Recent content by SPWiddy

No did not go for it The quote was a bit spicy for me, I ended up sanding off the old AF and applying new myself. The boat is wing keel cruiser so not ott on m2.

Just for info, this is what I was quoted for a 42 foot boat in Greece. (one of the 3 Yards). sandbalasting all the antfouling area (keel+hull+rudder) 1550,00 euro +24%VAT Lift the boat and change the cradles to sandblast the support areas. 300,00 euro +24%VAT 4 coats...

Join this Facebook group (Offshore SSB Radio and Email) They will be able to help.

I have been looking at the FT911a and have been swaying either way. Why do you think the Icom is a better choice?

Shame we did not meet, could have given you a lift, we have been livaboard in the marina for the last 15 months, so normally around. Bus from marina is cheap 2 euro will get you to ferry port.

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I have installed a Pacific 5000, just a little bigger than the Neptune 4500 from the same manufacturer. They are built in Bolton UK by Leisure Products Ltd www.marinecooker.co.uk We live aboard so it is in daily use and must say we are very pleased, oven does yorkshire puds to perfection. ;)

Another +1 for Transferwise

+1 for loctite 55.

Thanks for the replies, I have a diagram which would explain the situation, but I cannot upload, it wont let me, maybe a permission problem, just need to upload it from my desktop.

My starter battery was depleted at anchor even though the isolator switch had been turned to the off position. I found that the inverter was drawing from the starter battery even when the iscolator switch was turned off. Installed is a Sure Power 1202 diode split charge device with a solenoid...

My forward electric head stopped working. The switch has checked out ok and also the motor runs direct from a battery. I am getting 12.8 v from the switch to the motor return, but when I press the switch the voltage drops to 0 v. Has anyone else had a similar problem or can shed any light as...

Took mine in hand luggage on Ryanair, passed through xray no questions asked.

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