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The coefficient is a useful guide to currents for me. The spring tides closest to the equinox are around 25% stronger than mean springs...

I was anchored off Jupiter Point a few nights ago when there was a knock on the hull at 11pm. At first I thought they were delivering...

Yes but perhaps you sail in shallow muddy waters. Up here I am generally more interested in how FAST the water is going than how deep -...

I use them all the time to see how springy a spring might be. Occasionally you'll find tides half way between springs and neaps that are...

Amused to see people buy cloths with their Jiggler purchase!

As Tranona says, failing seals on the prop shaft are the most likely cause of water in the oil. Note that in most installations, the...

Most of the ones I have seen are replicas.

Drain plug is good, I replaced the washer during my oil change. I wonder if there is a minor leak past the prop shaft that some long...

I'll bet border force already know where you've come from before the stop you, there's no requirement in UK waters and they monitor...

Checking the oil level in the sail drive, when opening the cap, excess oil with a small amount of "mayonnaise" flowed out. I only...

I bought the same item but as I have 3 sets of batteries (eng, thruster, domestic), a battery charge splitter (Cristec RCE 150-1E-3IG)...

They are still boats. Just because you don't like them doesn't make them bad. Seems a pretty childish attitude to be honest.

Actually a very good point highlighting cost vs benefit. Thank you. Bigger is not always better.

You can get the 80Ah Exides for £90 each. I'm in no rush to buy lithium, but no rush to spend £500 on an immovable lead battery either...

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