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    Underwater lights

    We were moored on a buoy in the Beaulieu River last week with our underwater lights on. Later on that evening we were treated to a seal playing in our underwater lights hunting the fish that were attracted to the lights. It was a magical experience.
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    Lobster Pots Osborne Bay

    Yes we saw them too when we anchored there on Saturday. It will be irritating on the next sunny day given they’re situated throughout the main anchoring area of Osborne, given the amount of boats ordinarily there.
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    Worth a try. Duly ordered…
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    Good tip!
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    Thank you. I just use the Volvo pre mixed stuff.
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    Thanks everyone! As @dustywings says, when you see a pool of green coolant in the bilge it is somewhat alarming. I shall be more parsimonious with my filling in the future.
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    That’s really helpful to know - thank you.
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    Volvo D12 800 - coolant overflow in bilge

    Hello all, I’m after some advice in relation to an issue I’m having with my D12 800 engines. Despite the coolers/heat exchangers having been cleaned and the engines running at a steady 80 degrees, I’m getting a small amount of coolant in the bilge which seems to run down the transparent...
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    Princess 54: Re-upholster recommendations

    Thank you!! Hopefully I’m not too small a job for them….
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    Princess 54: Re-upholster recommendations

    I’m back to square one on this one. Got a quote from MJM, but he says that they won’t strip out or refit. To my mind putting the furniture back together again and back into the boat is a critical part of the finish…. Am thinking of trying Setag instead….
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    Princess 54: Re-upholster recommendations

    Great - thanks everyone!
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    Princess 54: Re-upholster recommendations

    Hello all, The original owner of my 2009 Princess 54 very kindly donated to me a spare roll of the original stone leather which is used in the saloon furniture. I think there is enough to re-do the downstairs helm seats (and maybe even the dining table sofa). He has already done the saloon...
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    Crossing Lyme Bay in a Princess 54

    Yes! We walked to Mylor Bridge yesterday to the General Stores. A lovely walk. Planning to head up river to a mid river pontoon on the weekend and then perhaps an overnight trip to Fowey assuming they can take us. Can’t wait!
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    Crossing Lyme Bay in a Princess 54

    What a beautiful spot it is! We arrived yesterday. Say hello if you see us!
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    Crossing Lyme Bay in a Princess 54

    What a beautiful spot it is! We arrived yesterday. Say hello if you see us!
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