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Using one engine unless in a confined space, which is something I've heard of but had forgotten, suggests that I should stick with one...

Ah, in that case, 10mm is plenty. Still keep an eye on it for wear, though.

More importantly, you don't wish your better half to know

The hull of my current boat was an abended project which I picked up and completed but you need tenacity, skill and money to complete I...

I won't be putting the shunts where the starter current goes through them. I know that's a lot, but only for a few seconds, so not too...

Hi Sven Make a thread in this forum about your project...take lots of photos at every stage, tell us your plans in great detail....you...

To prevent wear on mooring strops, a length of old fire hose is a good thing. Have a chat with your local fire station

10mm chain is light for a mooring riser, but still likely to be stronger than whatever it's attached to on the boat. Just keep an eye on...

The other point of view is that, at the lower end of the price scale, all boats are projects, and for many of us, it's the only way to...

Thanks for the responses I'd love to go lithium, but I haven't got a spare £1000 to do it, nor have I the knowledge to DIY from...

The crud that builds up in an exhaust elbow it pretty tough stuff. A wire won't touch it. I'd give it a good poke with a screwdriver; if...

I've ordered a couple of these, hoping that they'll do more or less what you want. You won't get the consumption of individual items...

True, but how much side loading would it get manoeuvring a small boat and its trailer at low speed?

Old Harry Rocks I know, but where is Harry's Rock? I'd hate to do the same as your XOD

I always think that it's our duty to do our best to dissuade anyone from taking on a project. If we succeed, we've saved you from much...