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Thanks for the comments. I was not aware about the port side rule so will comply next time. As I am getting on in years I want to minimise risks such as can come from winching at the cockpit but it seems I may have to.

When I bought my boat there was no reefing line at the mast - just the winch. Eventually I got round to fitting one when I changed the clutches. However very soon after the line started to slip on the mast winch. I have used 10 mm braid on braid as required by Selden. It has a soft outer...

thanks

The technician did test the capacitors and found these 2 to be defective

Thanks again .. I have no experience with generators. It seems there is a big difference in prices for the various brands of capacitor which I find somewhat confusing .

thanks I will do as you suggest

My generator runs but does not produce electricity. I've been told its the condensers If so where in the UK can I buy replacements. Don't know if that's the right name for the part I will try to attach photo. I don't want service kit just these parts.

Alanya Marina used to cost less than the chains - its independent. Has advantages but we left due to the noise at night from 2 open discos on the site. That may have changed.

I want to take an electric outboard on my next trip to Turkey. I have a flight booked with Sun Express which allows 30 kg hold baggage . I wonder if anyone has already taken an electric outboard by plane. If so were there any special requirements. I'm doubtful I can take the battery -...

Thanks for all your replies. Maybe I should switch pumps now before the old one breaks and see if there are any unwished for consequences from the new pump

Have I made a mistake in buying a replacement fresh water pump of a different specification? Existing pump is Shurflo AquaKing standard model 2095 423 243 12 v 30 psi 21. bar 10 amp 10.6 lt/min Replacement AquaKing ll model 4149 153 B86 12 v 40 psi 2.8 bar 15 lt/min ...

I need to change the lip seal on my rudder shaft. Thinking to use a split seal to save dropping the rudder. Anyone done this? If so make and suppler of seal appreciated. Diameter of shaft 65mm, seal held by circular clip inside robust rubber tube 120mm.

yngmar - could not find the reference

I'll try to attach a photo - its a standard Bavaria fitting apparently c2000

thanks that's reassuring