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by Dickh
Mon May 26, 2008 4:02 pm
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: Source for Lighter Sockets
Replies: 3
Views: 8789

I bought all mine off Ebay - if you check carefully you can get the SUTARS ones which have the round or rectangular flange mounting. Or try Caravan distributors. Also try:- http://www.marinemegastore.com/product- ... S_2411.htm who seem to have various Sutars but still a bit pricey.
by Dickh
Mon May 26, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: Mast Climbing Ladder That You Hoist Like a Sail. Any Good?
Replies: 7
Views: 39430

The best one from a sailing mag. test was the DEFEE ladder, has sail sliders so goes up the track and solid treads so much nicer on the feet than the all webbing type. I share one with a friend with different sail sliders on each side so can be used on either boat. I've used it in conjunction with a...
by Dickh
Mon May 26, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: to pressure wash or not to pressure wash your decks
Replies: 7
Views: 19337

No problem, I pressure wash my deck each spring before launch - it also finds all the window leaks!
by Dickh
Mon May 26, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: The Yacht Forum Yacht Club
Topic: Epic First Voyage
Replies: 7
Views: 28209

Well done! One tip, which my friend found out the hard way; make sure your forehatch is fully closed when at sea, it's surprising how much sea water gets below if you hit a wash from a fast ferry! And he got soaked as he was watching from the forehatch! Happy sailing.
by Dickh
Mon May 26, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Safety, Technical, Engineering & General Yacht Banter
Topic: Red Diesel Purchasing.
Replies: 2
Views: 8161

The last time I got some red diesel from another local marina and asked for 30l in cans, they were very suspicious and wanted my name & address, even though I was at another local boatyard(and knew I couldn't get any red diesel at that time). Antway, after October this year it'll probably be che...