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Does this look right to replace my hose, present one has compression fitting both ends. Armoured Cooker Hose C X C (800mm)

Why does my belt need constant adjusting?

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Working condition but does occasionally shut down and re-start. External GPS arial, European coast C-Map NT Max chart updated about 3 years ago, sun cover in poor condition. All cable included. Screen replaced due to crazing of the original. Postage at cost. £100 sold as seen or make me a...

Anyone managed to stop constant pop up Advent calendar advert in the forums? I get it ever minute or so on my iPad.

Can I link this small battery to my main batteries with crocodile clips to charge it? Will it make any difference if the solar is charging the domestic bank whilst the little battery is connected?

At present I have 2 on/off battery switches that allow me to choose which battery bank to use to start the engine/ run boat electric’s from. i Love the simplicity but need to remember to switch over to the domestic bank once the engine is started and the starter battery has had a bit of charge...

Looking into a heater for our garden office, at the moment it’s heated using a electric radiant heater and is costing about £4 a day. Any recommendations for a supplier of cheap diesel powered heaters?

Hoping for some cruising in the summer, is there a fresh water tap anywhere near the Studland bay anchorage?

Is it possible to install a second controller for my Webasto Airtop Evo? My controller is by the chart table but I would like to be able to adjust the temperature from the aft cabin and unfortunately my arm aren’t 3 meters long with multiple elbows.

I want to add an invert (500-1000w) to my boat. Can I wire it into the 240v circuit So that I can plug into the existing sockets? At the moment I have shore-power connected to combined charger and 2 output mains unit. One output goes to the 240v sockets and the other to the calorifier. I...

My launch has been so delayed this year it’s blending into next winter and as such I‘ve decided to replace all my through hull fittings whilst I wait for mast bits to be made, delivered and fitted, present through hulls are nearly 20 years old. I’ve decided to go for DZR for all the fitting but...

I have one of these 12V-7 Ah Lead Acid Sealed Gel Battery - Sussex Model Centre -SMC and usually bring it home a couple of times a year to charge on my motorbike charger, it is used to power my LVM dinghy inflator. How can I charge this on the boat? I rarely use shorepower but have solar and...

Can I connect 2 solar panel at the regulator?

Simple question, my boat is 31ft weights about 4 tonne and I only anchor in protected areas, up the River Dart for example. What chain size should I get?

I’m after a new windlass for my Beneteau First 31.7. At present I have a mix of 8mm chain and octoplait for my rode. The boat is relatively light weight, I don’t anchor in exposed positions or in strong winds. I need the windlass due to repeated back problems culminating in 4 months of work. Do...

I’ve come by 3 10w solar panels that I thought would be handy to keep the batteries fully charged Instead of leaving my 100w portable panel. Do I Join them in series or parallel?

Got the new addition through the post today and at last it’s in a paper wrapper instead of plastic, fantastic effort and still a great read.

I’ve got 150Ah of sealed lead acid house bank and an AGM engine start battery. What would the YBW experts suggest I get as a new battery charger?

I’m in Darthaven Marina sitting out the weather and we had a very rolly couple of hours during the night, I guess wind/tide related. What should I do with my lines to help reduce discomfort?