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    Is the Manchester Cruising Association still around?

    I used to be involved with the MCA many years ago. Just doing a Google search brings up nothing and any links I've found send me to a a website that has nothing to do with the Association. I had a happy involvement with this 'club' and am curious to know whether it's still in existence. If...
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    Baggywrinkles

    As per title. Anybody still 'wear' them (eg as seen on a certain YT channel Sailing Fair Isle)? Or are they just a throw back to the Hiscock days? PS Not talking about spreader end chafe protectors but the hairy caterpillar-type/bottlebrush thingies found crawling up a yachts standing rigging.
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    Nice video - Netherlands to East coast

    Only available directly on You Tube - Sorry.
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    Duncan Lougee

    My condolences to his family and friends.
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    Transiting Sunk Centre

    Do you or don’t you? I was going to on my way to Zeebrugge but now I’m not sure having seen the suggested route on the lmray N sea planning chart ( folio 2120). Decisions decisions.
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    Changing 90deg inlet spigot for straight on Lavac Popular toilet

    As per heading. For some reason Blakes Taylor only offer a 90 degree inlet spigot for the Popular toilet (see pic below). All my existing pipework is for a Lavac zenith which has a straight inlet spigot. Has anybody managed to source a replacement straight spigot? I don't want to have to cut...
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    Vetus 12v flush mount (ie recessed) brass surround light w/w LED

    Converted from fluorescent to LED with a Bedazzled warm white LED replacement 'tube' Dimns Overall 355 x 95mm x 25mm depth (from underside of flange) cutout 331 x 70mm In excellent condition £25 posted UK mainland
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    Sailing Fair Isle on YT

    Is starting to get on my tits. Anybody else? He’s become a self- elected (IMO smug) know- it -all ( with multiple sponsorships/ deals). In mitigation, good video production - which is what they really know about. Maybe I’m in a bad mood. Or just jealous.
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    For those who are missing familiar Dutch Waters - Roger Barnes, Avel Dro

    Hope you enjoy this as much as I did
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    Anchoring out. Liveaboards under threat.

    Pinched from Cruising Anarchy. Interesting, if rather sad, documentary I thought.
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    Dover Marina News 2022

    Picked up via the OCC members website Marina - Award Winning Marina - Port of Dover
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    Threadlocker/Duralac question

    On my Profurl the aluminium foil sections are held together with alu joiners held in place with stainless shouldered grub screws The riggers used Duralac rather than threadlocker as advisd in the assembly instructions. A while back I had a couple of grubscrews come loose and the foil section...
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    Where’s PVB?

    Haven’t seen him post for a while. Pretty knowledgeable if a little combative at times.:ROFLMAO: I do hope he’s ok.
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    Stalok sockets for 8mm & 7mm wire

    As per heading need 6 x 8mm, 2 x7mm wire size (1 x 19).
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    Sta-lok suppliers

    Any cheaper sources than Jimmy Green? TIA
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    CA Template for EMF & licence compliance

    Not seen it posted on YBW - apologies if I've missed it. The Cruising Association provides Guidance on new Ofcom VHF Radio Licence Compliance | CA You can download the template whether you are a CA member or not (I'm not). There's a couple of date typos on the template (ie 2002 written instead...
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    The Sailing Dutchman

    has posted another very short video about a cruise this summer. For those of us who enjoy the Netherlands (and beyond) here it is.
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    I tell you what . . .

    this forum would be dead if it wasn't for Roger :ROFLMAO: Keep it up Sailorman (y)
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    1980s Simpson Davits. Renewing the wire cable. How?

    As per title really. How do you renew the wire cable on these davits? I've had the face plate off (see photo) but that doesn't seem to give me access to the cable. TIA
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    Pin Mill Barge Race 2021 - video

    This has been put on YouTube by Finn who has worked on the Tally Ho project. First 16 minutes - the rest is the story of his restoration in Essex.
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