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    Plum reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Sea cocks with Like Like.
    No need for me to do anything. All the information I have provided is well known and in the public domain. For example Vyv has written...
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    Plum replied to the thread Sea cocks.
    Have you had DZR valves or fittings corrode? In my experience, they do not corrode. One of mine is now 25 years old and still good. (and...
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    Plum reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Sea cocks with Like Like.
    Yes I watched the video and he firmly belongs in the box of people who are spreading disinformation. Like many who should know better he...
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    Plum reacted to christopherb's post in the thread Grinding noise when in gear with Like Like.
    Final update: I visited the boat today, loosened the gearbox flange, clamped a vice grip just behind the key and with just a few light...
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    Plum reacted to christopherb's post in the thread Grinding noise when in gear with Like Like.
    In fact the apparent gouge in the shaft is just a grease line indicating the shaft's original position. I think the fact that I can't...
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    Plum replied to the thread Grinding noise when in gear.
    If the shaft will not pull forward to re-engage in the coupling maybe whatever was grinding/loose at the prop end moved when you slid...
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    Plum reacted to Sandy's post in the thread Solar Navigation Lights - any UK users? with Like Like.
    Well this is the last topic that I would have thought go down a COLREGS rabbit hole! To answer the original question. It really...
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    I, and I expect everyone else in the UK, is aware of what you have quoted from our Government's website, so not sure why you are telling...
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    Plum reacted to tillergirl's post in the thread Brightlingsea Creek with Like Like.
    Data on 25-04-2024
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    I have never come across a UK harbour master, harbour authority, port authority, local by-law, etc. in the UK that says boats on...
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    Plum reacted to Bouba's post in the thread Sea cocks with Like Like.
    I like Tru Design......but it can be difficult to source the parts (at least here) and you need room inside the boat hull as these...
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    Plum reacted to Tranona's post in the thread Sea cocks with Like Like.
    They have been for over 40 years, long before the material became common in ball valves.
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    Plum replied to the thread Sea cocks.
    Totally agree re DZR but just to add that DZR fittings and ball valves from ASAP Supplies are very good. I replaced one of mine from...
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    Plum replied to the thread Diesel heaters.
    I also have one in the locker where the Eberspacher and its exhaust is installed (I can hear it throughout the boat)
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    So one name ... rest ???? Sorry but that's not gonna wash. Think of it like this ... if you have a brand that sells say a thousand...
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