Forum: Our Community
13-02-2018, 05:57
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Re: Oyster Yachts
This the second merc I've owned with identical and very well documented problems (by numerous owners on the MB forums), biodegradable wiring, gearbox faults, suspension failures I could go on, but...
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Forum: Our Community
13-02-2018, 05:41
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Re: Oyster Yachts
I guess we won't mention VW and their emissions work around:whistling:
Six trips to Germany, 7 to S.Korea, 2 to Hungary 2 to Dubai and numerous trips around the UK last year alone, The S.Koreans are...
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Forum: Our Community
13-02-2018, 05:19
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Re: Oyster Yachts
I'm Cornish not english.
Being as I'm a Third party QA engineer who travels the world on behalf of clients, I can assure you that the Germans have just as many problems as the UK
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Forum: Our Community
13-02-2018, 05:09
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,283
Re: Oyster Yachts
The steam engine
Steam locomotive
First radio
First TV
or more recently
Carbon Fibre
The World Wide Web
Touch screens
SMS messaging
Graphene
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
12-02-2018, 12:04
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,078
Re: Best self contained tool kit
You do realise that Snap-on are made in China as well. They used to have Made in the USA stamped everywhere, but not anymore.
As for screwdrivers Facom and Wera outlast snap on 10 to 1, Snap on...
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
26-01-2018, 08:54
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Replies: 59
Views: 6,315
Re: Refit...Why So Slow?
Putting up a shelf in house involves a level and a screwdriver (10 minutes).
Try it in a boat that isn't level (floating) and doesn't have a straight line in sight, you'll be lucky if you could...
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
05-09-2017, 12:27
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Replies: 87
Views: 20,008
Re: Living aboard a Cargo Schooner
Go now
Charter Boat - MFV Honestas | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Charter-Boat-MFV-Honestas/172817735586?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649)
A little inspiration...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
08-10-2016, 14:39
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,445
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
22-11-2013, 01:42
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
Re: Atlantic Crossing with 6 Kitesurfers
Kites can go 50kts+ sailng boats can go 60kts+ doesn't mean they have to, tack upwind is no big deal (wouldn't be my choice though).
Maybe all the hating is down to them appearing to have fun,...
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
21-11-2013, 10:02
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
21-11-2013, 09:30
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,087
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
10-11-2013, 11:53
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Replies: 24
Views: 44,600
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
10-11-2013, 11:52
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,683
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
06-11-2013, 15:58
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,607
Re: Suitablility of Saildrive for Cruising Boat
Not most, ALL boats are unsafe, if you cant deal with it dont do it.
I've worked on more than a few drive legs, outboards volvos etc etc
If a drive leg goes wrong, it really goes wrong and will...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
06-11-2013, 14:50
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,607
Re: Suitablility of Saildrive for Cruising Boat
Volvo's are stupid for prices, and sail drives/drive legs in general are awful bl**dy things.
Do you think a cast aluminium gearbox permanently submerged in sea water is a good idea???????
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
04-11-2013, 13:01
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,326
Re: Propeller antifoul
TBS is selling this, Lanred, he stands by what he sells, and from experience of his other products and tools, he has always been right.
Glues, Tar & Pitch - Traditional Wooden Boat Supplies...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
01-11-2013, 05:07
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Replies: 113
Views: 22,015
Re: Living aboard a 25 ft while crossing oceans
In my limited experience of binliners, its the fitout that is the problem, a glass hull is a glass hull, if the design is reasonable, then you only have to worry about the lay up.
If you have an...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
31-10-2013, 10:32
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Replies: 113
Views: 22,015
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
28-10-2013, 12:32
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Replies: 24
Views: 24,901
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
26-10-2013, 08:03
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Re: Wooden boat madness (Danish Trawler)
Not yet, as the deal isn't done yet.
Just the cauliking and the rot to worry about...
Wearing waterproofs inside the boat is normal, for wooden boat owners, its called living close to...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
26-10-2013, 07:36
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Wooden boat madness (Danish Trawler)
I didn't learn last time, as I'm about to pull the trigger on another Danish trawler.
Only this one is older and comes with sticks and rags (sails).:viking:
It nearly fits the ideal Liveaboard...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
06-07-2013, 15:07
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,719
Re: Contemporary Taste Meets Classical Design
this
:eek:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRHgTholQAp0iRYiIuZCx0qBXYCGU58DH68xmCp_l_svyE8KJNR
or this
https://www.sitemason.com/files/iswElW/lounge%20chair.jpg
I...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
03-07-2013, 13:36
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,996
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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
18-06-2013, 15:22
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Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,342
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
15-06-2013, 13:54
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,106
Re: SS Welding for Dummies
Just to clarify to all those "experts" out there.......
Sticking 2 bits of metal together does not make you a Welder
Our Welders completed 5 year apprenticeships, have to be tested for each type of...
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