Recent content by Mfc1955

Without going into the reasons why !! my motorboat has been neglected over the last 9 months with virtual nil use and visible weed at the waterline and around outdrive, trim tabs etc. However went out today and found that I could hardly reach 10.5 knots and after time 14 knots instead of the the...

This may be a useful site for the area if you can use some schoolboy(girl) French translation http://www.goldschmidt.org/spip/sommaire.php3 <hr width=100% size=1>

Have been recommended to use this compound prior to using Mer as a final polish. My adviser has said that it can be applied by hand with a damp (mutton) cloth in sections, then hose off. Finish with one/two coats of Mer, anyone else use these products together, thanks <hr width=100% size=1>

Apologies, for the no doubt repeat thread, but what are the best products to wash and polish the boat. What will take away the dullness and put back the shine, thanks to all <hr width=100% size=1>

I have got to re-fit a cover to my boat by inserting 30+ press studs. Has anyone experience of using the moulds supplied in the packs with the the studs? Are they effective as a base plate to protect the stud as they are tapped through the cover??? Many thanks in anticipation..... <hr...

Best of Luck! Lookout for a Jersey boat 'Moonglade Horizons' and please give them my regards. Is it Sunday it starts?? Which boat are you on, I will check you on the position website. Have a great crossing Kevin McK <hr width=100% size=1>

I have a Maxum 3000 berthed with shore power and am thinking of putting a 'frostwatcher' type heater into the cabin. Will this help with any dampness, or make it worse due to lack of ventilation? Any help is appreciated, thanks

Does anyone have any inspirational ideas or alternatives to snap davits which seem to be very overpriced?? The engineering hardly seems to justify the costs??thanks

I would also like a pound for every time I tried to tie that knot!!!! I am in the same league of persons who would appreciate the easier explanation, if there is one???

Has anyone any ideas on cheaper alternatives to snap-davits ?? They seem very expensive for what they are, and I wonder whether anyone has 'invented' any homemade alternatives?? Thanks

Any recommendations for an inflatable dinghy for two adults and two children (5/8 years) that will not break the bank, or further fuel the wifes crusade against the high cost of boating ???? Many thanks in advance.....

A man was on holiday in the Caribbean and, liking the warm tropical weather, settled down for a day's sunbathing. He fell asleep, and after a whole day his legs became sunburned beyond belief. He could hardly stand the pain. He decided to go to the doctor for treatment. The doctor looked at his...

Have got the boat out at the moment, have antifouled and now want to give the GRP a good wash and polish. I've decided on a teflon based polish, finished with an electric polisher, but any recommendations for a good recipe/product for washing would be appreciated. Many Thanks

Either of you with the Maxums know of a dealer where I could possibly purchase part of the rear cover for my 1997 3000SCR. Russel Simpson at Newhaven tell me they cannot supply, any info on well stocked Maxum dealer would help, thanks

Can anyone help with the terms Triwatch and dualwatch, what do they do? Also any experiences of good h/held vhf would be appreciated. Looking at the Garmin 725 and Icom models under £200?? Thanks