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Ian_Edwards
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X37, DH39, Dufour40 or.. chosing a new boat
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I can't comment on most of the designs in your list, but I had a Dufour 40, from new for about 5 years. 1) Don't go for the shallow...
30 Aug 2024
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How old is my engine? Please help...
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It looks like that model was in production for a number of years. The Yamaha website says the 6H3 was produced in 2013.
30 Aug 2024
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Where to start… first dinghy
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Class racing is far more useful for a beginner than handicap. People learn by watching what others do and hopefully by being advised by...
29 Aug 2024
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V hull yacht tender
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I've been using a Seago 2.7 with an inflatable floor and keel for at least 12 years now. I find them, I've had 3, easy to row, and have...
26 Aug 2024
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Pad eyes for lazyjacks?
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As Pablo said. The lines are commonly under tension 24/7, there should be no noise (or not noticeable over the noise of the water and...
25 Aug 2024
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Budget but useful oscilloscope?
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Picoscope are excellent for a pc based system. Prices start just over £100 for a two channel 10MHz unit. All our Field engineers used...
24 Aug 2024
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Producing Victron Schematic drawings?
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I do mine in Visio, I made a stencil for the Victron and other components I installed by copying their pictures in and adding connection...
22 Aug 2024
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Sewing machine for covers
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For repairs, don't underestimate the practicality of hand stitching. A palm can be faster than getting the machine out, getting the...
20 Aug 2024
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3 charter yachts being auctioned at Largs
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There seems to be a charge against some of these boats. Presumably they are held as collateral against a loan. Who's responsibility is...
20 Aug 2024
Ian_Edwards
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S3 Auto Pilot "Drivestop" error
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Since no one else has replied, I'll add my thoughts. It a long time since I had an S3, but I think it has 2 sources of power. A low...
18 Aug 2024
Ian_Edwards
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Galley double sink waste
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If you Google 1.25", 1 (one and quarter inch) BSP to 38mm hose connector, you'll find a range of options. Take care sinks are 1.25"...
11 Aug 2024
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2.5 or 4hp outboard 2.7m tender
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I have the 2.5hp which I think is 18kg. The 4hp is 28kg according to Google, so depending on how you store the engine this may be a...
8 Aug 2024
Ian_Edwards
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how to extend the boom
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It's technically possible to extend the boom, you would need a short length of the same cross section as the boom, and a sleeve, which...
6 Aug 2024
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Another solar question - is it worth using spare capacity to charge house batteries?
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IMHO any way of topping up the chare of any battery is worth while I have a 50-watt solar Charing y engine star battery 800 watt...
4 Aug 2024
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Radio check.
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I would suggest once, at the beginning of your sailing season.
3 Aug 2024
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