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    doug748 replied to the thread Petty forum members.
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    doug748 replied to the thread Petty forum members.
    Perhaps Steve could have a signature that said: "I can sometimes help with sourcing difficult outboard parts - give me a PM" or summut...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Backing pads.
    Personally I prefer stainless plates, they are probably overkill on a low cleat and fine for something raised from the deck. I think...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Small is …..errr cheaper.
    True enough, there comes a time when the decision is made for you. Then you have lost, no more dice to throw. If you are fit, have the...
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    doug748 reacted to onesea's post in the thread First Chartplotter with Like Like.
    Are your ancient un-networked instruments network able? Some just don't bother to network. What will networking actually give you...
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    doug748 replied to the thread First Chartplotter.
    If you have a smaller, older boat think carefully before spending a stack of money that you may well have to leave behind if you decide...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Tally Ho's capstan.
    As you say you just pay for the entertainment but in this case you also back someone who is worth backing and a project that is worth...
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    doug748 reacted to Grace/Arcona-460's post in the thread Arcona 460 sinks with Like Like.
    The text in Swedish of the last IdaLina instagram post says as follows: (I'm trying to translate as accurately as possible, not...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Tally Ho's capstan.
    Personally (for what that it's worth - very little) I would have gone for a more basic fit out, more bought in items and less...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Windlass why electric.
    I think we might be in danger of straying into big boat considerations. I'm not saying the OP should not have a powered windlass, if...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Yanmar 15W40 diesel engine oil?.
    Unsure if this has been mentioned, I buy 25 litres from these people c£90 delivered, good service: 15W40 Engine Oil for Kubota Diesel...
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    I believe they include parking in their annual contracts but if you come as a visitor (for a day, week or month) car parking is not...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Arcona 460 sinks.
    " I would have thought once the shaft had broken, the rudder would have dropped out." I am sure that my old waterlogged rudder would go...
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    doug748 reacted to Grace/Arcona-460's post in the thread Arcona 460 sinks with Like Like.
    Yes! I was thinking the same thing. Imagine our confusion now if they hadn’t had the presence of mind to take that movie snippet, while...
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    doug748 replied to the thread Arcona 460 sinks.
    Good for them getting a clear image of the problem: .
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