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Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2023, 10:22
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By Malabarista
Re: My amazing discovery

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-06-2023, 11:00
Replies: 21
Views: 2,882
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Northern Lights Generator starts but won’t run

Really informative. Thank you.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-02-2023, 10:13
Replies: 84
Views: 29,367
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Strong enough cordless drill to winch up sails

For the folks worried about twisting arms off ( and apologies if it has been mentioned before) but these drills come with a clutch. Engage it just below broken elbow and it will be fine [emoji846]
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-12-2022, 07:54
Replies: 26
Views: 2,165
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Sink modification

I’ve never done what you are proposing so this is just a wild guess. Would a piece of ss channel ( judiciously curved) slot over the top of the hole look better than epoxy? It could be sealed into...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-06-2022, 04:30
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By Malabarista
Immediate help pls

Yes i have a yanmar but the anti syphon loop is the same. It makes no difference to the engine whether it is squirting or not.
As wisely said above remove the clamp when shutting down the engine to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-06-2022, 03:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By Malabarista
Immediate help pls

Clamp it off with a jubilee clip, an adjustable spanner or similar. Bend it first and clamp the bend. Then reroute it to a drain ( in the cockpit is good if it reaches) then you will always have a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-06-2022, 01:41
Replies: 8
Views: 472
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Overcharged SLA battery

Does it feel hot? I have 9 VRLA batteries and the fizzling sound is constant. None of them are hot and they are regularly checked for water (monthly) and with a hydrometer for specific gravity...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-06-2022, 02:37
Replies: 35
Views: 6,091
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Help! Pressurized Kerosene Stove

I too use a Taylors heater and stove and live aboard. The symptoms you describe sound like either insufficient pressure or pre-heating. I’ve never had much luck with the little preheating cup either....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-10-2021, 07:13
Replies: 114
Views: 15,926
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Extensive barnacles on bottom paint that's 10 months old

[emoji846]Am i the only forumite that finds the idea of pushing a professional diver in the water hysterically funny? No? Ok it’s just me. Carry on [emoji846]
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-08-2021, 01:26
Replies: 12
Views: 957
Posted By Malabarista
Re: measuring irregular spaces

Hey. Thanks for this what a great idea and truly great timing.
Dave
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-07-2021, 03:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Water heater electrical problem

I had exactly this problem. Caused i suspect by running out of water whilst the element was still switched on. I replaced the element ( and upgraded to a dual 12/240 volt one) and system is now...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-07-2021, 07:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,013
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Thought you would all be interested

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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-06-2021, 13:32
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Gas cooker installation

Hey LittleWing
Thanks for the link. It would appear that i have had my annual good idea. This guy doesn’t much like the EU standards either. It’s quite scary how cavalier some boat builders can be...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-06-2021, 13:21
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Gas cooker installation

Many thanks for your time. I will get the hoses made up properly.
David
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-06-2021, 04:22
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Malabarista
Gas cooker installation

Hello People
We are about to install a gas cooker and related system aboard a 44’ ketch. This is to replace an old paraffin ( kero) system that we have decided is too much hard work and too damaging...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-02-2021, 03:28
Replies: 20
Views: 2,258
Posted By Malabarista
Re: SEALANT to use out in the open, on deck

Butyl tape when edged properly with a scalpel looks great. ( i hope it continues to do so) four years in place and the only problem has been the need to retighten the bolts twice. Obviously not...
Forum: Our Community 16-02-2021, 03:24
Replies: 149
Views: 15,444
Posted By Malabarista
Re: a captain’s dying wish

Wow. What a read! I have read every post and have been delighted (firstly by the original beautifully written post) and then by the many thoughtful replies. Delighted by the humanity, the compassion...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-12-2020, 09:12
Replies: 79
Views: 12,633
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Ice in the bilge? Sad story. Or not?

Not that i know bugger all but have you checked your water tank levels, hoses etc. Could be summat simple?
Dave
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 20-12-2020, 06:16
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,143
Posted By Malabarista
Re: The New Joke Thread

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Some poems rhyme.
But this one doesn’t
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 16-12-2020, 16:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By Malabarista
Re: iOS app suddenly doesn’t work.

I get this problem sometimes on my iPhone. I’m no expert but i find that closing all the other ‘windows’ and trying again has been 100 percent successful
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-10-2020, 02:02
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,143
Posted By Malabarista
Re: The New Joke Thread

Please please. One at a time. I think I’m going to die [emoji23][emoji23]
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2020, 02:17
Replies: 70
Views: 7,880
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Motion sickness

I too suffer from seasickness and have successfully used Stugeron (available over the counter in UK). On a charter a few years ago i ran out of my magic pills and a friendly nurse who was on a nearby...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-10-2020, 01:38
Replies: 46
Views: 6,602
Posted By Malabarista
Re: Sliding down the backstay

Just watch out for those pesky SSB insulators. Sounds like fun but i think I’ll let you go first [emoji846]
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-10-2020, 09:45
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,143
Posted By Malabarista
Re: The New Joke Thread

Thanks Gord. That showed exactly how little i know! This one doesn’t show up either [emoji4]
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-10-2020, 06:16
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,143
Posted By Malabarista
Re: The New Joke Thread

I can’t see the offending posts either (in the UK). Would an easy fix be simply for someone who can see them to repost? Screenshot or something? PS i know nothing about computer systems etc and am...
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