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    Things to do in Brembridge.

    Great weekend had in Bembridge. Lots going on and great atmosphere. Sojourn means brief journey
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    Things to do in Brembridge.

    One of our favourites too! We're there this weekend fri till Sunday. It looks as though the weather will be half decent as well! We're on our Trader named Sojourn
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    Weekend weather again!

    Who's getting frustrated with the weekend weather? It's about time we had some warm, sunny, no wind weekends! The solent has some beautiful places to visit, just need waterproofs & wellies.
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    Looking for a UK/ Southcoast Service Engineer - Any recommendations ?

    Hi I use Paul street code name on this forum Volvo Paul 07850392296. Highly recommended
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    Trader 41' displacement hull - engine size

    My Trader 41+2 has the VP 306hp engines. Great at displacement speeds, cruise around 9 knots and burns about 20/25 lph, if you want to speed up I've had 22 knots with a clean bottom. I've noticed that with some growth on the hull and heavy seas you need a fair amount more power even at...
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    Age old question... sealing/protecting teak?

    Semco clear tone. I used to use the natural but it tends to yellow off after a while.
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    How long does anti foul last when a boat is out of the water?

    Definitely another coat will be needed. Three months is the limit before immersion
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    8 to 15hp short shaft 2 stroke outboard

    VolvoPaul on this parish has a 15hp 2 stroke in very good order. Pm him
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    Fairline Squadron 58

    I think the Squ 58 is an excellent sea boat. I delivered one to Portugal and were caught in some really nasty seas, she coped extremely well at nearly 25 knots in all conditions, travelling 15 hrs a day apart from the obligatory fuelling up. After skippering many boats in this class, she is def...
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    So, what is it about the sea?

    The sea is forever changing, theroputic, calming, and you have to treat it like a lady...... With respect! I'm I pisces so obviously naturally drawn....
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    Portsmouth to malta

    Thanks for the suggestions so far guys
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    Portsmouth to Malta

    Wondering the best/ cheapest way to get a 12.5 metre motorboat to Malta, either road to Italy then sail the rest or ship?
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    Portsmouth to malta

    Yes mate getting some ideas. I can lower the radar arch and remove rear deck cover.
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    Portsmouth to malta

    Has anyone got any idea of the cheapest way of getting a 12.5m boat down to Malta? Ship or lorry? Maybe transport to Italy then cruise her over to Malta?
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    KAD43 / DP290 trim down - 'click' from relay but no trimming down

    There's two relays, 1 for trim up and 1 for trim down. If you swop the one that works with the other you then can see if it's the relay
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