mick

Don`t get the VW van thing,maybe the old rear engine type as a classic.

but the later one`s are no different than any other make ,except for the high price.

don`t we all

10 hours ago, Andy135 said:

He already uses reading glasses if I'm not mistaken... 👓

don`t we all

Diesel Hybrid is the best in my opinion, as batteries get better you can go electric round town and hybrid on longer trips.

petrol hybrids are not economical enough, our 1.5 tdci c-max does more to the gallon than our hybrid yaris did.

unless every parking space has a charger how will you charge your car, especially if you live in a block of flats or terraced house .

at the moment batteries are too heavy and expensive , as they get better and cheaper then all electric might work.

OCA , outboard covers and accessories, Australian company, not cheap but really good,fit well, and can be plain or with decals.

We`ve had a couple and highly recommend them.

outboardcovers.com

17 hours ago, GPSguru said:

I just changed a one piece wheel bearing on the trailer. It said use a press, but a f’off big socket and 3 good tw@ts with a 14lb sledge hammer = job done. 
I put the new bearing in the freezer for a few hours, then gently tapped it in with a 2lb hammer and a hollow brass drift.

now that`s how you use the right size hammer😉

15 hours ago, suzook12 said:

Where do I need to twa.... hit it to make it go Neil?

hope you use the right size hammer or you could damage it.

why does it have to use batteries and an electric motor (heavy) stick with standard outboard ,they can run on hydrogen.

12 hours ago, Geoff said:

I thought was illegal now Steve - even in Norfolk - there was a rumour going round that the Norfolks? were becoming semi-civilized. Geoff.

It`s only a rumour.😁

15 hours ago, JonC said:

Ok but I’m not going to send them to you unless you give me your address in case you try to trick me🤣

I agree it`s bloody annoying when people pay you for things and don`t tell you where to send them, i`ve been caught before.

10 hours ago, GPSguru said:

Mask off just a small area around the chip with the blue masking tape, and then fill the chip. 👍

white is easiest, probably followed by international orange. Other colours can be a nightmare to get right.

All our boats have been offwhite, pain in the arse ,now have XS in orange

Impressed.

I always use too much filler and the colour never matches.

15 hours ago, Andy135 said:

The greater the effort, the greater the reward 😉👍

No wonder I don`t catch much.🤔

Just now, Andy135 said:

Can't think why Mick... 🤣

I did wash it after😏

14 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

Will this be any good for the grinding of skulls and bones etc? I get all sorts of stuff from the mongers, but cutting it all up is the ball ache. 
 

Kitchener Meat Mixer Stainless Steel Manual Hand Crank 4.2 Gallon/16L Max 17.6LBS Pound Capacity Heavy Duty Commercial Food Grade w/ 4 Removable Mixing Paddles and Clear Lid for Seasoning Meat https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y4G258G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TNV4YEARKC44V8VJ5E0B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It`s a mixer not a mincer, just get a hand cranked mincer.

I used a juicer once it worked Ok , but nobody would juice with it anymore.

And the blonde isn`t.

11 hours ago, Odyssey said:

Anyone got an electric toilet? 
 

My flush pump is playing up, basically it was stuck on despite me pulling the switch off… there is a short somewhere so I’ll need a rummage in the bilge to see the damage (there was quite a lot of smoke and pump kept running)….

Basically I’m looking for best supplier for spares, or wondering about ripping it out and fitting a manual version but that maybe an issue as the flush feed is via the pump that needs fixing….

Fun times ahead I’m sure… that’s if I can get a marine mechanic to call me back about getting engines serviced…. (Don’t people want business 🤔🤔)

With the amount of boats bought over the last 18mth I think mechanics are really busy (I know mine is)

as to toilet i use a bucket,(5m rib)

21 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

Where do the rods go? 

In the rod holders🙄😄

3 hours ago, Ivan Tuna said:

I think so buddy - always good to have a good nose around 

Seems to be a lot of companies that will not be there this year, especially the one`s I wanted to look at,so will save money and not go.

On 8/14/2021 at 11:44 AM, GPSguru said:

Hmmm, done that a couple of times.

I use CK side cutter for hooks up to 4/0 ish and small bolt cutters for hooks like 8/0 & 10/0.

CK side cutters are a premium brand so not cheap, however they last a very long time. I have one pair from when I was an apprentice (50 years ago) and still use them for electrical jobs. 

IIRC 5” CK side cutters will cut a 2BA bolt. 

City Electrical Factors (CEF) are stockists of CK.
 

Please can you tell me what size are they and what colour handle, so I can order right ones. thanks.

10 hours ago, Andy135 said:

As said already, size of buoy will depend on mass of anchor plus chain. Needs to be able to suspend them both.

Not sure of your exact set up but the buoy I used to suspend my 5kg bruce and 6m of 8mm chain wouldn't fit through my forward hatch, so some forward planning may be required.

Had the same problem on our Explorer,used to hook ring on boat hook and pass around cuddy.

15 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

Mine has to be the Cobb BBQ. It’s revolutionised at anchor life. Or even in the marina!! 
 

Does it do bacon?

Might melt the tubes on mine.

On 8/24/2021 at 8:46 AM, mike farrants said:

similar system here - we first thought it was the bolt that goes in the green circle - but was in fact the nut circled in red - it had come loose over time and i guess one to check every couple of months - easy fix at sea if it happens again - easy enough access and as long as i have a lookout on board holding the rudder still i could tighten up myself at sea. 

It`s easy to tell the difference ,nuts are in a bag, bolts Jamaican.

16 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

Yeah but it’s close enough..

But they can`t reach us as we built a fence.

23 hours ago, Saintly Fish said:

👎🏻🤫

Oh come that was funny.

and i`m not from Norfolk.

born in Suffolk.

17 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

Then you are missing out….

 

luxury on the inside…

 

 

utilitarian fishing vessel on the outside..

 

 

#yourjustjealous

I am, I am ,but I am just a poor old pensioner.

don`t it look pretty