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Would you change seacock valve 65cm below the water line whilst afloat?! It might not be as scary as you think. This valve body seized up (despite only being 3-4 years old) so I unscrewed it, popped in a wooden bung, bought a new one and screwed it on. The trick is to be prepared. I had all my wooden bungs on hand, covered any electrical equipment and was ready for the worst case scenario. Fortunately, because it was a fairly new fitting, it came undone relatively easily and the job was pretty straight forward 😊💦 And what’s the worst case scenario I was prepared for? The worst case scenario is the thru hull fitting itself breaking off when I attempt to unscrew the valve. What would I do about it? Just tap in one of my many wooden bungs and then arrange to get the boat lifted out! That scenario was quite unlikely but it helps to think through what could happen. What also helped me is that, from previous experimentation on another boat, we have pumps that I know could easily outrun the water coming in through that hole. An uncontrolled inflow through that fitting wouldn’t be good as it would spray seawater everywhere but it’s good to know that the pumps could cope. It’s always counter intuitive and panic inducing to see water flooding in to the boat and I know many people don’t like to pull out their paddle wheel log transducers for that very reason however staying calm and knowing that it would actually take quite a long time to sink through a 3/4” hole means it may not be as bad as you think. Always worth thinking what else could help. Whilst away, shopping for parts, I left Kate armed with cushions as well as wooden bungs as a cushion pushed hard over a hole will slow the flow enough that most bilge pumps would cope. Despite my previous experiments I was even surprised how little water we took on but the point is that, with a little thought and prep, changing a valve or pulling that paddle wheel so it doesn’t foul up needn’t be that stressful or require an expensive lift out. Luckily for me everything went super smoothly this time so no need for backup plans! It does get the heart pumping a bit when you haven’t done it for a while though! 😊💦 #followintrepidbear #sailinglife #sailing #sailor #liveaboard #sailboat #boatlife

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World First! This Boston Whaler 230 Outrage is currently the smallest boat in the world fitted with a gyro stabiliser…. Our Quick X3 mini gyro was recently fitted. 41cm square and just 130kg! Incredible technology and an incredible result. Less rock n roll means greater safety and more fun fishing. Contact us for more information: https://www.gineicomarine.com.au/quick-gyro-stabilization-for-trailer-boats/ Gineico Marine represent Quick Italy and leading Italian heavy duty marine hardware brands in Australia and New Zealand.

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They might be small, but our Rope Stopper Balls do a lot of work on your boat. In this video, we're showing you all the colour and size options we stock at Sailing Chandlery. If you've ever had a control line disappear through a block or a cleat mid-race, these small but mighty balls are a simple fix. They keep your lines where you need them - tidy, reliable, and ready for action. Whether you're setting up a kicker, outhaul, or Cunningham, you'll want a few of these in your spares box.  Rope Stopper Ball Specifications: 🔴 Extra Small 17mm Up to 4mm 8mm 🔴 Small 22mm 4 to 6mm 9mm 🔴 Large 32mm 4 to 6mm 15mm 🔴 Extra Large 45mm 6 to 10mm 24mm Available in all colours shown in the video, subject to availability - Green Rope Stopper Balls are due to be restocked soon, check our website for updates 🛒 Shop Rope Stopper Balls: https://www.sailingchandlery.com/products/rope-stoppers-balls  ⚓️ Visit Sailing Chandlery: https://www.sailingchandlery.com/collections/most-popular _______________ Sailing Chandlery ⛵️ Fast dispatch and a 5 ⭐️ rated service you can count on. Why Sailing Chandlery? ✅ We dispatch your orders quickly ✅ We use FAST postal services ✅ We show you actual stock levels ✅ We provide competitive prices ✅ We provide you with impartial advice ✅ We give back to sailing through sponsorships We offer same-day dispatch on orders placed before midday, next-day shipping available, FREE Click & Collect in-store at our Canvey Island Showroom on Charfleets Industrial Estate Devoti Dealer for the UK Dealer for the Pico, Bahia, Vago & Bug 🌍 www.sailingchandlery.com☎️ 01268 222912📧 info@sailingchandlery.com 📍Canvey Island, Essex #dinghysailing #keelboatsailing #sailingshop #sailinggear #sailingequipment #marineshop #sailinguk #sailinglifeuk #ukchandlery #canveyisland #essexsailing #sailinggearshop #marinesupplies #onlinesailingshop #sailorslife #boatsupplies #boatgear #sailinghardware #sailingrigging #sailorsupplies #dinghygear #keelboatgear #worldwideshipping

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Please hold, we're almost ready to clue you in. Dropping on our website Saturday morning.

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