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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...

1 month ago

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...

2 months ago

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...

2 months ago

created the event Crossing the Channel

3 months ago

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...

3 months ago

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...

4 months ago

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

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Spare cockpit seat at the wheel?

It looks very good, and what a smart boat you will have when you finish all the work. You must come to the Solent next year to show Surprise off.

27/06/2023

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

Many thanks Martin, I will have to investigate when I get back home. I have a manual water pump at the galley sink so at least we can use that on...

13/06/2023

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

My calorifer is spraying water from the pressure release valve. It happens as soon as the freshwater pump is switched on! It is very inconvenient...

13/06/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Whale pump of shower tray seized

Hi Dirk, Mine is wired to the freshwater pump switch on the chart table. So this must be on to operate the shower pump out. I don't know anymore...

13/06/2023

Mike Baldwinreplied to: Parker decals

They look good Dirk.

16/04/2023

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