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Forum: Engines & props 01 February 2018, 10:40
Replies: 0
Views: 869
Posted By GI-SYD
Prop P#rn, 14p Powertech SCB3 for Tohatsu 50D2, for Zapcat

14p powertech SCB3
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2018, 01:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,549
Posted By GI-SYD
Why would you NOT want to have insurance? At...

Why would you NOT want to have insurance? At least 3rd party insurance. When things go wrong on the water, it adds up pretty quickly, in $$$$, injuries and fatalities. Better to pay that fee, than...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 January 2018, 12:41
Replies: 25
Views: 5,117
Posted By GI-SYD
Gemini Zapcat, will do nicely with your 20HP...

Gemini Zapcat, will do nicely with your 20HP short shaft. See
https://gemini-marine.com/shop/zapcat-ff-15/
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_wlpsPXFY0&ab_channel=sailrolf
Forum: Engines & props 25 January 2018, 07:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,344
Posted By GI-SYD
2-Stroke outboards Sale Banned in Australia as of 1 July 2018

New importation of carby 2-stroke outboards (NOT injection: ETEC, TLDI) banned in Australia as of 1 July 2018. Good thing I got my Tohatsu 50 ordered :)

Watch the video explainer here:...
Forum: Engines & props 24 January 2018, 08:27
Replies: 13
Views: 14,198
Posted By GI-SYD
Thanks! That is exactly the practical stuff I...

Thanks! That is exactly the practical stuff I needed! Today I have ordered a Power Tech Stainless Steel Performance Propeller SCB3, in 14p, for AUD $495. I will do the run-in with the standard alu...
Forum: Engines & props 22 January 2018, 12:55
Replies: 13
Views: 14,198
Posted By GI-SYD
The M50D2 is AUD $4300 incl 10% GST (our sales...

The M50D2 is AUD $4300 incl 10% GST (our sales tax), so about USD $3,000 plus tax. Half the money!
Forum: Engines & props 22 January 2018, 12:49
Replies: 13
Views: 14,198
Posted By GI-SYD
Hey Roflhat, I will be running my brand new...

Hey Roflhat, I will be running my brand new Tohatsu M50D2 stock standard to begin with, on the Zapcat. What would be the first, easy mods I can do to it? Just simple stuff, to make it more reliable,...
Forum: Engines & props 14 January 2018, 01:19
Replies: 13
Views: 14,198
Posted By GI-SYD
Sounds like a plan! I agree, always go max HP. Go...

Sounds like a plan! I agree, always go max HP. Go for the TDI, nice to have the injectors and auto-oil. What are your USD prices for the 2-str and the TDI?

When you get it, please make a good...
Forum: Engines & props 13 January 2018, 21:45
Replies: 13
Views: 14,198
Posted By GI-SYD
No experience yet, but about to get a 2-stroke...

No experience yet, but about to get a 2-stroke Tohatsu 50, which weighs in at 75Kg, for a new Gemini Zapcat. The TDI weighs 94Kg, add oil and you are 20Kg heavier! Just like the Zapcat, your C4 is a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 December 2017, 10:15
Replies: 34
Views: 10,538
Posted By GI-SYD
Dunno. Here in Aus I would just call Customs and...

Dunno. Here in Aus I would just call Customs and ask them. There may be 0% duty as it's coming from NZ.

Dang that VAT is a rip-off, here we pay 10% GST. And 5% duty on anything imported if not...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 December 2017, 01:05
Replies: 34
Views: 10,538
Posted By GI-SYD
I just called Jenny over in NZ, I left a...

I just called Jenny over in NZ, I left a voicemail for her and she called me right back. I enquired after their supply times, she said the sets are in stock and they do same-day dispatch once they...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 December 2017, 00:37
Replies: 34
Views: 10,538
Posted By GI-SYD
Yep, and can you imagine the corners that they...

Yep, and can you imagine the corners that they cut in order to get to that cheap price. These people have no integrity and I would expect no quality from their copy product. I would not touch it with...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 November 2017, 10:47
Replies: 42
Views: 17,099
Posted By GI-SYD
Hi Fel2, how is your Surfcat working out for you?...

Hi Fel2, how is your Surfcat working out for you? I am looking for a fast SIB, I won't be racing, I will use it as a chase boat and for scuba diving, spearfishing etc. Any real world experience would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2017, 23:55
Replies: 22
Views: 4,215
Posted By GI-SYD
I'd be off to go see that blue boat in a hurry,...

I'd be off to go see that blue boat in a hurry, before someone else snaps it up...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2017, 01:28
Replies: 0
Views: 2,133
Posted By GI-SYD
Went to see a man about a Gemini Zapcat and the Americas Cup?

I am still in the process of deciding and buying a RIB/SIB, and the Highfields are all sold, the next container will take a long time to arrive, so I went to see a man about a boat...

Gemini...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 November 2017, 23:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,250
Posted By GI-SYD
What they said ^, and I would use 3-strand Nylon...

What they said ^, and I would use 3-strand Nylon mooring rope, of the best brand/quality you can find, in at least 14mm, but better 16mm. Cheap insurance!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2017, 22:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,243
Posted By GI-SYD
I'll second that. Being over the rating of the...

I'll second that. Being over the rating of the hull also means you are uninsured, even if you get an insurance, the insurance company will use that as a legal get-out to stick the boot into you....
Forum: Engines & props 16 November 2017, 22:56
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Thanks, yes this is why I like the ETECS. What do...

Thanks, yes this is why I like the ETECS. What do you think of putting the 40Hp (113Kg with tiller) on the Highfield Reef/Club 460?

Club 460 - Highfield Boats...
Forum: Bits and pieces 14 November 2017, 20:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,201
Posted By GI-SYD
an anchor thread on the RIB forum?! this guy...

an anchor thread on the RIB forum?!

this guy tried a few for his dinghy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEt21q3aPmA&ab_channel=SailingBritican
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2017, 23:32
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Thanks Projectile, that is good info! that gives...

Thanks Projectile, that is good info! that gives me something to compare with, just what I need
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2017, 23:30
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Yes, we can still buy that 2-stroke Yamaha here...

Yes, we can still buy that 2-stroke Yamaha here in Aus: 30HMHL Yamaha 2 Stroke 30hp Long Shaft CV OUTBOARD FOR SALE | Brisbane Yamaha...
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2017, 23:23
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
:thumbs: Yes, the Suzuki dealer is literally the...

:thumbs: Yes, the Suzuki dealer is literally the nearest local dealer to my home, and the Etec dealer is not much further away and both are excellent people and workshop.
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2017, 23:20
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Thanks Poly, I will put the tank & battery all...

Thanks Poly, I will put the tank & battery all the way forward in the bow cubby to compensate as much as possible.
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2017, 23:18
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Yep, the Suzuki DF30 or DF40 would be the...

Yep, the Suzuki DF30 or DF40 would be the 4-stroke contenders if not the Etec. How is maintenance on your DF40? Easy/hard to do? Expensive?
Forum: Engines & props 09 November 2017, 07:43
Replies: 20
Views: 11,917
Posted By GI-SYD
Evinrude ETEC 30 (or 25) experience?

Hi, anybody have an ETEC 25/30? Could you please share your ETEC 25/30 experience? I am about to drop the penny on a ETEC 30HP tiller steer (83Kg), for a Highfield Reef 460 (115Kg boat only) and I...
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