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Louis wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
Boat Repairs Bristol
Hello, fellow boaters are you looking for mobile boat repairs in the Bristol and Southwest area? We have a decade of experience as liveaboards and […] -
Louis wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago
Silicon Marine Exhaust Alarm – A Full Review
Silicon Marine offer an affordable range of single and dual engine exhaust alarms that can be used to monitor wet exhaust systems in boats. […]-
Looks like a great addition to the engine gauges. There is nothing nicer than identifying an overheating problem early before the engine high cooling water temperature alarm sounds an alert. Seawater cooling system failures are a common problem, and changing an impeller or unclogging the strainer is never a fun job at sea when the engine is super hot.
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Posted new Ad Colvic Motor Cruiser – Project Boat. 3 years, 10 months ago
I have for sale a fibreglass hull project boat. The fibreglass floor is present. It comes with a stern drive, […]
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years ago
DRY-Mat Anti-Condensation Underlay – A FULL REVIEW
Dampness in a boat is a constant battle. My first experience of how bad things can become was in Brighton. We were fresh-faced newbies in the […]-
Hey Paul, thanks for the feedback on the dry-mat article! All my learning started with a Jaguar 27, between Youtube and Facebook tech groups its grown from there. If you need any help or advice my email is [email protected]
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Hey Rachel,
Thanks for the feedback, it’s a serves as good inspiration to write more!
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Louis replied to the topic Materials For A Changing Displacement Boat in the forum Boat Building 4 years, 3 months ago
Hello J,
It’s a hard one to visualise. I can offer some breadcrumbs.
To me, my first thought would be to continue with the inflatable material on the outside, PVC or even better Hypalon, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber. They’re impressively solid materials when you bring air pressure into the mixture and they offer…[Read more]
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Louis replied to the topic Creating Stabilising Legs – · 11 July 2020 in the forum Restoring Merganser 4 years, 7 months ago
Hey Marc, for the non-sailors out there, can you explain what is you’re doing with the legs? Love the idea. My motor cruiser is the semi-displacement single keel, so the thought of grounding out in the channel terrifies me, obviously I have no intention in letting it happen! Not having bilge keels, is a definite con. Are the legs to be used on…[Read more]
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Louis replied to the topic Adding Storage and Strength – 10 July 2019 in the forum Restoring Merganser 4 years, 7 months ago
Evening folks! Not a huge amount done on Merganser this weekend, we’ve been working on our sailing clubs committee boat and it needed a bit more in the way of fibreglass repair than anticipated, really didn’t feel like messing around with more glass afterwards! Here’s the vberth overhead cuddy installed, it slipped a bit when I left it to cure so…[Read more]
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Posted new Ad Oldenbourg 17 Cabin Cruiser (Volvo Penta). 4 years, 8 months ago
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
Project Boat Competition 2020 Judges and Entries
The Project Boat Competition 2020 Entries- UK and Ireland. The Judges Fergal Butler – An Irish backyard boatbuilder and […]-
Some great projects on here. Good luck to all.
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
Snapdragon 29 Bilge keel Yacht Renovation By Matt
Snapdragon 29 Renovation By Matt A few years ago, I bought my first boat; an abandoned Snapdragon 29ft bilge keel yacht, sitting in a boat yard […]-
Sorry James, did you sort this?
I can contact Matt for you if not.
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Hi James, sorry I missed your message.
I haven’t moved the boat since I bought it – still working on it in the boatyard. I have some original technical drawings from the Snapdragon Association that might help you.
I can’t attach them here but you can email me at [email protected]
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You can also find some specs here: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/snapdragon-890
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
Szmaragd II Yacht Renovation By Ruth
‘Emerald.H.D’ Szmaragd II Renovation By Ruth & Garry Emerald.H.D. is a 30′ Polish, Szmaragd II, fibreglass long keel hull imported from Gdansk […]-
Wow, beautiful!
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I know right, that cockpit is an absolute beauty! Are you writing Glen ?
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Louis replied to the topic Discovering Roller Sanders – 12 Of March in the forum Restoring Merganser 4 years, 8 months ago
Here she blows
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Louis replied to the topic Discovering Roller Sanders – 12 Of March in the forum Restoring Merganser 4 years, 8 months ago
Awesome work Mark, what roller sander did you go for out of interest?
How does a roller sander compare to say a flapdisc on an angle grinder. I’ve a attached a photo of my leg tattoo, I thing grinders are the king of the tools. like me. -
Louis replied to the topic possible new project in the forum General Boating Chat 4 years, 8 months ago
Hey Alan , Sorry I missed this did you go for it the end? As far as I’m ware its a nice little river and canal boat, are you based in the UK?
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Louis replied to the topic possible new project in the forum General Boating Chat 4 years, 8 months ago
Hey Alan , Sorry I missed this did you go for it the end? As far as I’m ware its a nice little river and canal boat, are you based in the UK?
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
Lake Cruiser Renovation By Eoghan
Kylemore 11 Renovation By Eoghan ‘Kylemore 2’ is a lake cruiser that had been in my wife’s family for a generation or two. Unfortu […] -
Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
High Tensile Steel vs Stainless Steel Bolts in Marine Engine Restoration
Is it acceptable to replace my boat engine’s steel bolts with stainless steel bolts? At first glance, it may seem like an obvious answer. B […]-
I hear you Daniel, I’ve expanded on the article now, I agree that it was perhaps missing some key elements. Thank you for your feedback.
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
32ft Reinke Yacht Renovation By Mike
32ft Reinke yacht Renovation by Mike Passat” is a 10 metre, GRP Reinke built in Berlin in 1970. The previous owner told me that he had sailed m […]-
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Very nice how is the sailing now!
Hope u r not renovating any more motorbikes!
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Louis wrote a new post 4 years, 8 months ago
Winner Baronet Mk2 Renovation By Mike
Winner Baronet MK2 Renovation by Mike I found the boat on Facebook marketplace and bought her on a whim. I believe she is a Winner Baronet Mk2; […] - Load More
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Hi there
I am looking to purchase a 77″ tug boat which needs full restoration (no engine) into a ‘houseboat’. The boat is moored in Kent so I believe too far from yourselves and services but I was hoping to have a chat to get some more understanding on the renovation required and how much it is likely to cost.
Thanks in advance!