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brill thanks, i was leaning towards stainless. may i ask...... what is a galvanic isolator? and i have 2 big new anodes to fit

seeing as my boat will never go to sea, it;s a broads boat so good luck to anyone who even wants to try it. i am in the process of changing my raw water inlet as it's an old gate valve and i want a 1/4 turn lever valve. I know for sea use it should be bronze, but what about fresh water ie the broads? on my toilet intake it is a heavy duty plastic fitting and shut-off valve, big chunky thing i was going to get a scoop filter inlet, just not sure what to get, stainless, plastic or bronze and then same with the valve? it will then go to a plastic water strainer and onto the bmc engine thanks

would love to see some photo's, you can always send them to me via pm and i'll post them for you, i do run a little FB group if you'd like to join, there's only 4 of us so far :)

managed to get hold of them, but theres a waiting list with 22 names on it :(

hi not sure if it's called langley dyke or hardley dyke the small dead end bit on the river yare that has annual morrings along each side, but does anyone know the contact details for them pls? as i'm after annual moorings as near to beccles as possible which are cheappppp thanks

according to bss it's 25mm from the bottom NOTE – drain openings on the side of cylinder lockers not greater than 25mm above the bottom of the locker may be considered as at the lowest point of the side. NOTE – with the consent of the owner, a bucket of water can be used to aid verification of Check Items 7.3.4 to 7.3.6.

the stuff i'm on about sets hard

the stuff i'm on about sets hard

i think the drain plug will be about 6" off the bottom i'd rather not have to put anything in there if i can get away with it though esp if it's heavy as there's quite a bit of weight there already with the tank and the 2 bottles

Hi in the process of fitting a new stainless gas locker on my boat. the bottom of the locker though is lower by about 6" than the drain hole in the boat or it would be under the water line. i have been told that you can use Mikalite or something you put the bottles in then pack this stuff around the bottom of the bottles, then the drain pipe can be higher than the bottom of the tank can anyone recommend anything ? i have google mikalite but i presume i'm spelling it wrong as i can't find anything unless there is something else i could use thanks

oh i know it's easy, i've made all my sides, and all the other cushions on the last 3 boats i've restored, but always find the helm seat uncomfortable hard I usually grab a 2nd hand memory foam mattress and cut that up for the internal seats that convert into a bed, really cheap usually about £20-30 for a decent 2nd hand mattress

it's just a piece of ply, i have re-done the box so it's basically an open top box and the seat makes the lid and it just sits on top with a couple of 1" battens to stop it moving

i did think about that but my layout won't allow that annoyingly my backrest is actually built into the unit which also doubles up as a side for the fridge / tv area if that makes sense

I have a storage unit that has a foam cushion on top which is attached to a plywood base which is the helm seat i need to keep the unit but want to make a really comfy seat for the top It has normal foam at the minute but i find after an hour or so driving they get really uncomfortable anyone got any ideas how to make it more comfy pls?

how do we get the boatshield stickers pls?

oh brill hi we have a little group of 3 of use owners if you'd like to join us. Can you send me pictures etc pls Steve

annoyingly i'm helping to make a tank for my gas bottles tomorrow so already commited, but i would like to another time please

i'm happy to come to Norwich, if 1 of your engineers or yourself is doing a service or an overhaul on a 1.5 BMC diesel, and observe

thanks for help so far

asap won't sell just the nuts i don't think, yes they are still on the industrial estate nope 28 tpi isn't a typo it's a very fine thread did speak to someone who had a 5/8" unf but it wasn't 28 tpi that is an idea Stranger i'll have a look i did think could i re-tap the thread to accomadate a more common nut also

I'm after a couple of nuts for my roca wiper motor. the thickness of the shaft is 16mm or 5/8" and i have measure the tpi at 28 in 1" does anyone know what thread it would be as i cannot find a nut for it anywhere thanks

i certainly haven't critisiced anyone and am extremely grateful for all help

also the wires rail that i think is the glow plugs looks very rusty so i wouldn't mind having that changed

ok confused me already lol yes it's a diesel. and i know there is a fan belt for the alternator not sure about any gearbox levels i think it's a prm box i think thats what i was told. i am one of these ppl if you show me and i do it i remember, if i read it i will never remember it hence why i'd really like someone who has patience just to walk me through it at the actualy boat and say this is this and that is that please

trouble is i am pretty basic knowledge with regards to engines yes i can change the oil etc and rewire a boat but i have no idea where wires go on the actual engine or alternator. i did think about swapping the filter for a spin on normal type seen the conversion on flebay