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Thanks I will try both these of these and see what happens

I have an older style mercruiser outdrive probably circ 1978. The boat has not been used for a while and is stored on a trailer. For some reason the leg does not go up or down, I have chcked for obstructions etc and it appears to be clear, also the pump appears to be working ok, does any one...

In october I will be taking my boat to Spain for the 2005 season. The boat is a 17ft day boat. Can anyone tell me what if any recognised certificats/qualifications I need so that I can use the boat. The boat is registered with the SSR scheme and appropriate insurance's are/will be in place <hr...

I am investigate the possability of purchasing this type of craft i.e. a trailer sailer with a large capacity out board capable of 15-20knots under power. At present I can only find the one make "Macgregor" does any one know of another manufacture of this type of craft <hr width=100% size=1>

I have recently purchased a Winner Wildcat called Sea Panther its approximatly 26 years old and in A1 condition. I know very little about the make is their any one out there who knows where I can learn more about the make/owners clubs etc <hr width=100% size=1>

I have a 25 year GRP sports boat which is mechanically in A1 condition and upholstery wise in a similar condition, The hull and deck whilst undamaged could do with some refurbishment, being GRP is it posible to have the hull and deck painted either brush or sprayed and if so does any one know a...

Decukill,Bergman, Thank you All other people who posted - you were simply repeating what Decaukill, and Bergman kindly stated, except you throw in insults as well. (You got that time to waste?) I can go elsewhere for insults. After the first reply I knew I needed to charter a bigger boat or...

\"Professional skipper\" included Jeremy All I wanted was free advice before even contemplating the expensive stuff such as hiring the skipper. Read original message again. Duh

\"Professional skipper\" included you two. All I wanted was free advice before even contemplating the expensive stuff such as hiring the skipper. Read original message again.

A boat yard is selling a Bavaria 38. Damaged. After looking at the pictures I'd guess it was an insurance write-off. Asking £30K. The yard said they didn't know how the damage occured, but the mast step is slightly damaged, the keel was knocked off, there is "considerable hull damage". There is...

Re: ome of your crew may never get there........ Yes, excellent points. Thanks for the advice.

Yes, I see now. Thankyou

Ballpark figures - How long would it take a 30 foot yacht to sail across the Atlantic , via the Canaries (2 day stop-over), if went at the most favourable time of year? (When would that be by the way?) Non- stop, crew of 7 say, with a professional skipper. Thanks

Does anyone know of the nearest centre to Essex, to teach boatbuilding? Is Lowestoft the nearest? Thanks

I've been offered the above 2nd hand, and hardly used for about £70. Is the radio a good one? Thanks