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I agree with all above. Practically any boat at slow speed will have a tendency to wander, whether that be caused by steering input, currents, wind or even other craft passing etc.

You probably notice it more with a steering wheel than just using a tiller, but all will behave the same.
I've used ...

Happy New Year Richard,

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Hi Orklander,

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Hope this helps.
Adam

Completely agree.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone on the forum and thanks for all the information, ideas and projects you post about.
Outstanding job Sue, many thanks.
Definitely one of the very best forums I've encountered.

I agree with vreagh and would also suggest fitting switches between batteries, so they can be isolated from each other, to check which one may be causing your issue.
Also I would keep one on a separate circuit, for starting engine(s), to act as a backup should the others fail.
Cool-boxes can draw a ...

Hi David,

In my opinion, it's all relative...
If you were to cross any body of water at slack tide, with no wind and you didn't mind how long it took, a couple of oars would see you right.
But if you were to do the same against the tide and head to wind, you'd need whatever engine is going to ...

Hi Mikeyboy18,

I too have a Speedwell and needed to move it for winter repairs.
I managed to come across a trailer locally BUT, it's a single axle and the combination is not best to be honest.
(It should only be used as a yard trailer, to be fair!)
Luckily I only had to move it 3 miles, so took the ...

I've just fitted carpet in my Speedwell.
I bought an end of roll remnant from our local carpetright.
Hope that helps.

Hi Rem50,

Nice look craft you have there.

Lots to see & do in here, welcome.

Welcome aboard Jan13, you'll find plenty of info on here!