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Many thanks all, very helpful information.

here is an interesting one for you all, just acquired a Sealine 285 with Volvo Penta AQ205A engines (petrol), one of which has a leaking sea water pump. i have sourced a replacement but the original has now been replaced. Looking at images (i haven't received the pump yet) it looks like the 3 bolts holding the pump tp the crank flywheel will need to be shorter, so, do any of you kind people know what site thread the cap head socket screws are please? i can add photos if that helps? cheers in advance.

Gibbs always gets his out

Always Vaseline, i have had enough old Land Rovers to know . i will look at Sterling products thanks.

Thanks all for the replies. Batteries are 130MH so maybe need slightly bigger model? On the bright side all are charged now and also amp output from charger is right down I assume to trickle and keep OK. All part of the fun of a new toy. On to next issues now

Err, its working now? Think I will still be replacing it, but at least can get a good charge now hopefully.

Hi all, first weekend on new purchase and the shore power battery charger does not seem to work and so the leisure batteries are completely flat and after having a poodle about they soon discharge as haven't got a full charge. I have done some checks, getting 240v power to it but nothing coming out, had front off and both fuses are OK. So, can anyone recommend a replacement for this please.

not sure at the moment if brave is the right word but time will tell.

Change the name ? i thought that was a big NO ? We will be keeping the name May, suites her (and helps me remember the month i got married) Diesel but outdrive.

thought i would say hi, new to forum and boat ownership after a number of holidays on the Broads. Lets hope we have made the right decision after taking the plunge.

i think it is the trakmark, its not painted on. i would add a photo, but dont want o jinx anything before the sale is complete.

Not to hijack the thread but has anyone got any experience of removing this? Just in the process of purchasing our first boat and not sure I like the anti slip added.