Recent content by SimonP85

Great thanks. I'm aware of the eddy and have looked at this trip before and wondered if getting into Dielette would be an issue but I think the outer basin almost always has some water?

Is Cherbourg to Dielette possible in one hit/tide? (At 5 knots)

Thanks for the replies. The pitch is certainly closer to 1mm than 2mm which would support Norman_E's suggestion of BSF and 20TPI. I don't have a vernier calliper so I'll get hold of a 3/8 BSF and keep my fingers crossed!

The nut and handle for the handle on a ball valve were pretty corroded so I've purchased a new stainless handle to fit. The old nut wouldn't budge so I used a nut spliter to remove it. However, now I'm struggling to struggling to find the correct nut! (Yes probably should have left it how it...

Well indeed, I'll stick to using the shower etc on board for the foreseeable where possible.

To caravan sites Boris said they can open provided the shared facilities are kept clean. So I would assume marinas will be treated the same, although you know what they say about assuming things. Somewhere like Yarmouth must be fairly reliant on visitor income so hopefully be keen to embrace the...

From the 4th July he said, "caravan sites can open provided shared facilities are kept clean." So I don't see why this won't also extend to marinas and floating caravans :)

Excellent book. Coming into berths using the stern bridle technique often results in neighbouring boats asking, "How did you do that?" I should be on commission :)

+1 for Furneaux Riddall

Will do! Hopefully someone will also be along to enlighten me as to why the Jabscos are so different in price!

Thanks pvb, however I don't want to change the drain etc (no doubt far more effort than reward) and happy to stick with the manual switch arrangement!

Our Jabsco 37202-0 pump has finally given up the ghost after 20 years service, admittedly with a fairly easy life. I'm no doubt missing something here, but why would I opt for the new 37202 model here - Jabsco 37202 over a 50880 (or similar) here - Jabsco 50880 From the specs both have a...

Marine Super Store at Port Solent will be open from 1st June

I've always found this stuff great for non-slip decks: Non-Skid Deck Cleaner

Marine Super Store (Port Solent) is back to operating click and collect again now and apparently are working hard on how to open again in a Covid-Secure manner.