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Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2021, 17:01
Replies: 8
Views: 4,110
Posted By Rarerooster
Hi thanks all for the replies and for the video...

Hi thanks all for the replies and for the video Fenlander. Yes I was interested because of the weight and the price.
I hadn't considered an electric start but as you say Fenlander they do supply...
Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2021, 21:15
Replies: 8
Views: 4,110
Posted By Rarerooster
Selva Piranha 9.9h

Hello,
I'm looking for advice from anyone who's run a Selva Piranha 9.9hp outboard, especially if you've had one from new in the last few years. Just really wanted to know how reliable its been and...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2018, 19:14
Replies: 68
Views: 14,881
Posted By Rarerooster
Fenlander that is a nice looking outboard you...

Fenlander that is a nice looking outboard you have there. Off topic but I noticed the pictures of the old bridge at Godmanchester in the background. Do you use the slip there? I used to drop my...
Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2018, 10:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Rarerooster
Oh and I also forgot to ask any tip on making...

Oh and I also forgot to ask any tip on making sure the pipe carrying water from the pump to the motor is aligned. Just in case this is part of my problem?
Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2018, 10:34
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Rarerooster
So I fabricated a (wobbly) stand and fangled...

So I fabricated a (wobbly) stand and fangled something together with tea stirrer, elastic band and screwdriver to get the gear linkage connected again. I'm now back to where I more or less started...
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2018, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Rarerooster
Did wiggle the prop, no joy so I did try with it...

Did wiggle the prop, no joy so I did try with it hung on fence still no go. Now I have gone in reverse having dislodged gear linkage clamp. And I need to get very long nose pliers or will have to...
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2018, 11:37
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Rarerooster
Thanks Spartacus and Fenlander. I may make a...

Thanks Spartacus and Fenlander. I may make a stand but it's good to know it should work reinstalling horizontally. I got it new in 2000/1 Fenlander so any damage to the splines will be down to me...
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2018, 10:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Rarerooster
Aligning shaft splines - Mercury 4 stroke 4 hp

Hello I'm looking for some advice from anyone who's worked on outboards where you've had to disengage the drive shaft. I've replaced an impeller. Now I'm trying to return the lower unit to the leg....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 22:18
Replies: 326
Views: 60,460
Posted By Rarerooster
Oh and should have said at Greenhithe not sure...

Oh and should have said at Greenhithe not sure about security once tied up. We have left boats there though.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 22:15
Replies: 326
Views: 60,460
Posted By Rarerooster
Hi Firstrib - Erith Yacht Club but didn't renew...

Hi Firstrib - Erith Yacht Club but didn't renew my membership as work meant too little time to sail. The only powerboats they have there are Ribs as safety boats, so no day visitors for powerboats...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 21:12
Replies: 326
Views: 60,460
Posted By Rarerooster
Firstrib - No I wasn't thinking of navigating the...

Firstrib - No I wasn't thinking of navigating the Thames barrier with a 4 hp outboard. Just curious about how you found gadding about through there and the pool in your 3.8 meter boat. I would like...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 17:47
Replies: 326
Views: 60,460
Posted By Rarerooster
Hi Firstrib - did you find it fairly easy...

Hi Firstrib - did you find it fairly easy navigating through the Thames barrier in your Aerotec ? Did you have a VHF to call Thames VTS at Blackwell when you were outbound to the QE2 bridge or did...
Forum: RIB gallery 28 February 2016, 18:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By Rarerooster
Great views catching the changing light on the...

Great views catching the changing light on the water and hills.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 14 February 2016, 12:11
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By Rarerooster
Cheers Jambo Fenlander - I've read some of...

Cheers Jambo

Fenlander - I've read some of your posts mentioning the Ouse. I have lived in St Ives & Houghton where I used to put boats in. Also Wilburton and used the boat club stage at...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 14 February 2016, 10:56
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By Rarerooster
Greetings

Hello I have registered today but have been reading RIBnet for a while.

Thank you regular posters for educating me to date.

I used a small zodiac on the river Ouse in Cambridgeshire.

Now...
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