Recent content by JOHNPEET

The overall height of the loaded boat on the low loader will be your greatest challenge. Best to give one of the transport companies a call. As a previous happy customer - I can recommend South West Boat Transport.

Yep, 3.9kg propane cylinders also back available at my local stockist - Menai Bridge, Anglesey.

Just checked the calendar - Nah! Too early for April Fools! 😃

……or you could just be more selective regarding the guests that you invite aboard! 😂👍

Does your estimate allow for only filling the cylinders on every other stroke - assuming 4 stroke?

Diesel engines consume an incredible amount of air which varies only with RPM, not load unless turbocharged/supercharged If the engine intakes are ducted to outside, this is obviously the most efficient option for the engines as the air will be cooler and therefore more dense. If this is the...

It’s a Vetus product but I can’t find it on a UK site anywhere, so may be a special order or something . Its here though: Luxury Telescopic swim ladder with 4 steps. Stainless steel (AISI 316). With black synthetic grips. I had an absolute bargain on this - bought it as an unused item on FB...

Copied from your “insulation” post Some initial information required in order to determine the purpose of the fans: What size engines? What size/volume engine room? What other heat emitting equipment is in the engine room? When do you perceive that you would need to run the fans? Assume that...

I also went for the light teak option for my project. A lot of the success that I had on my project, was down to the advice and information passed on by Hurricane in his excellent posts and direct messages at the time.

Some initial information required in order to determine the purpose of the fans: What size engines? What size/volume engine room? What other heat emitting equipment is in the engine room? When do you perceive that you would need to run the fans? Assume that the air inlet louvres to the engine...

British Standard Pipe threads relate to the bore size of the pipe that is threaded.

I’m still here!😃 Mainly lurking with the occasional comment on the rare occasion that I think I may have something of value to add! We’re presently at our winter berth in Victoria Dock - Caernarfon. No major changes, modifications or additions have been made to the boat since we launched...

Acetone is also available in 5 litre containers in our local builders merchants - sold as a cleaning agent for tooling in association with polyester resin based roofing products

If you’re looking for the materials to complete a synthetic teak deck on a DIY basis, Trakmark Ltd can supply everything you need. No association, just a very happy customer! Trakmark - Original PVC Decking, Synthetic Decking, Plastic Boat Decking

It’s horses for courses! The calorifier needs to be sized according to perceived demand for hot water, available space and the effect that the weight may make on the boat. If family join us on the boat, we could have 6 or 8 aboard on total and when that happens, we use a lot of fresh water both...