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Hi Grif the pos terminals are a larger dia than the neg ones, the crimp! lugs come in different dia to suit the cable dia and dont need a crimper they are designed for soldering, this makes a neat and corrosion proof joint with max conductivity. John PS dont forget the Vaseline/battery grease

Hi It would still be a good thing to change terminals along with leads. John

Hi Grif While you are changing the leads it would be a good idea to change the terminal connectors for the ones with a vertical stud these dont stress the posts unlike the ones you have, plus its easer to disconnect the individual batteries for when the boat is laid up unless you have soler or shore power to run a battery maintainer, this also help to extend the life of a battery. John

Hi Grif if you leave them connected like that you will wear out the first battery as the others wont be fully worked. I guess the person that took your old battery's away has got himself two or three batteries with a couple of years life still in them. best rewire as below for all battery's to work in harmony and fail together. John

Hi Grif if you leave them connected like that you will wear out the first battery as the others wont be fully worked. I guess the person that took your old battery's away has got himself two or three batteries with a couple of years life still in them. best rewire as below for all battery's to work in harmony and fail together. John

Hi Hendrina A on/of/on indicator switch will do the same job. John

Hi It wasn't Grendel that posted this diagram but me Annv. The answer would be the first one ie on left, just to add if during lay up it is good practice to disconnect a lead to each battery to stop them discharging each other, unless you have a battery maintainer or solar in which case you leave all connected. John

Hi As Vaughan said plus it's good practice to fit a pressure tank/Diaphragm tank in the outlet side of the pump to stop it cycling when tap is only slightly open, this also has a plus side as at night there is enough pressure to run a tap to rinse your hands without pump running. John

Hi Many battery's problems are caused by not connecting them in parallel correctly.see diagram.Also checking the electrolyte level many battery's have the flush fillers hidden under the label across the top. John

Hi A solar panel works well to keep batteries topped up. John

Hi John I would say as heavy as you can manage, I have a electric winch with a 90kg mud weight it never moves, I also have a 20kg one in a locker for use to stop swinging on a Broad. A pr of work gloves is also handy if you dont have a winch. If it gets stuck in mud just tie it of and use the engine to break loose before you pull on board. A winch is best no sprained back or shoulder to mess your holiday. John

Hi Griff A Haynes manual download will give you the info. John

Hi LeSan do a capsule holder that you insert in the flushing pipe this deodorizes and cleans the toilet bowl every time you flush. John

Hi Biker Its always good to store a Gel coated boat over winter to let it dry out along with a coat of Emulsion in the bilges, you dont have to antifoul every year when doing this and its safer on the bank over Winter as well. John

Hi Griff I guess its harder in the Navy to claim exercise losses as it is in the army, surprising what you can get away with in crash moves at night in Germany. John

Hi Floyd I would suggest you drain the water from the diesel tank before you move it or start the engine, All The best John

Hi Bika This is my dash as made by Wards, Ref fuel gauge you dont have to have a hole in the tank you can get a fuel sender that works on pressure that fits in the fuel line next to the tank. John

It's not the ability to moor but the other boats that are trying and getting hit by them when you aren't there to get their details. John

Just had my breakdown renewal notification for premium service with no home start £35=00. Use to be with Green Flag until they were bought out by a insurance company and fee's went through the roof. Often wonder if to continyou with breakdown cover as i dont do many miles these days, peace of mind i guess. John

I would moor at Stracy arms and get a taxi to ware ever i wanted to go to, door to door so to speak. John

If the incoming tidal flow was restricted at Yarmouth when high rain fall or high tides by a barrier/gate this would allow the outgoing tidal flow to continue at double the normal outgoing amount of water from the system. The new bridge abutments would be a ideal place to have this floating barrier. John

Hi Why not ask the Pilot at the bridge. John

Hi I have painted a mark on the chain that allows me to stop the weight just below the surface so as to clean the mud weight as i leave the mooring then retract it fully to next mark all from the helm. I think that the hire boat winch failures are caused by a to small/cheaper winch, it then throws the overload switch, which just needs resetting. Not sure where the hire craft have there control buttons at the bow or switch at helm. And if they have a stop switch on winch to cut in when fully retracted, mine dosn't hence painted marks. John

Hi My winch will only free fall if i go up front and undo the clutch never done this as i have a 90Kg weight on chain, i just press down button at the helm until the sound changes when weight hits bottom, I have a painted mark on the chain when weight retracted as i dont have a auto stop. I had a Vetus winch on my previous boat which required me to walk up to bows to use it no good for letting go when stern on mooring unless third party present to operate it I like to let go before I touch the bank to keep me from touching/knocking the bank at night. You will need a container under the bows to hold the chain, winches wont work with rope unless you are there to hold the rope pressure on the drum. I would be reluctant to use a mud weight without a winch, best thing since sliced bread!!. they keep the doctor at bay. John

Hi If the PRV is being screwed onto a tapered fitting on top of the tank use 3 1/2 turns of PT tape wrapped in clockwise direction, it is good practice to direct the outlet side via a pipe to the outer hull or bilge as when the release valve opens the small amount of water will not stain or wet any surfaces you want to keep clean. John