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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 November 2014, 12:17
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By Doug_G
Insurance related issues

Another thread mentioned insurance in respect of having an engine that was in excess of the manufacturers recommended maximum.

This made me think of what would happen if an accident happened (and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2014, 13:44
Replies: 42
Views: 5,160
Posted By Doug_G
I wonder what caused him to fall out?

I wonder what caused him to fall out?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2014, 01:35
Replies: 52
Views: 6,906
Posted By Doug_G
Hate scams. Interesting that the 'name' hand...

Hate scams.

Interesting that the 'name' hand painted(?) on the port bow in the second picture is:-

'BANDIT'.


:whistling:
Forum: Bits and pieces 07 August 2014, 18:19
Replies: 4
For Sale: Yamaha 90hp
Views: 1,481
Posted By Doug_G
Sounds a good engine, but hours and service...

Sounds a good engine, but hours and service record is important.

YAMAHA 90 HP 2-STROKE prices, specs, manuals and brochures. (https://www.outboard-engine.com/enginespecs.php?recordID=237)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2014, 15:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,610
Posted By Doug_G
Boarded by the Coast Guard

There I was out for a pleasant afternoon on the boat a 22'0" centre console T-top with 2 x 85hp Yamaha outboards.

Anchored at Shitten Bay at about 2:30 in the afternoon.

Along comes the...
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2014, 13:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
I was rather apprehensive of changing the damaged...

I was rather apprehensive of changing the damaged prop on the 85hp Yamaha.

Geared up with a 'home made puller'.
A 4" diameter disk, 1/2" thick, with a 3/4" centred bolt and three slots at noon,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 July 2014, 13:28
Replies: 23
Views: 2,668
Posted By Doug_G
How does one prove that one was wearing the KC(s)...

How does one prove that one was wearing the KC(s) at the time of the incident?

Further how does the insurance co prove that one was NOT wearing the KC(s) at the time of the incident?
Forum: RIB gallery 23 July 2014, 20:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Posted By Doug_G
Prop attack

A mooring line on my boat broke/chafed through.

Boat swung round behind a friend's boat.

His props (twin engines) kept biting at my boat's bow. :ermm:
...
Forum: Other stuff 23 July 2014, 20:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,177
Posted By Doug_G
One should swim parallel to the beach if caught...

One should swim parallel to the beach if caught in a rip current, never against the current.

This is great advice, but often difficult to recall and implement when one is actually caught in a rip...
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2014, 19:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Doug_G
They would be ideal but unfortunately I don't...

They would be ideal but unfortunately I don't have a pair large enough.
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2014, 19:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Doug_G
I have another two to replace. :( Tend to...

I have another two to replace. :(

Tend to replace them when the rust shows. :)

Have had very little water in the fuel (gasoline here).

Note to self: Must take more pictures when removing...
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2014, 14:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
Thanks jyasaki

Thanks jyasaki
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2014, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Doug_G
The wrench didn't work well. I resorted to...

The wrench didn't work well.

I resorted to the well tested method of the screwdriver through the side.

Despite putting TCW3 oil on the big 'O' ring it seized up on me.

I suspect that I had...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2014, 18:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,986
Posted By Doug_G
Is that 'old' corrosion in the centre, or...

Is that 'old' corrosion in the centre, or corrosion that occurred between the time the shaft broke and the picture was take?
Forum: RIB gallery 22 July 2014, 18:18
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,270
Posted By Doug_G
My daughter at the helm (Mako 22 with twin Yamaha...

My daughter at the helm (Mako 22 with twin Yamaha 85hps)

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_634478_0_d6d92e43f46efe0123b408cb387e390d.jpg

and the rib
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Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 18:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
I'm in St.Kitts Leeward Islands. I have four...

I'm in St.Kitts Leeward Islands.

I have four props that I know of to be repaired. The more props I get it will be cheaper (freight wise) to ship them off for refurbishment.


Wondered if anyone...
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 17:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Doug_G
Try here Yamaha Motor Ireland Yamaha Motor...

Try here

Yamaha Motor Ireland Yamaha Motor Ireland (https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/ie/index.aspx#)

or

https://www.killenmarine.ie
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By Doug_G
Removing fuel/water filters and half measures

Do yours come off (this) neatly?

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_634472_0_6af5c32aeb635132a847710f36d3355c.jpg
...
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 17:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
If you visit St.Kitts. Contact me and I will buy...

If you visit St.Kitts. Contact me and I will buy you a drink, or two.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_634469_0_d45908de130c2bced86a87bc64d0eb31.jpg
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 12:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
My daughter at the helm (Mako 22 with twin Yamaha...

My daughter at the helm (Mako 22 with twin Yamaha 85hps)

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_634426_0_d6d92e43f46efe0123b408cb387e390d.jpg
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 12:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
Oh and the colour of the water I swim in. ...

Oh and the colour of the water I swim in.

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_634425_0_a20160cdb1179ca53a22c51998150de8.jpg
Forum: Engines & props 22 July 2014, 12:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
Now you have blown it, cue stunning Caribbean...

Now you have blown it, cue stunning Caribbean boats picture :cool:[/QUOTE]

As cued:

View from my verandah in St.Kitts, Nevis is in the background:

...
Forum: Other stuff 21 July 2014, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By Doug_G
To me, that is attempted murder/premeditated...

To me, that is attempted murder/premeditated murder on the basis that persons could lose their lives as a result of the Ryde Inshore Rescue being unable to attend any emergency call outs.
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2014, 20:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,291
Posted By Doug_G
Refurbishing/repairing aluminium propellors ?

I have one and know of three more 3x13 1/4 x 17 x K aluminium propellors that need refurbishing from a 1" tip bend on one blade to serious bends on all blades etc.

Who refurbishes aluminium...
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2014, 20:22
Replies: 0
Views: 787
Posted By Doug_G
Price of a 13 1/4 x 17x K propellor

Damaged* a blade on my 85hp outboard 3 blade aluminium prop:

USA Boats.net List Price:$152.30, our price: US$132.60
Would have to add freight and also pay 53% Import Duty on CIF.

St.Maarten...
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