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    Nigel Calders - Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual

    Not for me as I have one already, but just wanted to say this is a great book and a great buy!
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    What is this? ...

    Wow that was fast thanks everyone! Yes twin line reefing.
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    What is this? ...

    Clearing out everything and having a good clean/paint inside lockers. Sadler 29/sail yacht. Any ideas what this is used for? Thanks!
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    Poking wire through pulpit tubing

    Small polystyrene bead with some light sewing cotton threaded through. Vacuum cleaner to exit hole.
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    Weather book recommendations?

    Phillips did an excellent little weather book. Short and clear. Philip's Guide to Weather Forecasting: Amazon.co.uk: Storm Dunlop: 9781849073035: Books
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    1/2/Both switch bust?

    Hello, New to this thread so please don't bite my head off can see some heated opinions and it's really a bit new to me. Have a Sadler29, 2 batteries the same type, and an 1/2/Both switch. I usually have both for starting and whilst running, then just number 2 when the engine is off. What is...
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    Lewmar size 30 two speed self tailing winch

    Interesting. Do you know specifically which model this is? The top with 4 screws I cannot identify, and is different to what I am used to / have googled.
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