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Hi Paul, I don't know the size of the cables from the battery to the inverter, the boat is 165miles away so it's not easy to check. The...

When our children were young we bought them (over 30 years ago) new life jackets, not buoyancy aids. Then took them to the local...

Although the inverter is rated at 2kW, and the kettle at 1.5kW, the initial inrush of current is probably a lot more than the steady...

A 28ft Miller Fifer is very much a motor sailer. I'd be surprised if it sailed to windward very well. It only has a draft of 0.8m...

I think you need to teel us a little more about the boat and if you are keeping it in Inverness Marina, before you get any meaning full...

If they are old they are probably 150kHz or 200kHz. 150kHz usually match the old rotating sounders and have a 30mm diameter head with a...

When we got rid of the gas on board we bought a low wattage toaster from our local camping shop . It’s perfect for running off an...

I don't know no if this of any use? Pardon our interruption... SAE 20, it says for use in clasic gearboxes. Mineral oil, low detergent...

Very sad to hear! I’ve had lots of bits and pieces from Seascew over the years. A great range of products all in one place!

Can I post or send by courier a self inflating jacket? Reading the rules it seems that gas cylinders are prohibited, but have bought...

Trying to get back to the original question, perhaps. First up, why I think I'm at partly qualified to venture a view on the question...

Lots of derogatory answers so far, but noone has come up with any form of explanation as to WHY the wire itself should be degraded. And...

Assuming the hull is securely supported, and the end of the keel is on the ground. Then you need to suppprt the forward end of keel...

I have a Victron MPPT control charging the LiFePO4 battery bank. It does what it say on the tin, but it has quite a high quiescent...

I used OB1 to do the same job and can affirm its stuck on solid. Used a toothed spreader.