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Forum: Bits and pieces 12 February 2022, 09:31
Replies: 3
Free: Mercury 20hp
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Posted By Splash gordon
I've got a 15hp yamaha 2stroke (with less than...

I've got a 15hp yamaha 2stroke (with less than 20hrs use) on my 1979 Zodiac classic and she goes well. I don't have the time to dedicate to getting the old one going but as I said it does run so if...
Forum: Bits and pieces 11 February 2022, 16:23
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By Splash gordon
Prop guard never been used

Prop guard. Never used boxed with receipts.
Was £140
£50 +p+p

07717804098 get me on whatsapp or call
Hamble area. Can deliver locally
Forum: Bits and pieces 11 February 2022, 15:13
Replies: 3
Free: Mercury 20hp
Views: 466
Posted By Splash gordon
Mercury 20hp

Old Mercury 20hp outboard.
She runs.
Came with the boat I brought a couple of years ago.
Ran well but knocked a bit.
Put it in for a service and got told the cranck shaft was bent so got another...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 September 2020, 12:51
Replies: 16
Views: 1,336
Posted By Splash gordon
IRC MK3 transom wheels

I recently refurbed an old IRC Mk3 and decided to fit these transom wheels. They stay attached all the time and fix in 2 positions.
Down for launching and up for navigation. The sit just above the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 September 2020, 17:33
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By Splash gordon
Gets a little dicey

This is where I use my 4M SIB. If you go left at the fork it can get a little dicey. you can get right up to Botley if you are brave but theres lots of underwater branches to catch your prop shaft...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 July 2020, 21:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By Splash gordon
Ooops

too late ive done it !
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2020, 21:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By Splash gordon
Glueing hypalon to a transom, any top tips ?

Im renovating a 1979 zodiac classic 2250 (Its going pretty well so far).

Tonight I rubbed down the transom as the varnish was coming away in small to large flakes over most of it. The aim of it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2020, 21:14
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Splash gordon
Sorted

Well you lot were absolutely no help at all !
But not to worry I found some and ill post a screen shot of the online store incase anyone else has this issue.
Its called F25.com its in the US,...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 20 July 2020, 17:14
Replies: 35
Views: 4,299
Posted By Splash gordon
Currently looking for some of these online you...

Currently looking for some of these online you should have made a few spares. recon you could have made a few quid !:cool:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2020, 16:59
Replies: 35
Views: 5,570
Posted By Splash gordon
Yeah true but the IRC is a better allrounder as...

Yeah true but the IRC is a better allrounder as it can do everything the Arancia can do whilst carrying more than just a handbag and its quite a lot better for everything else outside of surf rescue....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2020, 22:12
Replies: 35
Views: 5,570
Posted By Splash gordon
Irc mk3

IRC Mk3 there is no better boat without a solid hull !
Kiss the ring !
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2020, 20:51
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Splash gordon
Replacement stringer sections

Been doing up an old but gold Zodiac 2250 and finally got it on the water today.
Im very happy with how it turned out. All the tubes including the keel stayed rock solid for 3 hours and she...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2020, 06:21
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Splash gordon
Having worked on it yesterday i think you could...

Having worked on it yesterday i think you could be right on a counts.
Ive taken 10mm off of the last board thst buts up agsinst the trandom to eleieve the pressure on the brace.
I have also made a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2020, 05:49
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Splash gordon
jump on it

I have tried that. the boards are seated correctly but as the nose board is smaller than the bow it has nothing to push against so instead of creating an opposing force holding it down it simply...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 22:00
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Splash gordon
The last picture is of 2 x deckboard setups for...

The last picture is of 2 x deckboard setups for the same boat. One with a bigger nose board and one with a smaller nose board. I have the smaller one !
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 21:57
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By Splash gordon
Zodiac 2250 Classic wrong nose board ???

One last issue before i can get my restoration project finished and on the water.
When i put the deckboards into the skin its a tight squeeze as i knew it would be.
When ive got the boards in and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2020, 15:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By Splash gordon
Update im not going to fit it. Thanks for the...

Update im not going to fit it.
Thanks for the advice folks
Splash
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2020, 21:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By Splash gordon
point taken

Yeah I know where you are coming from.
I have been on a boat that has practically lost a prop and have always used them since so i'm kinda used to them.
Im not going to be racing anyone anytime...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2020, 20:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By Splash gordon
How to fit a prop guard ???

I have recently brought a prop guard online which didnt come with installation instructions.
It also appears to require modifications to the prop shaft fin in order to facilitate fixing holes.
Im...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 June 2020, 22:19
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Splash gordon
Pete thank you very much for taking the time to...

Pete thank you very much for taking the time to put that reply together I really appreciate it. I watched the video and feel confident about getting the patch sorted but will probably post again when...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 June 2020, 08:55
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Splash gordon
Zodiac 2250 Classic patch replacement

Hi all, wanting to replace the portside patch that holds the front brace on a Zodiac classic 2250.
Can anyone help me with the following:-
Pics attached.

1. What is the correct terminology for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2020, 09:03
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Splash gordon
yeah this is the only spot that is not in good...

yeah this is the only spot that is not in good shape.
When you say temperature and humidity its warm and dry right now. I assume this is ideal ?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 June 2020, 19:05
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Splash gordon
Zodiac 2250 Classic repair advice

Recently brought an old Zodiac Classic 2250.
The deck boards had seen better days so i varnished them before doing anything else.
Tonight j went to put them in snd assemble the boat so i could...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 June 2020, 17:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Splash gordon
Trying not to sound too much like smashes and...

Trying not to sound too much like smashes and nicey off of the harry Enfield show (wise words mate !)

Think I'll follow your lead on this. 100-1 just sounds a little light to me.

Cheers for all...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 June 2020, 09:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By Splash gordon
Yep exactly the same. Mines 2016/17, only done...

Yep exactly the same.
Mines 2016/17, only done 4 hours, is immaculate and comes with manuals.

First question (as you are currently my main reference point for knowledge) is about the fuel mix.
...
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