Forum: Engines & props
23 February 2013, 17:17
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,796
Thanks, I will do that. I'm not entirely sure...
Thanks, I will do that. I'm not entirely sure how to remove the plastic but sounds like a plan. It's coming from the 'join' so will investigate the gasket, there's sufficient water coming out to be...
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Forum: Engines & props
22 February 2013, 22:24
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,796
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Forum: Engines & props
22 February 2013, 16:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,796
Water !!!!
Tohatsu 90 two stroke
On recovering the boat last year there was water, (not vast amounts but enough to be noticeable) emerging from the very top front of the leg where it joins the powerhead. It...
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Forum: Other stuff
09 December 2012, 18:06
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Replies: 287
Views: 42,321
Winter Storm
Storm at Gurnard March 2010 - YouTube (https://youtu.be/5C3jDNstNV8)
Not HD but still worth a watch - the Cardinal mark gives some idea of thre seas and wind strength even close to the shore
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 October 2012, 19:47
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,711
I wouldn't have a Rib without an original 'Doel...
I wouldn't have a Rib without an original 'Doel Fin' - beware cheap imitations. On a 90two stroke on 6.1m the difference is lower planing speed, a flat rise onto the plane and no noticeable drop in...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 September 2012, 17:38
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,711
I've not been for a few years but WOW - was it...
I've not been for a few years but WOW - was it quiet!!!!
No bargains, some very bored looking exhibitors and certainly less there in terms of punters and stands. Trade contact indicated that if...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 September 2012, 20:04
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
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Forum: Other stuff
16 September 2012, 20:41
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Replies: 287
Views: 42,321
No Mans Land Fort - YouTube...
No Mans Land Fort - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmzgj8vEtF4&feature=youtu.be)
Not a good one but illustrates both the exposure issue and the 'wavy' appearnce which is the engine...
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Forum: Other stuff
16 September 2012, 20:00
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Replies: 287
Views: 42,321
Interesting......on my movie there is no...
Interesting......on my movie there is no distortion at all, have just checked again.....so it's either an uploading issue i.e. data corruption OR interaction with YouTube.
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Forum: Other stuff
16 September 2012, 18:34
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Replies: 287
Views: 42,321
Drift
Whitecliff Bay - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5baJgoga4RQ)
Experience in bright sun is excellent. My only critiscism is the exposure on cloudy days which leads the camera to producing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 August 2012, 21:28
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
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Forum: Other stuff
19 August 2012, 21:27
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Replies: 287
Views: 42,321
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Forum: Engines & props
01 August 2012, 19:26
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2012, 17:56
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
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Forum: Engines & props
16 July 2012, 11:10
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Two issues......firstly the thrust bearing was...
Two issues......firstly the thrust bearing was knackered - see pictures, but unfortunately this did not get rid of the noise so "expensive" is likely correct. The old bearing was oval and thought is...
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Forum: Engines & props
14 July 2012, 19:58
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
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Forum: Engines & props
14 July 2012, 19:39
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
I'm not sure....I've not put the prop...
I'm not sure....I've not put the prop on.....however the chances are that it was from the local Mercury dealer (it's not stainless, just bog standard). What would this do - are you thinking it's...
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Forum: Engines & props
14 July 2012, 18:22
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,550
Unusual noise
I would appreciate some thoughts.....having launched recently my engine is running well, new plugs and no issues in the last four years - hours - approx 370 - Tohatsu 90 3 cylinder two stroke. My...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 October 2011, 12:19
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,175
I had a 4m commercial searider with a 40hp...
I had a 4m commercial searider with a 40hp mercury - it did struggle a little to pull up a big lad on two skis BUT amazingly if he dropped one ski once up it could provide a really good monoskiing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 August 2011, 22:17
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,378
Kill Cords - why you should wear one!!
See the link below to Bembridge Sailing Club website and photo sequence - yellow Rib was being tested within the harbour (possibly by commercial entity) - something happened and the Rib ended up...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2011, 18:11
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,304
Towergate Marden - excellent service for 14...
Towergate Marden - excellent service for 14 years...re depreciation - a well kitted SR4 with a 40 Merc - bought for £3,500 with Rollercoaster - always covered even when on the water and well looked...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 June 2011, 23:18
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,918
Big Swell
It was grim at Bembridge ledge, livened up bysome impressive runs upwind and wave by 'Hot Lemon' - this is one of the casualties - think it happened off Ventnor and dumped at St Helens fort awaiting...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 April 2011, 19:52
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Replies: 37
Views: 9,643
"anyone who wishes to buy leeway will have a...
"anyone who wishes to buy leeway will have a guarantee that its debt free and making profit... "
Really? A guarantee.....? My local contact who works next door to the unit said there were two...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 March 2011, 17:30
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 March 2011, 19:35
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Looking for some advice
I am currently changing the impellor on my Tohatsu 90 - have extracted all the bolts and disconnected all that needs to be and have effectively split the gearbox etc from the leg to the extent that...
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