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I have been looking at selling my Aquastar 33 and going back to a sailing catamaran. Have not put her on the market yet but most of the boats I have been looking at for the last 6 months don't seem to have moved. I am thinking that the current state of the economy, rising prices, etc has caused...

I should really know the answer to this but a friend has sown doubt in my mind. If I have a fuse on my boat that says 10 amp is that same fuse still good for a 240 volt application? I have a 240 volt electric gate operating system and the fuse has blown. Its a simple round ceramic bodied fuse...

Think I know the answer to this but I will ask anyway. 2 Volvo TMD41a diesels. Both in good nick. Have just cleaned out the exhaust elbows and removed the dreaded damper thingies. Good flow of water now and minimal steam/smoke evident. Oil pressure great, temperatures OK but one engine makes...

Following my previous post I am still trying to calculate the optimum props for my Aquastar 33. Searching for reasons why max RPM is down I investigated further and noted steam from port engine at WOT. Engine temperature OK and plenty of water coming through so I stripped down the exhaust elbow...

I have an Aquastar Oceanranger 33 with twin TMD41a engines. They have both been rebuilt and are in excellent running condition. I have looked on the internet for info but although there is lots for the TAMD41a (which has intercoolers and rated at 200HP) I can find diddly squat on the TMD41a. I...

Downsizing to a "runabout" that I can use for pottering. Not interested in going ultra fast. Want to keep marina fees down to sensible levels and looking for reasonable running costs. Have looked at Merry Fishers, Nexus etc but just saw a little Aquador for sale. Don't like stern drives much but...

Am seriously considering buying a boat in Greece and using it as a "holiday home" Intention would be to fly out periodically and stay no more than 3 months at a time. Boat is UK registered and VAT paid. What are the implications for such an arrangement? The boat would be intended to be kept in...

As previously posted I am looking to downsize. Merry Fisher 805 seems popular and would suit but I have been looking at Nimbus 28 boats and there are also a couple of Aquador boats on the market that have an attractive all around sheltered deck and centre doors that look attractive. The latter...

As an old fart of 80 I have experience of heavy semi-displacement boats but am now thinking my long distance cruising days are probably over but I still want a little fun boat to potter around the Solent and catch some fish fer me dinner. Don't think I want anything too tiny but perhaps 25-30 ft...

Good day Forum. I have a horizontal windlass on my boat. Don't know the model no etc but its not working. I have determined that the relay is kaput but before I replace it I have a feeling the windlass is boogered anyway as with no power on it the gypsy freely rotates. Have not tried applying...

It is that time of year when old sailors turn to planning the coming season. I am a bit out of date regarding the current state of play but last year it seemed that all the post Brexit regulations had become over formalised with checking in and checking out and there was a general feeling that...

Generally good condition. Replaced by fully battened main. Collection Fareham Hants £50 ono

I have heard that some marinas will only accept the latter and not Rolec. I had assumed as they look virtually identical and do the same job they were interchangeable. Anyone know why? Is it just a jobsworth by marina staff or is there a logical reason?

Anyone got any spare boat fenders they dont want? Larger sizes preferred.

So this is a 33ft motorboat. It has been copper coated in the past but has been kept on a mud berth and the lower keel sections have gone black. If I was going to keep it afloat I would sand back the black and re copper coat but its going back in the mud so any new copper coat would soon go...

Need to replace a 110Ah AGM (actually in my caravan not my boat) Looking on t'internet I see prices from about £140 to over £500 (!) No way to judge the relative quality or value. Anyone got any recommendations regarding make or type? Mostly, cos its a caravan, I am hooked up to main power...

Never needed one before but boatyard now charging for electricity usage on the pontoon and we have to supply our own meter. Anyone got one or know where I can get one please? Have posted on wanted ads but I know not everyone reads them and I need one urgently!

anyone got an inline electricity consumption meter for pontoon use (Kwh) ?

I am trying to compare fuel consumption over a given distance for semi displacement boats like Aquastar 33 and the equivalent full planing offshore cruiser of the same waterline length. Assume say that both boats have twin Volvos of 200 HP each then the fuel consumption PER HOUR should be the...

Including 2 swim platform mounting brackets. 2 new unused dinghy mounting pads and adhesive £220 Collect Fareham Hants.