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    Nasa Clipper Navtex

    I am looking for a Nasa Clipper Navtex display to replace a unit that has stopped working, I have the H Vector antenna so I just need the display, and maybe the matching power lead.
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    Sources of second hand charts

    I would try Crews Navigation based at Mountbatten in Plymouth. Crews Navigation
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    What are the 2 meters for?

    I had these gauges on my last Dufour 2800, I didn't have any confidence in the waggle needles, so I binned these gauges and fitted a Nasa BM-1 Compact Battery Monitor - a huge improvement!
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    Folding or Feathering Prop - 13X9LH, 25mm shaft

    Many thanks, I have contacted him
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    Folding or Feathering Prop - 13X9LH, 25mm shaft

    I am looking for a 2 blade folding or feathering prop, 13X9 pitch, left hand rotation and to fit a 25mm shaft. Has anyone got something that would suit? Many thanks
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    Recommendations for Yacht Surveyor in Plymouth area

    John Merrett retired last summer As already mentioned above, Oli Byles (Optimum Marine Surveys) Michael Horwood (Alpha Marine Surveys) and Alan Plummer (AP Marine Surveys) are all excellent. Added to those, Paul Kerridge and Chris Ohlsen are very througher and sensibly priced: Paul Kerridge...
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    Delphia 37, any experience ?

    The Delphia 37 featured in the Yachting Monthly boat test mentioned above called "Credeau" is still with the first owner, he loves it! Currently it is based in Eastbourne Marina. He has sailed very extensively in Credeau including a 3 month single handed Round Britain And Ireland trip, and...
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    Birchwood 37 TS SS hull number

    Being built in 1990, there may not be a formal hull identifying number, there was no requirement back then and different builder did there own thing. The builders certificate may give you a ‘yard’ number which may also be on a plate inside the boat, and this yard number may be scribbled on the...
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    Diesel engineer Plymouth

    Steve's contact details are: Steve Lethbridge Marinewise 07870 264879 sjlethbridge@hotmail.com He used to have a unit at Yachthaven Quay, but that was a good few years ago now. After then he had a small unit at Shorestore next to Laira Bridge, but he gave that unit up last summer when he took a...
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    Boat valeting

    There is Fast Tack who have a portacabin in the QAB yard just up from the slipway behind the university building
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    Boat valeting

    You could try Francis Morris - FM Marine Services, but beware, he is always busy and will probably be fully booked for March by now... Fran's number is 07745 284569. If its mostly GRP Polishing you could try GRP Services, also great for any GRP Repairs - Paul 07773 781997
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    Electric drive, Sailing Uma

    Uma has been moored in Sutton Harbour Marina in the center of Plymouth for the winter, and they've been living on board making regular videos. in fact there have been two other north american yachts in here staying for this winter season
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    Places for winter storage in Europe.

    If England isn't too far north, I would suggest Sutton Harbour Marina in the center of Plymouth, this is a locked basin so totally secure in bad weather. This winter there are 3 North American yachts over wintering at Sutton Harbour including the Canadian couple on Sailing Uma Another...
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    Marine Electrician in Plymouth

    You could try Francis Morris - FM Marine Services, Fran works with a colleague called Martin who is quite good on electrics. Fran's number is 07745 284569. Another local (Plymouth/SW Devon) contact for electrics is Andrew Still - AM Marine, his number is 07855 767117 If you use Facebook...
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    Removing exhaust elbow - penta

    Dig it out, the last one I did had a golf ball sized lump of crud in there, and it came out easily. Not surprising that the engine output was down!
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