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    HiFi cockpit speakers?

    Ive just got these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001588IUK/ref=pe_27063361_487055811_TE_dp_1 as a replacement for some Clarion marine speakers. For the money an absolute bargain 👍
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    Elderly HFL generator heat exchanger cleaned in my ultrasonic cleaner

    Ive put quite a few EGR coolers into the sonic bath cleaner at work 👍 They usually take 4 x 90 min passes with a fluid change after pass 2. The secret is to put the temperature up as high as you can.
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    Merry Fisher 625 with outboard what are they like

    Ive got a MF 645 with a Suzuki 115 An excellent boat for my location, Poole harbour. I would recommend you go for the max HP engine for the boat, not sure what that would be but at least a 90. I find that my boat has 2 realistic cruising speeds, 6kts and 18kts with a max speed of about 24kts If...
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    Boat engine doesn't start all of a sudden

    If you have one of them battery isolation type switches (red key type 1/4 turn) don't assume that with it in the 'on' position, the connection is any good. It may not supply sufficient current when cranking an engine. Very common failure esp when exposed to salt water air. To check, put a...
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    Decision Time - Advice & Assistance Needed

    Not sure what the future is for Evinrude 115 E-Tec as the company has pulled out of the marine market. Having said that, an outboard is far easier to replace than an inboard
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    One more knot and we will take you to court - Miserable Grumpy Poole Harbour Master

    Given they have so few real powers he certainly thought he was Special. Not correct as found out by a neighbour of mine on the pontoon, when he was caught speeding in holes bay. Got a big fine from PHC
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    Conservation is the priority at Studland warns MMO.

    I dont have video evidence so it would be my word against theirs.
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    Conservation is the priority at Studland warns MMO.

    I didnt, but now wish i had. I assumed they were on the way to some sort of emergency.
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    Conservation is the priority at Studland warns MMO.

    I picked up a buoy a couple of weeks ago in Studland bay, and within 10 minutes was approached by a 'fisheries patrol' boat asking me if i knew about the no anchoring zone. I politely informed them i did and is why i picked up the buoy. They then wanted to hand me some 'flyer' paperwork which i...
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    Does anyone know what brand and model this boat is?

    Looks a bit like a 1980's Glastron ssv 163
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    Suzuki 115 o2 sensor

    Got the same engine with 400 hours on it and never had a problem with an o2 sensor.
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    Rockley Park vs Cobbs quay

    I dont know much about Rockley Park, but as Tranona mentioned, Cobbs only real problem is if your limited with your air draft. If your under 2.3mtr its not a problem. Above that and you have to go with the bridge lift times or with the tides. Not normally a problem but can get very busy on a...
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    Battery voltage

    Depends what they mean by 'the increase is too high' (14v isn't too high in my opinion) And decent 12v appliance should have some sort of 12v regulator on it. If not I would walk away.
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    40 years ago the Penlee Lifeboat set off into mountainous sea on 19 December 1981

    As a kid in the 80's my class got at trip to the RNLI in Poole. In one of the buildings were a few bits of bent metal / prop and what looked like drift wood. That was all that remained of the Solomon Brown ? I will never forget seeing that, it made a huge impression on us kids and brought home...
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    Are you still getting out

    Nope, on a pontoon in holes bay. Used to day launch at Baiter Park slipway. Gets a bit manic in the summer but fine this time of year.
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