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    Windscreen rubber seals for a princess

    I need to re seal All my windows and replace the seals . Princess have sent me to samples but not sure they are correct as seam rather loose...anyone found a supplier that has been able to supply the correct ones ?
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    Princess 52 water pump location

    Thanks i found it located behind the stairs when removed
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    Princess 52 water pump location

    Anyone previously found it?
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    Princess 52 water pump location

    Good afternoon Anyone know where and how to access the fresh water pump on a princess 52 year 2000? It sounds like it's behind the fridge but can't see where? Kind regards Ian
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    Battery recomandations.

    Good morning. I need 7 new batteries but space is limited. I'm a big fan of mastervolt batteries but unfortunately they don't have anything suitable in my opinion. I only have 350mmx 175mm for each battery so I need the best Ah and also great cranking power for the 2 that do STBD engine. I am...
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    princess 52 battery banks.

    Good evening. Anyone know how many and what size batteries are on a 2000 princess 52? kind regards Ian
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    Mastervolt charge master 100a failing

    I have a mastervolt charge master 100/3 and it was putting out low volts and low charge current so I replaced it. I now have the faulty one that costs around £1k sitting in the cupboard. it seams a shame to bin it but its out the master volt age limit that they will repair. does anyone know of...
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    Fairline Targa 40 - sunk in Poole Harbour

    Yes there are to Harleys, mine the t43 and that one being the t40 that was in poole quay for a while...
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    Tamd73 with a mastervolt alpha alternator

    Good afternoon Does anyone know if a mastervolt alpha alternator fits a tamd73 engine by a simple swap? Regards Ian
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    Propeller cleaning while having a scrub

    Good morning. I've arranged a lift and scrub, usually I don't bother but as things have been a little different the past year and the boats been sat I'm having a quick lift now we can start using the boat again. Normally I have time and I can polish the props up like new but for those who have...
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    Stainless anchor chain or not?

    I need to replace my anchor chain as its last 10-15m are past it out of 50m . Ive been looking in to stainless and its a minefield as I can spend between £800 and £3000 for 50m of stainless 8mm calibrated chain. If I went with the lower cost stainless am I waisting my time and money even tho it...
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    Confused myself trying to plan the classic Weymouth to Portland crossing

    That's what I mainly read and confused me even more, I may just go wide and avoid it al together
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    Confused myself trying to plan the classic Weymouth to Portland crossing

    With so much to read on the crossing ive read too much and now more confused. The times of leaving on Dover HW do not permit for this Tuesday so I started to look in to best times. Im now thinking to just head south and avoid Portland Bill altogether so I can leave at anytime. The winds are...
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    Fairline Targa 43 Garage

    I have a 285 with 8hp yam and leave inflated
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    Filling a engine with oil...Max or not?

    Thanks everyone for the input, seams quite mixed reviews on this subject and a lot more than a straight cut answer,
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