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Hi and thanks! This is what I have at the moment, nut because of the window slope it leaks and that's why I'm looking to change it. Ta Mac

I need to replace the plastic window vent in the bathroom. It's about 6" dia. I have tried searching online for; round plastic window vent, but no luck! Can anyone help in my search please? Regards Mac

Thanks everyone! I'll go and find a supplier of this 'Phenolic Ply' Mac

Cheers Catweasel! Seems a lot of bother, don't it?!

Cheers John!

Hi! I have decking on the mooring and when it is wet it is like an ice rink...... I have tried using a bass broom on it and even a jet wash, but after a short while it's just as bad. Can anyone help with a good suggestion other that removing it? Cheers Mac

Hi Folks! I was chatting away about puting in a new stern deck and I was told I needed phronolic ply. So come tell me what it is? please? Do I need it or can I use marine ply from B&Q, or better still what would you recommend? Many Thanks Mac

Thanks for advice! It sounds as though you know what you are talking about so here is a picture........ would it be the '90 Sierra 1.8TD Pump' I need? I know it's a long shot, but I had to ask! Many Thanks Mac

Hi, I want to know if it is safe to cut a hole in the steel bulkhead between engine compartment and below deck. Want to do it so I can get to front of engine when required! Go on tell me I'm mad!! It does sound a bit drastic, doesn't it? Regards Mad Mac

This is the reply I got for Lancing and to be honest it doesn't mean that much to me! > This engine is a very rare Industrial version of the 1.8, > as > it has an externally-driven raw water pump mounted out on > the starboard side. not internally driven like a standard > 1.8, or Immediately above the crankshaft pulley like a > 1.6. > > I believe the sea water pump can go on the front of the circulation > pump, and that the fitment should use an adapter > with a bore of 1.183" (30mm) and 4 bolt holes on a 2.000" > pitch circle diameter. > If you can confirm these dimensions, I can have a > replacement mount block made. I do not have a record of > the > crankshaft bolt pattern for this version, so if you want > it > mounted there, you would need to send me your crank pulley > for examination. > > Regards, > > Mike Bellamy, > Lancing Marine, I thought I would be able to buy a replacement from a car parts place, but it seems that this may not be so. Here are some pictures: So anyone got a solution please? Many thanks Mac

I have a Ford XLD 1.8 engine. The waterpump is leaking and the pulley is moving a great amount, so I think the pump needs replacing? There is a single V belt that runs around the Cam, alternator and pump. I contacted Lancing Marine and they said it was an old type setup. Can anyone help please? Many Thanks Mac

Thanks everyone! I know where there's a bit of flue liner...... so off to do a bit of salvaging Great forum!

Hi and thanks! I think it is tar; I am burning wood, and Flamebright coal, and have the same problem however, the coal is wet too! Are these double skinned chimneys readily available? Ta Mac ..... Just thought of that

Hi Folks! This is my first winter onboard; I have noticed that while I have the fire burning there is a residue running down from the chimney housing and making a real mess of the paintwork. The chimey is new, but the roof fitting is a bit rusty, so could this be the problem? Does anyone else have this problem and how can I cure it? Many Thanks Mac

Hi Chris and thanks for ideas? I was thinking along the same lines as you, but hopefully using softwood for cost! Thanks again Mac Hi Bones and thanks for idea! How high was this build and would it be taken down in summer? I could build a permanent fixture, a bit like a barge type, but what is the maximum hight I could go? thanks again Mac