each. Ebay is the way to go unless you want to import loads direct from China or Korea. drmvaletingservices@o2.co.uk