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Forum: Engines & props 12 May 2017, 12:44
Replies: 35
Views: 4,877
Posted By Andy C
My 4hp Mercury (which I think is the same as the...

My 4hp Mercury (which I think is the same as the Tohatsu?) had exactly the same symptoms earlier this year. The leaking fuel was coming out of the breather on the top of the carb. After a bit of “is...
Forum: Engines & props 27 September 2016, 16:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,159
Posted By Andy C
Another vote for OCA, I'm very happy with mine...

Another vote for OCA, I'm very happy with mine and leave it on the whole time the boat isn't in the water. The fit is good and the fixings are tough zips and wide velcro straps so no problem leaving...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 September 2016, 17:18
Replies: 21
Views: 4,114
Posted By Andy C
I also went for a Towtrust TL1, bought online for...

I also went for a Towtrust TL1, bought online for £194. As Pikey says, very straightforward to fit and looks really neat when not towing. Another plus point that may or may not be useful is because...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2016, 16:05
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By Andy C
My experience of NT campsite wardens is that the...

My experience of NT campsite wardens is that the more jobsworth ones would be most happy to stop you. I don't know of any other campsites for tents next to the water on Windermere.

I think there...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2016, 13:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By Andy C
Low Wray campsite is National Trust owned and...

Low Wray campsite is National Trust owned and around Windermere they don't allow launching of powered craft, however small, over any of their land.

If you launch elsewhere you need to have...
Forum: Trailers & towing 02 October 2015, 13:56
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By Andy C
Thanks for the information, all very good to know.

Thanks for the information, all very good to know.
Forum: Trailers & towing 02 October 2015, 12:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,273
Posted By Andy C
Dave, Once you are back I'd be interested to know...

Dave, Once you are back I'd be interested to know what campsite you used and if it worked OK taking the boat with you. This is something we've been thinking about doing for a while to get a couple of...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2015, 00:07
Replies: 33
Views: 6,084
Posted By Andy C
I paid £132 for the 20 hour service on my Mercury...

I paid £132 for the 20 hour service on my Mercury 115 in June this year.

That was from the dealer that I bought from, I think there is a lot to be said for building a relationship with a workshop...
Forum: Engines & props 31 August 2015, 17:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,684
Posted By Andy C
I've been using M J Marine for a few years now...

I've been using M J Marine for a few years now and have been very happy with them.
60 miles from Sheffield but an easy enough drive.

Yorkshire, Humberside and Lincolnshires premier outboard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 15:10
Replies: 82
Views: 16,240
Posted By Andy C
Lifting and carrying a 20hp 4 stroke is easier...

Lifting and carrying a 20hp 4 stroke is easier said than done, I certainly wouldn't fancy trying to get one up and down over those rocks on a regular basis.

I'd suggest going to to a dealers to...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 February 2015, 15:38
Replies: 38
Views: 5,225
Posted By Andy C
You can get a ‘black box’ VHF where the main body...

You can get a ‘black box’ VHF where the main body is fixed within the console and all the controls are on the mike which clips to wherever is convenient.

Downside is they tend to be more expensive...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2014, 17:35
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By Andy C
I think the vast majority of 12 year olds would...

I think the vast majority of 12 year olds would be over 40kg and so would need adult jackets. If there are going to be younger (lighter) children also then you may just need to bite the bullet and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2014, 08:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,698
Posted By Andy C
Treadmaster make M-Tec self adhesive sheets and...

Treadmaster make M-Tec self adhesive sheets and pads which they say are designed to be used as rib wear patches:

Rib Pads...
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2013, 16:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,512
Posted By Andy C
Same applies to the Honda, the BF15 and BF20 are...

Same applies to the Honda, the BF15 and BF20 are both the same weight.
BF20 is available with PTT in the UK.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 02 May 2013, 07:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,927
Posted By Andy C
I've got a 750s and a Std Horizion 2100 talking...

I've got a 750s and a Std Horizion 2100 talking nicely to each other, the problem I had was the original wiring diagram issued by SH for the 2100 was incorrect.

The version I used to get things...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2013, 08:40
Replies: 152
Views: 23,017
Posted By Andy C
If you read the 'regs', you are 'required' to...

If you read the 'regs', you are 'required' to hold insurance, but only 'should' have flares.

My experience of Whitby matches Pikey Dave's, using the council run slipway and marina the only thing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 April 2012, 20:19
Replies: 25
Views: 5,004
Posted By Andy C
It's a route I've done a few times with the...

It's a route I've done a few times with the family in a Bombard Aerotec, as Mollers says it should be a fun trip, we always thought so.

As far as charts go I always used a decent quality...
Forum: Engines & props 05 August 2011, 07:55
Replies: 47
Views: 35,435
Posted By Andy C
Just what I needed, much appreciated.

Just what I needed, much appreciated.
Forum: Engines & props 04 August 2011, 11:53
Replies: 47
Views: 35,435
Posted By Andy C
Hi gerry11m, could you post a short idiots guide...

Hi gerry11m, could you post a short idiots guide on how to check the belt tracking please? Can the timing pulley be easily accessed to be checked for wear?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2011, 09:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,329
Posted By Andy C
As John says test the height you need with...

As John says test the height you need with temporary blocks of wood before permanently modifying your transom.

For information my Honda BF20 needed a full two inch raise, any higher and it will...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 April 2011, 16:42
Replies: 86
Views: 27,973
Posted By Andy C
I successfully used stencils and flexible paint...

I successfully used stencils and flexible paint from https://www.funkymonkeyboatnames.com on my Bombard. It worked well but it's important to make sure the stencil is applied as firmly as possible to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 April 2011, 16:32
Replies: 26
Views: 5,735
Posted By Andy C
The Aerotec 380 is a great boat and works very...

The Aerotec 380 is a great boat and works very well with two children sat on the bench seat and two adults on the tubes, still leaving plenty of room for all the kit you inevitably end up needing for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 September 2010, 10:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,734
Posted By Andy C
If you are using SSR numbers there is no need to...

If you are using SSR numbers there is no need to register again. I confirmed this with the lake wardens this Easter, here is part of their email reply:

"SSR numbers should be displayed in the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 February 2010, 15:34
Replies: 30
Views: 12,451
Posted By Andy C
Thanks for posting the notes and pictures...

Thanks for posting the notes and pictures azzurro, interesting stuff.

What other trolleys are people using for similar weight engines?
Does anything exist that will handle 46kg, fold flat for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 February 2010, 12:29
Replies: 30
Views: 12,451
Posted By Andy C
I'll look forward to hearing how you get on...

I'll look forward to hearing how you get on Azzurro.

Does anyone else have any experience of using a Rooteq trolley? They sound great but it would be interesting to hear how people find them in...
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