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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2022, 13:50
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Posted By oceanpro
Wimbi boats & mercury outboards

Has anyone had any experience of Wimbi boats? Any feedback appreciated. Also any thoughts on 225hp Mercury?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 November 2009, 07:06
Replies: 12
Views: 6,166
Posted By oceanpro
Finally swapped the Icom 411 for a Radio Ocean...

Finally swapped the Icom 411 for a Radio Ocean RO4800 twinned with Standard horizon CP 300i chart plotter. It recieves AIS and is capable of displaying polling requests, distress reports etc. Both...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2009, 15:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By oceanpro
Thanks to all. I went for the Standard Horizon...

Thanks to all. I went for the Standard Horizon CP300i as I had the room for a bigger unit. Nice 7" screen and a good service from MES Ltd
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 September 2009, 20:22
Replies: 12
Views: 6,166
Posted By oceanpro
It seems that the handheld Garmin 72 is the...

It seems that the handheld Garmin 72 is the problem as it works fine with a Garmin fixed 152. I'm now thinking of getting the Garmin 555 (new 550) plotter. Does anyone have experience of this?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 September 2009, 20:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By oceanpro
I'm thinking of buying the 550 or newer 555...

I'm thinking of buying the 550 or newer 555 Garmin unit. Does anyone have any comments good or bad?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 07 August 2009, 20:33
Replies: 12
Views: 6,166
Posted By oceanpro
Hello all. I've got the 411 and have...

Hello all.

I've got the 411 and have connected it to a Garmin GPS 72. It displays GPS position but seems to frequently lose it (72 still has the position). I have to turn off the 411 and leave it...
Forum: Commercial operators 27 July 2007, 20:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,354
Posted By oceanpro
RYA PBi required South of France

RYA PBi required for August- to mid September.

PWCi qualified (or willing to become qualified)

Full details of courses offered at www.oceanpro.co.uk

Accomodation available.

Please reply...
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2007, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 4,314
Posted By oceanpro
Thanks Keith thats really useful. It pretty much...

Thanks Keith thats really useful. It pretty much confirms what the French mechanic said 'tout les FICHT et comme ca'. It least I know I just have to wipe up the drips and live with it! Thanks again
Forum: Engines & props 18 June 2007, 09:13
Replies: 5
Views: 4,314
Posted By oceanpro
Thaks Guys. The tank is housed seperately to the...

Thaks Guys. The tank is housed seperately to the engine. I'll check the pipes as Tim suggested.
Forum: Engines & props 17 June 2007, 14:07
Replies: 5
Views: 4,314
Posted By oceanpro
Evinrude FICHT 115 oil leak

Anyone experienced (what looks like) used oil leaking inside engine casing? The local dealer says this is normal with this model and is nothing to worry about.

Its not affecting performance but...
Forum: Engines & props 03 August 2006, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By oceanpro
Evinrude Ficht 115 question

Have any members of the forum had the 'no oil' warning light come on during operation of this model? If so what was the cause? Full tank of oil so it wasn't the obvious!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2006, 20:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By oceanpro
Try www.darkpelican.com in Villefranche next to...

Try www.darkpelican.com in Villefranche next to Nice.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 March 2006, 06:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,428
Posted By oceanpro
Rule mate bilge pump

Anyone found any problems with the above (automatic variety, internal float)?
In normal 'switch' mode it works fine but the float doesn't activate it. Connections are good. I haven't got the model...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2005, 18:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,314
Posted By oceanpro
Navigation instrument

Just looking at the back of a Portland Plotter (still in the packet) & I notice they have listed a Portland Rib plotter. Anyone used one of these? Its not on their website www.blundellharling.co.uk
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2005, 17:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By oceanpro
They should accept another EU member states'...

They should accept another EU member states' quals. to hire a French boat/ski as the authorities are happy with that arrangement. I always think that you just have to keep asking!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2005, 17:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By oceanpro
The French regulation for using a French flagged...

The French regulation for using a French flagged boat is that you may do so with a qualification which would allow you to use the same boat in another European Union country, and it (of course) must...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 September 2004, 13:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,690
Posted By oceanpro
Main difference between a RIB for the UK and Med...

Main difference between a RIB for the UK and Med is deck layout. You'll probrably spend more time anchored than in the UK and hence want a sunbathing area, bathing ladder, shower and bimini...
Forum: Engines & props 01 September 2004, 19:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,466
Posted By oceanpro
Evinrude 115 Direct Injection

If any members of the forum have any experience (good or bad) of the Evinrude 115 direct injection I would appreciate your comments.

Cheers
Forum: Engines & props 08 February 2004, 06:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By oceanpro
Keep an eye on it. Bearing in mind JWs thoughts...

Keep an eye on it. Bearing in mind JWs thoughts I'll try & contact previous owner to see if he experienced the same.
Forum: Engines & props 07 February 2004, 16:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By oceanpro
Thanks for all who contributed. You've pretty...

Thanks for all who contributed. You've pretty much confirmed what I thought.

Cheers Phil
Forum: Engines & props 07 February 2004, 07:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By oceanpro
shavings in leg oil

At the last leg oil change of my Johnson 115 I noticed that on the end drain screw there was a small amount of what I could best desribe as 'iron filings'. The srew is magnetic. Should I be unduly...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 January 2004, 17:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By oceanpro
Got one order with a bracket mount thanks for all...

Got one order with a bracket mount thanks for all who contributed.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 January 2004, 15:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By oceanpro
Cactus came up with £179 at LBS. Bezel mount was...

Cactus came up with £179 at LBS. Bezel mount was another £28!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 January 2004, 10:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By oceanpro
It says one transducer for all functions, transom...

It says one transducer for all functions, transom or hull mount.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 January 2004, 09:30
Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Posted By oceanpro
Out of interest Flush or Bezel mount?

Out of interest Flush or Bezel mount?
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