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Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 March 2012, 13:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By Blizzard
Look at the kit that scanstrut do - Scanstrut -...

Look at the kit that scanstrut do - Scanstrut - Installation Solutions for Marine Electronics (https://www.scanstrut.com/)
For your VHF - Icom M505 inside the console with the command mic lead out....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 March 2012, 13:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,322
Posted By Blizzard
premium all the time, or Teleflex Extreme. Or you...

premium all the time, or Teleflex Extreme. Or you will have the same problems in 2 or 3 years time.
Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2011, 17:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,506
Posted By Blizzard
its a great engine the F70 has loads of grunt...

its a great engine the F70 has loads of grunt compared to the F60 etc. cos it has the bigger prop and gearbox of the F80 without the weight...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2010, 19:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,162
Posted By Blizzard
Great boats, im sure Biffer will confirm the...

Great boats, im sure Biffer will confirm the build and fit out standard. Seeing as I landed him with the task...
Well built and reliable...
Forum: Engines & props 25 June 2010, 08:08
Replies: 5
Views: 4,520
Posted By Blizzard
I would check to see if you have any pitting on...

I would check to see if you have any pitting on the shaft at the engine end.
Also check your oil to see if its as new or dark and mirky....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2009, 21:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Blizzard
I think they are pretty good, foam type that...

I think they are pretty good, foam type that plastimo make.
Easy to Stow and very tough.
Forum: Engines & props 10 July 2009, 21:38
Replies: 17
Views: 2,411
Posted By Blizzard
propellor solutions- a great bunch of guys and...

propellor solutions- a great bunch of guys and very helpful
Forum: Engines & props 10 July 2009, 21:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,411
Posted By Blizzard
propellor solutions- a great bunch of guys and...

propellor solutions- a great bunch of guys and very helpful
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2009, 21:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,506
Posted By Blizzard
Hydraulic steering every time. It will...

Hydraulic steering every time.

It will outlast cable steering, much less maintenance and a far easier drive.
Forum: Engines & props 28 May 2009, 19:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,799
Posted By Blizzard
agree 17k will be ideal

agree 17k will be ideal
Forum: Engines & props 28 May 2009, 18:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By Blizzard
BHG, would get my vote, used them for 20 years,...

BHG, would get my vote, used them for 20 years, they are great....
But for a first service it doesnt really matter, as long as you get it done, and keep the record.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2009, 18:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,130
Posted By Blizzard
Oxalic acid is the way forward. Good rubber...

Oxalic acid is the way forward.
Good rubber gloves and glasses / goggles. Anything that cleans that well is not kind to the skin.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2009, 17:55
Replies: 15
Views: 7,618
Posted By Blizzard
Im sure it will be under 700kg's. I know of 3 of...

Im sure it will be under 700kg's. I know of 3 of them that are on unbraked trailers. But I dont know the exact weight. More like 600 - 650 would be my estimate.
Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2009, 19:30
Replies: 33
Views: 8,972
Posted By Blizzard
Yamaha every time

Yamaha every time
Forum: Engines & props 31 March 2009, 20:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,931
Posted By Blizzard
I agree with the heat, blow torch is good. Once...

I agree with the heat, blow torch is good.
Once you get it out, its pretty likely that the tilt tube is bent. If the teleflex part doesnt run freely through when greased, you need the new tube to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2009, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By Blizzard
New Yamaha F150 every time for me. The boat is...

New Yamaha F150 every time for me.
The boat is ultimateley for saving people, so that has to be the way forward, I would say
Forum: Engines & props 12 March 2009, 22:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,079
Posted By Blizzard
Engine up - less drag so faster towing. Engine...

Engine up - less drag so faster towing.
Engine down - steering ability.
If you can get the boat to follow the towing boat safely and relaibly, then engine up.

Surprised there was a problem from...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2009, 18:58
Replies: 48
Views: 6,622
Posted By Blizzard
I think you always learn from training, but...

I think you always learn from training,
but if you think you are experienced, then do the direct assessment Level 2,
then look at doing your internediate / advanced.
These are designed for Ribs,...
Forum: Engines & props 28 February 2009, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
Posted By Blizzard
use the genuine Yamaha oil, have done for...

use the genuine Yamaha oil,
have done for years, and it certainly gives good piece of mind.
Never had a problem
never use any additives
Forum: Engines & props 24 February 2009, 19:56
Replies: 26
Views: 3,990
Posted By Blizzard
What ever you do, notify your insurance company,...

What ever you do, notify your insurance company, and make sure you have done enough that in the event of a claim they are happy that you had met the policy requirements.
Trackers are good, and may...
Forum: Engines & props 24 February 2009, 16:32
Replies: 13
Views: 7,168
Posted By Blizzard
They are changing the sensor on a few models, the...

They are changing the sensor on a few models, the new one is much larger.

when you get your engine serviced this should get done at your local dealer...

Also I am a fan of the fresh water...
Forum: Engines & props 24 February 2009, 16:15
Replies: 29
Views: 6,516
Posted By Blizzard
I know commerical operators that had Yamaha's...

I know commerical operators that had Yamaha's went to Suzuki on price and very quickly back to Yamaha because of ease of maintenance and reliability.
I run my Yamaha's to 3000 hours then change...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2009, 07:49
Replies: 37
Views: 15,849
Posted By Blizzard
Having driven the Protector alot, and know people...

Having driven the Protector alot, and know people whose job it was and still is to drive them professionally, they are a great boat. I am a fan of the centre console boats rather than the cabin for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2009, 20:25
Replies: 37
Views: 15,849
Posted By Blizzard
Protector is a great boat, very well build. I...

Protector is a great boat, very well build.
I have toured the factory, and biffers comments are valid, not as fine entry as some other boats. So i little bit of a bumpy ride in 20knots + of breeze....
Forum: Engines & props 18 February 2009, 19:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,585
Posted By Blizzard
Hi I would check your propellor spec. Sounds...

Hi

I would check your propellor spec. Sounds like your pitch is too high.
You should be at 5800 - 6000 at max trim max throttle.
I would look at a 17 K prop for this size of boat.

On the high...
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