Recent content by TimLamb

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. There's a Crew Opportunities Forum here - go to it through the main index. Or, you could join Crewseekers and basically, sail around the world, but it costs about £70 for 6 months membership. Or, find out by telephone on which night it would be best to...

This suggestion might be shot to bits on all sorts of grounds but it worked for me - I took my extendable ladder to the marina and used it to sort out a mast top problem.

Just an afterthought. I am going to Scotland in the morning for a week and will be away from the computer, so just in case you reply, and then wonder why I don't. I am based in Northumberland, Dayskipper qualified, pretty flexible in relation to time and could possibly assist. TJL

I can't work out how to send you an e-mail, but Captain Scarlet appears to have done so, so it looks like I should be able to? TJL

I have read all the previous posts I could find on this subject but they have left me a bit confused. The rusty sections of my keels have come up pretty well with a bit of scraping and wire brushing. My question is, should I put Primocon straight onto the bare mettle, or something like a rust...

I'll check, but I don't think the tin is date stamped. I could always ring XM of course. TJL

Hello Everyone, I have an unopened 3 litre tin (and a half full opened tin) of XM CX 2000 Self Eroding Cruising Antifoul which I estimate I bought in 2003. Do you think it wil be okay to use? Thanks. TJL

I am no expert, but I had a similar problem, impeller seemed fine but no water coming through. Changed the impeller and problem solved. Is the new impeller you have put in definately okay? Is it worth trying another impeller ? (you could always keep it as a spare if I am talking through my...

My neighbour in the yard (who's boat is always immaculate) takes his prop off each winter, while mine hasn't been off during the 6 years I have owned her. Before I go back in the water would it be a good idea to take the prop off (I would need to buy the proper tool I assume) to clean and...

Please can anyone tell me how high the water level should be, is it simply a case of making sure the plates are covered or does it need to be higher? Thanks TJL

I'm sure there has just been a long thread regarding this, with all the options suggested and discussed - try searching back a few days. TJL

Hi, My hull anode hasn't been checked for a few years, but now the boat is out I see it appears to have almost no wear. Is this normal and does it mean it is not working? Thanks for any advice. TJL

One of the regular mags on the shelves this month is doing a 'Budget Oilies Test', might be worth a read, I didn't notice which mag., but HH were the 'Best Buy'. Regards Tim

Who's getting lifted out on Friday, gale force winds forecast ? Oh bug*er - it's me! Still, should be good experience.

I have the RYA Diesel Engine Book, which iI don't think you could go far wrong with. The basics are explained with plenty of diagrams and pictures, as well as basic essential maintenance such as oil changes, filters, bleeding the system etc.