Forum: Engines & props
30 June 2022, 13:03
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
By the way,
I somewhat resent the comments...
By the way,
I somewhat resent the comments above that this is lies on my part, the seller's part or that it is a stolen engine!
1) I actually suggested to the seller that he could either sell it...
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Forum: Engines & props
30 June 2022, 12:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Engines & props
29 June 2022, 08:34
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Engines & props
29 June 2022, 08:24
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Engines & props
29 June 2022, 07:52
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,679
Yamaha 6EO FOUR stroke!!!?
Hi,
I recently had an interesting 'buying adventure' on Facebook Marketplace.
My brother said, "you should stick it on the forums, the old men will s@@t themselves." So here it is.
Last night I...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
19 October 2015, 20:04
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,540
Ultimate SIB?
This thread interests me as I'm trying to put together the ultimate SIB.
What makes my concept most usable are aspects often found in small Ribs- but that is NOT to say I want a small rib. I sold a...
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Forum: Engines & props
19 October 2015, 18:41
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,130
Yamaha 50 trim help
I have just removed a Yamaha 50 DETO (2 stroke late 80s/ ealy 90s Autolube 40/50 3 cylinder model) from long term storage. It's been in my back garden unused for about 6 seasons.
I now have a hull...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
26 May 2015, 10:56
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,896
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 May 2015, 12:13
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,896
Thanks roflhat, I read one one of these forums...
Thanks roflhat, I read one one of these forums that you managed to replace the three floor pieces with two. That must help the weight and stiffness. Also fewer edges to allow water in.It's the way...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 May 2015, 20:45
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,896
Thundercat/ surfcat floorboards
More questions I'm afraid!
So, I've had a few hours this bank holiday to get to grips with the Ceasar Surfcat I bought a couple of weeks ago.
Engine is off, console is out and I've given the hull...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
20 May 2015, 06:33
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,946
Thanks for your help on this. I'll be back here...
Thanks for your help on this. I'll be back here again to talk props etc. once I've got an engine sorted for it as I can see you are a lot further along the road than i am when it comes to optimising...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
19 May 2015, 19:07
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,946
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 May 2015, 20:05
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,946
Ceasar Surfcat engine choice
I've finally found and bought the air entrapment SIB I've always wanted: a Ceasar Surfcat.
I looked at a lot of forum threads and it's the ideal compromise for me; not as wet as a Zapcat or Zapcat...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2015, 19:40
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Yamaha 50 autolube leg change
I have a Yamaha 50 Autolube, currently long shaft. I'm wondering how much of a hassle it would be to put a short centre section on it and make it a short shaft (new boat needs short shaft). (if I can...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2015, 19:06
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for...
I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for somebody doing diagnostics on an engine to a) not check or replace unnecessary consumables or things that have already been checked and replaced before and...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2015, 14:21
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,202
Honda advice Southampton
I've got a BF30 with problems. Been looked at by idiots so far and been taken to bits a few times by the look of it. (chewed up bolts, pipes off, gasket goo everywhere, had wrong plugs in it etc.)...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 November 2012, 13:37
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,649
Shoremaster extra heavy duty boat cover
Anyone else bought one of these grey boat covers off Hutt Imports on Ebay?
The ones I bought were not remotely UV resistant and 6 months later could be pulled apart with fingers. The fabric itself...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 November 2012, 13:00
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,809
Heavy duty inflator/ deflator pump
Hi,
An invention I have devised requires the existence of a 12 volt air pump- not the air bed type- something a bit more serious, that I can lead to a spider of 4 pipes semi permanently connected...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
27 June 2012, 23:17
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
2 stroke long shaft auxilliary
Hi,
I'm looking for an approx 6- 8hp long shaft outboard for use as a backup engine. Must be 2 stroke for reasons of weight. Needs to be long shaft due to transom height. Preferably Japanese (Yam,...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
01 December 2011, 23:31
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Happy customer
Thanks very much. Happy with engine. Just got back to Southampton after a 10 hr round trip to pick it up, so very glad it was as described.
Jake
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Forum: Bits and pieces
01 December 2011, 09:48
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Replies: 1
Views: 864
Jockey console or seat pod 1 or 2 man
Hi,
After yet another backbreaking trip round the Solent in my Novamarine RIB with an aft mounted bench seat, I'm keener than ever to get hold of either a jockey console or a seat pod, ideally in...
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Forum: Engines & props
08 December 2009, 13:38
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,332
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Forum: Engines & props
07 December 2009, 20:40
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Replies: 21
Views: 11,332
Help me understand how outdrives work!
Further to my post about small outdrive units (post 32679), I have been thinking about how or whether I can connect a Mercruiser Alpha 1 leg by chain drive to a motorcycle engine.
Having bought a...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 December 2009, 18:49
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,874
Mercruiser stern drive identification
I have purchased a project boat for its stern drive and trailer. Not a RIB I'm afraid, but I do own a RIB too which I hope qualifies me to ask questions here! The sterndrive was advertised as an...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 October 2009, 21:15
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,824
Old hull disposal
Hi,
Anybody got any idea where old scrap fibreglass speedboat hulls can be disposed of in the UK? Something tells me they wouldn't take it at the council tip. It's completely worthless and wont...
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