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Re-propping my outboards

When it comes to choosing propellers for any boat, a fair amount of trial and error is required to get the performance you want.

2 months ago

DIY Boating

DIY Descaling

An overheating secondhand outboard needed descaling and flushing to unclog its cooling passages. Norman undertook the task himself.

4 months ago

DIY Boating

DiveCat Relaunched

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5 months ago

April 2024

DiveCat relaunched

“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are busy doing it” – George Bernard Shaw

5 months ago

DIY Boating

New antifouling

The marine environment generally contains a profusion of life. Nothing can be left immersed in salt water without it quickly becoming covered in marin...

6 months ago

DIY Boating

New antifouling

The marine environment generally contains a profusion of life. Nothing can be left immersed in salt water without it quickly becoming covered in marin...

6 months ago

DIY Boating

Flooring decisions and application; Covering the sole

One of the last major interior decorating decisions I have made is choosing the most appropriate floor covering for the main cabin – the ‘sole’. Optio...

7 months ago

DIY Boating

The freshwater system

Last issue we covered the installation of the toilet and holding tank, also known as the black water system. The final plumbing project is to implemen...

8 months ago

December 2023

The back end

Any boat that is going to be used for extended trips will need a toilet of some sort.

9 months ago

DIY Boating

Rewiring your boat

Fully rewiring a boat is an expensive exercise, as I am discovering during my rebuild project. Even a modest amount of new cable can cost a fair amoun...

10 months ago

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Re-propping my outboards

DIY Descaling

DiveCat Relaunched

DiveCat relaunched

New antifouling

New antifouling

Flooring decisions and application; Covering the sole

The freshwater system

The back end

Rewiring your boat

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DIY Descaling

DiveCat Relaunched

DiveCat relaunched

New antifouling

New antifouling

Flooring decisions and application; Covering the sole

The freshwater system

The back end

Rewiring your boat

Luna Rossa Confirm Star Billing In UniCredit Youth America’s Cup

Race 3: INEOS Britannia Crushes Alinghi Red Bull Racing to Secure Final Spot in America’s Cup

Race 2: American Magic Stuns Luna Rossa in Chaotic Showdown to Keep America’s Cup Dream Alive

Race 1: The Dream Continues For Alinghi Red Bull Racing, winning over INEOS Bratannia

Race 2: Italy Dominate as UK and Switzerland Battle in Gruelling Youth America’s Cup Race

Race 1: Luna Rossa Shines in Challenging Conditions on Day Two of Youth America’s Cup

Buckland’s Beach Yacht Club to Celebrate Its 75th Anniversary in True Regatta Style

Choppy Seas On Wednesday, Lower Winds Forecast

Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta Returns to Barcelona: A Tribute to America’s Cup History