Here is a list of suppliers of sailing gear that you may find useful – especially because they may be offering a discount to our membership.
| Gear | Supplier (Web Link) | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Self-steering gear | Hydrovane | Offering a 5% discount to our membership, just mention this link |
| Diesel Fuel Parts, including fuel/lift pumps, complete fuel assemblies, fuel fittings and hoses and much more | SSL Auto Parts | Members offered a 10% discount on all orders over £15 through the website using the code: nic38 |
| Maritex composite bearings as replacements for the white metal bearing in the stern tube. For more information, see this posting. | H4 Marine | Tell them you learned of their bearing from our forum, you intend to do a DIY fitting, and ask for a 10% discount when ordering. |
| Refurbish Parsons gearboxes and supply Mathway mechanical steering gear. Spares available for both | Parsons Mathway Marine | Manuals available for both. Check their website for details |
| 25% discount on the first year of membership provided the application is made via their website and the subscription is paid by direct debit via a UK bank account | Cruising Association (www.theca.org.uk) | On the website application, under the ‘Promocode’ enter the Nicholson unique code (NH3X) and provide UK debit card bank details. The subscription is reduced automatically. |
Note: Ask your favorite supplier if they will offer our membership a discount in return for a link to their site on this page. Then let me know about their requirements by emailing me at:
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