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Old 01 November 2006, 16:26   #1
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Opti Powered 5.4

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/BHG157

As titled, probably my dream Searider, I would have ditched the standard console than and done something similar to David Manning's infamous 5.4. Maybe even a 115opti too! Expensive, but its the first searider I have seen on the market with a new tech DI engine.
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Old 01 November 2006, 16:39   #2
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yus. dat appens a lott wen yew reech a certan ayje.

an wots dat dammp pach onn de grownd orl abowt


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Old 01 November 2006, 20:22   #4
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yus. dat appens a lott wen yew reech a certan ayje.

an wots dat dammp pach onn de grownd orl abowt


gaRf
oy beyave gaRf cuz eye cun snapp yer beek wiv wun eye behynd mi bakk...

Ytz umayzin wot eye kann dew affta wherin mi cammyflaged gymp sewt.
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Old 01 November 2006, 21:38   #5
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You think thats expensive have a look at this searider. I pitty the stupid person who pays all that http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Inflatable-60-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 01 November 2006, 22:04   #6
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Bloody hell
take a look at his shop

Its like steptoes yard and there are still nutters making offers
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Look at all the other crap he's selling. I fancy that 4m searider if only it was £50
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It all looks like it's been sunk and recovered!
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And with his abusive attitude on the listing, I wouldn't even bother making an offer, I'd likely be called an idiot too. Would he appreciate an offer of £1500 do you think?
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Ah yes, well known 'dealer' from sunny Snozzle!
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C'mon Kernow,let us know what you know? Is he as big a tw@t as he looks?
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I remember calling Him earlier in the year for a prop , Iam sure he is listed as a Suzuki dealer .

I can remember a really offhand attitude like It was just too much trouble for him .
And no he wasn't a Cornishman
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Nah,

Bigger than that!
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Is he under the viaduct on the right going up towards St.Dennis? Used to be a Suzuki agent of sorts? All of that crap in his yard is scrap. The guy's gonna need disappointment councilling.
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Is he under the viaduct on the right going up towards St.Dennis? Used to be a Suzuki agent of sorts? All of that crap in his yard is scrap. The guy's gonna need disappointment councilling.
That's him.
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I asked how old it was and what were the electronics that were worth £2500

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Thanks for your question. The electronics is a Lowrance Global map and plotter and card reader and high definition sonar as to the age its a very good question i would guess approximately 10 years old.

I feel sorry for him to be honest
I think Mollers is right
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Out of interest i have been out on a 5.4 Searider all day today. Doing baseline trials for Opti replacements of the currant Mariner 75/90hp 2 stroke.

Done all the 2 stroke trials today, going to put the 75opti on next week and try that, then take it off and put the 90opti on and then maybe try the 115opti just for a laugh!!.
Doing all the usual max speed, acceleration times and then load it up from 200kg to 600 with two people in the boat. And to top it all off it was great weather today!!!
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Out of interest i have been out on a 5.4 Searider all day today. Doing baseline trials for Opti replacements of the currant Mariner 75/90hp 2 stroke.

Done all the 2 stroke trials today, going to put the 75opti on next week and try that, then take it off and put the 90opti on and then maybe try the 115opti just for a laugh!!.
Doing all the usual max speed, acceleration times and then load it up from 200kg to 600 with two people in the boat. And to top it all off it was great weather today!!!
I trust you'll provide a complete report when all is done? What other 2 strokes?

BTW, how in the world do you get to test engines before buying?!?!

Or are you just pulling our legs?
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I trust you'll provide a complete report when all is done? What other 2 strokes?

BTW, how in the world do you get to test engines before buying?!?!

Or are you just pulling our legs?
Well, i work for Barrus (Mariner/Mercury UK). Im lucky enough have a job thats also my hobby!.
I do all the commercial trials for outboards and the pre production work on new bulids and refits etc. Its the MoD that are buying the engines luckliy not me!!!
Thats why there all Mariners and no other makes. MoD only use Mariner and Mercury.
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