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Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 19:32
Replies: 38
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Posted By Xk59D
You not got a boat to "board" yet? ;)

You not got a boat to "board" yet? ;)
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 19:30
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
So the option is to replace them with a normal...

So the option is to replace them with a normal hub with taper? Is that possible?
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 19:22
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
The OP is asking about waterproof.....

The OP is asking about waterproof.....
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 19:13
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
Never seen nor heard of waterproof bearings you...

Never seen nor heard of waterproof bearings you can pack, packing them from outside will compromise the seal so doesnt make any sense to me that one?
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 19:05
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
The OP is talking about waterproof bearings,...

The OP is talking about waterproof bearings, chalk and cheese.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 February 2019, 18:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,811
Posted By Xk59D
Whilst it would be remiss of me to say they dont...

Whilst it would be remiss of me to say they dont know what they are talking about.....lowrance make Suzuki gauges and are well known to work well with each other generally speaking. Not sure why that...
Forum: Engines & props 03 February 2019, 18:50
Replies: 169
Views: 21,615
Posted By Xk59D
Nope, leave it.

Nope, leave it.
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 18:47
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
That is just excessive IMO, you can only change...

That is just excessive IMO, you can only change waterproof bearings 7x officially then you need new hubs and stub axles is or was the recommended advice from ALKO/SBS 2 years ago, it may have...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 18:25
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
If they are waterproof bearings and not taper...

If they are waterproof bearings and not taper rollers then they will last a lot longer.

If you Jack it up you will see if any play, if there is ANY play they are probably shot. You will hear the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 February 2019, 17:37
Replies: 38
Views: 4,207
Posted By Xk59D
1. Mines lasted about 2.5 years, some last a lot...

1. Mines lasted about 2.5 years, some last a lot more. Just need to check for play or listen for rumble.
2. Need a hydraulic press to push bearings out and in ideally and you need a good torque...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 February 2019, 14:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,811
Posted By Xk59D
You will need to be more specific, what...

You will need to be more specific, what chartplotters (i assume that is what you mean by GPS) and gauges do you have now exactly?

What NMEA backbone do you have now? I.e nmea 0183 or 2000.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 January 2019, 21:33
Replies: 13
Views: 5,251
Posted By Xk59D
Info here, note the above I said simrad, it...

Info here, note the above I said simrad, it should be lowrance instead for updates, apologies.

Forum Resource: Suzuki NMEA2000 Networks - Suzuki Outboard Forum...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 January 2019, 08:05
Replies: 13
Views: 5,251
Posted By Xk59D
Dealer sounds like a nightmare, all they had to...

Dealer sounds like a nightmare, all they had to do is ask Suzuki or take 10 seconds to Google it. I've not read anyone on Suzuki forum who hasn't been able to fix this. It is a joke though you have...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 January 2019, 22:26
Replies: 13
Views: 5,251
Posted By Xk59D
That is pretty unfortunate for sure. I'm...

That is pretty unfortunate for sure.

I'm curious how you unfortunately racked up 1k fixing a software problem? The dealer or Suzuki should be fixing it, especially if you have their gauges!

Pre...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 January 2019, 16:50
Replies: 13
Views: 5,251
Posted By Xk59D
I think (could be wrong so happy to be corrected...

I think (could be wrong so happy to be corrected PD) that if you have digital gauges it potentially is easier as the gauge can share the nmea data after working out fuel flow, alarms etc. I dont have...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 January 2019, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 5,251
Posted By Xk59D
The best thing to do is goto the Suzuki outboard...

The best thing to do is goto the Suzuki outboard forum and speak to moonlighter.

I went through this and I suspect you will need to downgrade from 2.9 given the age of your engine. I've read you...
Forum: Trailers & towing 29 January 2019, 21:44
Replies: 29
Views: 6,628
Posted By Xk59D
A decent indication is if you have LED tail...

A decent indication is if you have LED tail lights in the car. Some cars only some of the lights are on canbus too
Forum: Trailers & towing 29 January 2019, 18:52
Replies: 29
Views: 6,628
Posted By Xk59D
Depending on the car and if it was using...

Depending on the car and if it was using dedicated electrics will depend in if you have this problem.

I just got rid of my xc90 (factory electrics) and had hyper flash with my trailer.

New bus...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2019, 15:42
Replies: 78
Views: 6,482
Posted By Xk59D
They are under 13 quid on Ebay at the moment if...

They are under 13 quid on Ebay at the moment if Amazon isnt your bag.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2019, 12:12
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Xk59D
Was it definitely epoxy you used? If it was a...

Was it definitely epoxy you used? If it was a fibreglass resin kit that will very likely be polyester which is a different thing.

If it was epoxy then a good key is required then epoxy paint of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2019, 16:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,243
Posted By Xk59D
An alternative for 25k... ...

An alternative for 25k...

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Commercial-Ribs-for-sale/ribcraft-585-professional/244515
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2019, 14:22
Replies: 20
Views: 4,243
Posted By Xk59D
24k for a 2011 ribeye. Is that a new engine or...

24k for a 2011 ribeye. Is that a new engine or trailer, tubes etc? Or just a full on refurb?

A good place for a nosey is largs marina in the RIB compound, lots of boats there you can have a look...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2019, 09:51
Replies: 20
Views: 4,243
Posted By Xk59D
The choices you listed are very different but...

The choices you listed are very different but from what you are coming from they will all be an upgrade, just some more than others.

If you have the budget then I'd consider the ribcraft 585 as a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2019, 21:17
Replies: 20
Views: 4,243
Posted By Xk59D
Generally speaking bigger is better as more...

Generally speaking bigger is better as more length to span waves.

With the above said I would rather have a GOOD 5.5 than a crap 6m so depends what boats you are looking at?

Since you say you...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 January 2019, 16:03
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By Xk59D
Did you change the garmin from salt to fresh...

Did you change the garmin from salt to fresh water in settings?

You will need a keel offset of some kind, looks about 8" in that picture?

That is a decent plotter, if it is a good transducer it...
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