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Loss of yacht Solution (USA) - holes in the cheese align.
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The pumps are rated for smooth bore pipe lifting a certain head at a certain voltage. All of this is great data and you can calculate...
18 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Loss of yacht Solution (USA) - holes in the cheese align.
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Looking at the numbers the biggest Rule pump is 15140 L/h which in real world should achieve about half or 7570 L/h. A 1.5inch...
18 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Loss of yacht Solution (USA) - holes in the cheese align.
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I use Rule pumps also. They seem reasonable but no pump puts out its rated capacity in the real world so worth testing. On a deep dive...
18 Jul 2024
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Windlass issue - lifting slowly then circuit breaker goes off
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If it hasn’t been serviced in a while it will likely be a difficult job with seized bolts etc and getting someone in to do it might be a...
18 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Loss of yacht Solution (USA) - holes in the cheese align.
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My bilge pumps have always been monitored but on a boat of our type it was not unusual for the pump to cycle off and on in any case...
18 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Loss of yacht Solution (USA) - holes in the cheese align.
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I have sailed mostly on wooden boats and had the seams open up in rough seas on a few occasions. It sounds like this boat was well...
18 Jul 2024
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How much chain? No windlass.
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Well, the anchor monkey is getting on in years so anything that brings him hope is of great importance. Of course one has to show...
16 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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How much chain? No windlass.
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Never had a problem with all chain on a 28ft and a 38ft without using manual windlass. The chain is supported by water so obviously not...
16 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Anchor Windlass Electrical Connections
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A bit of silicone tape of the self amalgamating type can be good to help seal entry and exit points if you have one of the junction...
15 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Cheap, hydraulic wire crimpers, any good!
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I got “one up” from the cheapest sets IIRC around 50€ and it has been excellent. Look for reviews more than the first ten or so which...
15 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Winch control box repair
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On old boards it is often one of the big cylindrical capacitors that will have dried out. They can be tested with a multimeter and are...
14 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Anchor Tripping
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Buy Hookah Diving System Online | Scuba Diver Store If you really want something in the bilge for a rainy day. Or you could get...
14 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Anchor Tripping
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So, in conclusion, if you anchor with dangerous beasties in areas where there are a myriad of submerged yachts, trees and the lost city...
13 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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More stupid questions :)
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There is no fixed cost. You can have a mooring for close to nought or a marina for 10k. As for kit, there is lots of second hand stuff...
13 Jul 2024
pmagowan
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Anchor Tripping
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No, my boat is UK based but I have sailed in Greece. Lovely waters for a dip if the anchor fouls 😜
13 Jul 2024
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