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I have a green volvo penta 2003 which needs touch up painting in a couple of places where there is some surface rust. Volvo wanted 26GBP for an aerosol that was less than a litre. Is there anything special about boat paint - any rust inhibiting properties or will any paint suffice ? Also, any...

Thanks for all help It turned out to be a 'lump' of seaweed that had clogged the through hull before reaching the sea water strainer. I used a straightened wire coat hanger to unplug it and then water started to pour thru the inlet again. I took the oppurtunity to replace the impeller and...

I have a 20year old Volvo Penta 2003 sea water cooled. At the weekend we noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust and that water was no longer coming out. We stopped the engine, checked the sea water filter wasn't blocked. I then checked the impeller and it looked fine. The same thing...

Hi, I want to clean my mast and rigging this weekend. I had thought of using a warm soapy wash but I've read that dish washing detergent contains chemicals that could cause damage. Are there any recommendations ? I've got 'turtle' car shampoo ! thanks, mark <hr width=100% size=1>

Hi, I want to clean my mast and rigging this weekend. I had thought of using a warm soapy wash but I've read that dish washing detergent contains chemicals that could cause damage. Are there any recommendations ? I've got 'turtle' car shampoo ! thanks, mark <hr width=100% size=1>