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Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 June 2023, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By Last Tango
Not sure if you've got this resolved now but if...

Not sure if you've got this resolved now but if not...........
I've just had a go at it on mine.

Pwr up and select a standard chart screen,
From there select "Menu"..."Layers"..."User...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 June 2023, 11:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,148
Posted By Last Tango
"I cleared all the active tracks" ? They're...

"I cleared all the active tracks" ?
They're gone. You've deleted them.
If you want to keep tracks you have to save & name them. These will still exist after you delete the active tracks. It should...
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 February 2022, 19:32
Replies: 32
Views: 3,670
Posted By Last Tango
"Nicholson" are based in Carnforth, Lancaster so...

"Nicholson" are based in Carnforth, Lancaster so no delivery charge. Just nip down and pick it up.
Forum: Trailers & towing 02 February 2022, 11:07
Replies: 32
Views: 3,670
Posted By Last Tango
A consideration might be the type of bearings...

A consideration might be the type of bearings they are using.
SBS seem keen on "sealed for life" ball race ones that cost a lot more to replace than taper-rollers and need a press to get in and out....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 December 2021, 16:29
Replies: 14
Views: 1,746
Posted By Last Tango
It's not a car you're buying. A boat carries a...

It's not a car you're buying. A boat carries a lien that a dealer would indemnify you against........ worth remembering..��
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 November 2021, 11:43
Replies: 26
Views: 1,731
Posted By Last Tango
Totally with you on that. I've got a couple...

Totally with you on that.

I've got a couple of them and about to fit one for my shore-power charger on the new hard boat. Not cheap at about £175 but top quality kit. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2021, 09:16
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By Last Tango
That's a whole other story. He's built his own...

That's a whole other story.
He's built his own hard boat from the ground up (aluminium).
They're in Skye just now with it and had a trip over to Barra at the beginning of the week.
We'll need to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2021, 09:05
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By Last Tango
Not quite. Just went over to the dark...

Not quite.
Just went over to the dark side.....:eek:

Put a deposit down on a Karnic 2050 Bluewater with a 140 Suzuki.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 July 2021, 09:58
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By Last Tango
Have you checked it for an HIN number. Should...

Have you checked it for an HIN number.
Should be on the transom. The first few letters of that will point you to the make.and model..
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2021, 15:38
Replies: 34
Views: 2,738
Posted By Last Tango
My mate's just resolved this issue on his 6.5...

My mate's just resolved this issue on his 6.5 Ribeye/ 150 Yam.
It was jus a pi55 poor propeller.
Fitted a decent aftermarket stainless and problem's gone.:thumbs:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 April 2021, 08:06
Replies: 45
Views: 3,284
Posted By Last Tango
If you get into Loch Slapin a trip to Spar cave...

If you get into Loch Slapin a trip to Spar cave is a must. If you do that at high tide it's quiet because there's no "land-access". Harlosh....good slip onto the beach but don't take your car of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2021, 15:44
Replies: 39
Views: 2,631
Posted By Last Tango
Yeh. This would be a long list, repeating...

Yeh.


This would be a long list, repeating countless stories almost to the letter.....
However.....after meticulous calculations and deliberation spent two weeks of my spare time manufacturing...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 February 2021, 18:29
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Last Tango
Noticed some of the generic ones have a "Max...

Noticed some of the generic ones have a "Max speed" ratings. Maybe not an issue on the water but could be a problem when trailering..
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 February 2021, 10:54
Replies: 16
Views: 3,817
Posted By Last Tango
I think one of the biggest consideration...

I think one of the biggest consideration regarding waves and swell has to be getting the boat launched and recovered. In 50 years I've never felt "near the limit" in open water but I've had a few...
Forum: Engines & props 05 February 2021, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 5,725
Posted By Last Tango
A consideration might be battery charging ? Not...

A consideration might be battery charging ? Not all at that size do.;)
Forum: Bits and pieces 30 January 2021, 19:32
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By Last Tango
Wasn't Mercury's best engine. Are you sure you...

Wasn't Mercury's best engine. Are you sure you want to go down this line?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2021, 13:14
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Last Tango
I tend to think this one is a "damned if you do,...

I tend to think this one is a "damned if you do, damned if you don't"

I've stripped engines that have lain for a year or so and found rust starting to form on the camshaft lobes and valves / valve...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2021, 17:53
Replies: 40
Views: 4,316
Posted By Last Tango
The pictures show the latch after the boat has...

The pictures show the latch after the boat has been snubbed up with the winch.
The latch catches the barb welded to the bow eye when it's driven onto the trailer. For launching I loosen the winch...
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 January 2021, 16:31
Replies: 75
Views: 6,049
Posted By Last Tango
The one on mine is "home-made" but the function...

The one on mine is "home-made" but the function relies on the boat being able to slide back about 3 inches from the snubber. That being the case if you had to brake on the ramp you would be relying...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 January 2021, 16:21
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Last Tango
I suppose the only real damage I've had over a...

I suppose the only real damage I've had over a winter wouldn't have been mitigated by occasional starting but servicing the engine before I left it.
Used in fresh water there was obviously a leak in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2021, 19:33
Replies: 74
Views: 8,133
Posted By Last Tango
They rely heavily on our superb free water-taxi...

They rely heavily on our superb free water-taxi services........:hide:.Bilges ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2021, 19:24
Replies: 2
Views: 295
Posted By Last Tango
Just tie it off and steer with the main engine....

Just tie it off and steer with the main engine. No good for maneuvering but works fine in open water once you've worked out the offset for the aux steering.:thumbs:
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 January 2021, 19:20
Replies: 75
Views: 6,049
Posted By Last Tango
I think this applies to any "single point of...

I think this applies to any "single point of potential failure". Winch strap failing, winch ratchet failing, Bow eyebolt breaking (I've had that one) etc. So yes absolutely, don't rely on any single...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2021, 16:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,147
Posted By Last Tango
Normally use it during the winter but not...

Normally use it during the winter but not happening this year. I run it for long enough to heat up. Disperse some fresh oil around it's innards but I'm wary of doing it just now.If there's ice in the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2021, 14:37
Replies: 75
Views: 6,049
Posted By Last Tango
Absolutely.......... ...

Absolutely..........


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5or2vtkyHn8
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