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    Neeves replied to the thread Workshop cradle for 8’ dinghy.
    A bit like Babylon's template device with cardboard or Hackers with thin ply and a glue gun. When I wanted to make a 'similar' template...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Anchor Windlass Battery Question.
    Not at all, its good to hear the views of others. If people spend good money following my comments - and don't subsequently have...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Anchor Windlass Battery Question.
    Norman and Paul, It seemed that you both have similar ideas. Your chain needs replacing - so you off and buy new chain. Or you need...
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    There is no suggestion he has it all wrong, that is in your fertile imagination. However there is a suggestion the OP does have it...
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    II'd be just that little bit twitchy using a 16kg Delta on a boat with a length just below 50' - unless the 16kg anchor is for the...
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    10mm chain on a 16kg Delta anchor is OTT. As Tranona says 8mm is fine and maybe you could use 6mm (you don't mention your yacht...
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    Neeves reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Calculate Windlass power requirement with Like Like.
    1000W would be fine - although 10mm chain is really not necessary for a 16kg anchor. If buying a new windlass would suggest getting new...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Kwiggle folding bike.
    The small wheels are the killer - unless you travel on perfectly smooth surfaces. You need big wheels to ride over sharp bumps. Just...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Block and tackle for an anchor ?.
    It might help if you define your yacht, the anchor and chain. Jonathan
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    Neeves replied to the thread Marking anchor rode.
    If you paint your chain and then want to have it regalvanised you may find that the galvaniser will simply refuse to treat it, because...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Block and tackle for an anchor ?.
    Use a chain hook on a short strop. Pull the anchor until it is just under the toe rail, or just clear of the water. Attach already...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Prop Speed.
    I'm on the press release mailing list for PropSpeed, hence knowing that Nautor Swan are now using the product as standard. I'm also...
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    This sentence, or one like it, is posted every so often, or at least occasionally :) Why do people ask a mate to pose the question on...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Prop Speed.
    Velox and Prop Speed are very, very different. The latter is a (relatively) soft coating, very similar to a silicone sealant, rubbery...
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    Neeves replied to the thread Prop Speed.
    The comment on electrolysis is interesting - I can understand why but its not mentioned prominently. Similarly the comment made of the...
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