Forum: Trailers & towing
24 April 2004, 09:49
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Trailer
I'm trying without much success to source a trailer for a 6 metre (preferably breakback) in Spain, for eventual delivery to Menorca. I found a Dutch manufacturer whose trailers looked ideal, and they...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
11 January 2004, 17:19
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,834
Thanks for all the advice. Went to boat show...
Thanks for all the advice. Went to boat show today determined to buy a trailer, and only found one. A west mersea model and the bloke on the stand could only manage a compliment slip with their...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
03 January 2004, 13:19
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,834
Trailer modification
I have a 6 metre Valiant, and am considering buying a second hand American trailer (one under every Bayliner that gets shipped to Spain) The trailer is very strong, well sprung and will take a 7.5...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 August 2003, 08:43
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,707
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Forum: Bits and pieces
02 August 2003, 08:27
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,355
Trailer wanted
Trailer wanted
Breakback preferably, if not then a good quality, strong trailer with lights and brakes to take up to 7.5 metre RIB with Outboard
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Forum: Engines & props
29 June 2003, 10:10
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,883
Yamaha 2b
Can anyone help locate a Yamaha 2b outboard?
Should be easy, but I don't seem to be able to find one on the web. Needs to be new, as going for a plane ride.
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Forum: Engines & props
25 May 2003, 11:05
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,284
My 115 efi Mercury (my first outboard) on a 6...
My 115 efi Mercury (my first outboard) on a 6 metre Valiant won't pull more than 4750 rpm, and I am dissapointed with top speed, about 35 mph with light load and calm sea.
Am satisfied prop etc...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 January 2003, 16:31
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,721
A 650 Patrol is deeper vee than than the 600...
A 650 Patrol is deeper vee than than the 600 series (mine) and the 200hp engine would be spot on. My 115 is'nt fast enough.
Because Valiant are part of the same group as Mercury (Brunswick...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 January 2003, 16:15
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,876
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Forum: Engines & props
05 January 2003, 18:02
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,770
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 November 2002, 14:56
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,213
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 November 2002, 09:40
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,213
Bimini and Inflatio/Deflation
Any advice on sourcing a Bimini for a 6metre RIB please?
The tubes are pu. and I would ideally like to keep the deck free from toe breaking brackets. I only want to use it for shade at anchor, not...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 September 2002, 11:27
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,109
It's all double dutch to me or rather double...
It's all double dutch to me or rather double greek!
Seriously, thanks for all the advice. Unless I can do all the calcs. and be a bit more scientific, I suspect i will just get a smaller prop and...
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Forum: Engines & props
15 September 2002, 16:46
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,109
Top speed
Before I get in a real muddle by taking all the advice offered about prop size/pitch, height of engine relative to hull etc. should I be looking at something more fundamental?
Boat will only pull...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 September 2002, 15:07
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,685
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 September 2002, 13:27
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,685
UNBRAKED O/W TRAILER
Just for the record, the...
UNBRAKED O/W TRAILER
Just for the record, the boat I have is in Menorca, and the distance driven is one mile to a proper slip, rather than launch off the beach. The police are pretty relaxed about...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 September 2002, 19:26
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,685
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Forum: Engines & props
23 April 2002, 18:25
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,357
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Forum: Engines & props
21 April 2002, 08:25
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,357
Speedometers
I have a Tachometer and a fuel guage fitted, but would like to fit a Speedometer, and any other instruments thought useful.
Any advice on what and where to buy would be appreciated. Also how to fit...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
08 March 2002, 17:53
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,823
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 December 2001, 10:26
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,501
I have a valiant DR600 with a 115EFI 4 stroke...
I have a valiant DR600 with a 115EFI 4 stroke Mercury
Main reason for buying it (in Spain) was the price (sub 11k) and it is well equipped. The boat performs very well in all weather thus far, and...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 December 2000, 12:18
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,153
Thanks for the advice. will advise when boat...
Thanks for the advice. will advise when boat tested in Jan/Feb. Seats are a basic bench in a s/s frame, and each squab drops down to vertical plane by releasing a bracket manually, so that you are...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 December 2000, 17:19
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,153
Seating/Console layout
I have ordered a 6 metre Valiant DR600 with a 115hp 4 stroke merc.
I have to specify where to place the console, the side by side seats, (which drop down to allow a comfortable standing position)...
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Forum: Engines & props
03 December 2000, 13:19
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,750
Mercury 115 efi
Any info on the Mercury 115hp 4 stroke efi engine would be much appreciated.
It's for a six metre valiant based in Menorca.
delivery Feb 2001
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