Forum: Engines & props
03 March 2014, 19:51
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 20:24
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 17:43
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Replies: 27
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Initial Verdict
Performance:
I was...
Initial Verdict
Performance:
I was convinced that the 40hp Yamaha 2 stroke would outperform the 40hp Honda 4 stroke by a large margin. When i took into account the 10% increase in weight in the...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 17:41
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Replies: 27
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Some issue's worth pointing out:
When i...
Some issue's worth pointing out:
When i fitted the 40hp yamaha 2 stroke to the boat, she was mounted a tad bit too high. During tight turns, she would cavitate a bit. It didn't bother me and i...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 17:40
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Replies: 27
Views: 38,969
Honda 40hp 4 stroke outboard
Because this...
Honda 40hp 4 stroke outboard
Because this motor is an electric start, i had to add a battery to the boat. My daughter insisted on coming along, so we had a extra passenger, even though she only...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 17:36
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Replies: 27
Views: 38,969
Yamaha 40hp 2 stroke outboard
This motor...
Yamaha 40hp 2 stroke outboard
This motor belonged to a very good friend of mine and was in storage for the last few years. I took the motor to Anchor Boat Shop, who serviced her and replaced all...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 February 2014, 17:34
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Replies: 27
Views: 38,969
Real World Testing 40hp 2 stroke vs 4 stroke
Hi
I've been a member on this forum for almost 10 years, posting very little, but rather reading and absorbing as much knowledge as possible. I have a passion for semi-rigids and have had one for...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 April 2005, 11:13
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Replies: 1
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Yamaha 150hp 4 stroke vs. Suzuki 140hp 4 stroke
Hiya
I'm in the process of powering my new boat and need some advice regarding reliability and fuel consumption of the above two motors.
The Yamaha weighs 216kg's and the Suzuki weighs 189kg's....
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
25 April 2005, 10:39
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,856
Hiya
Can you say...
Hiya
Can you say POOOOWWWWWEEEERRRRRR??:D:D:D:D
:D :D :D :D :D :D
regards
miles
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 November 2004, 11:47
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Replies: 2
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Info. needed on Hysucat Trident 8m
Hiya
My 6.5m Hysucat has become a bit too small. Was offered a 8m Hysucat Trident with 2x100hp 4 strokes. I haven't found much info on this particular boat.
Anybody with some experience with...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 September 2004, 06:38
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,303
Hiya
The second photo is of Bellows Rock....
Hiya
The second photo is of Bellows Rock. Found about 1km
from land. Great place for pelagic fish. The water is actually
quite calm, just a biggish swell running, hence the awesome
display of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 September 2004, 16:59
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,303
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 September 2004, 16:47
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,832
Hiya
Thanx for the advice, but what i am...
Hiya
Thanx for the advice, but what i am looking for
is something to put OVER the pontoons. I seldom
use a rod, but rather use a handline. This gets
pulled OVER the pontoons, hence the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 September 2004, 15:44
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
Hiya
Yip. Basically the same fendering...
Hiya
Yip. Basically the same fendering ability and retains its
shape quite well. I've only seen prototypes here, was
wondering if anybody actually used one.
Expecting there to be a weight...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 September 2004, 15:39
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,832
Fishing from a RIB
Hiya
I did a bit of handline fishing on my rib. Not a very clever thing to
do, but there was quite a bit of fish around!!!
Just looking for some ideas on what you guys use to protect
the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 September 2004, 15:34
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,636
High Density Foam Pontoons
Hiya
Whats the deal with the new high density foam pontoons??
Has anybody have any experience with them?? Advantages or
disadvantages??
I like the idea of no more worries of punturing your...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 September 2004, 19:32
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,950
Nitrogen filled pontoons!!
Hiya
Just wondering whether anybody has used nitrogen in their RIB's. Many tyre shops are offering free tyre fills with nitrogen.
Any ideas??
Regards
miles
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Forum: Engines & props
05 September 2004, 19:29
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
Hiya
Sounds like a stuck needle and seat. My...
Hiya
Sounds like a stuck needle and seat. My 30hp Mariners did exactly the same thing. Try running your motor dry before storing it. The 2stroke oil in the fuel makes the needle and seat stick. A...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 September 2004, 15:54
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,303
Hiya
Thanx all for the advice!!!!
...
Hiya
Thanx all for the advice!!!!
Finally got the 6.5m Hysucat with 2x50hp 4 stroke yamaha's. Suberbly sea-worthy and very soft ride!!!! :) :)
Regards
miles
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 July 2004, 08:32
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,303
Hiya
Thanx for the response.
A bit of...
Hiya
Thanx for the response.
A bit of history. I currently own a 4.7m Gimini RIB with 2x40hp mariners and a 5m Fibreglass Cat with 2x50hp mariners. Recently sold my 24ft Cabin boat with 2x115hp...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 July 2004, 07:30
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,303
Help me choose!!!
Hiya all
New to the forum. I desperately need some advice. I live in Cape Town, South Africa. I'm looking at getting a bigger RIB to use in spearing tuna that are about 30-40nm from the shore. The...
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