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    To survey or not to survey?

    Suggest you attend when the survey is being carried out as the surveyor can go over what he finds with you at the time, rather than just relying on the written report. You will learn a lot about the boat that will stand you in good stead during your ownership. Buying a 50 year old boat is just...
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    Marine engineer in Poole area

    01202 649759 He is also in Cobbs Quay almost next door to Purbeck Marine. He is the Beta dealer among other things and big on Volvo servicing. Good "old fashioned" engineer. He did the engine and sterngear installation on my boat. If you need any help in Poole let me know as I live just up the...
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    Marine engineer in Poole area

    Mike Wills also in Cobbs Quay Are you buying the Bavaria?
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    Gearbox cable linkages

    This is how they come asap-supplies.com/products/ultraflex-c8-33c-type-control-cable-10-9m-36ft-4-c8-36 and the fitting that is attached to the lever is a separate item. The fixed point for the outer cable normally goes in a clamp on a bracket attached to the engine at a fixed point from the...
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    Boat delivery

    Not really. The problem with Greece is that it is very difficult and expensive to transport big boats like a Bene 50 there by road. The most common route for French built boats is to commi9ssion in the SOF and island hop to the Ionian and do the Greek import stuff there. Alternatively Italy and...
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    Well done Vyv Cox - PBO No. 718

    Neither are journalists. One is a surveyor and the other works in the marine trade. Virtually no actual journalists employed by publishers these days apart from the editor
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    What's the difference between a gentle and moderate breeze?

    You might find this more helpful Windfinder.com - Wind, waves, weather & tide forecast Southampton Port although provided you don't want to go too far east or west not a lot different between the 2 days. Tide probably more relevant when choosing which way to go
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    Well done Vyv Cox - PBO No. 718

    Good summary supporting my observation in post#6 about levels of ignorance. I have given up on it now and am really glad ben was not available when I needed a surveyor!
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    Well done Vyv Cox - PBO No. 718

    You won't like his response. Probably worth waiting for it as it might influence what you put in your next article.
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    Best screws for galvanised rowlocks?

    You don't need Duralac. Just squirt sealant (I used white CT1) in the pilot hole and under the head. After a few weeks in you can't tell the screw heads are any different from the surrounding metal.. All the fairleads on my "classic" boat are galvanised and fastened with stainless from new in...
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    Best screws for galvanised rowlocks?

    Don't think there is any objection to using good galvanised screws - just that they are not as readily available as stainless which you can get in small quantities at any chandlers.
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    Boat delivery

    Whatever you think you are worth and he is prepared to pay. If he is the skipper and you the crew then probably £100 a day is reasonable plus food and flights. More if you are taking responsibility as skipper. Hard work to do that in 2 weeks with just 2 crew.
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    Filter

    Higher should be OK. Mine is much higher in relation to the engine than your existing level. The original was lower and much further away behind the engine on the other side. The feed runs low down and through the shut off valve then up to the filter. Positioned there for easy access.
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    Any horror stories?

    Perhaps because that is where they were made!
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    Cleaning boat canvas and perspex windows

    For algae on canvas (and decks) just spray with Patio Magic and leave for a day.
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