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    Suzuki DF2.5hp for sale

    Suzuki 4 stroke 2.5hp outboard for sale. Excellent condition. About 4 hours use over last 6 years. Stored indoors throughout. Photographs available on request and video of engine running starting and running can be provided. £399. Southampton based.
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    Yam 230T For Sale

    Yam 230T inflatable tender for sale. Wooden slat roller floor ideal tender. Stored indoors when not in use. Good condition, no leaks. Lanyard for one valve cover missing but otherwise all complete. Photos available on request. £299.
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    Resurrecting an outboard?

    I've just had a similar problem with mine (same engine) although I suspect it was not run dry often enough. They are a littIe temperamental I believe. I found, after much dismantling, that rubbish in the tank had traveled into the carb because the in line fuel filter did not sit securely and...
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    Beware of Bogus Recovery Vehicles

    I think from memory the RAC use subcontractors from recovery work and some are also used for roadside rescue the latter of which seems what the OP had in place. As as been said, the RAC should be sorting this out but normally any rescued vehicle is kept in a locked compound. If its theft then...
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    accessible Beaches

    Exhibit "A"!
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    Spanish Marinas

    Thanks Martin and Paul. Will check out these suggestions and pass them back to the folks. Cheers
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    Spanish Marinas

    A bit off the wall this but I have relatives in Canada who spend quite a bit of time in Europe on business. They are looking to buy or rent property in a Spanish coastal resort ideally on or close by a marina to use for short term or long term breaks when they are over. The family likes its...
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    Dry Stack versus Towing

    Southampton Dry Stack on the Itchen are well worth a look. Good value and fantastic service from a dedicated team.
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    Staying clear of big ships!

    Thanks all. Now suitably armed with these particular rules, will be more careful next time!
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    Staying clear of big ships!

    Moving east to west north of Cowes today we passed a very large tanker off our starboard side with a tug astern and the harbourmasters launch about 200m ahead. Knowing that we needed to keep well out of the way we headed north across its path about another 150m in front of the harbourmaster's...
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