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by Diomedea
Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Forum Support
Topic: access to members area
Replies: 4
Views: 13706

access to members area

Hi, I'm using the 'secret" word from the magazine but not getting in.
Any help please
Thanks
by Diomedea
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:10 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Trailer rollers - stuck firm...
Replies: 6
Views: 10847

Re: Trailer rollers - stuck firm...

If you are serious about the trailer then it needs to be blast cleaned, hot zinc spray coated, primed then a good quality enamel paint.
Will cost a bit but it won't rust.
by Diomedea
Thu Sep 28, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Fuel gauge resistance?!
Replies: 6
Views: 8659

Re: Fuel gauge resistance?!

Not trying to appear obvious but can you measure the resistance of the old one?
by Diomedea
Fri Sep 08, 2017 1:40 am
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Outboard engine height
Replies: 8
Views: 10684

Re: Outboard engine height

I used to have a Shetland with a Merc 50 and put a Doel fin on to reduce this problem. Seemed better and yes it's ventilation, that is air getting around the prop rather than cavitation which causes the pitting and is the effect of micro implosions in the water causing a shock wave which hits the pr...
by Diomedea
Fri Jul 28, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: aquacraft job done pics
Replies: 17
Views: 25743

Re: aquacraft job done pics

The attached pic is rather grainy but the boat shown has markings similar to your craft although the bow area looks a bit shorter.
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It was taken circa 1962 on Ullswater and, I think the boat was called Snapdragon, but it was a long time ago.
by Diomedea
Tue Jun 20, 2017 1:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 7
Views: 10486

Re: Insurance

Try Navigators and General, I use them for two different boats
by Diomedea
Mon Jun 19, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: That sinking feeling
Replies: 3
Views: 6944

Re: That sinking feeling

Thanks for this solution.
Do you use steel mandrels to avoid corrosion or stainless steel?
by Diomedea
Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:54 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Chertsey 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 5499

Re: Chertsey 2017

A big thank you to those who organised this event and provided huge assistance with launch, recovery and general help with with the boat and assisting the lady wife into and out of the boat.
A great day, thanks again.
Malcolm
by Diomedea
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Official CMBA Events
Topic: Chertsey 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 5499

Re: Chertsey 2017

Form and cheque in the post to David, 2 for the BBQ
by Diomedea
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chertsey 28th April
Replies: 0
Views: 2394

Chertsey 28th April

Hello all,
Any details about this scheduled event would be appreciated.
Thanks