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...on earth am I going to use this for? I purchased some 'el cheapo' Low Fliction Lings online - and this is what turned up today...
12 Aug 2024
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That is a clever idea. I'm not sure I would use the fancy weaving, in favor of something easier to replace when chafed by the chain...
12 Aug 2024
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One of those large low friction rings would be ideal for a bridle plate using a Bullseye soft shackle (pictured below). The soft shackle...
12 Aug 2024
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How many of us actually have MOB or locator beacons?
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Not having an unlimited budget I opted to buy a PLB rather than an EPIRB. My decision was that I can take the plb on other peoples...
11 Aug 2024
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Leisure Battery Question.
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A capacity test is the best way to determine if a house battery is still fit for use. This takes some time, but requires no specialised...
9 Aug 2024
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Which alloy of aluminium does Fortress use for its anchors
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The usual problem when examining an aluminium component on a boat is to determine if a proper marine grade aluminium has been used (in...
9 Aug 2024
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Viking Anchors have an other model, Odin
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An anchor’s performance in thick weed is important. It is perhaps the most common difficult substrate. If the water is clear you can...
9 Aug 2024
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Which alloy of aluminium does Fortress use for its anchors
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Sarabande is correct in noting that Fortress have used colour coding to denote changes in the design over the years. This means when...
7 Aug 2024
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I did not think you had confidential information. In fact it's clear you didn't, or you would not have asked the question. I can't...
6 Aug 2024
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Another solar question - is it worth using spare capacity to charge house batteries?
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It is always a shame to waste electrical energy on a boat. A google search indicates your panel has a Vmp (under STC conditions ) of...
5 Aug 2024
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Pss seal failure
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If you are replacing your PSS seal they have released a new "pro" version with more durable bellows that is worth considering.
3 Aug 2024
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Which alloy of aluminium does Fortress use for its anchors
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2 Aug 2024
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How far offshore as a Orca avoidance measure
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I am not sure it is much help, but when heading from the west coast of Ireland to Madeira we stayed 250 nm offshore and had no...
31 Jul 2024
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Retrieving the anchor is a pain
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I found a photo (it is not mine) of the view taken by a Balance catamaran’s "anchor" camera. See here: Balance Catamarans
30 Jul 2024
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Retrieving the anchor is a pain
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I think your best option is a camera to specifically look at the anchor and chain. Most of the Balance catamarans (if my memory is...
30 Jul 2024
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