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I got all my tools from the Age Concern shop in Exeter until they closed it. As old men died their tools were given to the charity and...

Yes, that's my thinking. A reservoir of sea water building up somewhere slowly suddenly being displaced by a fresh water flood when it...

It's after lunch so gone home / back to the boat for a snooze ....

Nah, my guess is Portimao anchorage on the Ferragudo side, just south of the castle.

Ah! The pleasures of a new boat (wreck).

Where is this ghost town?

It's a ghost town.

I suspect the cutlass bearing theory, especially as I re-anchored a few days ago and put the engine into reverse for about 10 minutes...

Obviously a mixture of the two. U have to be methodical. On a dry day without rain pouring down check the stern gland with engine...

Am pleased to report that there has been no change in the bilge water level overnight. So am still clueless as to where yesterday's...

Did you find a pot of gold there to buy the other half of your boat ?

Good observation. Will check tomorrow. Thank you

I have had bilge water that was fresh and then salty (different filling events) It messed with my head. Anyway eventually traced it to...

Do you chuck salt over your shoulder for good luck before casting off.