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Hi all, I have a bavaria 37 with the fixed portlights in the saloon roof. One of the trims is cracked through age. Anyone have one lying around I can buy.? I can not attach a picture as it's too large a file. Thanks in advance

Low flow = high pressure High flow = low pressure. The pump will be the issue, can it cope with the incresed demand, ie, it will need to work harder to get the same amount of fuel through.

Due to the nature of diesels they do not stop instantly, most rely on cutting off the fuel supply and use what is still in the injector lines till they run out or the pressure drops. Modern engines usually have a solenoid at the fuel injection pump and stop the fuel at source, once there is no...

The racor's have a large T bolt in the center, I use a large syringe to refill them through the T bolt hole. but as long as there is a little diesel in the bowl and the engine is started on about 1200 --1500 RPM the pump will pull the diesel through before the air kills the engine, it may miss a...

Daniel, that is correct, helicoils are pitched so its not poss for them to screw out when screwing in the parent thread. tawhiri, there are some good products on the market that would allow you to fill the hole completely and re-dril/tap the original size, take a look at the Loctite range. you...

I advise clients that the cost of not changing it is a no brainer.........£5.00 V's 2k+ for a new gearbox

We are trying to get a message to the owner of the yacht Pandora which has been left in the mud in Nidri. The boat is inbetween the Armonia Hotel pontoon and Iris Hotel (sailing holidays) pontoon and is listing quite badly. Not sure she will move any further but better to be safe than sorry.

boats. In Newcatle we say that if you ever win the lottery you will buy someone you DO NOT like a sailing boat.

We decided to stay in Nidri because there are no other liveaboards in Preveza Marina at the moment and the office was closed when we went. the email address is prevezamarina@hotmail.com

We understand that Cleopatra Marine have taken over the pontoons in Preveza Marina and have now installed new power/water bollards. At the moment they are charging 1 euro/mtr per night on a visiting rate. If anyone has any more info or has wintered here in the past your feedback would be...

Much thanks Thanks Ian

Med Engineer - Lefkas Thank you for your kind words CptBlood we are now based in Nidri, Lefkas. Anyone looking for a good engineer or boat cleaning services at very competitive rates and excellent skills feel free to contact us. Client references available. Thank You

Magma We opted for the Magma it needs no storing or space on deck/cockpit to cook or much cleaning and it's great :-)

Cagliari We spent 2 winters there and just left last month, Marina Del Sole. Great liveaboard community and you can pick up almost everything you need locally. email Max marinadelsole@tiscali.it very reasonable too.

anchor drag. Thanks all, as always some great and positive information out there........unfortunatly not everyone has a half full glass........ I will look to buy a hand held for peace of mind and a good nights sleep As for those of you who wear the big "S" on the chest, have their underpants...