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    Andy Vine

    To enable him to operate the hard-to-reach inlet valve from within the head compartment, Andy attached a throttle cable to the handle, top left. It’s connected to an outboard motor control unit, at left, mounted close to the marine toilet where it’s visible and easily operable, above.
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    Remote-controlled seacock

    It opens and closes with a throttle lever Issue 110 : Sept/Oct 2016 I’m one of those sailors who likes to keep seacocks closed when they’re not in use. My problem was that the inlet valve for the head...

    Andy Vine
    April 20, 2026
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    Tan Bark Sails Poem

    I want a boat with tan bark sailsTo sail the ocean blueAnd a bow sprit stoutAnd a good long keelTo keep her straight and trueAnd down below a cabin snugWith stove to cut the chillOf mornings up in Noo...

    Andy Vine
    February 12, 2026
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