Forum: Engines & props
29 October 2016, 20:53
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,333
Something to keep in mind, I didn't realise it...
Something to keep in mind, I didn't realise it myself up until I needed the aux engine , if you haven't allowed much distance between the engines you can only turn in one direction as the tiller arm...
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Forum: Commercial operators
09 September 2016, 22:29
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,248
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Forum: Engines & props
05 July 2016, 17:15
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,345
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Forum: Other stuff
01 July 2016, 19:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,479
Rough sea docking
https://youtu.be/yG9JmkhH7Qg
Old vid, but doing the rounds on Facebook recently ...
Impressive but mad 😳
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2016, 22:05
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Replies: 3
Views: 881
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 June 2016, 22:55
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,922
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 June 2016, 22:46
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,922
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 June 2016, 20:36
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,922
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
21 June 2016, 02:03
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Hi,
Something to consider is insurance terms...
Hi,
Something to consider is insurance terms and conditions , usually if your boat can go over a certain speed they insist that you'll need to complete a power boat course, which isn't a bad idea...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
21 June 2016, 01:45
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Hi, usually the wires for the hand control come...
Hi, usually the wires for the hand control come out of the control box...
Look in there to see if a wire has come loose or corroded... If all seems ok, just for a test, you could swap the up/ down...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 June 2016, 01:38
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Replies: 4
Views: 928
Best to talk to a dealer, eBay didn't explain...
Best to talk to a dealer, eBay didn't explain that i needed two terminator plugs, one on the engine side, second one one the junction box to make it work properly ...
Got good advice and prices from...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
21 June 2016, 00:43
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,091
Hi, new to smartcraft gauges myself, smaller...
Hi, new to smartcraft gauges myself, smaller scale but still hopefully relevant ... Without the tank sensor you can still see - current usage, total used, reasonably accurate
On mine Total used...
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Forum: Engines & props
16 June 2016, 19:28
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
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Forum: Engines & props
16 June 2016, 14:53
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Mercury prop code
Sea Conditions not good at present, but in the meantime I've been researching props...
From the data I have at present it sounds like a 3 blade 11" pitch should be the best choice
But would a 4...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 June 2016, 15:12
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Hopefully drag some passengers "ballast" out...
Hopefully drag some passengers "ballast" out tomorrow to see what the result is for a usual load
Ya I think an 11" pitch sounds like what I'll end up with
Although it'll be slower, it'll suit...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 June 2016, 21:16
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Ok back with some data.... 🤔
Total weight...
Ok back with some data.... 🤔
Total weight down to 480kg approx
Did a good few runs varying the trim but the max I could get was WOT - 5760rpm = 26kts, wasn't ideal conditions but normal for...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 June 2016, 22:14
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Mmm....Interesting... 😕
Also is there anyway...
Mmm....Interesting... 😕
Also is there anyway to check that the throttle end stop screw is set correctly? Voltage or ?
Seems to me there's another 6-8mm of travel left after the stop hits...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 June 2016, 09:02
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Final drive on the 40hp = 2:1
Yamaha F30 same...
Final drive on the 40hp = 2:1
Yamaha F30 same ratio
After a bit of digging I found the old Yamaha prop box...
For comparison , same boat, different engines, similar loads
Yamaha F30 - 5600...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 June 2016, 16:04
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
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Forum: Engines & props
06 June 2016, 14:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
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Forum: Engines & props
05 June 2016, 21:36
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,112
Mercury prop code
Hi all,
I have a Mercury 40hp efi
Prop has a code embossed in it = 73136A40P13, guessing the "13" is pitch? when out with the whole family ( max load) I noticed it Rev-ed out to only 4600 , from...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
19 May 2016, 22:25
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,274
Liquid Electrical Tape
Look for self- amalgamating tape, it's like electrical tape but it's thicker rubber type and adheres to itself, becomes like a boot, you can't unwind it off again
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Forum: Engines & props
17 May 2016, 22:05
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,910
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Forum: Engines & props
03 May 2016, 11:30
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,146
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Forum: Engines & props
03 May 2016, 00:29
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,910
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