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    240v cable spec

    Hi I'm preparing my Konsort for sale this year. One of the jobs is to renew the gas hoses. As I was inspecting them, I noticed the 240v cabling. From the shorepower connector to the galvanic isolator and RCD it's just regular multi strand, much like you'd find on an extension lead. This runs...
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    Poole dogs

    Judging by the forecast, I don't think you'll require too much protection. Bloody Alley which is on the south of Brownsea Island is very nice, and it's easy to go ashore for a National Trust cream tea. Other options are South Deep if you need the depth, Arne Beach or the north side of Brownsea...
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    Eco-Worthy LiFePo batteries

    LifePO4 batteries all have a good lifespan but unlike lead, you can easily kill them completely. Ecoworthy are basically the cheapest you can get, and come with a fairly simple BMS. Chances are it'd be fine, but I have a Fogstar Drift 280ah 12v battery on order. They appear very well made and...
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    Refilling Freshwater Tank in Poole

    You have a swinging mooring without being a club member? Might be worth joining one for this sort of thing - Parkstone maybe. And they'll run you out to your mooring
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    I bought a Konsort! Any help around Gosport? A follow up from "cruising boat under 20k?"

    Congratulations! She looks like a nice one Have you joined the Westerly Owners' Association? There's an active South Coast group and a dedicated expert on hand for each model. I have a Konsort in Poole, feel free to ask me any questions. But there are much better sailors out there than me -...
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    EPropulsion Evo regenerative charging

    Another weekend, another small petrol outboard issue. I've had enough. They smelly and messy too. I'm planning to buy one of the EPropulsion models for my tender. Has anyone here tried the regen charging feature of the Evo? I'd have to make up a special bracket as it'd have the short shaft.
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    Iron keel rust

    I had mine back to bare metal but skipped the Fertan two seasons ago. Have just had to redo it all. This time I used Fertan and five coats of Primocon. Everyone in the yard though it was overkill but I really don't want to all that again!
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    Flexible solar panels are junk

    My experience has been the same
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    Another Solent vs Poole Harbour thread

    baart, I'm based in Poole and love it. Spent one winter at Elkins boatyard Christchurch and that worked out very well.
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    Battery charging kit / guide for Mariner 2-stroke 5hp outboard

    If this is the same outboard, it appears to be covered in Section 2B of this document - http://elrincondepitagoras.es/PAGINAS%20DEFINITIVAS/documentos/MANUALES/Mercury%20Mariner%204,%205,%206%204%20Stroke%20Sevice%20Manual.pdf
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    Spinnaker / cruising chute asymmetrical with sock

    There was a bit more info on the ebay ad. "Dimensions (the best I can measure it on the garden) from the head to the tack is approx 10.5 meters the head to the clew is 11.5 meters and the foot is 5.5 meters"
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    Spinnaker / cruising chute asymmetrical with sock

    May I have first refusal? PMing you to confirm measurements
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    Lewmar Claw anchor, stainless steel, 30kg

    Lovely, I wish my boat were big enough
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    Best cheap Class B AIS transponder?

    My em-trak works well
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    Outboard motor, lightest and quietest?

    Pleased with my Suzuki DF2.5s
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