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David, Thanks I will take you up on your offer To fit the cylinders do you have to rotate the cylinders of do the fittings rotate? Ian

Hi, These are the small gas cylinders with a female screw thread fitting. It looks like these are still available, but my question is can they be found in the Broads area and does anybody use them on their boat? Ian

To avoid freezing of water around the hull, increase salt level in water. Ian

David, thanks for the information. I had never heard of fogging oil but having checked it out I will get some for the outboards. Ian

On a different tack ( ) I was reading today in an engineering magazine about a power cable to be laid from the Continent to the Isle of Grain. If you had to rely on a magnetic compass for night or fog navigation, do these cables make much difference to your readings? Ian

Hi, An interesting article. It's strange how you assume things like copper and oil will not corrode. What is worse was I already knew it was a problem but not in the context of the boat. Vintage vehicle gearboxes contained bronze bearings and some oils in the 1980's leached the copper out of the bearings and caused mechanical failure. I have always used cunifer on brake lines and also used it for the fuel lines on the boat so looks like it will be ok. Ian

Hi, I have been looking up the BSS rules for fuel tanks on the boat. Section 2.5.1/R states to avoid Copper in a Diesel system. I have used copper brake pipe for the fuel line to the heater. Will I have to replace it with steel? Any thoughts? Ian ?

Hi, David I have to agree with you regards the rust days. I am now trying to re-frame the rusty days as Hematite (black but nice). Must admit I did hope for a Diamond time when on holiday. Ian

David, The plasma screens are planned and will display a wood grain picture to reduce the visual impact. Perry, Bakelite, I am a bit concerned the movement of the yacht will cause stress cracking. However we could strip out the radio and fit our new fridge inside Ian 3 weeks on the Broads starting this Friday

Hi, Looking outside at the moment has reminded me we were thinking about getting a radio on the boat for the wet days. On the Broads is there any advantage with one of the digital things or is a FM radio better. We have some long wire bits that hold up the mast can these be used as an aerial ? Ian

Guilty as charged Ian

Hi, I do agree with Marshman crevice corrosion can occur very quickly where stainless is covered in a salt water environment. The type of stainless 304 or 316 will not change this situation. If you spot brown stains on or around your stainless take the item off and check for corrosion on the hidden face. Ian

Hi, The photo's are great! We took this shot later in the week. Ian

Joe, You might like this, i think it was taken at How Hill at the end of the moorings looking down the river towards Ludham.

Hi, I think I asked this question on another post, but when you had the legs rebuilt did they go back on the same side they came off. This website refers to directions of rotations of props on port and starboard sides. http://www.sterndrive-information.com/m ... rives.html Ian

Hi, Taken at the Ferry Horning at the weekend (not impressed with the food). But the wildlife was happy to finish the meal Ian

Hi, Looking at White Lady when we walked past her last night, she looked very clean and tidy Good to hear the leg problem is being sorted. Ian

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Hi David, That might be handy. The 7 day timer is working well. By simulating the boat set up in the garage I think the first bend in the outlet duct might be the problem. It runs at full power ok with a straight duct, but when the duct is bent 90deg the problems start. Time to review the ducting I think.... Thanks Ian

Hi David, I am glad you confirmed the removal of the switch and black box. I think I am now starting to make sense on the problem. The D2 unit was supplied with a D1LC wiring diagram with the main connector unit being 14 connections. I now realize the D2 unit has a 16 unit connection and different colours! Will post on Friday if it works! Thanks Ian

Hi, The heater is now back in the shed and works fine but It is not connected to duct or the exhaust silencer. However I have brought a 7 day timer to fit as it has a diagnostic function, but not certain what wires to connect. The original black box with the unit looks unique to BT , and I can't find any reference to it in the wiring diagrams. Can I assume the box and the control knob are replaced by the 7 day unit? Any thoughts? Ian

I wonder what change in engine warm up time the loss of the insulated cover might have had. Ian

Simon, You talked about loads for filters being changed, other than the engine did the gearbox and brake fluid get changed? Did your regular travel route change before the service. Could the service might have made you check the fuel consumption and assumed the service was the change point ? Ian

Hi, I think an extra sometimes charged is Diver insurance (for when you get a rope wrapped around the prop) & paying for car parking at the yard . Ian

Hi, 2200w hair dryer, now that is something Ian