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I have had problems getting sanding pads to stay in place on Velcro base sanders ... then I decided to look at replacing the base Hook...

saw on Scuttlebutt this thread on chain markers (Marking your anchor chain ) anyone tried to print any? Bought some Osculatti ones and...

With their built-in ballast in the hull, Parker lift-keel boats can be sailed with keel up for downwind runs and are normally at half...

Do take a look at Marchwood sailing club and Eling sailing club.

Petrol

Although no advice will be right for all boats, I found that the major step when swapping a log for a blank or vice versa is realising...

Bring a friend and practice. It really is not that difficult especially as most have a flap that stops 90% of the water ingress. You...

Ah, got it thanks. My berth is across the walkway between two long fingers, transverse if you like, so I have open water on the...

Can you explain a bit more please? My permanent fenders have no influence on my neighbours fore and aft so I’m not sure what you are asking.

Fortunately, I had no trouble screwing my brackets into the wooden sides of my pontoon berth. It’s very pleasant to return to your home...

Yes, I recall those. It seemed like a good idea. My current cheapskate alternative is a series of pad eyes to which I lash a...

Oh Dear .... here we go with the 'facts' again .... Marine Diesel Oil can be had in various forms ... from high sulphur content to...

I don’t know about this bracket but at a boat show many years ago I bought some two part brackets that formed a similar function. A...

Don't you mean the gravitational field the gravitation attraction of the moon and the sea water

I'm worried about the limitations on free Fusion - now and in the future. That why I am using FreeCAD - FreeCAD will always be free and...