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Mirka Deros MID5650202 Fantastic piece of kit along with Abranet disks. Lightweight and efficient. Rather expensive but with tools you cannot scrimp.

I am in the process of fitting an internal autopilot to a tiller equipped boat. Getting the geometry and the position of the rudder stock tiller lever right is causing me some brain overload. There are a lot of pipes and tubes that are potential problems (exhaust, cockpit drains). So rather than...

Just found this https://www.gleistein.com/assets/download_pdfs_images/Kataloge/d0571714cd/Splicebook-engl-Dec-2014-web.pdf which has a section on 'parallel core braids'. Exactly what I was looking for. I still think that stitching/seizing will be easier on such a small diameter line.

Thanks for that. The nearest link to cope with the line I have. I think the statements about 'it maybe impossible to bury the cover' will probably be the big issue. As in the other helpful suggestions, I think will go down the stitching/seizing route. Thanks again everyone for your responses.

I have some 3mm braided line with a parallel not braided core. Can anyone point me to some splicing instructions please? Mike

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The item referred to in the asap link has been discontinued. If you want to see what it looks like, go to the ASAP (asap-supplies.com) website and enter the part number 302052 in the search box. Imagine this item must be available from other suppliers.

If you have an internet connection available back in the UK then an easy solution to getting access to a UK IP address is to setup a proxy service on your home computer. This will then route all traffic via your UK internet service. This can be useful to get online banking services from some...

If you are short of space try this. I fitted one of these Varley Red Top 30 Racing Battery with this bracket Varley Red Top 30 Battery Bracket Allowed me to fit the starter battery beside the engine. nice short cables to the starter. All you need to check is that the cranking amps are suitable...

Thanks for all the help. I ran the engine long enough to get to marina. No ill effects (yet). Will try the L & R removal at next opportunity.

I have a problem with an alternator which is putting too high a volatge into the start battery. I assume the regulator is faulty. I need to run the engine for a short time before removing the alternator for repair, without frying the battery. So I need to disable the alternator somehow. Will...

Maybe too late with a reply, but will do it anyway in case anyone else needs how to do it. The HN/Osiris system is a very simple handicap for 'habitables'. Basically boats which you can sleep on. If your boat is standard - ie no mods from the factory spec then getting a handicap is very simple...

Also available on french ebay https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Imperial-Viton-Rubber-O-Rings-1-78mm-Cross-Section-BS001-BS031-UK-SUPPLIER/142614191098?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=441587042132&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Roberto, Only diameter as 1.87mm. I guessed ID is probably 18.77mm. As they are very cheap I have ordered 20.35mm as well. Note these are imperial sizes. Also link is for EPDM rubber. If you intend to lubricate with grease use Niton/Viton rubber instead. Same ebay supplier offers both types of...

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