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Sorted -many thanks to Allspars UK :)

Do you still have your B171 ? I need a Selden Inboard Boom end for a B171 boom. The part number is 509-018 or, on the newer booms, 509-041. The part number is cast on the inside of the casting under a sheave wheel. I am in Scotland but the boat is in Gouvia Marina, Corfu.

Do you still have your B171 ? I need a Selden Inboard Boom end for a B171 boom. The part number is 509-018 or, on the newer booms, 509-041. The part number is cast on the inside of the casting under a sheave wheel. I am in Scotland but the boat is in Gouvia Marina, Corfu.

I need a Selden Inboard Boom end for a B171 boom. The B171 section is 170mm deep and 90mm wide and was fitted to yachts about 40 ft long. The part number is 509-018 or, on the newer booms, 509-041. The part number is cast on the inside of the casting under a sheave wheel. Needless to say...

It is NT+

I want the boss from, or for, a stainless steel steering wheel with a taper that goes from 3/4 inch to 1 inch with one or more key ways. If the boss is attached to the wheel I might be able to collect.

I have Scotland West dated 1 Mar 2005,M-EW-C224.03, Serial B5XX.0043, classMW+* yours for £25 including postage.

I have one for sale - 10 years old and 45cm wide. Only problem, not insuperable, it is on the boat in Greece!

I have received excellent support from Simpson Lawrence Spares "info@slspares.co.uk; Tel: +44 (0) 141 887 4122; Fax: +44 (0) 141 887 4122" . John will almost certainly have a new motor for you or possibly a reconditioned Seawolf. It is well worth talking to him.

Excel SD260 - a good tender while it lasts but think twice if away from the UK I have had a BLUE Excel SD260 for 13 months here in the Mediterranean. I was very happy with it until I left it upside down on a beach for 4 hours. It now has three leaks from stern cone seams at the bottom. I...

I have had a BLUE Excel SD 260 for 13 months here in the Mediterranean. I was very happy with it until I left it upside down on a beach for 4 hours. It now has three leaks from the seams by the cone at the bottom. I purchased it because the seams are guaranteed for 5 years. The snag is that...

A little more for your quest - our 406 is hull 9 and was originally named "No Comment", she later became "Oyster Pet" and we renamed her "Selkie Dancer" in 2005. After two years of getting to know her off the west coast of the UK we re-engined her and then set off for the Med in 2007 and have...

Messolonghi - self help in yard We are looking for somewhere to leave the boat in the water this winter. Messolonghi seems to fit the bill - if patient. We would need to come out in the spring for anti fouling, sea cocks, anodes etc. Can we do the work ourselves or must we employ yard...

We are looking for somewhere to leave the boat in the water this winter. Messolonghi seems to fit the bill - if patient. We would need to come out in the spring for anti fouling, sea cocks, anodes etc. Can we do the work ourselves or must we employ yard workers? Sorry if the answer lies in...

Valencia has two marina areas - one to the North of the main harbour, one to the South. The one to the North is new and is commonly known as the Port Americas Cup, it has been recently renamed Porto Juan Carlos. Despite its very reasonable rates and easy metro access the airport it has only...