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Forum: Bits and pieces 17 June 2023, 13:34
Replies: 0
Views: 247
Posted By Milgrip
Garmin GPSmap 76C.

Wanted, Garmin GPSmap 76C. Willing to pay sensible price.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 May 2023, 16:45
Replies: 16
Views: 990
Posted By Milgrip
What an excellent idea! What ltr capacity is...

What an excellent idea! What ltr capacity is your bin?
I have a 3.3 mtr sib and wonder if a 240 ltr bin would be suitable?
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 October 2022, 13:34
Replies: 0
For Sale: Honda tachometer
Views: 345
Posted By Milgrip
Honda tachometer

Honda outboard tachometer. £35 inc postage.

Suitable for 35HP - 50HP Honda Outboards Pre 2006.

81mm fitting diameter.

Excellent working condition.141650

141651
Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2022, 09:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By Milgrip
New Prop quality

Been trying to buy a new prop for my Honda 50 and thought I'd pass this on. I tried a couple of propeller suppliers that have been mentioned on this site, one of which sent me a prop that sang its...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2021, 15:14
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By Milgrip
Green smoke = Flatulence ?

Green smoke = Flatulence ?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 September 2021, 13:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,543
Posted By Milgrip
Choosing a life jacket should be a personal...

Choosing a life jacket should be a personal choice based on how and where it is to be used.
Imagine being trapped under a upturned hull and unable to get out because the automatic life jacket had...
Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2021, 10:56
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Milgrip
Thanks Matt, nice one.

Thanks Matt, nice one.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2020, 08:58
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By Milgrip
Is there any way you could suspend it somewhere...

Is there any way you could suspend it somewhere off the ground? Mice and other rodents would soon move in and start nibbling.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 July 2020, 14:37
Replies: 10
Views: 4,532
Posted By Milgrip
Only £200 inc delivery on Amazon!!

Only £200 inc delivery on Amazon!!
Forum: Engines & props 13 July 2020, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By Milgrip
Overfilled engine oil?

Overfilled engine oil?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2020, 12:26
Replies: 23
Views: 3,028
Posted By Milgrip
Nice one a real beauty. Let us all know how you...

Nice one a real beauty. Let us all know how you get on.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 July 2020, 15:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,120
Posted By Milgrip
I have been very pleased with my Excel SD330 and...

I have been very pleased with my Excel SD330 and I have the Suzuki df6 and the Suzuki df9.9 (both 4 strokes). Out of the two I prefer the 9.9 it has more power when in strong tides and currents....
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2020, 18:14
Replies: 11
Views: 1,287
Posted By Milgrip
A combination of aluminum and stainless steel...

A combination of aluminum and stainless steel causes galvanic corrosion.
You shouldn’t use stainless steel and aluminium together. If you do, at least use Duralac or similar when using stainless...
Forum: Engines & props 03 September 2019, 08:34
Replies: 30
Views: 9,252
Posted By Milgrip
Diagnosing engine problems is a process of...

Diagnosing engine problems is a process of elimination. I would try switching that suspect carb with the other engine to see if it makes a difference.
(you know how quick and easy it is to get the...
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2019, 21:02
Replies: 30
Views: 9,252
Posted By Milgrip
I agree with beamishken, you have to be...

I agree with beamishken, you have to be persistent for efficient cleaning of the tiny drillings in the carbs it doesn't always work first time and yes swap the suspect carb and see if the problem...
Forum: Engines & props 27 August 2019, 12:29
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
Posted By Milgrip
Just a thought, is the engine oil level correct?...

Just a thought, is the engine oil level correct? if overfilled, the created oil mist after running a while can end up in the carb through the engine breather hose and could interfere with the fuel...
Forum: Engines & props 25 August 2019, 15:34
Replies: 30
Views: 9,252
Posted By Milgrip
Wow, but it's good to find something positive, I...

Wow, but it's good to find something positive, I bet you feel better already!
Now the thorough clean up.
Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2019, 18:01
Replies: 30
Views: 9,252
Posted By Milgrip
Try this for the service manual: Boatinfo -...

Try this for the service manual:
Boatinfo - Honda Service Manual for BF35A, BF40A, BF45A and BF50A (https://boatinfo.no/lib/honda/manuals/bf40bf50.html#/0)


Whatever you do, Just make sure the...
Forum: Engines & props 18 June 2019, 08:20
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By Milgrip
Have you balanced the carbs? but check valve...

Have you balanced the carbs? but check valve clearances first.
Forum: Engines & props 02 October 2017, 08:15
Replies: 38
Views: 76,846
Posted By Milgrip
Mercury manuals

Sorry channelhop, those links were in the cloud on a file sharing site and when rapidshare.com went down the links went with them.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 September 2017, 08:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,672
Posted By Milgrip
Just seen it for sale on ebay? Excel SD290...

Just seen it for sale on ebay?
Excel SD290 inflatable boat tender dinghy air keel & deck with davits air rib | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272858239648?ul_noapp=true)
Forum: Engines & props 07 November 2016, 15:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By Milgrip
ultrasonic cleaner

I bought a 2.5 ltr ultrasonic cleaner from "Maplin" a couple of years ago it cost me £80.00 and It did a lovely job on my troublesome 21 year old outboard Honda 50 carburettors.
I wouldn't be...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 October 2015, 22:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By Milgrip
Vhf to chart plotter

You might find this diagram helpful.
Forum: Bits and pieces 29 July 2014, 09:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,794
Posted By Milgrip
Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision VEU706L UK & Ireland

Have a look here: Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision VEU706L UK & Ireland v14.5 for sale (https://www.ioffer.com/i/garmin-bluechart-g2-vision-veu706l-uk-ireland-v14-5-147312555)

I can't remember who put me...
Forum: Engines & props 07 June 2014, 13:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,151
Posted By Milgrip
If you don't have the proper tools, try pouring...

If you don't have the proper tools, try pouring some very hot water onto the prop then try tapping off around the hub with a wooden block.
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