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Current Poll:

When changing your oil, what oil do you use?

Poll

  • Only oil branded and sold by the engine manufacturer and meeting all specifications (29%)
  • An unbranded oil that meets the exact specifications required by the engine manufacture (43%)
  • A good quality oil meeting some but not all of the specs (21%)
  • The cheapest I can find as long as it?s the right viscosity (7%)

Previous poll:

Fri, 20 Apr 2012:

Damaged impellers are a major cause of breakdowns at sea. Have you ever suffered a breakdown out on the water? If so what was the cause? (Tick all that apply)

  • Loss of cooling water/damaged impeller (16%)
  • Fuel related problems (18%)
  • Loss of drive belt (10%)
  • Fouled propeller (19%)
  • Mechanical breakdown of engine/gearbox (11%)
  • Loss of steering (8%)
  • Electrical problems (10%)
  • Engine management issues (7%)

Previous poll:

Mon, 9 Jan 2012:

Should we be more vigilant about our security in our marinas? Should we be courteous and hold the gate open for other users or should we question their intentions

  • Be more vigilant and ask for the gate code (86%)
  • Hold the gate open and let them in (14%)

Previous poll:

Thu, 15 Dec 2011:

Will you be attending this year's Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show?

  • Yes (47%)
  • No (49%)
  • Don't know (4%)

Previous poll:

Mon, 14 Nov 2011:

What do you do with your boat during the winter?

  • Lay it up ashore (42%)
  • Lay it up afloat (11%)
  • Leave it afloat and in commission (47%)

Previous poll:

Tue, 18 Oct 2011:

How often do you use your radar?

  • Every time I go out (32%)
  • Only in poor visibility (38%)
  • I try to use it regularly, just to keep my hand in (30%)

Previous poll:

Mon, 12 Sep 2011:

Would you buy a new piece of electronics at a boat show?

  • Yes (79%)
  • No (18%)
  • I'm not sure (2%)

Previous poll:

Thu, 28 Jul 2011:

Do you support the amended coastguard proposals?

  • Yes (11%)
  • No (87%)
  • Don't know (2%)

Previous poll:

Thu, 30 Jun 2011:

Have you suffered seacock failure?

  • Yes, on a boat five years old or under (7%)
  • Yes, on a boat 10 years old or under (6%)
  • Yes, on a boat 20 years old or under (7%)
  • No (80%)

Previous poll:

Tue, 28 Jun 2011:

Are you worried about corroding seacocks?

  • Yes (65%)
  • No (24%)
  • Not sure (11%)

Previous poll:

Wed, 18 May 2011:

Do you find lobster pots and other fishing lines a hindrance to navigation?

  • Yes (94%)
  • No (5%)
  • Not sure (1%)

Previous poll:

Mon, 14 Mar 2011:

Are you in favour of the new waterways management charity, set to be created in 2012 by the merger of British Waterways and the Environment Agency?

  • Yes (36%)
  • No (46%)
  • Not sure yet (17%)

Previous poll:

Fri, 25 Feb 2011:

Are you worried about how the proposed windfarm in the western Solent will affect navigation?

  • Yes (70%)
  • No (27%)
  • Don't know (3%)

Previous poll:

Fri, 25 Feb 2011:

Is Liverpool still a viable location for a boat show?

  • Yes (61%)
  • No (36%)
  • Don't know (3%)

Previous poll:

Tue, 11 Jan 2011:

Do you like the London Boat Show's new layout?

  • Yes (67%)
  • No (33%)

Previous poll:

Fri, 5 Nov 2010:

Would you book a charterboat holiday?

  • Yes (66%)
  • No (34%)

Previous poll:

Mon, 19 Jul 2010:

Do you subscribe to MBM magazine?

  • Yes (100%)
  • No (0%)
  • Used to (0%)
  • Am considering it (0%)


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