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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 June 2015, 20:29
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By SiClapham
Nice clean FR you have there Fenlander :D I...

Nice clean FR you have there Fenlander :D

I will try the old ones for size alongside the FR's transom and good point about fouling the airdeck :thumbs:

If it's a nogo; they'll be up for sale...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 June 2015, 17:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By SiClapham
Thanks and yeh, I have the larger/stronger set...

Thanks and yeh, I have the larger/stronger set and was hoping it was just a change of wheel size required?

Do you know is the lugs on the transom are the same distance apart?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 June 2015, 16:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By SiClapham
Zodiac launch wheels?

I have a set of wheels which fit my 4.2 classic HD, but am thinking of trading this in against a new FR360.

Does anyone know if these launching wheels fit the new cadet, or can some...
Forum: Engines & props 28 January 2014, 17:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,376
Posted By SiClapham
Yeh, thought of that way Loco, thanks.....was...

Yeh, thought of that way Loco, thanks.....was thinking more of when there is complete failure and the spring has sprung so to speak
I have considered removing the housing and wrapping the spare...
Forum: Engines & props 28 January 2014, 05:53
Replies: 6
Views: 2,376
Posted By SiClapham
Thanks, but I have the owners and parts...

Thanks, but I have the owners and parts books........it was more 'hands-on' information I was looking for - the spring is held at one end with the pin fixed into the top housing, the other end of the...
Forum: Engines & props 27 January 2014, 12:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,376
Posted By SiClapham
2004 Tohatsu 18hp

I need to replace the pull-cord on my engine - but am kinda nervous with what lurks underneath the housing :hide:
I removed the housing yesterday and gently looked between the plastic disc(which...
Forum: Engines & props 04 November 2013, 09:12
Replies: 5
Views: 6,972
Posted By SiClapham
Stripped the lower leg off to reveal a knackered...

Stripped the lower leg off to reveal a knackered impeller :eek: Obviously the fitment last time didn't go to plan :bang::bang:
New impeller fitted (much better fit on the key this time)....and...
Forum: Engines & props 29 October 2013, 07:15
Replies: 5
Views: 6,972
Posted By SiClapham
Cheers guys The impeller had the right part...

Cheers guys
The impeller had the right part number on the packing; fingers crossed there.
Rotated CW
Pee hole was clear last time the engine was fired up; 2wks ago

So, we did have an issue...
Forum: Engines & props 27 October 2013, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 6,972
Posted By SiClapham
Tohatsu 18hp 2stroke - impeller change - HELP

Howdy all
We've just changed the impeller on the above outboard, first time at giving it a go :eek:
Everything we thought went back together as it came off......impeller fins bending the same way...
Forum: Bits and pieces 04 November 2012, 09:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,272
Posted By SiClapham
I've got an evinrude that is not getting used...

I've got an evinrude that is not getting used anymore. 15hp short shaft, spare gearbox, serviced this summer and only used once since, new fuel tank.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2012, 20:09
Replies: 18
Views: 6,384
Posted By SiClapham
So far, things are all temporary, I"m using a...

So far, things are all temporary, I"m using a piece of softwood under the clamps. I might keep things like this for a while until totally decided on correct height required......but if shim is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2012, 19:22
Replies: 18
Views: 6,384
Posted By SiClapham
Well, by simply adding a 25mm wooden...

Well, by simply adding a 25mm wooden shim......say bye-bye to Mr Splash-back :cool:
I could tweak some more; but this will mean adjusting the transom plate as the washers on the thumb screws at now...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2012, 18:15
Replies: 18
Views: 6,384
Posted By SiClapham
It is a short shaft and an upgrade from my old...

It is a short shaft and an upgrade from my old johnston......which never suffered this annoyance; but then it never went this fast either :eek:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2012, 18:14
Replies: 18
Views: 6,384
Posted By SiClapham
Right, my transom is 37cm and some packers are...

Right, my transom is 37cm and some packers are cut for try-out tomorrow; bringing it up to the 40cm ish.
I'll post the outcome on here tomorrow evening

Thanks
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2012, 10:27
Replies: 18
Views: 6,384
Posted By SiClapham
splash back!

I'm running an 18hp tohatsu short shaft on the back of my 4.2m zodiac classic mk2.
When opening throttle more than a gentle cruise, I get a heap of splash back coming over the transom - from the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2012, 20:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,027
Posted By SiClapham
Replacing zodiac valve inserts

Evening all
I'm looking to replace the valve inserts on my zodiac mk2 classic HD.
When the boat is at pressure you can hear the insert leaking......but when the over-cap (with rubber sealing ring)...
Forum: Bits and pieces 25 May 2012, 21:24
Replies: 3
For Sale: Bunk trailer
Views: 1,187
Posted By SiClapham
Right lads, this is still for sale at £200,...

Right lads, this is still for sale at £200, collect form S Wales.

It'll be going on the dreaded 'bay of plenty' if no interest here :(
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2012, 21:05
Replies: 5
Views: 5,285
Posted By SiClapham
Cheers guys, quick replies......she died while in...

Cheers guys, quick replies......she died while in gear and we couldn't get the lever back into neutral.....I'm guessing this didn't help.
Any suggestions for getting neutral when things go tight?
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2012, 20:39
Replies: 5
Views: 5,285
Posted By SiClapham
Jammed pull start - evinrude 15hp

We were out today having a ball but then midway through the session, the engine died while in forward gear and the manual start cord was solid, no movement :eek:
We drifted for a while, and paddled...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2012, 19:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,705
Posted By SiClapham
like it :rofl:

like it :rofl:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 May 2012, 21:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,455
Posted By SiClapham
Zodiac mk2 classic - tube pressures

I've just come across a pressure gauge which fits the valves on my tubes......I thought the pressures felt ok to the hand, but the gauge was only reading 1.5psi and I thought the recommended pressure...
Forum: Bits and pieces 07 May 2012, 15:38
Replies: 3
For Sale: Bunk trailer
Views: 1,187
Posted By SiClapham
Does it fit stig?

Does it fit stig?
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2012, 09:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Posted By SiClapham
:ermm: you mean put a nut onto the thumb-bolt,...

:ermm: you mean put a nut onto the thumb-bolt, between the transom and the clamp?
If you did, how do I get the 'spreader' plate off the end of the thumb-bolt to get a nut onto it :ermm:
Forum: Engines & props 06 May 2012, 20:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,435
Posted By SiClapham
evinrude transom clamp bolt

Hello
I have managed to strip the threads on one of the transom clamps on an evinrude 15hp.......1981.

Any ideas as to the way forward?
Can you purchase just the one clamp and connect with the...
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 May 2012, 21:14
Replies: 0
Views: 869
Posted By SiClapham
Converging ring - Evinrude 15hp 1981

I'm looking for a replacement plastic ring for an old evinrude......anyone anything??
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