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Volvo 2003 gearbox will run in either direction

I fitted one and have no regrets at all, it was the only way to stop the cavitation I used to get with a two blade fixed prop. The Cutlass bearing is also lasting longer. Must keep it lubricated and make sure the blades are free to rotate otherwise reverse can be a problem with the smaller...

Hi Try giving me a ring at my yard no 01932 564699 Chris or Bev and I may be able to find something.

Dont use a sand blastif it has been epoxied you are liable to end up with very deep holes when it breaks through the hard epoxy layer into the softer gel coat. Heat stripping is ok with care. Chris

Hi all My log has dacided to only read at half speed and I think it is the trailm log which is not working. Autoninic research no longer make or stock spares for their instruments which is a pain. Has anyone know if there is any manufacturer making electric trail logs which might be compatible...

I think the question was did the GPS he was buying work with egnos and/or waas I think the answer may be that the garmin may only work with WAAS which isn't very good around the UK because it only works in the US. My Garmin 276c only works with WAAS.

Hi, I have replaced acouple of these type engines with pattern mounts and to be honest the result was not good. Non of these mounts were flexible enough to take the vibration at tickover or low revs and the result although acceptable was far from perfect and I dont think they will last as long...

Re: Semantics - bureaucrat speak The main problem in Pompey is the speed of the motor boats not the big fellers the private 30' + types and some Sailing boats, mainly out of Port Solent. Passing very close to trots of moorings, with no thought to what thier wash is doing. In the past couple of...

There are cheaper mounts available but from experience the cheaper mounts are a poor substitute. The problem is that there is not enough flexibility and the vibration will go through the structure of the boat . Same problem with the Yamaha engines. At £60.00 each trhey seem quite resonable as...

I use a hand held with the nema data wire connected, also to the radar and auto pilot. This also provides 12 volt power to save the batteries. I stick it back in my sailing bag when I go home so I can then programme the next sail. <hr width=100% size=1>www.chertseymeadsmarine.co.uk

Help! I need a front engine mounting plate for this engine. Originally based on the Ford Consul engine using a wortham Blake conversion kit and put together by Parsons. If you have an old pile of rust laying in a field somewhere it might be what i need. Thanks <hr width=100%...

Help! I need a front engine mounting plate for this engine. Originally based on the Ford Consul engine using a wortham Blake conversion kit and put together by Parsons. If you have an old pile of rust laying in a field somewhere it might be what i need. Thanks <hr width=100%...

I have a copy if you are stuck Email me and I will see what I can do. <hr width=100% size=1>www.BoatsThames.com

Re: Fully Battened M\'sails Went through all the arguments and ended up going for a standard main in the end. Fully battened main considerably heavier, more prone to problems re batten cars, a lot more expensive and very little gain if any with a small mainsail. Ended up buying on line with...

I will join in, Over the last couple of seasons I have found that there is very little consideration from boaters mainly Power boats but not all when passing moored boats. Based in portsmouth on the swinging bouys it is amazing how close boats will pass at speed even if you are unloading from a...