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Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2005, 07:56
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As I explained on the other thread, anything over...

As I explained on the other thread, anything over 2000rpm causes extreme cavitation. This gives about 6knts, but the engine will be regularly revving to 4500revs, until the prop bites again when it...
Forum: Engines & props 20 August 2005, 16:47
Replies: 5
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Posted By plk
They are Evinrude fitch rams. Apart from this,...

They are Evinrude fitch rams. Apart from this, I've used the boat for a couple of months and been very impressed to date. Always start first time, very quiet and reasonable consumption. For engines...
Forum: Engines & props 20 August 2005, 05:59
Replies: 5
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Posted By plk
Gearbox update - not happy

After getting the boat to Guernsey I had to leave it there and fly home. The gearbox has now been dropped and it isn't the simple linkage fault we had all hoped, it's looking like a rebuild job, so...
Forum: Engines & props 18 August 2005, 05:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,691
Posted By plk
Thanks everyone, I'm taking her down to Guernsey...

Thanks everyone, I'm taking her down to Guernsey in a few minutes. The tide is right this morning so I should get 9 or 10knts which will help the journey. I've had an offer of a lift back, and...
Forum: Engines & props 17 August 2005, 06:38
Replies: 9
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Posted By plk
Jersey's even further, plus I'd assumed I'd have...

Jersey's even further, plus I'd assumed I'd have to go back to the place where they were fitted as they are still under warranty. From what I've been told, Jersey may be a better idea. Any contacts?...
Forum: Engines & props 16 August 2005, 11:38
Replies: 9
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Posted By plk
I've had a good look this morning and it isn't...

I've had a good look this morning and it isn't the cable..it's something internal so it has got to go back to Guernsey.

By the time I get there I'll probably look like one of those cartoon desert...
Forum: Engines & props 16 August 2005, 05:41
Replies: 9
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Posted By plk
Fitch Ram - Gearbox probs

I'm having problems with one if the engines on the rib. When mooring yesterday after a reasonable run, I put the starboard engine in reverse and it revved to max, so I quickly found neutral and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2005, 05:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,363
Posted By plk
On the 9.5m scorpion there is an anchor box that...

On the 9.5m scorpion there is an anchor box that holds our anchor and enough chain, etc.

In sizing the anchor, did you calculate it on overall length or weight of the boat. Most of the sizing...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2005, 05:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By plk
As the morning dawns and the hangover sets in, I...

As the morning dawns and the hangover sets in, I realise that perhaps we were'nt being very sensible yesterday. So, how about a 60hp Suzuki?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2005, 17:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By plk
I should explain for those who have not attended...

I should explain for those who have not attended Alderney week; this race come somewhere between the man powered flight event off the quay and the allcomers raft race across the bay...just after the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2005, 17:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By plk
No unfortunately not, it is being use for non...

No unfortunately not, it is being use for non boating purposes this week.

we have now looked at the inflatable (sorry rib) with a techincal eye, and we feel that providing we keep it moving we...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2005, 16:25
Replies: 7
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Posted By plk
Very silly engine advice needed

I've been using a 9.5m rib with 400hp on the back. I had it entered in the around Alderney race on Thursday (and I would have won) but due to circumstances, I had to leave it in Guernsey on Friday. ...
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