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Thanks, Yaba. Good idea to take photos to prove...

Thanks, Yaba. Good idea to take photos to prove the fitting of the bolts. Yes, once fitted and with insurance cover, it's time to just stop worrying!

We're not sure yet whether we can keep the...

Forum: Engines & props

23 January 2022, 11:56

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That's outrageous, gtflash. I have to...

That's outrageous, gtflash.

I have to say, in that situation I wouldn't let it slide. If it's really that clear, I'd escalate it to a formal complaint, and involve my MP if required.

...

Forum: Engines & props

17 January 2022, 09:56

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Thanks, Fen. Yes, it's primarily to 'comply', but...

Thanks, Fen. Yes, it's primarily to 'comply', but if there's a device that does work better than others, I was hoping to have some recommendations for this.

Cheers, Limecc - I'll check out that...

Forum: Engines & props

16 January 2022, 15:25

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Hi Fen. It's at a boating lake which does...

Hi Fen.
It's at a boating lake which does already have some security - CCTV and suchlike.

The boat will be used virtually every week, so removing/replacing the 45kg jobbie each time isn't ideal,...

Forum: Engines & props

16 January 2022, 08:41

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Outboard-transom security.

Hi all.

I understand there's no realistic way to fully secure an outboard to a boat to prevent theft, but I'd like to do as much as possible to act as a deterrent/make it difficult, whilst also...

Forum: Engines & props

22 December 2021, 08:46

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Seems there was a blockage in the waterway just...

Seems there was a blockage in the waterway just under the engine block - needed quite a bit of investigation/dismantling. But seemingly all working well now.

Cheers all.

Forum: Engines & props

19 November 2021, 17:25

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Thanks Babb and Matt. I have to say that...

Thanks Babb and Matt.

I have to say that a break in a gasket or other faulty seal does sound like the most likely cause.

I will report back when the guy has had a chance to investigate...

Forum: Engines & props

19 November 2021, 09:28

Replies: 9

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He says he needs to investigate further, which he...

He says he needs to investigate further, which he will do (busy time of year taking boats out of the water and moving them around...)

I was just hoping someone would meanwhile say "Ah! I had the...

Forum: Engines & props

19 November 2021, 07:44

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Thank you both. Lime, Thanks, but I'm...

Thank you both.

Lime, Thanks, but I'm assuming the service engineer knows how deep he should be immersing the motor in the water. I have few doubts about his competence - he's very experienced. ...

Forum: Engines & props

18 November 2021, 14:05

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Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling.

This is a low-hour, sweet-running, good-compression little motor, but there's no water from the tell-tale.

Finger near the t-t suggests it seems to be pumping 'air' - you can feel 'pulses'. Local...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

31 October 2021, 13:19

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That is all excellent info - thank you all so...

That is all excellent info - thank you all so much.

By Ribcraft being the 'preferred' make, I think that might be from higher up in the SCC.

I have to say now that I'm having doubts about...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

29 October 2021, 08:53

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By 'RC' do you mean Ribcraft? If so, yes, the...

By 'RC' do you mean Ribcraft? If so, yes, the 5.85m ticks the boxes.
Interesting - I wasn't aware of a 5.3m model, only the much smaller (too small) 4.8 PRO.
As for outboards, I think we'd hope to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 October 2021, 23:43

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Thanks for the comments, folks - really...

Thanks for the comments, folks - really appreciated.

What's an 'XS', Oisin?

Yes, I appreciate I didn't give much info, so I'll correct that. In general, tho', the Ribcraft 5.85 PRO is 'ideal'...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 October 2021, 07:26

Replies: 18