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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 09 September 2015, 19:29
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Posted By shamstar
Hi Jim, Not sure about getting on. My carb...

Hi Jim,

Not sure about getting on. My carb seal arrived today, which was great and then I couldn't get her started. Priming bulb was rock hard and figured fuel issue. The generic bayonet fuel...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 09 September 2015, 12:05
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
No patience for fishing here either. I can...

No patience for fishing here either. I can understand why people take it up as it does look quite relaxing and a good way of catching up with like minded friends.

Your Mariner would have been the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 September 2015, 21:25
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Cheers for that Daniel. The tubes are airtight...

Cheers for that Daniel. The tubes are airtight after the remedial work I did, but I'll make a note of Darren's number in case I do come across something beyond my capabilities.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 September 2015, 21:02
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Spongie, that looks like a nice little project to...

Spongie, that looks like a nice little project to undertake. I knew nothing about Y class as all I wanted was something safe to use. Brought the one I did thinking, 'well if it's good enough for...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 September 2015, 20:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Thanks for asking Fenlander, I filled the...

Thanks for asking Fenlander,

I filled the barrel with more water and stream is there when engine is revved, not at idle though.

I changed the gear oil and noticed it looked a little on the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 September 2015, 20:22
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Ah bless. The chap selling didn't leave much of...

Ah bless. The chap selling didn't leave much of a window to view and buy due to his work pattern. It came with an awkward to patch hole in the keel, which he mentioned as not very important to him....
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 11 August 2015, 20:18
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Hi JKY, Yes, I have been looking at marine...

Hi JKY,

Yes, I have been looking at marine grade sealants and will definitely use them on the rib.

I've been out of the water after 5th outing and trying to get as much info as poss on clearing...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 10 August 2015, 10:21
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Yes Max, that's the one. I had no idea about...

Yes Max, that's the one. I had no idea about 'bow dodger' as this my first ever boat.

I paid the extra £150 for the 8hp yamaha on sellers recommendation. I should have asked to see it running...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 August 2015, 12:40
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Hi Jim, I checked forecast for today and all...

Hi Jim,

I checked forecast for today and all is calm. I never intend to go out more than 20 metres with the engine running. Buoyancy aids have been ordered for all and I'm the only non swimmer. ...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 August 2015, 09:42
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Thanks for the tip Willk, I'll do that now.

Thanks for the tip Willk, I'll do that now.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 August 2015, 09:19
Replies: 20
Views: 2,868
Posted By shamstar
Hello from Thanet

Hi all,

Picked up a Avon inflatable Dinghy yesterday, ex RNLI with 2 stroke 8hp Yamaha engine. This is my first ever boat of any kind and I brought it so I could get more involved with the...
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