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Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 March 2010, 21:26
Replies: 7
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Posted By chorscroft
I just took a look at the halfords chargers and...

I just took a look at the halfords chargers and they look good.

I've noticed they come in different sizes presumably depending on the size of the battery.

Is it possible to use one of the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 March 2010, 20:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,908
Posted By chorscroft
Oh and I forgot to mention that it's a gel type...

Oh and I forgot to mention that it's a gel type battery. Does this affect what charger you can use?

Willk, any chance you could point me to somewhere showing one of the RAC chargers?

Thanks
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 March 2010, 20:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,908
Posted By chorscroft
Battery Charger

I'm looking for a land based battery charger to top up the boat battery after a long winter.
i.e. I'll take the battery out of the boat and I'm looking for something that I can plug into the wall...
Forum: Engines & props 15 September 2009, 09:17
Replies: 24
Views: 16,226
Posted By chorscroft
When I say ages, what I really mean is as long as...

When I say ages, what I really mean is as long as I can remember. It used to be my dad that would always have driven and sorted out maintenance (evidently not very well :) ).*

I also think that...
Forum: Engines & props 15 September 2009, 07:00
Replies: 24
Views: 16,226
Posted By chorscroft
I've just realized I forgot to mention something....

I've just realized I forgot to mention something.

Last season we would occasionally have an error light coming up on the dash, which said "boost", which I now after a little googling I think meant...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2009, 19:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By chorscroft
Not at all. :) I just thought I'd try and...

Not at all. :)

I just thought I'd try and find out here about people's experience with repairing chips in gelcoat and hopefully I'd be able to do it myself.

Point taken though about getting the...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2009, 18:25
Replies: 24
Views: 16,226
Posted By chorscroft
Almost exactly the same when trim is adjusted....

Almost exactly the same when trim is adjusted. Slight difference when the leg is trimmed right in but still painfully slow.

Too much prop grip? I've never heard of this before.

It's running 2...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2009, 18:21
Replies: 24
Views: 16,226
Posted By chorscroft
I was also thinking it could be fuel related...

I was also thinking it could be fuel related issues. Is there any way to isolate an issue in the fuel system or is it a matter of paying a mechanic to take a look?
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2009, 16:04
Replies: 24
Views: 16,226
Posted By chorscroft
Yanmar Diesel acceleration problem.

I've been having this problem for ages now and thought I'd describe it here and see if anyone can help.

The boat is a Redbay Stormforce 8.4m wrap-around and the engine a Yanmar 6lp-stze 300hp with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2009, 01:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By chorscroft
It may be except that these type of hatches tend...

It may be except that these type of hatches tend to be around the 500 quid mark :eek:

And the hatch would have to be exactly the same dimensions otherwise modifications into fairly thick GRP would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 15:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By chorscroft
Ah! Never mind, just got through to the...

Ah! Never mind, just got through to the distributor and he can get me hinges although at £11.40 + VAT each...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By chorscroft
Deck Hatch Hinges

Trying to find replacement hinges for the deck hatch on our rib.

It's a Foresti & Suardi hatch, and I've emailed them only to be referred onto a UK distributor whom I haven't been able to get in...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 July 2009, 01:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By chorscroft
Unfortunately radio is a must have, not for me...

Unfortunately radio is a must have, not for me but for my dad...

Can't convince him that we'll never use it but ah-well!

I'm very tempted by a few of those Sony stereos but may just go for a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2009, 00:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,727
Posted By chorscroft
One problem I can foresee is that it will flap...

One problem I can foresee is that it will flap like mad and although this may not damage it the noise gets really irritating.

This can happen to the back end of our canopy on the redbay in certain...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 July 2009, 18:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By chorscroft
Right I think I've worked out that all the wires...

Right I think I've worked out that all the wires are set up for a "16 pin loom"

Is this universal or just a JVC thing?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 July 2009, 17:58
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By chorscroft
Also all the covers I've seen so far have little...

Also all the covers I've seen so far have little white strips with a circular hole down the sides - How does head unit fit through or am I looking at the wrong ones?

Ah wait
...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 July 2009, 17:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By chorscroft
Yea I've seen the fusion and it looks great but...

Yea I've seen the fusion and it looks great but abit out of the price range I'm looking at :mad:

As long as someone can clarify for me that the one big white connector with pins for different...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 July 2009, 13:10
Replies: 34
Views: 5,629
Posted By chorscroft
:eek: They come pretty close to a few people...

:eek: They come pretty close to a few people there and I doubt the rib would steer particularly well with no water to put the prop in...

Looks fun nonetheless though! :D
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 July 2009, 12:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,830
Posted By chorscroft
Which Stereo?

So I'm looking to replace the car stereo in the rib which got irrepairably broken when we stuffed the boat last summer :eek:

What stereos do people recommend? Something reasonably cheap. Only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2009, 11:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By chorscroft
Repair gelcoat scratches

First post in a while but we had the boat in the water for the first time in ages a few weeks ago and it is desperately in need of a good clean and a tidy up.

We're getting the bench seat...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2009, 16:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By chorscroft
Can these all be checked with a standard...

Can these all be checked with a standard voltmeter?
Also the etec gauges seem to be plugged in via connectors - Do I just unplug the connector and measure the pins?

Conor
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2009, 15:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By chorscroft
It's been a while but I'm finally getting round...

It's been a while but I'm finally getting round to fixing some of the minor things on the rib and I'm now onto the gauges.
I've checked the wiring and it all seems to be fine so I'm presuming the...
Forum: Engines & props 30 July 2008, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,800
Posted By chorscroft
Etec essentials

A question to all users of etecs or with knowledge of them. I'm trying to create a list of things to bring with me to maintain the engine while away from home.

Oil - I'm currently using xd50...
Forum: Engines & props 24 July 2008, 16:22
Replies: 7
Views: 3,873
Posted By chorscroft
One last question. I need to remove my throttle...

One last question. I need to remove my throttle cables. I understand how to remove the pin but what about the black circle in the middle?
Please help asap as would like to get the boat out tomorrow....
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 July 2008, 18:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,340
Posted By chorscroft
Upon trying to remove it more I suceeded in...

Upon trying to remove it more I suceeded in breaking a bit off the key - either it isn't meant to be removed or corrosion has locked it in.

What tool would I use to try and turn the hex nut?
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