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Yesterday, 18:12

MartynG replied to a thread Raymarine in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

I am not sure if your complaint is against Raymarine or the person who sold you the mfd that has become faulty after two years.

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Yesterday, 18:01

MartynG replied to a thread 6kg Dry Powder fire extinguisher in Motor Boat Forum

I looked at the same brand but smaller version at Aldi. I didnt buy as it didnt look particularly robust.

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Yesterday, 08:01

MartynG replied to a thread Tricky subject......narrowboats in Motor Boat Forum

Some types of boat have hardly any view out. Yachts for example.

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05-12-19, 21:22

MartynG replied to a thread Tricky subject......narrowboats in Motor Boat Forum

I did have a couple of narroboat holidays some years ago when the girls were young teens. We all enjoyed it . However we decided it wasn't the sort...

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03-12-19, 18:01

MartynG replied to a thread Frostguard Heaters in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

I think UK winters where temperatures swing between freeze and thaw are potentially damaging . Despite best efforts it may be some water will remain.

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02-12-19, 07:42

MartynG replied to a thread Frostguard Heaters in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

Looking out of the window this morning I feel the use of frost protection heaters is justified.

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01-12-19, 22:27

MartynG replied to a thread Frostguard Heaters in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

Maybe the OP keeps his boat in a location more prone to significant frost compared to your location?

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01-12-19, 10:21

MartynG replied to a thread Short Range Radio Cert in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

I suggest phoning the RYA. Surely you are not the first person to have misplaced the vhf operators certificate. I think the Ofcom ships license...

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30-11-19, 12:58

MartynG replied to a poll How much to spend on your boat compared to your wealth? in Motor Boat Forum

Money spent on boats and boating has been worth every penny. Owning and running a boat has , more than any other thing, been my antidote to the...

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30-11-19, 09:29

MartynG replied to a thread Red in Eire. in Motor Boat Forum

Has anyone heard of a date when UK marina fuel changing to white?

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29-11-19, 23:17

MartynG replied to a thread Red in Eire. in Motor Boat Forum

Will anyone give a toss if I use marked fuel in my boat ?

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28-11-19, 07:58

MartynG replied to a thread Waterproof Breathable Socks in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

Black Friday deal £15 for sealskinz...

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26-11-19, 19:08

MartynG replied to a thread Red in Eire. in Motor Boat Forum

Will the diesel police be checking ?

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26-11-19, 18:36

MartynG replied to a thread Red in Eire. in Motor Boat Forum

I must have missed the bit about 5 years grace.

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26-11-19, 12:43

MartynG replied to a thread Red in Eire. in Motor Boat Forum

How does that work in practice ? If a marina has marked fuel in its tanks on 1st January I guess they can only legally sell it at the domestic rate...

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26-11-19, 07:39

MartynG replied to a thread Grease type in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

Did that make one better than the other?

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25-11-19, 18:23

MartynG replied to a thread Best place to see used cruisers in Motor Boat Forum

Not necessarily. Many are very well maintained. Absence of corrosion in a fresh water may be an asset. Nor is drifting with no power...

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25-11-19, 13:34

MartynG replied to a thread Does my morse control have a warm up position? in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

While I do start the engines before sorting out ropes and shore power but don’t run in neutral at the berth any faster than normal idle in neutral....

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24-11-19, 23:11

MartynG replied to a thread Best place to see used cruisers in Motor Boat Forum

Is this any good ? https://www.farndonmarina.co.uk/brokerage/boat-listings/237-fairline-40-ocean-challenger-farndon-marina Price in budget? Enough...

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24-11-19, 18:25

MartynG replied to a thread Volvo Penta 'KAMD43 Kompressor' engines in Motor Boat Forum

I agree . The best engine of its type .

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23-11-19, 09:50

MartynG replied to a thread nut size on volvo penta duoprop ? in Motor Boat Forum

I used this https://www.toolstation.com/white-grease/p10203 and the props removed easily a year later.

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22-11-19, 17:03

MartynG replied to a thread nut size on volvo penta duoprop ? in Motor Boat Forum

Perhaps the appropriate prop removal tool would be a good investment. But be sure to buy the correct one for your outdrives. Undoing the lock nut on...

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19-11-19, 22:45

MartynG replied to a thread As close to Northampton as possible. in Motor Boat Forum

Sounds like you need to relocate , or simply accept the commute.

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19-11-19, 22:03

MartynG replied to a thread Eberspacher problem in Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

Has it blown one of the two fuses?

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