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We may need to replace the exhaust on our Mikuni MY30 as it has probably seen better days. Does anyone know what the diameter is?

We had many faultless years service from our Mikuni until a few weeks ago when it decided not to fire up despite many attempts. Done the usual checks, diesel, fuel filter, power. All ok. Then removed glow plug. Didn’t see any obvious problem but decided to replace it with a new one. Spent many...

Great photographs. Thanks for sharing.

Before leaving home we checked the Inshore Waters forecast issued at 0600z. It forecast Southwest 4 or 5 increasing 6, then veering west or northwest 3 to 5. Before we were about to slip we also looked at Chimet which was reporting 17-19kts. So, based on the above we were happy to go but keep...

Went down to the boat this morning, planning on a sail to Beaulieu and back. Good tides for the trip. Sorted out the boat, engine checks, etc., etc. Called the lock keeper for a lock out. All ok. Started engine, released the warps and applied gentle forward power. No movement. Tried a tad more...

Another thumbs up for Cello. 12v or mains with integral DVD player. Aerial is a Glomex.

I spoke to John Bones prior to his retirement and he has passed on the business to Colin Livings who apparently has been involved with the gentleman’s motor yacht “Star of Killarney” which is moored on V pontoon. I believe that he is using John’s old number, 07757 440043. I haven’t contacted...

A friend of mine used Sealift in Gosport. They have a docking system which lifts your boat so that cleaning, anode changing, etc can be done. They may have other locations nearer to you. No idea what they charge. Might be worth a call. Fenders

Spider Moobs Yes. Very much so. I have a Dufour 345 to my port and a Jeanneau 379 to my starboard.

+1 Absolute Tides. Brilliant app. I have used it on my iPhone and iPad for several years.

Sandy Never used a blanking plate when the boat isn't used. Only use the plastic plug when inspecting/cleaning the paddle wheel. After our first season never had a problem.

We have been in Chi M. for 4 years. During the first season at least once a month we had to clean our speed log as it was siezed with coral worm. After the first season we were lifted out for antifouling. We were very surprised not to see any coral worm on the antfouled areas, just on the...

I also have the same problem with a Lowrance chartplotter. After exhaustively checking settings etc I gave up and emailed Lowrance support. Quick response from them: “Unfortunately this is a known problem that began a couple of weeks ago. It is due to some satellite maintenance / servicing...

We had this dilemma when we bought our boat. It came with a life raft than had 6 months left until its next service. It was in a valise and was kept in the cockpit locker which is very deep. I couldn't believe how heavy and awkward it was to handle. Checking the specifications showed that it...

On a trip from Brixham to Lyme Regis in July we passed one ESE of Exmouth. It was well marked but did seem larger than I would have expected.