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Peter Dannreplied to: New Batteries

Hi Dirk Yes, I have 2 x 120Ah house batteries under the port settee and 1 x 120Ah start battery under the starboard settee. I also have the...

1 week ago

Peter Dannreplied to: New Batteries

I had the same Barry. Bought nice big new batteries when I refurbed Blue Moon and the moment we connected them the original voltmeter went bonkers...

1 week ago

Peter Danncreated the topic: Cracked rudder stock

This Spring I took Blue Moon’s rudder stock off to fix the loose pintle bolts and discovered something more concerning: the weld which runs down...

2 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: White lock steering

A brief note to round off my experience, and also to eat humble pie. Martin's original suggestion of reaming the holes from 12mm to 1/2" was far...

2 months ago

Peter Dann is attending the event Yarmouth Harbour Rally

3 months ago

Web Master created the event RIOW Race

5 months ago

Peter Dannreplied to: Parker 31 hydraulic ram replacement

Hi Grahame, I assume a 31 ram is not so different from a 325's and there is lots of useful info on them in the forum. I took mine to Pirtek - our...

08/01/2026

Peter Dannreplied to: Hydraulic hoses

Hi Ewan I have replaced both the piston seals and hoses in Blue Moon, but not the long one (love the 'tunnel of horror'!). Mike Baldwin and I took...

16/12/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Delphi 296 filter

I had forgotten the water filter used to be down there! Mine is now in the engine compartment starboard side (opposite the fuel filter) so I can...

27/11/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Delphi 296 filter

Hi Martin When the guys installed my new engine they ran a new fuel pipe from the stopcock down by the propshaft up to a new filter in the engine...

19/11/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Guard Rails

http://parkerseal.org.uk/forum/g/posts/t/2632/dyneema-guardrail-lines Just trying the link again. It's under Miscellaneous if this doesn't work

18/11/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Guard Rails

I'm a big fan of my Dyneema guardrails. You might want to see this topic on the subject:...

18/11/2025

Peter Dann is attending the event PSSA 2026 AGM

06/11/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Retractable Bowsprit

Sorry about doubling up the pictures!

31/08/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Retractable Bowsprit

Simon I would consider carbon fibre. New carbon ready-made 124612471247is expensive but you can make one up yourself from a bare tube and it would...

31/08/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Andy I don't know about others but I prefer to keep my anchor in the locker anyway; the chain from the windlass fits inside one of those raised...

24/08/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: White lock steering

I like the sound of top hat bushes, but there isn't an extra 2mm of stainless to play with on my gudgeons to accommodate them. So my solution - I...

10/08/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Cockpit seating and sole

Hi Martin I haven't done it yet, but when I do (soon, I fear) Flexiteek will be top of my list. We were admiring a beautifully maintained Nicholson...

28/06/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Parker 325 Water Tank not filling up

Hi Martin, I may have to remove/replace my pipe. How did you gain access to your pipe to replace/move it? I assume I will have to gain access from...

01/06/2025

Peter Dannreplied to: Windlasses for 325/335

Hi Peter, I looked for Titchmarsh on the map of the UK. Can that place be reached from The Wash? Only by car I'm afraid Dirk!

16/05/2025

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