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Absolutely.. will speak to the harbour master first. The boat is normally "alone" in the corner of the harbour so can pick days with no...

all this talk of grinders, cutting wheels and local protection - do remember boats along side too, they'll not appreciate fine angle...

That sounds good. I used to have a chainsaw helmet with a fine mesh visor and built in ear defenders. One of them over goggles and a...

We had a big steel boat visit our marina, which was put on the berth beside us. One of the crew thought it would be an ideal opportunity...

There are welding helmets with a flip up welding lens with a clear lens for grinding as DownWest says for the odd touch-up. I have a...

Is there an alternatives to Navionics? I am going to add to the "groan" of garmin buying Navionics. I just renewed my subscription...

Thanks... will take a serious look at this.

If you really need to use 240VAC tools, make sure your extension lead is plugged into an RCCB, or use 110VAC kit through a 3KW or 5KW...

Yes, the shirt I refered to was cotton polyester.. But, more important is to always make sure the sparks are 'going away' from you. I...

I use an auto darkening welding helmet like one of these Welding Helmets Auto Darkening for sale | eBay

Another couple of points, looking at the photo, it might be that the rails have been tack welded? Difficult to confirm from the image...

With your boat you will need a whole range of good tools and safety equipment ,my four inch angle grinder is still going…..25 years later!

Honestly you wouldn't regret having two grinders for this job, a big one for blasting through the straightforward bits with easy access...

Just to reiterate the fire risk - I have set far more stuff on fire with a grinder than by welding, mainly my own overalls or trousers...

Maybe the merino will come out.. I believe that is more fire retardant than cotton or synthetic (?)