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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 28 September 2013, 21:58
Replies: 97
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Posted By mattvolvo1
Lump1066, Glad you had a good time! Wish I...

Lump1066,

Glad you had a good time! Wish I could have been out with you guys! Been doing PB training in ballachulish though, glad everything went to plan and let me know anytime if I can assist...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 22 July 2013, 12:44
Replies: 97
Views: 14,062
Posted By mattvolvo1
well Folks I can confirm the weather is going to...

well Folks I can confirm the weather is going to be pretty good this weekend! So dont be shy and come up on the cruise!
Just so you are all aware if you are not staying the night there is no charge...
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2013, 07:44
Replies: 22
Views: 4,483
Posted By mattvolvo1
Have to agree with Poly on this also the build...

Have to agree with Poly on this also the build quality of the wee honda is not good also personally I would stear clear!
I think most Marine engineers would agree with that and it feels great when...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2013, 12:15
Replies: 21
Views: 3,347
Posted By mattvolvo1
As far as fuel consumption is concerned there...

As far as fuel consumption is concerned there really is nothing in it anymore between 2 and 4 stroke, There is alot more torque from a 2 than a 4 resulting in better take off etc obviously the torque...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 July 2013, 07:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,637
Posted By mattvolvo1
Yanmar engines in RIB's generally use Mercury...

Yanmar engines in RIB's generally use Mercury Marine controls unless its the basic morse controls In any case there will be a kill switch already fitted you obviously just don't have the lanyard. In...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2013, 15:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,347
Posted By mattvolvo1
I have to agree with everything dave just said! a...

I have to agree with everything dave just said! a man after my own heart!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2013, 14:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,347
Posted By mattvolvo1
Have to agree with dave on this one also if I was...

Have to agree with dave on this one also if I was you I would be looking at 2stroke not 4 so for example the Tohatsu TLDI, Evinrude Etec or Merc Optimax these are all obviously lighter than 4 strokes...
Forum: Engines & props 15 July 2013, 08:21
Replies: 22
Views: 4,483
Posted By mattvolvo1
As far as electric outboards go the power to...

As far as electric outboards go the power to weight ratio is very bad! and the weight of the battery is rediculous when you work out the weight of having the likes of a new 2.5 or 3.5hp.
I agree on...
Forum: Engines & props 14 July 2013, 13:44
Replies: 5
Views: 4,493
Posted By mattvolvo1
You will have to wait and see how it performs...

You will have to wait and see how it performs with the boat obviously if you are meeting the top end of the RPM range just now then you will find you will need to go up a pitch on the prop to bring...
Forum: Engines & props 14 July 2013, 12:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,721
Posted By mattvolvo1
Hi Oliver, Sounds to me like there is...

Hi Oliver,

Sounds to me like there is possibly water in your fuel!
Do you have a water seperating filter? If you have drain it off and check your engine filter.
But definately could also be fuel...
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