Showing results 1 to 25 of 25
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Spreu-boote
Forum: Engines & props 14 March 2021, 11:09
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Spreu-boote
Nice to see it is running! Cant wait to see a...

Nice to see it is running! Cant wait to see a video!
Forum: Engines & props 31 January 2021, 19:34
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Spreu-boote
Wow very nice to see your work again

Wow very nice to see your work again
Forum: Engines & props 09 January 2021, 22:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Thanks folks!

Thanks folks!
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2021, 22:14
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Spreu-boote
Wow nice update! Cant wait ro see it in the water

Wow nice update! Cant wait ro see it in the water
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2021, 21:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
And then the other stickers. They were not easy...

And then the other stickers. They were not easy to make
https://i.imgur.com/wfEQOeS.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3jNHtUc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/is1ORpS.jpg

The sticker with the silver lettering...
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2021, 21:48
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Between mechanical jobs I took some time for a...

Between mechanical jobs I took some time for a rewarding job. I made a stickerset for the hood. I think they are for sale but to keep the costs low and just because I like jobs like this they are...
Forum: Engines & props 03 January 2021, 12:26
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Thats helpfull and good to see what the results...

Thats helpfull and good to see what the results may be. I will go for some filler to make it smooth for a better looking paintjob
Forum: Engines & props 02 January 2021, 22:25
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
I am not sure yet. Its an old outboard so the...

I am not sure yet. Its an old outboard so the pitting doesnt really bothering me. On the other hand, it's not really that much more work or money and in the en it looks just better

Do I have to...
Forum: Engines & props 02 January 2021, 17:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
I cleaned the lower unit and it's ready for...

I cleaned the lower unit and it's ready for painting

https://i.imgur.com/Y6vQsLf.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dW11z67.jpg
Forum: Engines & props 28 December 2020, 09:56
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Spreu-boote
I totally understand. Worth every penny

I totally understand. Worth every penny
Forum: Engines & props 27 December 2020, 18:15
Replies: 29
Views: 2,486
Posted By Spreu-boote
Wow you are going really pro on this restoration...

Wow you are going really pro on this restoration with a lot of expenses. Will it in the end be cheaper than buying new or do you have other/better reasons for this restoration?

Kind regards, Kees
Forum: Engines & props 27 December 2020, 14:54
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Thanks for letting me know you follow my topic. I...

Thanks for letting me know you follow my topic. I will continue to post my attempt to make this old engine working and durable again. I must admid it is for me a big challenge as for my dayjob I am a...
Forum: Engines & props 26 December 2020, 23:51
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Not much interest in this subject I guess? I...

Not much interest in this subject I guess?

I leave the block for a while en contineu with the lower tailsstock where I found a bad bearinghousing. When disassembling it broke in two so I had to...
Forum: Engines & props 22 December 2020, 22:37
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
First I took the outboard apart to examine all...

First I took the outboard apart to examine all the parts and soon I found some broken bolds on the inner exhaust cover. When I unbolted the cover I found a lot of dirt and scale on the inside and two...
Forum: Engines & props 22 December 2020, 22:33
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By Spreu-boote
Restoring an old Yamaha 6B (2-stroke 6HP, 1980's)

I am restoring an old Yamaha 6B which is a 6HP outboard engine from the 1980's. According to the partslist I found, my engine was build between 1980 and 1981. So its a very old chunk of metal with al...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2020, 18:37
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By Spreu-boote
Lengthening tubes

Has anyone ever tryed to lengthening a dingy/tube by simply cutting it in half and gluing a piece of New tube between the parts?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 August 2020, 22:16
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
Sadly the old Zodiac died today. A seam reared...

Sadly the old Zodiac died today. A seam reared open while cruising but I managed to reach the shore. After closer inspection all the seams were in very bad shape and loosend on many spots. This...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2020, 17:56
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
Thanks for the help

Thanks for the help
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2020, 18:05
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
Today I pressured the boat to check for leaks. I...

Today I pressured the boat to check for leaks. I found out two of the three valves are badly leaking so I have to replace them. Also found (only) three other leaks on the boat.
I think they are...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 22:48
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
If you need any measurements regarding the...

If you need any measurements regarding the floorboard please let me know.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 22:45
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
Thanks for your reply. Yesterday I picked...

Thanks for your reply.

Yesterday I picked up the Zodiac and it seemed to be in pretty good condition. I noticed the valves were leaking a bit so I have to fix that first. Is it possible to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2020, 22:19
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
And the last pictures

And the last pictures
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2020, 22:15
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
more pictures

more pictures
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2020, 22:13
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Spreu-boote
Can anyone ID this Zodiac?

Hello. I am from the Netherlands and I am planning to buy an old zodiac but I don't know wich type it is. Can anyone help me? Maybe a manual?

Selling price is 100 euro's

Kind regards, Kees
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2020, 23:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By Spreu-boote
I have the same zodiac cadet, but in 2.4 mtr. The...

I have the same zodiac cadet, but in 2.4 mtr. The same only shorter. It was in very good condition, barely used and I thought there was only some minor work on the transom, but in the end I had to...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 25

 


All times are GMT. The time now is 20:24.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.