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a paint brush would fix both.

Thanks - makes sense to do oil change 1st then flush with some clean diesil. Cheers

Can u use these vacuum extractors to take diesel out of a tank too, or will it end in tears, or worse?

What is a mooring in Weiti R. worth on rental market these days? Seems like these things are like rocking horse sh*t nowadays. Deep enough for 1.9m draft, fore and aft moorings (so think piles but no sticks ruining the vista), recently surveyed. Right outside the Stillwater Boat Club and while I'm out of the water I need to make it pay. If you know anybody on the hunt let me know? Short term (he says with hope in his voice) - hopefully back in the piss by xmas Shift me to a more appropriate forum if you think you should

I got told off a few years ago for saying this but its just a boat race. Really - who cares or gives a flying f. Fays departure from the squaddie is just another display of someone who thinks there opinion matters - and on the realisation that it doesn't, having a tanty. So far as I can see the AC has always been this way. Good riddance.

Make no mistake people, unless this madness is stopped we are fucked. This practice of demanding vessels are maintained 'pest' free and then shutting down facilities that enable that to happen strikes at all levels of the boating fraternity. After all - if you have a 15k keel boat or a multi million dollar stinkpot - if you have nowhere to haul and antifoul/maintain what would be the point of retaining it. I'm ready to become a landlubber.

.."the tides in French Pass can kill John Dories".. & not just fishes by the sounds of it. I have been through that gap in a yacht - it looked scary even from the safety of big white floater, so I am not sure what would possess someone to actually jump in .

Thanks for reply. Its probably not as complex a question as I think, but wondering if u would call me sometime? Easier to explain my query 0212408404 Nigel

Anybody here a qualified wooden boat builder? I've a question about something on my ship

"... and health and safety officials need to get involved..." Prick. The guilty parties probably still have the ringing in their ears, as they should.

did it fall or was it pushed. Maybe she needs to talk to her partner.

how rude am I, Thanks Dagwood too. I'll try Ron and see if he is interested.

Replied Rangi, cheers

Anybody know a good sign writer who uses an artists brush . Old school. Not looking for some one who knows how to stick a sticker on. Silverdale area, 3 signs (port, starboard and transom)

Is there a tracker thingy online

Zozz thats a bit harsh. Seemed like a reasonable question and if you ask me a potential buyer has every right to kick the tire. Whats the problem.

when u think about it - how the hell can that even happen? Mooring lines lead down from boat onto the floats, and the port side float is suspended in mid air. It is as if the boat is caught on the top of the pile with full weight being borne by the pulpit? Quite a testament to the build strength if that is the case

I have a MSF kero stove :), and no sorry not selling it. Without besmirching Freds memory (RIP) it seems like a direct copy of a Taylors 030. Anybody know where I can get parts/servicing?

its a fantastic read if you haven't already. The survival of all hands was truly astonishing

Please keep the thread going when u have more to add. I maybe following suit so it would be good to hear how you get on.

Wheels - I'm assuming you comment with have some background knowledge so can u confirm - are carboline 3000 and altex #5 the same? I've never understood why companies do that if they are. If they are not, what is the practical difference?

While u r right that'll never happen. Too many nimbys in Devonport, and generally too many parties proclaiming their 'rights'

Interesting question wheels. IMO - Licenced or not, the intent behind safety rules/laws should apply and be applied. After all else just because you are unlicensed doesn't mean you run lesser risks, and if it does go to sh*t a whole lot of good people will have to risk their necks to bail the dumb arses out. It sounds distinctly like a 'don't pay the ferryman' situation to me. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_Pay_the_Ferryman

On reflection, I'm not altogether happy with my comments above, so in retrospect I withdraw any comment about the actions leading up the initial grounding. Still think owners inaction following the fact leaves them open for a good kick in the arse and an invoice.

The vessels owners should be made to pay for the clean up. Carelessness led to this, and then they phaffed around leading to a bloody bigger mess which inconveniences and potentially endangers many. Not good enough.