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Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2008, 15:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,147
Posted By Jimmy C
well thanksfor all the comments... I...

well thanksfor all the comments...

I consulted the brownspoint website and it appears (?!) that my specific engine was supplied with a 16 inch pitch ali prop, whether it is the same i do not know?...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 15:40
Replies: 31
Views: 9,488
Posted By Jimmy C
well i run the 5.0 Osprey with a hard nose and...

well i run the 5.0 Osprey with a hard nose and personally think its a good concept.
The bow locker on mine is huge, so i have a small-ish flexible fuel tank and space for anchor and warp.
The hull...
Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2008, 10:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,147
Posted By Jimmy C
1 inch pitch causing all the problems!

Hi

I am currently running a suzuki 65dt with the factory fitted 11 3/4 16" ali prop which has good holeshot and acceleration but as i run the boat quite light wanted to go up in pitch a little....
Forum: Engines & props 22 June 2008, 11:32
Replies: 324
Views: 491,026
Posted By Jimmy C
1x Genuine Suzuki Stainless Steel 11 3/4 x 17...

1x Genuine Suzuki Stainless Steel 11 3/4 x 17 brand new condition
happy to lend for testing or for sale.
Forum: Bits and pieces 22 June 2008, 10:38
Replies: 0
Views: 1,318
Posted By Jimmy C
Allsorts....

Hi
After clearing out the shed i have a load of brand new bits which wont be going on my boat....

2x stainless grab handles - 24cm
4x new(!) black fenders
1x seagull 5 blade propeller
1x...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 08:11
Replies: 91
Views: 16,151
Posted By Jimmy C
But the new law, if/when it comes in would not...

But the new law, if/when it comes in would not slow down the RNLI and so similar incidents could potentially still happen. So as far as high speed incidents involving the craft that would be affected...
Forum: Engines & props 17 June 2008, 08:07
Replies: 9
Views: 4,830
Posted By Jimmy C
Right, Yesterday i removed the thermostat...

Right,

Yesterday i removed the thermostat housing and thermostat and also the flow guage (i think) and so i blasted the inside with a high pressure air line, this loosened a lotof the crud.
...
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2008, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 4,830
Posted By Jimmy C
I have been running the engine up with out the...

I have been running the engine up with out the thermostat when it was running hot. Although i have cleared the area around the thermostat you can see inside and it is pretty grotty. I have used the...
Forum: Engines & props 13 June 2008, 21:19
Replies: 9
Views: 4,830
Posted By Jimmy C
Suzuki dt65 running hot...

I have been running up the engine on muffs after about 4 months since its last outing. There was a lot of sediment coming out of the telltale and the temperature of the water was warmer than normal....
Forum: Bits and pieces 12 June 2008, 23:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,391
Posted By Jimmy C
Wanted: battery box

Hi guys

On the scrounge for the last few bits for my osprey build! I am desperate for a few bits to finish off and was wondering if anyone has any of the following going free...

Battery box...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2008, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jimmy C
i'm not sure if it would be the cheapest but i'm...

i'm not sure if it would be the cheapest but i'm sure keiron at the ribshop would be able to sort out the hypalon and glue easily. He has always been accomodating when ive needed random sized bits.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2008, 20:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,609
Posted By Jimmy C
This is what they do.... This was the email...

This is what they do....

This was the email that he sent me in repy to an enquiry about the 2k tornado.
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Hello,

I am selling this rib for £2,000.00 including delivery...
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 May 2008, 14:19
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jimmy C
yep! Although it has been put on the back burner...

yep! Although it has been put on the back burner the last few weeks whilst i finish my degree!
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 May 2008, 22:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jimmy C
Maybe a little on the large side! Eventually...

Maybe a little on the large side!

Eventually got it home like this > but without muggins hanging off the back...
Forum: Engines & props 23 May 2008, 21:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,105
Posted By Jimmy C
Errmmm hard to say, but thanks for posting as i...

Errmmm hard to say, but thanks for posting as i was watching that item as i fancied the Sooki 85!

Jimmy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2008, 19:31
Replies: 22
Views: 6,253
Posted By Jimmy C
Sorry to dig up an old thread but.... After...

Sorry to dig up an old thread but....

After some 40 days i have recieved only half of my order from Maine megastore. Despite three phone calls over the last 4 days i am still not getting anywhere,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 May 2008, 14:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jimmy C
Well it may have been a little on the small...

Well it may have been a little on the small side!!

I've now found a good deal at Southern Trailers who are just outside winchester.

Only 30 quid for a full days hire and they are going to let...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 May 2008, 09:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jimmy C
Flatbed trailer...

Hi

Does anyone have a flatbed trailer that i could borrow in exchange for beer:thumbs: for a day or two?

I'm looking to put an old trailer on it, so it needs to be quite a large one, preferably...
Forum: Trailers & towing 10 May 2008, 15:43
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By Jimmy C
It sounds like the bearing has collapsed. What...

It sounds like the bearing has collapsed.
What you see it in the picture is what is left. The wheel disappeared into the verge somewhere along a 1/2 mile stretch of road and they couldn't find it!
Forum: Trailers & towing 10 May 2008, 12:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By Jimmy C
well this was the trailer/damage when i appeared...

well this was the trailer/damage when i appeared this morning, the tyre has gone, including the hub it was attached to. the nut is still there with split pin etc, so i have no idea what really...
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 May 2008, 20:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By Jimmy C
so i were able to unbolt one of the axles then...

so i were able to unbolt one of the axles then the trailer would be legal?

I dont really want to chance anything, so looking at having it recovered at the moment, the RAC are going to love us!!!
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 May 2008, 17:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,095
Posted By Jimmy C
Hub sheared off!

Well that got your attention!

Now the problem, our boat trailer (rowing boats- see the wallingford regatta thread) was on its way back from wallingford regatta at the weekend when the wheel and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2008, 22:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By Jimmy C
I was approached with the same thing a few months...

I was approached with the same thing a few months ago when i sold my car. I didn't lik it one bit and avoided them, the worst bit tho was trying to get my mobile phone number and email address off...
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2008, 14:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,015
Posted By Jimmy C
You will be a lucky bugger to avoid customs...

You will be a lucky bugger to avoid customs charges and handling charges!
My last load from Brownspoint was just less than $500 including the postage and packing, then i got stung for an £8 handling...
Forum: Engines & props 24 April 2008, 17:38
Replies: 14
Views: 3,015
Posted By Jimmy C
I run a Dt65 suzuki and have bought bits from...

I run a Dt65 suzuki and have bought bits from Brownspoint USA, i think their system is excellent, but it can be, and feel like a false economy. Shipping is 60 dollars plus regardless of order size,...
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