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Forum: Engines & props 18 July 2018, 09:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,802
Posted By v2mille
Thank you for your reply, I have done as you...

Thank you for your reply, I have done as you suggested and found the choke sticking, cleaned up and now working ok, I then drained as much fuel as possible and replaced now running as smooth as...
Forum: Engines & props 12 July 2018, 20:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,802
Posted By v2mille
Thanks for the replies, I had the engine pressure...

Thanks for the replies, I had the engine pressure tested before winterising last year and was told it had good pressure on both cylinders.
As things are a bit financially tight this year I am going...
Forum: Engines & props 10 July 2018, 14:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,802
Posted By v2mille
mariner 40hp 2 stroke issue

After de-winterising the engine and finally getting it to start I let the engine warm up and idle for a while, once it was warm I raised the revs slightly as it was "coughing and spluttering" a bit...
Forum: Engines & props 10 July 2018, 14:03
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By v2mille
I have solved my issue by making a bracket which...

I have solved my issue by making a bracket which attaches to the outboard and moves the bolt hole for the steering arm to the left by 30mm now the steering is equal in both directions ?.
Forum: Engines & props 06 July 2018, 12:42
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By v2mille
Thanks for the reply, I have tried adjusting the...

Thanks for the reply, I have tried adjusting the steering tube that runs across the back of the outboard I gained about 1/4 inch of travel but not enough to make any difference to the steering angle...
Forum: Engines & props 06 July 2018, 08:02
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By v2mille
I have seen longer link arms and the adjustable...

I have seen longer link arms and the adjustable ones but this is a one owner craft and nothing has been changed since new so just wondered if I had done something wrong, the boat must have always...
Forum: Engines & props 05 July 2018, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By v2mille
steering setting ?.

I am still in the process of rebuilding my 2004 futura, whilst refitting the rebuilt ultraflex steering assembly to my 40hp mariner I have found that it turns to the left by 1.5 turns of the wheel...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 July 2018, 15:14
Replies: 0
Views: 612
Posted By v2mille
Steering on 40 hp 2 stroke mariner.

I am still in the process of rebuilding my 2004 futura, whilst refitting the rebuilt ultraflex steering assembly to my 40hp mariner I have found that it turns to the left by 1.5 turns of the wheel...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 June 2018, 16:18
Replies: 2
Views: 791
Posted By v2mille
Floor replacement

I have a zodiac futura and need to replace the front 2 floor sections I have the 12mm thick marine ply but am slightly confused by the different amount of paints.
Could somebody recommend a type...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 June 2017, 19:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,644
Posted By v2mille
Thanks simzpilot I thought they should be flat...

Thanks simzpilot I thought they should be flat its just they were so uniformly bent it looked factory !. I have also bought the marine ply and am going to replace the floor sections myself what are...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2017, 13:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By v2mille
You are quite right I am putting off the...

You are quite right I am putting off the inevitable by hoping that not deflating and rolling up will somehow help so after talking to a couple of repairers they have said the same and the damage is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 June 2017, 20:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By v2mille
Thanks for the advice guys, just don't know how...

Thanks for the advice guys, just don't know how I'm going to keep a deflating boat secured to a trailer to get it to them, unless I hire a long wheelbase van? but don't want to increase the costs...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 June 2017, 19:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By v2mille
Recommended boat repairer

Some help required if someone can please I am looking for a recommended company who can repair my zodiac Futura, previously I have used "safe to shore" near Poole who did a good job on my yam but its...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2017, 21:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,305
Posted By v2mille
I am experiencing this at the moment the boat I...

I am experiencing this at the moment the boat I have just bought is a 2002 model its starting to show signs of the glue loosing its adhesion on 2 of the tube seams and inside around the floor nothing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2017, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,644
Posted By v2mille
bummer indeed cleaned the whole boat today I...

bummer indeed cleaned the whole boat today I don't think it had been cleaned for years its now red, unfortunately I have since found that the 3 patches that are already on it are leaking and the left...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2017, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,644
Posted By v2mille
Was stored in a barn but did notice all the...

Was stored in a barn but did notice all the photos the owner had the boat sat on its trailer with its bow lower than the stern so any water from the days use would not drain out perhaps, I think...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2017, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,644
Posted By v2mille
futura mk2 questions

After a long search have managed to get myself a reasonable mk2 futura with a 40hp mariner, the engine is in good condition and fully serviced all its life, only got the boat today and its never been...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 May 2017, 16:11
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
I have tried a bombard 380 with a 15hp on it went...

I have tried a bombard 380 with a 15hp on it went well with some lively handling think that with a 25 fitted it would probably do the job and would be a lot lighter to handle, but I prefer a hard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 May 2017, 12:14
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Thanks Fenlander was watching this one just...

Thanks Fenlander was watching this one just didn't know if the engine/boat length/hp would be enough of a upgrade from what we already own ?.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2017, 19:56
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Too late already been sold :facepalm:

Too late already been sold :facepalm:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2017, 18:00
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Cheers HDAV contacted seller thanks for the heads...

Cheers HDAV contacted seller thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2017, 17:50
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Budget £2-3k but closer to £2k unless its...

Budget £2-3k but closer to £2k unless its something very good or the boss will not be happy at all.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2017, 17:09
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Thanks for the response, the outfit would only be...

Thanks for the response, the outfit would only be built up and taken apart once a year so the engine weight is not too much of an issue, would love a futura but always been out of my budget also are...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 May 2017, 19:07
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Thanks for your response the boat will be set up...

Thanks for your response the boat will be set up on a trailer and close to where we use it all year, it will only come home and packed away at the end of the season.
Regarding engine size and boat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 May 2017, 17:28
Replies: 29
Views: 3,669
Posted By v2mille
Bigger sib required?.

We have enjoyed running our little yam 330 and 15hp yam 2 stroke for 3 years now but the kids are getting bigger and want to do more than just go up and down the coast, ringos and kneeboards have...
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