James_Calvert

The thing about a masthead aerial is you need a convenient backup for when it fails. An antenna fitted to your stern rail (if you have...

I've voted no. But I was told once that the spring, before the season starts, is a good time to change the oil to remove any...

A boatman at Salcombe told me years ago that the launches on hire at Dartmouth were fitted with Stuart Turner 4hp engines, rather than...

+1 for draining into sink. But check the seacock is left open! Also check the drain tube can't be dislodged. (Obvious but...)

My cradle for a Sadler 32 has a square base, 3m by 3m. Max beam is 3.20m The shorter ones should be fine run transversely. Also...

If it's like my Sadler 32, the seacock is directly below the sink in a straight line from its outlet. And below the waterline...

A tip if you like to control the lever by kicking it to and fro (to save losing situational awareness when bending down into the...

Some years ago I concluded a 4hp Evinrude would be the best and lightest available upgrade to a Mariner 2hp. Both 2 stroke, the...

Similar to Vyv, I've moved our Sadler 32 mast around with one helper. And lifted on my own one end at a time. Normally stripped of...

Personally, I think they look naff but you do need something to cover the windows when required.