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Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2020, 19:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By JohnnyMW
Thanks Jeff - hasn’t looked at Mercury - think...

Thanks Jeff - hasn’t looked at Mercury - think I’m going to look East! Suzuki currently the favourite!
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2020, 19:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By JohnnyMW
Hi - I’m definitely thinking a Suzuki DF200 is...

Hi - I’m definitely thinking a Suzuki DF200 is the way forward having read loads of reviews. As you say the new V4 is lighter!
Forum: Engines & props 30 August 2020, 17:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By JohnnyMW
New Engine for Osprey Vipermax 6.8

I have an Osprey Vipermax 6.8m (2015) which is currently powered with an Evinrude ETEC G1 200HO. It's great fun but after yet another Bank Holiday weekend ruined by a faulty engine (just out of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 02 August 2018, 21:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Posted By JohnnyMW
Managed to sort the issue. The Point 1 I had was...

Managed to sort the issue. The Point 1 I had was an Evinrude variant without compass or heading information. Replaced it with a Lowrance Point 1, calibrated it and. Radar Overlay now working...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2018, 12:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Posted By JohnnyMW
I’ll check that later and let you know - cheers

I’ll check that later and let you know - cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2018, 12:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Posted By JohnnyMW
Thanks for your reply - I read somewhere that the...

Thanks for your reply - I read somewhere that the Evinrude Point 1 has limited functionality. It is showing up on the NMEA2000 network although I’m not sure it is the primary network data source -...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2018, 11:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Posted By JohnnyMW
Lowrance 3G Radar Overlay Invalid

I have a Lowrance 3G Radar hooked upto HDS9 and HDS7 Gen 3 Plotters, with an Evinrude Point 1 on a NMEA2000 network. I can’t get the radar to overlay and constantly get the “radar overlay invalid”...
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 March 2018, 11:46
Replies: 32
Views: 7,421
Posted By JohnnyMW
Here is my radar arch which was fitted by Marine...

Here is my radar arch which was fitted by Marine Fabrications - fantastic job! 123998123999
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 November 2017, 22:02
Replies: 11
Views: 4,853
Posted By JohnnyMW
Done the trip to Scilly a number of times in both...

Done the trip to Scilly a number of times in both fantastic and awful conditions. Always worse on the way over but worth it when you arrive - paradise! I've always launched at Newlyn and left my car...
Forum: Engines & props 07 November 2017, 20:53
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By JohnnyMW
I'll ask but pretty sure just to winterise. I'm...

I'll ask but pretty sure just to winterise. I'm thinking I'll just use the auto winterise option!
Forum: Engines & props 07 November 2017, 19:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By JohnnyMW
Cheers Dave will do just that! Thanks for the...

Cheers Dave will do just that! Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Engines & props 07 November 2017, 18:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By JohnnyMW
That's the conclusion I'm coming to as well, and...

That's the conclusion I'm coming to as well, and the gear box oil change isn't too difficult either. Will this impact the warranty though - it's just having its ECU changed under warranty so don't...
Forum: Engines & props 07 November 2017, 15:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,146
Posted By JohnnyMW
Cost of Winterising Evinrude ETEC 200HO

I'm being quoted £303+VAT to winterise my 2015 ETEC 200HO with about 70hrs. This also includes a gearbox oil change, grease and lube and I assume an ECU software update.

I realise that the full...
Forum: Bits and pieces 24 February 2017, 08:02
Replies: 0
Views: 861
Posted By JohnnyMW
Black Bench Seat/Storage Box and Black Pod Seat Base

For sale is my black bench seat/storage box made by Mike Whitham. The box is new and unused ( Dimensions L96cm, W50cm, H 40cm) - £250 ono

I also have a matching pod seat base (dimension L47cm,...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 February 2017, 10:59
Replies: 40
Views: 5,763
Posted By JohnnyMW
That exactly where I am reading up on the...

That exactly where I am reading up on the differences the main advantage of the 4G would appear to be range and the image sharpening - range not a big issue and anything close by will be reasonably...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 February 2017, 08:41
Replies: 40
Views: 5,763
Posted By JohnnyMW
Still debating whether to bite the bullet and...

Still debating whether to bite the bullet and install a radome alongside AIS - looking at Lowrance but can't decide on 3G or 4G - price difference £700 any thoughts or experience out there?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2017, 07:38
Replies: 41
Views: 9,843
Posted By JohnnyMW
I'm on to my 2nd Osprey - the 6.8 Vipermax-...

I'm on to my 2nd Osprey - the 6.8 Vipermax- fantastic sea boat, and a wide beam and many seating options makes it really family friendly and comfortable. I've got a Optimax 200HO on the back and I've...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 November 2016, 15:47
Replies: 17
Views: 2,448
Posted By JohnnyMW
Thanks Chris leased rope looks like a good idea -...

Thanks Chris leased rope looks like a good idea - any experience? As good as chain?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 November 2016, 07:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,448
Posted By JohnnyMW
Thanks Paul I was a bit concerned about the...

Thanks Paul I was a bit concerned about the protruding bits too - after lots of research I think I'm going to opt for 6kg rocna anchor or go back to the lewmar delta. Thanks all
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2016, 19:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,448
Posted By JohnnyMW
Thanks for replies so far - anyone out there with...

Thanks for replies so far - anyone out there with experience of the fortress or guardian? They seem really light but effective. Cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2016, 11:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,448
Posted By JohnnyMW
Look good. It can't find a UK outlet any ideas?

Look good. It can't find a UK outlet any ideas?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2016, 11:53
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By JohnnyMW
I've always had Yamaha outboard locks - good and...

I've always had Yamaha outboard locks - good and solid here's one on eBay 116930
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 November 2016, 09:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,448
Posted By JohnnyMW
Anchor Advice

Hi I'm needing an anchor for my new Vipermax 6.8. Was wondering whether anyone had experience of the Fortress or Guardian anchors as the primary. I like the idea of a light anchor but wondered about...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2016, 14:22
Replies: 23
Views: 2,906
Posted By JohnnyMW
I hate predictive - why I have been considering...

I hate predictive - why I have been considering radar 👍
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2016, 14:21
Replies: 23
Views: 2,906
Posted By JohnnyMW
I think these are very much the reasons Why I...

I think these are very much the reasons Why I have been. Onside ring radar - at night and in fog. I have had one situation where I came across an uncharted ledge at night which may have been...
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