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That sounds just the ticket, thanks.

I’m nearly ready to install my refurbished Taylor’s drip heater on the boat in the next few weeks. I’m not entirely convinced with the...

That is very neat indeed!

As Roger has indicated, the DIN rail circuit breakers are a good option. They are very easily replaceable (important if you are using...

Success. The free fall worked a treat...I was a bit cautious at the outset so it took a bit of work to reset as the hydraulics were not...

Peel Ports have been charging a fee on the Medway for over 10 years. There has been no apparent benefit to the yachting fraternity. The...

If you can put a sturdy brace to ensure that the keel can’t free fall further than 150mm more than its current position, it may be worth...

Ahh. In a cradle. Thought you were trying to drop it still afloat. Can you access the pivot bolt? Perhaps look to remove the whole...

I’d probably get it slung up on a travel lift and having a good poke about. I imagine it will be caused by fouling somewhere in the box

I don’t do strictly in any sense of the word. I can’t easily get away from thinking of roller reefing as applying only to mainsails for...

OK I'll jump in! The Haswing Ultima 3 electric outboard is a 1kW motor with a 900Wh battery, at about £1700. As such it is a less...

This! especially at this time of year when the risk of falling in is quite so serious, just don’t risk it. It’s served its time - time...

Skip before you end up in the water or worse.

I'd sail at Christmas too, but only if I can continue the over-heating and over-eating.

Well stop moaning about it on here and get on with the service, it's only money.