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    Loss of Top End Revs

    Although less likely than the above mentioned things, if the air filter hasn't been changed it can also restrict engine performance
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    Raymarine ST60+ Wind - going around in circles

    In order to re-do the linearisation process (motoring in circles) you will first need to perform a factory reset (Factory Defaults"), done via the dealer calibration menu. Here's the link to the manual https://raymarine.app.box.com/s/w7dp1h5hwi1f3fmda4x1/file/3273542429. Section 4.4 first to do...
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    Alternator overhaul recommendation. Volvo 2030C. Southampton

    I've just had the regulator on my Valeo Alternator (MD2030B) replaced. I used this chap. http://www.jasm.co.uk/ It was good and quick service.
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    Navionics + iPad Air2(WiFi only) + XGPS150 + ios9.2.1 compatibilty?

    Fantastic, thanks, just what I wanted to hear!
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    Navionics + iPad Air2(WiFi only) + XGPS150 + ios9.2.1 compatibilty?

    Dear All, Has anyone tried the above combination (XGPS150 is Bluetooth GPS). My existing setup with ios8.4.1 works fine. I am wondering about upgrading to the latest ios9.2.1, but don't want to find Navionics no longer works, especially with the bluetooth GPS. Thanks,
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    Sorry, I'm afraid I beat you to it. Worth getting though if you can find a copy
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    Premier - the Ryanair of marinas

    Dredger's been working for the last 2 weeks on the approach channel, but it's not Premiers and it's not shiny
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    Once again, thank you to everyone for your useful information. I've paid the deposit, and looking forward to the holiday.
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    knuterikt and Gilsferox, thanks both. Most helpful information.
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    Dear All, Very many thanks for your very informative replies. Most helpful. Mark-1: Many thanks for your kind offer, which I'll gratefully accept. I'll contact you separately. Followup questions:- What is the rough cost of living compared to the UK, for budgeting purposes, taking out cash...
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    Thanks lpdsn, that's useful to know.
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    alteredoutlook, many thanks for that reassurance. I'm actually thinking of 8th to 15th Aug. Thanks for your help
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    Stockholm Archipelago Charter

    I am planning a summer holiday chartering a yacht in the Stockholm Archipelago in August. Can anyone advise me over the following please? a) Any experience of Nautilus Yachting as a charter company, especially in Sweden, good or bad? b) I have been trying to track down the pilot "Arholma -...
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    spinnaker bag - where?

    You could partially roll the genoa (assuming it is roller) so it just fills the foretriangle. Doing that also increases the foot to deck clearance.
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    Leaking Volvo shaft seal

    I have also had trouble after only 6months of having installed a new Volvo Shaft Seal. This happened 2 years running ('12, '13). In both cases on dismantling the Shaft seal was fine, but the shaft had calcium deposits built up in the area of the lips. I replaced the seal regardless. It seems air...
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