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Forum: Engines & props 22 November 2016, 15:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,283
Posted By Lewy
Suzuki DT15 15hp 2 stroke

anyone know where i can get an owner manual or even better a workshop manual for this model engine?
cheers fellas

Lewy
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 February 2016, 21:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By Lewy
cheap tracker

anyone aware of a small cheap tracker that has a long battery life?

want one for the sib so no hard wiring as i dont use a battery.

just need something that will tell me if i notice the boat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 January 2016, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By Lewy
slight air leak

just blew up my newly purchased 2nd hand Yamaha 360S the other day and heard a buzzing noise like a bee!
Turns out there's a small air leak from the bow tube on one of the seams on the inside of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2016, 11:37
Replies: 7
Views: 2,682
Posted By Lewy
ok sussed it! :D smeared a film of grease over...

ok sussed it! :D
smeared a film of grease over the stringers and that made it far easier to twist them in place. don't think the boat has been used in some while so everything was feeling tight and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2016, 08:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,682
Posted By Lewy
thanks guys. yes you're right camelgas those...

thanks guys.
yes you're right camelgas those side stringers are very tight. Problem seems to be they are the same length as the 3 main boards and if you haven't offered the first stringer right up...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 January 2016, 20:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,682
Posted By Lewy
yamaha 360S instructions

Hi Guys,

anyone here happens to know where i can find a pdf of the assembly instructions for the 360S?

just got a second hand one but without the instructions.

cheers

Lewy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2010, 11:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By Lewy
i believe the tubes are PVC and they are...

i believe the tubes are PVC and they are definitely blistering.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2010, 11:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,700
Posted By Lewy
strange protuberances....no pun intended

has anyone seen these before on their tubes?
the boat is only 2 years old. i have them on both sides of the boat and as you can see only below the waterline. the boat has been kept permanently on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2010, 10:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By Lewy
you guys crack me up:rofl:

you guys crack me up:rofl:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2010, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By Lewy
just remembered for really stubborn scaling then...

just remembered for really stubborn scaling then use star brite bottom cleaner. this really works well but remember to use gloves as it can sting!
:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2010, 15:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,181
Posted By Lewy
i've used Cilit Bang with quite good results....

i've used Cilit Bang with quite good results. just spray it on and leave for a few minutes whilst it fizzes away then wipe clean. you might need to try a few times.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2010, 13:33
Replies: 24
Views: 4,102
Posted By Lewy
Mmmmmm!! wonder how that happened. sea looked...

Mmmmmm!! wonder how that happened. sea looked pretty calm.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 May 2010, 15:01
Replies: 261
Views: 37,316
Posted By Lewy
Hi Tim, please pencil me in for this event...

Hi Tim,

please pencil me in for this event too.

been to alderney once under rag power from the solent. took forever, and it was a night crossing with a heavy squall.:grumble:

loved the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2010, 20:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,979
Posted By Lewy
sounds like it could be the relay or try waggling...

sounds like it could be the relay or try waggling the wires around whilst holding the trim button as it might be a dodgy connection somewhere which is intermitent.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2010, 19:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By Lewy
Single Pro Trim

does anyone know where i can buy a single control Teleflex Pro Trim. My one's gone up the swanny so i need a replacement pretty fast.
In the U.K. the only site i have been to wants over £100, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 February 2010, 20:57
Replies: 7
Views: 5,918
Posted By Lewy
Data provided using Davis Vantage Pro2...

Data provided using Davis Vantage Pro2 instruments located at Calshot Spit adjacent to Cowes, Isle of Wight.

Latitude 50 48° 46' N
Longitude 001 18° 35' W
:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2010, 17:57
Replies: 64
Views: 25,043
Posted By Lewy
good luck Cookee, thats some challenge you've...

good luck Cookee, thats some challenge you've taken on. :thumbs:

but as they say "your da man"

do you have a job title?
Forum: RIB gallery 04 January 2010, 16:36
Replies: 28
Views: 5,110
Posted By Lewy
nice one Kitten!! as you say stuffing is the...

nice one Kitten!! as you say stuffing is the problem but i've learned to control the foot pedal so well now that it rarely happens. ;)

Trouble is, the bloody boat just insists on being pushed and...
Forum: RIB gallery 04 January 2010, 14:31
Replies: 28
Views: 5,110
Posted By Lewy
Heehee great vid mate. been soaked a few times...

Heehee great vid mate.
been soaked a few times like that myself. always pushing and pushing to keep the speed up and then one sloppy wave spoils all the fun!! :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2010, 12:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
Posted By Lewy
looking at some of the other posts recently on...

looking at some of the other posts recently on the same subject it look likes the sealskinz get good reviews.
only issue i have is on the grip spots on the palms and fingers. The Henri Lloyd gloves...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2010, 12:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,354
Posted By Lewy
Gloves

probably one of the most important bit of kits at the moment.

what you guys wearing this season? :cool:

i'm looking for ones that are
1. warm
2. water proof
3. not too padded, i still need...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 December 2009, 14:16
Replies: 22
Views: 4,056
Posted By Lewy
yup me too:thumbs:

yup me too:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 December 2009, 15:59
Replies: 304
Views: 65,053
Posted By Lewy
fantastic project Cookee. :] can't you wack...

fantastic project Cookee.

:] can't you wack up some live web cam so we can all sit our desks offering lots of useful advice and necessary alterations? It'll be the first boat built by a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 November 2009, 11:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,460
Posted By Lewy
are A frame mounted cameras any good? have you...

are A frame mounted cameras any good?
have you seen any really good footage, apart from your own of course?

i guess prices of these setups are more reasonable now.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2009, 15:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,460
Posted By Lewy
yep still there. Bill, and the fellas still...

yep still there. Bill, and the fellas still looking after me and the shark.

let me know when your next in the area and we'll meet up.
was in salcombe this summer for a few days on a friends boat....
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