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    Upholstery - how to remove covers that have a zip and buttons?

    Thanks everyone! I’ll have a go at it myself then.
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    Upholstery - how to remove covers that have a zip and buttons?

    Hi all, I have just removed all of the soft furnishings from my boat as it's winter here. A lot of them have covers with a zip (removeable) and buttons, which prevent the covers coming off when you unzip them. Is there tried and tested method of removing the buttons so that the cover can be...
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    Wanted a pair of Barton 32mm genoa cars part no. 32100

    Hi, has any one got a couple of these genoa cars they'd like to sell please? Barton 32mm genoa cars part no. 32100 thanks, Nick.
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    Taylors 79d Pump model ETD3606 manual request

    Thanks everyone, turns out the pump I have is a AUB-662-1, not the EDT3606. I split it open to check the diaphragm which seemed okay, so replaced the gasket, tightened everything up and no leaks! Thank you all for your suggestions.
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    Taylors 79d Pump model ETD3606 manual request

    Hi, the pump on my Taylors 79d (model ETD3606) boat heater is leaking slightly and i need to service it. I found some spares here, but am wondering if anyone has a manual they could upload/send me please? Cheers, Nick.
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    Aqua Signal Tri-Colour masthead light - Can I change bulbs to LED?

    Thanks everyone. I bought these recommended from Boatlamps for anyone interested. BAY15D Tri-Colour 36 SMD 2835 High Output LED Lamp for Boats up to 20m (65ft) BAY15D 24 SMD 2835 High Output Compact LED Navigation Light Bulb
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    Aqua Signal Tri-Colour masthead light - Can I change bulbs to LED?

    Thanks, I saw your post just after i bought the three-colour LED cluster and thinking about it it does make sense two single white lamps were there before.
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    Aqua Signal Tri-Colour masthead light - Can I change bulbs to LED?

    Hi, the mast on my Superseal 26 has just come down for re-rigging and I thought about changing the bulbs in this tri-colour light to LED but i can get into it to get to the bulbs and am now wondering if it's a sealed unit. The main driver is reduce the power consumption as all other lights on...
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    Rocna 6kg Anchor

    Hi, the anchor wrapped in bubble wrap and then wrapped in a heavy duty rubble bag or similar would do. I'm happy to pay the packaging costs.
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    Rocna 6kg Anchor

    Can i have this please?
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    Foot pump leaking.

    yeah, looks identical to this https://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/en/Whale-Gusher-Galley-Mk3---Left-Hand-Model/m-4101.aspx
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    Foot pump leaking.

    Thanks everyone, it's only for my fresh water tank. I'll take some hose fittings with me tomorrow, disconnect it and take a proper look.
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    Foot pump leaking.

    Hi all, When i turn my electric water pump on water shoots out of the top of this. I took a photo, but can't quite read the make on the side of it. Can anyone tell what it is called or what make it is so i can research whether its repairable or whether i need a new unit please? regards...
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    What on earth do I do now?

    My boat is still scheduled to be launched tomorrow...I can walk from my home to the boat yard, grab my tender and awes and row out to my swinging mooring as my daily exercise. I won't be in contact with anyone and won't go sailing but it would be nice to get out of the house and sit on the...
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    Advice on Blake seacocks please

    Great, thanks for your advice.
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