Recent content by wofff

I had similar issues with my D9's. Did the acid wash as described and it got me through the season - dropped the temperature enough to get by. Then had them removed and cleaned properly at the end of the season. The result was a great improvement, and five seasons without worry. Last season they...

Sorry to hear about your problems - I would be suspicious of "finding part of a piston ring in the inlet port" more likely a turbo fin. The explosive action in the chamber normally pushes stuff down if anything, and if you had good oil pressure, it shouldn't seize. Another question might be...

I've had a wire chaffed when the bearing/clutch on the supercharger went - with a similar effect.

The only problem I ever have with my Malta is fuel - tip everything out and put new mix in - not new from the old tin, but new new ! It doesn't last nowadays since they've made it eco.....

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Delivery by ship is a no-brainer at that price - there'll be the odd extra. These companies are doing it every day, and in our experience very good. Go for it. We did last year when the three day drive lost it's novelty, and no winter season. We're now three hours drive (quicker at night)...

Thank you for your replies - the original measured slightly less than 1/2" and I believe it would have been original from circa 1905 and although it has survived the test of time well had frayed at the top of the mast. So my dilemma was whether to reduce to 10mm, hence the original enquiry. "...

Thanks for your replies. I have done quite a bit of further research, and it basically is a "Black Magic". But for anyone interested, the Rule of Thumb I was looking for, the SWL of the stay should be equal to the displacement of the boat. As previously mentioned, this is a rule of thumb, but...

The original had thinner wire making up the cable than I can get in stainless with the same diameter, and it has to do a figure of eight in the mounting at the bow with two grub screws securing it. So. I'm wondering if I can get away with a smaller diameter. I'm struggling with the same diameter...

I have inherited my grand Father's 18' day sailor from the early 1900's. It is gaff rigged, and has a small jib wrapped around a pole for furling. The wire forestay runs through the pole from the head of the mast to a mounting on the bow but has chaffed over the years and needs replacing. My...

With less than 1/3 of our winter crops planted, a considerable amount of prime agricultural land under flood water, this would just about be typical of a Government who assume that food grows on the shelves in Tescos. Perhaps if us Farmers take to the streets you guys might like to join in ...

Get a copy of Rod Heikell's Italian Waters Pilot. SWMBO and I took our 50' safely around - couldn't/wouldn't have dome the trip without it. There are plenty of places on the West side down to Messina, but much fewer on the East side and more likely not available in March.

Any idea which model it is ? I don't recall a 25. 21 and 24 yes, both of which I know intimately. Post a few more details of her !

Just on the slim chance someone might have one of these now surplus to requirements ? Mine has gone "missing" from the flybridge plotter over winter. Any help / advise gratefully received. ( Apart from "Don't leave it in the plotter ") Not funny ! If I took it out, I would forget where I put it...

I had a S41 with the KAD300s. The S41s were mostly all re-engined under warranty when the Yanmar 300hp proved too much for the Bravo drive. The Kad 300 (285) was only just up to the job really and I suspect the 44 would be fine if you don't fill up with rubble and are happy at 21knpts. We were...