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Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for USB charging sockets, in a panel mount form. There are loads of options on offer with wildly variable prices, so I would appreciate any suggestions for exact products, or products to avoid. I'll probably go for a dual, but there may be some merit in...

Hi, This isn't actually boat related but I thought I'd ask as there's a lot of 12V expertise here. Is there an accepted level of trickle charging that you can put through a conventional 12V battery without damage, for example as a fraction of the AH capacity? The application is for an...

Hi, I need to replace the hull anode, it's a standard pear shaped bolt-on, on a GRP hull. As usual by the time the anode needs replacing, the ends of the studs and particularly the mounting nuts are pretty corroded. Thinking about it I suppose the galvanising would have eroded in the same...

Hi, We have a Pela vacuum extractor, the model with globular container and the pump stuck on top. It works OK, but it's a pain that the pump isn't positively retained so needs two hands to work, one to hold the pump down and one to work the handle. Any recommendations for alternatives that...

I just bought the NE Scotland folio for use this summer, the current edition is a bit old so thought I'd better check updates and corrections. I was not impressed to find that a lot of the updates are in fact just notices that the chart is inaccurate, but no detail of the corrections actually...

Hi, Since we re-engined, and had to convert both throttle and gear shift to the opposite directions, the controls have always felt a bit harsh, "crunchy" and sort of not right. Today I've had a good look and found the biggest problem being the gear cable very stiff, new cable needed. However...

Hi, I'm looking for a basic hand held set, no need for DSC etc. I would like the UK specific channels M (37A) and M2, and it will have to be possible to charge it on board the boat from 12V. Ability to take standard cells as a fallback would be an advantage. The other factor is that it...

Hi, We have a Zodiac Zoom rib which we use as runabout in the bay as well as tender. It's PVC, not Hypalon. It has those articulated rowlocks that I'm sure everyone's seen on small inflatables, a sort of pin that can swivel for rowing, or fold flat to store the oars, and captive oars held by...

Hi, This outboard is around four or five years old, owned from new. It's a 6HP four stroke, with external fuel tank. Fuel tank was emptied this winter (old fuel's in the lawnmower) and 10L of new petrol stuck in. Just this season it's started cutting out after a few minutes of running...

Hi, Our boat has the old style screw on filler caps for both fuel and water. Similar to the now discontinued item listed by Trafalgar for older Westerlies ... Our fuel cap is now seriously stuck, I ended up bending my chain wrench trying to shift it. Also tried a blow lamp to see if...

Hi, I think our alternator has failed, the charge warning light doesn't come on. It does light if I disconnect the terminal from the alternator, and touch it to ground so the lamp and wiring appear not to be the problem. Also checked the alternator ground which also seems OK. Does anyone...

Hi, This bugged me. We were sailing close hauled on Starboard tack, heading N at between 2 and three knots. The other vessel was motoring, heading E at 6 knots or maybe faster. From the start I was reasonably sure he would pass behind us, but as far as I could see he made no alteration of...

Hi, Could of questions. Firstly I was wondering whether it would be worthwhile getting the injectors for our Beta cleaned/adjusted/serviced, really just as a preventative measure because our engine has quite high hours and I don't know when they were previously checked (if ever). Secondly...

Hi, We're looking for a mains powered dehumidifier, a heat pump not desiccant type. Any recommendations? Would like reasonably powerful, but portable and running from a normal power outlet. Up till now we've used an Ebac 980 (I think called "Homedry", but the label's fallen off long...

Hi, Doing some work in the engine compartment I found that the breather from the fuel tank was just lying loose in the compartment. The funny thing is that I can't see any sign that it's ever been connected to a fitting, it's that sort of hard plastic pipe and the other end uses a compression...

Hi, The original plumbing on our 1980 Griffon used some sort of translucent but hard plastic piping for the return line, and the breather. Just on the off-chance does anyone know what that pipe could be, and whether it's currently available? It seems harder than PVC, it does soften with...

Hi, Just wondered if anyone had electronic copies of either users manual, or repair manual for this outboard. It's the older two stroke model with bulbous engine casing, model 364L in my case. It's not the same as the later 3.0 and 3.3. Thanks in advance, Tony S

Hi, Can anyone suggest a supplier for reasonable quality waterproof push button switches? This is for an engine panel. For the arrangement I'd like to have they need to be two pole changeover, to create an arrangement where pressing either Heat or Start will energise the engine instruments...

Hi, Just wondered if anyone on the forum had experience installing an engine, using anyone (or company) based up here. I'd be looking for someone who'd take on the work for engine mounts, propshaft and alignment. The boatyard can lift engines in/out, and I would probably be OK doing...

Hi, As stating in the subject, I'm on the lookout for a good/useable exhaust manifold and thermostat housing for Volvo MD7A. Would also be interested in hearing about other parts on offer. Thanks, Tony S