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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2018, 16:34
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Posted By Pikey Dave
Nowt wrong with the 115 Etec [emoji106]

Nowt wrong with the 115 Etec [emoji106]
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2018, 08:58
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
Shearwater Cutter 6.8

True[emoji106] I reckon there’re a lot of folks out there who’d get a nasty surprise if they visited a weighbridge, I did. It always makes me smile when you get someone stating, that they’ve worked...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2018, 07:33
Replies: 79
Views: 10,456
Posted By Pikey Dave
I’ve just had a look at the quote for the 545,...

I’ve just had a look at the quote for the 545, the estimated ex works dry weight of hull, engine & A frame is 912kg. Add a pair of Ullmans, 2 batteries, 180l fuel, anchor and all the other gubbins &...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2018, 19:31
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
You've never seen 17 stone[emoji6] Ps what...

You've never seen 17 stone[emoji6]

Ps what was the recall on the evinrudes? I didn't know about it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2018, 08:24
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
Shearwater Cutter 6.8

I agree, the only reason I singled out 4 strokes was due to the mechanical complexity compared to 2 strokes. My DF140 is similar in weight to a comparable Etec, so I have to wonder how Suzuki have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2018, 21:50
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
I was speaking generally, manufacturers are...

I was speaking generally, manufacturers are constantly shaving weight off here & there, but at what cost to strength & durability of the engines, particularly with regard to 4 strokes.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2018, 21:23
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
It worries me, this race for "lightness". You...

It worries me, this race for "lightness". You have to wonder where the metal is being taken from.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2018, 12:02
Replies: 79
Views: 10,456
Posted By Pikey Dave
Hi Billy, DF140, storage box with the usual...

Hi Billy, DF140, storage box with the usual "stuff" in it, 2 Ullmans, 180l fuel, large console with twin batteries, 2" HD "A"frame, anchor c/w 10m 8mm chain. The 545 is a heavy layup to start with,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2018, 10:06
Replies: 79
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Posted By Pikey Dave
My 545 is circa 1300kg on the water ready to go.

My 545 is circa 1300kg on the water ready to go.
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