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Forum: Engines & props 26 February 2017, 18:20
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By DavidMarten
Thanks Chris. your comments seem to confirm the...

Thanks Chris. your comments seem to confirm the consensus of opinion I've been hearing.
The engine has full service history, sounds & runs really sweet, so i think i'm going to buy it. Always nice...
Forum: Engines & props 26 February 2017, 09:06
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By DavidMarten
2006 Honda 150 Vtec.

Hi all, I'm considering buying a Honda 150 Vtec from 2006 with 280 hrs on it.
Does anybody have any experience with this engine, ie reliability ect.:ermm:
Thanks Dave.
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2016, 14:17
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By DavidMarten
Thanks Fenlander, I will try a 9 inch and see how...

Thanks Fenlander, I will try a 9 inch and see how it behaves ����
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2016, 13:34
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By DavidMarten
Thanks for the prompt reply's :) I've just...

Thanks for the prompt reply's :) I've just checked the prop I was running last year 9 x 8P. The boat planed pretty quick with two even three up, seemed to run within the rev range at WOT okay. Would...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2016, 09:13
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By DavidMarten
Mercury prop size?

Hi all, it's been a while, just come out of winter hibernation & getting the boats ready for hopefully a good summer! Need a bit of advise on what size prop, for all round performance, I should fit....
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 December 2015, 07:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By DavidMarten
You are welcome. I know 0183 is an old protocol...

You are welcome. I know 0183 is an old protocol but it works fine for me and it's quick enough to run the autopilot on my Winga 25. I used it on a trip from Denmark to Norway without a problem.
Good...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 December 2015, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By DavidMarten
Can't think of any reason that's going to be a...

Can't think of any reason that's going to be a problem. Turn it on & see if your GPS position appears on the VHF screen. Have you insurted your MMSI number into the VHF.
Regards, David.
Forum: RIB gallery 13 December 2015, 19:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By DavidMarten
Oh yeah, they can be. In the first picture I left...

Oh yeah, they can be. In the first picture I left my dinner up there for the crabs !

" I hate computers "
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 December 2015, 07:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,312
Posted By DavidMarten
To ground or not to ground

Hi Shiny, You may be right, I'm just talking from my own experience about 0183,which incidentally works fine for me, if it ain't broke ect.
Shame manufacturers can't use a standard color and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 December 2015, 22:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By DavidMarten
Couldn't agree more, I was just trying to keep it...

Couldn't agree more, I was just trying to keep it simple !
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 December 2015, 21:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By DavidMarten
On the subject of NMEA

Not wishing to teach Granny how to suck eggs but here's a little about NMEA.
Most modern GPS/ plotters support both NMEA 2000 & the older 0183. Whilst 2000 is quicker & designed to operate with more...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 December 2015, 20:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,312
Posted By DavidMarten
Hi Jeff, Assuming you are using NMEA0183....

Hi Jeff,
Assuming you are using NMEA0183. Plotter TX+ ( should be yellow on Garmin) & TX - ( blue ) go to the NMEA in (may say RX ) + & - on the radio, Don't forget to ground the negative at one end...
Forum: RIB gallery 10 December 2015, 13:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By DavidMarten
" I hate computers " :bang:

" I hate computers " :bang:
Forum: RIB gallery 10 December 2015, 13:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By DavidMarten
You call we haul

Rib craft custom SARS boat north of fyns head Denmark.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 December 2015, 15:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,930
Posted By DavidMarten
Thanks Two stroke Mick, That helps, I feel so...

Thanks Two stroke Mick, That helps, I feel so much better now !:ermm::lol:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 December 2015, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,930
Posted By DavidMarten
Hi Spartacus, Sorry for the delay getting back to...

Hi Spartacus, Sorry for the delay getting back to you ( my bed was calling ). Thanks for the advise. The boat is in showroom condition, I can't find a mark on it or the trailer! Engine has been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 December 2015, 20:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,371
Posted By DavidMarten
I've been using a Garmin plotter with a transom...

I've been using a Garmin plotter with a transom mount transducer fixed with silicon internally on the big boat for the last two years, works fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 December 2015, 20:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,930
Posted By DavidMarten
Zodiac Pro 7

Hi all. Help need advice. I'm looking at buying another boat & this came up :
Zodiac Pro 7. Center consul 2006. Virtually as new. ( & it is I've seen the pictures ) Etec 60hp, 200hrs on both boat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2015, 10:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By DavidMarten
Targa's

Thanks to everyone for the advise & tips, its much appreciated.:thumbs:
I have managed to find a source off stainless tube and various fittings here in Denmark. So the plan is to spend some rainy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2015, 13:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By DavidMarten
Targa's

Thanks very much Jeff, I will give that a look. Trying to find stuff over here is a bit of a nightmare ! Regards Dave.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2015, 20:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By DavidMarten
Thanks Poly. I will check that out. If I cant...

Thanks Poly. I will check that out. If I cant find anything that works I guess i'll just have to make one !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2015, 20:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By DavidMarten
Targa's

Yes Poly, that's it !:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2015, 18:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By DavidMarten
Targa's

Anyone know where I can get a light weight stainless, adjustable Targa ?
I don't want something that weighs tons as my rib is only 11Ft. Just enough to take Nav lights & a short VHF antenna. 25 to...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 13 October 2015, 12:57
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By DavidMarten
New member

Hi all, nice to join you.
I have just bought my first Rib, having spent countless hours on our SARS boat & being so impressed with it's sea going capabilities I decided the time had come to own one...
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