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    Boulogne and Customs

    We have just checked in at Nieuwpoort. All smiles,customs are in pyramid shaped building right on the marina. Just wanted passports and boat reg. We had pre sent the entry form online and they were expecting us.
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    Starting problem

    Yes i see now ,didn't look properly. No mine hasn't got one.Unless a much longer run it seems like added complication having the relay. I'm sure Yanmar know better than me though.
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    Starting problem

    I see a solenoid on the starter but no relay.
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    Starting problem

    I don't think Caladh's has a relay.Some were fitted to allow for the voltage drop in the wire but I decided may as well just improve the wire. Mine has been ok for 2 years now. Whilst i was there i fitted a 2nd independent start button in engine bay in case ign switch did ever fail.
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    Starting problem

    Common fault and and will happen again.Voltage drop in the wire. Just replace the single wire direct from the ign switch to the starter with a heavier gauge tinned wire.This will also cut out any connection prob with the junction box. I think it was the white one on mine 3JH2TE.
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    Dartmouth marinas

    We have been here a couple of weeks.Dartmouth river moorings ok some rafting as you would expect.quite busy at Newtown ferrers.Newlyn full night before last.Helford busy but plenty of room to anchor.Falmouth busy as expected last week with G7 and big classics rally.currently on a buoy in st...
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    Malo anchor setup query

    I don't use a swivel, Nearly lost my last anchor when a Kong split apart. If you make sure the boat has no way on or just drifting astern when you break out the anchor I find it always come up right way round. No jockey wheel on mine. Some Malos have them to keep more links on the gypsy. 20kg...
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    New Selden rigging screws

    Now sold
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    New Selden rigging screws

    Pair of new Selden 3/4 x 12mm wire turnbuckle and swage stud rigging screws for sale. 19mm pin To big for my boat Part no 174-327 -42 £200 for the pair plus postage or pick up Hamble/Southampton
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    Seasure Highfield lever for inner forestay.

    Now sold, Thanks
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    Seasure Highfield lever for inner forestay.

    3 years old and never used in anger. I have changed the arrangement and on longer need it. No wear ,just a few scuffs where its been kept next to the front lowers. For 8mm wire. Baseline sell these for £466 inc vat part no ss-21-42 £200 pick up Southampton/Hamble Will eBay if not sold by next...
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    Lockdown and keeping the boat VAT paid in the EU.

    I'd keep that to yourself or it will become worthless once a few hundred boats have the same receipt.
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    Does a Bowthruster create too much drag

    Like the thruster ,Hate the drag. Always wondered if you could have some kind of outer door like torpedo tubes .Would be fun giving the order. Or a cover that pivots up into place with the force of forward water flow but then drops clear of the tunnel at low speed. How about a lightly sprung...
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    Malo 34

    I had one for 15 years.Great boat,only sold it to go bigger.No issues with rudder on the 34,Tracks beautifully and faster than you would expect. The 36 had i'm told a rudder recall early on and i modified the skeg on mine as there was a gap between the it and the leading edge of the rudder,Made...
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    Smallest boat to Baltimore?

    Andy 's boat Krill moored behind us at Newton Ferrers last year while we waited out an Easterly gale. I liked it that he carries no raft but does ship a full pirate outfit. My wife was quite taken with him. It is a very small boat.
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