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Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 April 2012, 13:13
Replies: 16
Views: 4,175
Posted By squiddy
I have a 851E - bit of advice, if you use the GPS...

I have a 851E - bit of advice, if you use the GPS function your batteries will be dead V quickly. Especially if you just use normal off the shelf batteries. BUT having the GPS function 'on board' is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2012, 20:59
Replies: 56
Views: 11,604
Posted By squiddy
Here is a pic from our field testing of skin so...

Here is a pic from our field testing of skin so soft in rannoch moor in aug 2008.

This is photo of an uncovered arm, around 10minutes exposure = over 200 bites on one arm.

The other arm,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2012, 20:43
Replies: 56
Views: 11,604
Posted By squiddy
another +1 for sss from me. sss is no myth! ...

another +1 for sss from me. sss is no myth!

Have 'tested' sss every year in the highlands/west coast vigorously since it first came out. Huge black clouds of them on Rannoch Moor included. It in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 April 2012, 10:24
Replies: 16
Views: 5,655
Posted By squiddy
Alright Gaz?? No problem - Here is a pic I...

Alright Gaz??

No problem - Here is a pic I happen to have to hand. If this is no good - will take closeups but it could take a little time. Trailer is dismantled and stored and we are off on...
Forum: RIB gallery 30 March 2012, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By squiddy
For it is the answer to everything, after all. ...

For it is the answer to everything, after all.

Still 512 dolphins though.
Forum: Other stuff 30 March 2012, 12:05
Replies: 29
Views: 4,156
Posted By squiddy
If any incident occurs on the outing and out of...

If any incident occurs on the outing and out of date flares are found on board - there could be multiple tantrums all round, could also void a 'surance policy????
Forum: Other stuff 30 March 2012, 10:33
Replies: 63
Views: 8,443
Posted By squiddy
Just read that. Decanting petrol for her daughter...

Just read that. Decanting petrol for her daughter IN THE KITCHEN??

"Her daughter asked her mum for petrol because she had run out. The cooker was on and the fumes ignited."

So, from that we can...
Forum: RIB gallery 30 March 2012, 10:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By squiddy
Very nice pic. Is it 512 dolphins? ...

Very nice pic.

Is it 512 dolphins?

Closest one to actual number wins a jar of sweeties, right??
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 March 2012, 15:44
Replies: 0
Views: 1,071
Posted By squiddy
We're jammin'! GPS jamming up norf again.

BBC News - Military jamming of GPS likely in Scotland during Joint Warrior exercise (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-17487375)

Same story as last year but this time 16 to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 March 2012, 00:05
Replies: 20
Views: 8,476
Posted By squiddy
Nice one! Did you get it down to 0.5% splashback?...

Nice one! Did you get it down to 0.5% splashback?

Davenport5, I stuck some cunning spray deflectors on the engine - these along with the raised transom do the job nicely. Wouldn't want to raise...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 March 2012, 23:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,940
Posted By squiddy
I have one of these and it is great. Battery...

I have one of these and it is great.

Battery life also pretty good IF you turn the GPS side of things off. I'm using the rechargeable ones and i am very happy.

Saying that, having the GPS is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2012, 15:42
Replies: 20
Views: 8,476
Posted By squiddy
Thank you. Sounds good , just chuck a block of...

Thank you. Sounds good , just chuck a block of wood in - until you do the permanent modding. Have fun!!!!!!

Do you happen to know how much you are raising your transom for your merc 25hp??

Just...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2012, 15:30
Replies: 20
Views: 8,476
Posted By squiddy
Aerotec 380 transom height mod.

Couple pics to show off new permanent transom riser on my aerotec 380.

Extends transom by 3cm - fancy marine wood with fancy sikoflex and fancy marine screws.

First pic (from previous owner) is...
Forum: Other stuff 23 March 2012, 02:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,028
Posted By squiddy
What about this brave adventurer? Now, imagine a...

What about this brave adventurer? Now, imagine a thousand coming at you with shi*tty sticks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 March 2012, 16:58
Replies: 56
Views: 11,604
Posted By squiddy
Damn that tricky devil Smokey Bear !!!!! *shakes...

Damn that tricky devil Smokey Bear !!!!! *shakes fist*
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 March 2012, 12:06
Replies: 56
Views: 11,604
Posted By squiddy
[QUOTE=spartacus;451540]Check out Ullapool in the...

[QUOTE=spartacus;451540]Check out Ullapool in the NW of Scotland.....QUOTE]

I agree with Spartacus that Ullapool has everything you need for a right good sib up. Bit of a trek from down south...
Forum: Other stuff 07 October 2011, 11:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By squiddy
Yeah, but he is probably still alive, i think. ...

Yeah, but he is probably still alive, i think.

I hope this is going to be a new thing for Whales - taking the pi55 out of folk with small hp engines. Should get me a few close sightings next year!
Forum: Other stuff 06 October 2011, 15:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By squiddy
Beat this Mike Yarwood!

Killer Whale Imitates Boat Motor - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b2U5r7Jwkc)
Forum: Engines & props 09 September 2011, 14:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By squiddy
Oh lordy! Would love to - assuming, of...

Oh lordy!


Would love to - assuming, of course, that it comes with free petrol vouchers???? Is that correct??

Kind of happy i only have a 3.8M sib and a 20hp engine!
Forum: Engines & props 09 September 2011, 10:55
Replies: 18
Views: 4,062
Posted By squiddy
I have the same engine, i believe made by...

I have the same engine, i believe made by tohatsu???

Here are NISSAN/TOHATSU consumption charts:

Nissan Marine Outboards - Authorized Distributor Offering Boat Motor Products, Technical...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2011, 13:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,493
Posted By squiddy
Yes, I had experience of this on first ever...

Yes, I had experience of this on first ever launch - made me worry and stress out. Was fairly large waves though. Tried reversing into waves (I got wet) , had boat kicked sideways by waves as I was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2011, 12:51
Replies: 15
Views: 10,899
Posted By squiddy
Nice one mate! Good to read as that boat was...

Nice one mate! Good to read as that boat was basically second on my list, after the BOMBIE! What issues have sent the boat back this time, out of interest?

Your boot of car looks like mine...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 September 2011, 12:24
Replies: 29
Views: 5,383
Posted By squiddy
Bombard aerotec has 2 valves in the floor, one...

Bombard aerotec has 2 valves in the floor, one for each side.

I use supplied footpump for bulk inflation and then a 20 quid QS stirrup pump (as mentioned by John) to get floor to 11.4psi.
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2011, 11:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,375
Posted By squiddy
VERY good and ALMOST the perfect SIB launching...

VERY good and ALMOST the perfect SIB launching method.

Now, if they were nice looking sweaty wimmins, that would be perfect!!!!
Forum: Engines & props 30 August 2011, 08:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By squiddy
Hurrah for WillK ! ! !

Hurrah for WillK ! ! !
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