Recent content by Spyro

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    Bought a Never splashed Colvic Countess 33 on eBay, Looking for infos

    The ideas were ludicrous and never achievable but there was only one person ever that they were. Sadly he wouldn’t listen to good advice and was just a dreamer. Hope the new owner can make something of her.
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    Intermittent problem starting engine...

    High resistance between ignition switch and starter solenoid. This was a very common problem on GM series. A jumper cable from battery positive to the starter solenoid would prove the problem and get you started. Google yammer gm starting problem
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    Bought a Never splashed Colvic Countess 33 on eBay, Looking for infos

    I think the point is he said he would do it in 6 months . He was told that it couldn’t be done but wouldn’t listen to any advice.
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    Mast climbing harness

    Then it was probably well beyond it safety lifespan. When should I replace my harness? Harness lifespan - Simplified Safety
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    Rough Weather Entry To Dunbar's Narrow Entrance

    That was my thoughts when I first saw it.
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    Car batteries

    Take the old one to your nearest scrappy. They will find one that will match and charge you about £15-£20
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    hidden Satellite GPS anti theft Tracker

    Have a look at the TKstar 905. Long battery life, uses next to nothing on the sim if you set it to go to sleep and it only wakes up with movement or a phone call/text to it. Comes with an App for mobile which allows you to set geofencing, vibration or movement alarms. You could probably even...
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    Bought a Never splashed Colvic Countess 33 on eBay, Looking for infos

    3.5 years down the line you have ripped out the insides and you have acquired a mast.? is there a revised timescale?
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    Bought a Never splashed Colvic Countess 33 on eBay, Looking for infos

    Anyone seen or heard of it? oops I don't suppose you will have heard it if he ever got his super duper electric motor working.
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    Clyde Marinas

    Largs is a good choice as long as you don’t mind it being more than £1000 a year more expensive than Ardrossan for a boat around 32ft
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    Rant - Raymarine ST1000 Tiller Pilot

    The price of these things are incredible for what is in them. Really surprised someone in China is not knocking them out for a fraction of the price.
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    Rant - Raymarine ST1000 Tiller Pilot

    Firstly I wouldn't do it on a new unit that was still in warranty. You need something like this New DC12V 4 Channel Wireless RF Remote Control Switch Receiver Transceiver +Lidh | eBay Basically all you do is extend the function of the auto, standby, +10 and -10 buttons. I removed the housing of...
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    Have I messed this up? Windsurfer refurbishment

    polyethylene is so soft. Sanding or compounding won’t work. Scrub it best you can and go sailing.
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