On our TMD 41A engines there is  a  throttle cable adjustment nut at the fuel pump. Adjustment will shorten the length of the throttle cable and thus increase revs. If that system is applicable to your engines then just adjust the cable to shorten it a bit which will increase the revs on that engine. So two engines then two adjustments on both e…Read More

We have Volvo tmd 41 A engines in our broom 10/70. You could simply increase the revs by adjusting the cable screw on the throttle adjusting cable either at the engine end or at the morse lever control at the helm.

We changed over from 6 volt batteries to 12 volt ones in our broom on the domestic bank. More cost effective and last for three or four years.  Dave R …..Eastern Dawn

Hi Claus. I have used Seaglaze from Rackheath  near Norwich for marine windows in four of my boat builds – they are quality windows – you would need to send them a hardboard template of the cut out in the boat for the new windows.

Bear in mind that old windows in boats can be refurbished with new seals. With regards to leaks via the fixings from…Read More

Hi Frank,

When adjusting the packing gland you need to loosen the lock nut on the gland. Tap on the corner of the lock nut with a hammer and that will loosen it. Its the way all boatyards do. That leaves you the job of tightening the packing gland SLIGHTLY to prevent any unwanted influx of water into the boat – the guide is normally one drip per…Read More