Which roofrack for 3.5M RIB (Ford Ka) - Page 5

HDAV · 08 December 2015, 21:34

Try Universal Boat Outboard Engine Motor Kill Stop Switch Safety Tether Cord Lanyard | eBay

or Marine Boat Outboard Engine Motor Kill Stop Switch Tether Cord Lanyard Red | eBay

OR genuine http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Qu...8AAMXQVERSxtCm (this is the type used with the remote controls but assume your on a tiller, not sure oin the specifics for tiller sorry)

HughN · 08 December 2015, 21:59

A Ford Ka? A nautical hobby? Hmm, its a shame they don't make these kits any more or you could combine the two...

Firstrib · 08 December 2015, 22:44

What a great idea! Why did I spend all of that money on the SIB and motor? I could have purchased the Orka kit. This is just like my car except mine is red and this has tinted glass. Lovely whale tail and fin (with integral aerial). What a shame it is not available any more. Can you imagine that 25HP motor and Aerotec tucked away in the back with petrol tank, lifejackets AND a passenger in the back! There were those who doubted, but no roofrack is needed after all! Will be up and running on Jan 2nd. Powerboat II course is also booked now.

Firstrib · 08 December 2015, 22:45

It has a little red switch and I think the kill cord somehow fits into this area and switches it off. Some kill switches are a U shaped and some are a key ring shaped.

Firstrib · 08 December 2015, 22:54

Thanks

Fenlander · 08 December 2015, 23:35

I think your outboard if tiller steer will have the standard Mercury/Mariner arrangement as in the image below in which case you'll need this kill cord...

Quicksilver Mercury/Mariner Stop Switch Lanyard (Kill cord)

Worth getting the genuine Quicksilver as above... they are better made than the half price generic ones.

ShinyShoe · 13 December 2015, 10:24

If its a sprung round button that pulls out 3mm the the u slides behind it and holds it out. That's common to Honda.

Mariner I think usually use a toggle switch that a 0 shape goes over before flicking the toggle closed against a piece of plastic. Pulling cord flicks the toggle to release the 0.

If you expect to use multiple boats you can get a multi fitting cord from eBay. But the eBay ones at best are red plastic over a cord core. At worst hollow red plastic. The Red looses plasticiser in UV light, cracks and fails when u tug it really hard...

Firstrib · 16 December 2015, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDAV

Try Universal Boat Outboard Engine Motor Kill Stop Switch Safety Tether Cord Lanyard | eBay

or Marine Boat Outboard Engine Motor Kill Stop Switch Tether Cord Lanyard Red | eBay

OR genuine Genuine Quicksilver / Mercury Kill Cord - Safety Lanyard | eBay (this is the type used with the remote controls but assume your on a tiller, not sure oin the specifics for tiller sorry)

Thanks very much for this, I have bought one.

HDAV · 29 December 2015, 22:43

So how is the setup looking ? Have you done your vhf exam yet? Interested in how you found the online course.

Firstrib · 29 December 2015, 22:59

REPORT: Hi HDAV. All is on target for my first SIB trip on 2 Jan at Hayling Island harbour. Thanks for asking. Before I tell you about the VHF, celebrate with me as I passed Powerboat Level 2 today with Hayling Sea School! I passed the VHF exam two weeks ago and bought a Standard Horizon HX870 with DSC which is great as it also has GPS, long and lat, compass, knots, man overboard and waypoints.

I thought the VHF exam online by the YHA was excellent. I spent about 5 Sunday mornings for an hour and a half or so studying it with time in between. The online course I think is the same whatever provider you do it with. I did mine with STS (Sea Training Sussex) and the exam near Pevensey Bay. I just went through it on line, using a laptop (you need speaker and microphone to record Mayday etc.). A bit faffy to set up at the beginning but once installed (you download it), it is good and has won software awards. I found the book filled in the gaps (they send you the YHA book). It didn't really come together with the Mayday, Panpan and other calls until the last session, but come together it did. You do practice scenarios and when ready, a pre-exam test which you have 3 goes at and have to get I think above 80 or 85% (not quite sure). Mine cost £65 I think. For the exam itself (costs 60 pounds) I only got one question wrong which was about an aircraft.
The examiner was a river boat policeman on the Thames so that was helpful to ask questions at the end.

Just bought a BST12HP pump also and a battery for the pump and outboard, probably not the right one to start the electric starter motor but hopefully it will work.

Fenlander · 30 December 2015, 00:18

Well done on taking it seriously and getting the courses done!

HDAV · 30 December 2015, 10:21

Well done I need to do my vhf and generally not a fan of online training as I don't find it works well for me. Congrats on the the level 2 if your an RYA member you can send of for an ICC (free for members) useful if you want the boat away on holiday and also if you need to prove your level 2 status anywhere.

Hope you enjoy your trip out on the second and dress for the occasion !

Firstrib · 30 December 2015, 10:53

Hi HDAV, thank you - I will probably sign up for the ICC ticket in the New Year. I found 4 jumpers just about worked. Some providers do a day VHF course which might work for you.

FENLANDER - It's thanks to you that I have the Bombard Aerotec 380 and not a RIB that I couldn't get through the front door.

Stigomery · 30 December 2015, 13:17

I haven't caught up on all of this thread... Have you had her in the water yet or are you just staring at your new toy like me waiting for the stars to align and launch her?

Firstrib · 30 December 2015, 14:21

Hi. Waiting for stars to align. Parties to end. Friends to be free. Exams just passed. Lifejackets arrived. I will inflate it in my garden tomorrow. Itching.

Fenlander · 30 December 2015, 15:11

Genuinely interested... you didn't say much about your Aertotec (not that I remember)... new/used/colour - bling red or refined grey/any repairs to do if used... all that stuff.

HDAV · 30 December 2015, 18:36

I meant to ask is yours the old shape ka or the new shape? I had assumed old shape but then saw a new one on the road and while not large was a different design

Firstrib · 02 January 2016, 20:47

Old type. First voyage a success, bit hairy waves. Hayling Island Sparkes Marina to Itchenor and Emsworth.

Navigation with phone and Navionics different as water got on screen.

Got lost a bit. Blew up battery with anchor chain but everything else good including motor.

For those sceptical, I will post a picture showing me, Bombard Aerotec 380, 25Hp Mercury, tank, anchor, 5 lifejackets and one passenger in the boot and car. Sadly couldn't get second passenger in. Pethaps I still need the roofrack. Thames tomorrow.

Thanks for all youelr support!

Firstrib · 02 January 2016, 21:13

Hayling Island maiden voyage. Itchenor, Emsworth

Fenlander · 02 January 2016, 21:42

Top pics Firstrib... well done on getting out and it looks a great outfit.

In the way of an unreliable "no-show" my Aerotec, outboard, fuel and all the kit has been in the car for two days now unused.

Blooming teens who couldn't get out of bed messed up one day and weather the other.... but it's still all there ready to go.