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Mike Baldwin is attending the event Laying Up Lunch, Fareham

2 months ago

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Unbending the skeg

I have a new designed skeg that works very well. It protects the propeller much more when motoring and also helps keep it clear of the ground when...

3 months ago

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Void below sink/shower in heads

This is a fascinating discussion for me. Whilst I have no smells on in the heads, I do have a sizable quantity of water in this void and have not...

3 months ago

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Squeaky keel - any ideas?

Pleased for you. Don't forget to continue your blog!

14/05/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Squeaky keel - any ideas?

I used to pack the front roller of my 285 with grease from underneath when in the cradle. I also smeared grease on the leading edge of the keel and...

13/05/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Headsail Furling Systems

I have just been through this process with my 335. My research suggested Harken was best, but very expensive unless you chose their Ocean model. I...

03/03/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Hydaulic Ram

I used Pirtek in Portsmouth last winter for Shemar's ram. They did an excellent job. They also serviced Blue Moon's ram last winter too. Changed...

02/02/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Hydaulic Ram

I used Pirtek in Portsmouth last winter for Shemar's ram. They did an excellent job. They also serviced Blue Moon's ram last winter too. Changed...

02/02/2024

created the event Crossing the Channel

12/01/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Thinking about some new sails.....?

Many thanks everyone for your help. Following research, I am leaning towards the same fabric that Martin chose - Vectran, which I believe is now...

05/01/2024

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Thinking about some new sails.....?

I found this thread which is a few years old now. My mainsail has been condemned☹️I would be very grateful to receive any more up to date...

18/12/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Location of the flux compass?

Mine is behind the fuel tank. I imagine yours will be there as your boat is the same age. You have to take up the false floor above the calorifer...

02/09/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Keel system service

Thank you Martin for this very informative and interesting post. You have certainly gone to a lot of effort investigating your keel and I am glad...

21/08/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Hydraulic Circuit

Yes, it's actively rising a few mm. I lower it into the pin and leave it. A few tides later drying out each low tide and when floating the pin is...

10/08/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Hydraulic Circuit

Hi Martin, I can't help I am afraid. I have no more information than the manual. I have had an interesting experience recently. I serviced my ram...

09/08/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Well, I have fixed the problem. The pressure switch on the Flojet water pump was faulty, and it was over pressuring the system. I decided to change...

19/07/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Routing cable from cockpit to vhf in cabin

I fitted a vhf handset to the side of the helm pod. But my helm pod could be larger than yours. The cable went up the stainless tube of the wheel...

09/07/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Thank you Dirk. I have some news. I realised that I could remove just the valve without removing the whole unit including the temperature probe and...

05/07/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Water Calorifier for the 325/335.

Thanks everyone. I have been busy but finally got round to emptying the cockpit locker and taking up the false floor. I have turned the PRV as...

05/07/2023

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