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Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2016, 19:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Had her out again today, I can trim up much...

Had her out again today, I can trim up much further than I could with the old setup, I got the fuel consumption up to 1.3nm/L at 25kn & she was still running flat. I can't say whether the improvement...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2016, 15:06
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Cheers Dan, thanks for the heads up👍 ...

Cheers Dan, thanks for the heads up👍


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Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2016, 08:43
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Nope, it's a Suzuki & as everyone is aware, they...

Nope, it's a Suzuki & as everyone is aware, they never fail or break, so no need. I will however check with the dealer when it goes in for its ECU changing under the recent recall🙄
When you think...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2016, 07:25
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Yeah, still got the bag of sand, it's set itself...

Yeah, still got the bag of sand, it's set itself in the anchor locker, I think it likes it in there.


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Forum: Engines & props 25 July 2016, 19:54
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Well, after a good run out in variable conditions...

Well, after a good run out in variable conditions I can report:-
Boat now handles like it should, bow down, neutral/flat running attitude.
Lands flat or slightly stern first after taking "air"
No...
Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2016, 08:48
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Tweaking the Pig

I'm looking at buying a Solas 4 blader to try, I'll take it out to France & have a play with it.


Sh1t happens
Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2016, 08:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
You're going to need a bigger boat👍 Sh1t...

You're going to need a bigger boat👍


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Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2016, 06:34
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Not had the boat out since Scotland Matt, so no...

Not had the boat out since Scotland Matt, so no further info at the moment. Next stop is France in a month or so, hopefully we'll get lots of testing opportunities then👍


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Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2016, 18:57
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Hi Matt, too early to tell, the boat has been...

Hi Matt, too early to tell, the boat has been loaded WAY above its normal load this week. I need to do more testing.


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Forum: Engines & props 21 May 2016, 15:54
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
All done & dusted. Sling the engine off the tow...

All done & dusted. Sling the engine off the tow point in the "A" frame, wooden block under the skeg with a lump of rubber, carpet will do. Wind the jockey wheel down & the weight will come onto the...
Forum: Engines & props 21 May 2016, 10:27
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Nope, pretty straightforward, but at that price...

Nope, pretty straightforward, but at that price it's cheaper to buy than start out & make your own.👍


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Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 17:54
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Yeah! I'd seen those, look a decent bit of kit. I...

Yeah! I'd seen those, look a decent bit of kit. I might have to resort to one if I can't get the height on the bolts. I wouldn't bother with a hydraulic one though, no need imho.


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Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 17:25
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Not hanging off the garage roof😎 Sh1t...

Not hanging off the garage roof😎


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Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 15:08
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Not finished lifting it yet Matt, I've had to...

Not finished lifting it yet Matt, I've had to break off to attend domestic duties ( Friday night shopping 😏) I'm lifting it one hole, which is the last hole available. The AV plate is currently level...
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 14:54
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Tweaking the Pig

The lifting eye is built in to the engine as standard


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Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2016, 14:27
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Made a start this afternoon, supported top &...

Made a start this afternoon, supported top & bottom, your jockey wheel is your friend👍112945112946


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Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2016, 18:46
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
I've found that if you drop on a decent supplier,...

I've found that if you drop on a decent supplier, they will allow you to try props before you buy, as long as you look after them.


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Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2016, 18:27
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Yeah, get with the kids dude, apparently it's...

Yeah, get with the kids dude, apparently it's kewl.


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Forum: Engines & props 17 May 2016, 16:28
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
4 bladers generally run higher than 3 ...

4 bladers generally run higher than 3


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Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2016, 15:15
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
It usually takes me a couple of years to get them...

It usually takes me a couple of years to get them "just so"
The engine was mounted by Ribcraft.


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Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2016, 15:12
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
I was brought up on the Captain Pugwash books😊 ...

I was brought up on the Captain Pugwash books😊


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Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2016, 10:43
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
I've only got one more hole to go & it may not be...

I've only got one more hole to go & it may not be enough, can but try.


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Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2016, 03:54
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Mine's a 545 with a DF 140. The AV plate should...

Mine's a 545 with a DF 140. The AV plate should sit on top of the water at planing speed, mine's too low. This can cause the bow to ride high. Having 170l of fuel under the deck doesn't help.

...
Forum: Engines & props 15 May 2016, 20:34
Replies: 70
Views: 9,809
Posted By Pikey Dave
Tweaking the Pig

After the recent round Anglesey trip, it was apparent that the engine needs lifting, the AV plate was below the waterline, so that's next weekends job. I'll post a "how to" for easy DIY engine...
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