NormanS

Many years ago, while converting an old wooden fishing boat, a slightly smaller, but very well fitted out motor yacht, came ashore and...

Winter grades are usually going out to stations well before winter to ensure supply to consumers. You can actually search online for...

A couple of small screwdrivers followed by a search after the clip twangs off into the environment. eBay is a source for replacements...

See post No 10.

So what proportion of Kero to add to diesel?

Looks like oil. Also looks as if there could be a crack running along the flange that the machine screw heads are on.j

One of the best things that any fuel tank can have is a drainable sump, so that any water or dirt can be easily removed. This is often...

I normally fill both my 220 litre tanks on layup in October/November. It can get pretty cold in the boatyard. Maybe about -12°C...

I did end up replacing it. It is an obsolete part but I managed to get the exact replacement from a Caterpillar dealer. Details on a...

My Eber, which has given faithful service for many years now, has developed an intermittent fault in its control. Sometimes it works...

Did you actually replace it, and if so, how and where did you get a replacement?

Fenders are fine for beam on situations. Boats have sharp sticky out bits.

Well, mine's an MD22. (Not sure of the letters defining which particular model.) Removing the fresh water pump definitely involves...

I hope that it recommends changing the water pump at the same time.

Nevertheless, he's probably correct to say that the only cure is to replace the rigging.