Recent content by Peter

Not sure what a guardiannage service is, try this lot.. CENTRO NÁUTICO DE ALGÉS - Estaleiro de Lisboa just downstream from Belam tower. They are part of the Sopromar group based in Lagos. We where based at nacoes last year and friends took there boat there and had good service for there...

Feeling bored with lockdown and having acquired a sextant, plastic one, so going to have a go learning how to use. So any recommendations on easy to use books, guides etc for the learning process. Thanks Peter.

Try Ayamonte marina. Currently here now. Secure, well protected and cheaper than lagos, Albuferia etc. For a 14m yacht, €5500 per year. Faro about 2 Hrs by ferry/bus.

Anyone reccomend a overhauler in southern Spain/Portugal, around Ayamonte?

Current alternator is a Presolite 90 amp alternator, approx 12 years old before going tits up. Been told this alternator is now not available by Presolite. But have been offered a Presolite 70 Amp as a replacement. They are other 90/120 amp alternator, although difficult to get alternator...

Got to change engine water temp sensor as failed. But when looking at engine and wiring diagram/manual noticed a engine water temp switch sensor. So some questions. What does the water temp switch do? Manual is a bit vague on function. Which sensor is it? Both by thermostat, one horizontal, one...

Know it's been posted before, but trying to search here isn't easy. Anyway my question is based around something which could be used to "re-oil" the teak. As I think over time the natural oils must disapate. My decks are 40 years old but 25mm thick so plenty of life left. Have seen someone use...

We where here a couple of years ago. Very good place for Screwfix type stuff - Brico Depôt, have look on Google maps, bit like B&Q on steroids. Only problem you'll have is getting there as not walking distance from marina.

Currently Covid 19 in sunny Lisbon, . Next door neighbour in marina has a enigine problem, no access to similar site for advice as Swedish and they appear not to have similar to YM forums. So can anyone reccomend a good diesel mechanic in Lisbon? Ideally must be able to do some steelwork...

Got a couple of friends, in Sardinia at the moment and want to sailing back to their mooreing in the river Guardinia, anchoring on the way back, not using marinas. Trying to say no to them, but fairly determined. Anyway seen all the stories but what's it actually like in Spain/Portugal at the...

Trying to ID the spinnaker track on my mast, ref photos, have attached but not sure if they can be seen . Looking to extend it with an additional length/lengths so I can have a mast mounted pole (whisker). Existing track does have a car mounted. Looking to extend before I consider removing it...

Brand new and unused 25kg Lewmar Delta anchor. Photos available of it in its shiny new condition but not sure how to add photos to thread. Got as a warranty replacement for my current delta anchor. Not going to be using it as changing anchor type. Price based on J Green website price for same...

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Is it a good idea to turn on boat equipment radar, vhf etc at regular times over winter to "warm" up the electronics and check if still working after a period of non use. Although from work, the biggest potential for electronic/control eq failure was repeated turning off/on. Same question...

Two question around the same subject, trying to get tv on boat. Any recommendations for a VPN (to watch Wales beat every one in the world cup) as plenty to choose from Best way of improving WiFi signal. Can get a signal where we are, but could be better. I'm assuming some sort of arial...