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Forum: RIBs wanted 15 June 2014, 16:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By roohairy
18Hp any use, or too big? Physically the same as...

18Hp any use, or too big? Physically the same as a Tohatsu 15 (and 9.9), but bigger capacity.

https://www.rib.net/forum/f10/tohatsu-18hp-2-stroke-short-62898.html
Forum: Bits and pieces 15 June 2014, 15:52
Replies: 20
Views: 6,475
Posted By roohairy
Weight

Weight is quoted as 41Kg. I haven't weighed it! On the engine plate it says 41 - 46Kg, I think this is a generic plate for the model so 41Kg I presume is the manual start short shaft and 46Kg the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 June 2014, 07:39
Replies: 60
Views: 8,910
Posted By roohairy
Cheaper discos

You can get a good disco for less than 3K. There are still good 300TDI's out there, look for a japanese import. My last two tow vehicles have been japanese spec TDI auto's, love them. Previous one...
Forum: Bits and pieces 14 June 2014, 21:48
Replies: 20
Views: 6,475
Posted By roohairy
Tohatsu 18Hp 2 stroke short

Hi,

Last year I impulsively sold my 8Hp 2 stroke Tohatsu to someone know who was desperate for an engine, believing that I could easily replace it and hoping that I'd be able to get a 9.8. I've...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 21:38
Replies: 534
Views: 77,270
Posted By roohairy
I have the feeling that the presentation of this...

I have the feeling that the presentation of this campaign as a need to compel people to use safety equipment undermines the educational lesson. If this were presented as a broad based campaign to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 21:03
Replies: 21
Views: 2,918
Posted By roohairy
Buy an engine gantry on ebay - the A frame type...

Buy an engine gantry on ebay - the A frame type not the crane type, wide enough for a trailer to go through - I got mine for £200 and it lifts 2tonnes
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 20:40
Replies: 32
Views: 4,398
Posted By roohairy
Go for 7x50. Optimum for low light. BUT.... ...

Go for 7x50. Optimum for low light. BUT....

I have a pair of Bushnell binos with a built in compass, but don't use them as they get in the way. I prefer a simple pair of 7x50 with a hand bearing...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 20:34
Replies: 534
Views: 77,270
Posted By roohairy
The qualification isn't necessary, the competency...

The qualification isn't necessary, the competency is....
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2013, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 7,441
Posted By roohairy
They lock in neutral so the engine doesn't 'jump'...

They lock in neutral so the engine doesn't 'jump' on the transom when you try to start it over energetically after it sat in the shed full of old fuel all winter!!!
Forum: Other stuff 03 July 2008, 07:15
Replies: 2
Views: 2,900
Posted By roohairy
Fastworker hulls

Polwart, thanks for this - and thanks for taking the time to look. This is the info I had before and lost, for some reason Google wasn't finding it, must have been the way I framed the search. I've...
Forum: Other stuff 02 July 2008, 16:21
Replies: 2
Views: 2,900
Posted By roohairy
Fastworker hulls

Nothing to do with ribs, but does anyone on here know where the fastworker mould tools went to, who bought them? Last year they were for sale, I lost the details of the guy who was selling them and...
Forum: Engines & props 22 June 2008, 05:45
Replies: 10
Views: 20,538
Posted By roohairy
Yamaha 40Hp bits

If anybody does break one of these engines, I'm looking for a CDI unit at an affordable price for a 40Hp.... Help!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2008, 16:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By roohairy
The point is, rightly or wrongly, (different...

The point is, rightly or wrongly, (different debate) that at this moment in time under law, there is no need to register boats or owners, no requirement to insure them other than on certain (most)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2008, 11:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By roohairy
The harbour is on a tidal river, which extends...

The harbour is on a tidal river, which extends well beyond the harbour limits and is still tidal. The harbour is used by a handfull of commercial vessels only and the management seems to be very anti...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2008, 10:57
Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Posted By roohairy
Compulsory production of insurance?

Hi,

I have to pass through a harbour to get to my berth upriver. The harbour has a harbour master, who has recently been asking all vessels passing through to produce insurance documents.

As...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2008, 11:08
Replies: 5
Views: 8,603
Posted By roohairy
Yes, HT coils checked by switching them around...

Yes, HT coils checked by switching them around all ok. Have noticed that the engine tends to start and run smoothly for 20 secs then drops a cylinder, now someone has just told me that some yamaha 3...
Forum: Engines & props 04 April 2008, 16:06
Replies: 5
Views: 8,603
Posted By roohairy
Yamaha 40HP 3 cylinder autolube problem

Hi there,

I have a problem, just wondering if anyone can help before I go to the dreaded 'Main dealer' (Not that I have anything against them, but will have to take the engien off the boat due to...
Forum: Other stuff 24 December 2005, 09:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,037
Posted By roohairy
These will also allow anyone else taking power...

These will also allow anyone else taking power from the same transformer to join your network with the same hardware! Don't know the homeplug specifically but they've been trialling a similar system...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2005, 07:33
Replies: 38
Views: 6,501
Posted By roohairy
A twist on landrover towing weights!

Can anyone shed any light on the maximum weight a series 3 landrover can tow? Modern vehicles are relatively straight forward (all right they're not but it does make sense after several hours of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 December 2005, 06:03
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By roohairy
If you do want a portable booster then...

If you do want a portable booster then Machinemart https://www.machinemart.co.uk are now selling a larger capacity, about twice the capacity of most units from memory.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 November 2005, 21:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,277
Posted By roohairy
I see from Jamie's site that he is advertising a...

I see from Jamie's site that he is advertising a coaxial ZF63, guess this means that the input and output shafts are in line.
See what you mean about lubrication, but offsetting hardy spicers also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2005, 17:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,277
Posted By roohairy
If anyone has found a compatible ZF box could...

If anyone has found a compatible ZF box could they let me know which one?

By my calculations a four cylinder yanmar (4LHA, 240Hp) will work ok with the sternpowr leg as it runs at higher rpm, (the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 April 2005, 19:33
Replies: 40
Views: 17,496
Posted By roohairy
I frequently get told off, but it's a bit late...

I frequently get told off, but it's a bit late once it's in the can! Apologise profusely, protest innocence and try not to do it to the same person again. :thumbs:

Also most fuel pumps shut off...
Forum: Other stuff 28 March 2005, 20:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,438
Posted By roohairy
Technology is there but it's pricey, 2m+ diameter...

Technology is there but it's pricey, 2m+ diameter gyro stabilised dome with 96kbit connection including 4 digital telephone lines (consume 10k bandwidth each when in use) $10,000 per month. All local...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 March 2005, 00:28
Replies: 9
Views: 3,087
Posted By roohairy
Yes, deliberate mistake, pic's from a different...

Yes, deliberate mistake, pic's from a different GPS.
Sorry!
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