So where's best for a retube? Help.

[Rogue Wave]

the one thing I thought was apart from a dirty bottom was that you might be loosing a little bit of bang (2mph or so) becayse the Petrol has changed its got more ethanol in in.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

the one thing I thought was apart from a dirty bottom was that you might be loosing a little bit of bang (2mph or so) becayse the Petrol has changed its got more ethanol in in.

Maybe it's everything, petrol, rough hull and softer thicker tubes = more drag.

[fatboyrib]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Maybe it's everything, petrol, rough hull and softer thicker tubes = more drag.

Has he changed prop size recently, is engine reaching max rpm?

[simon23]

Don't believe a re-tube Will give you your speed back .have you added anything else lately ,8#4 windscreen ,bench seat or half ton toolbox ?

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[C-NUMB]

Take it to a scale if You have the option available, the weight might tell you something, helping eliminateing som of the potential issues?

[HUMBER P4VWL]

no prop change

If its not the tubes i think it's the hull

If low compression, would it sound different. Feels like the engine is pushing, just that the boat feels heavy/dragging.

[Rogue Wave]

How are your seats held in?

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

How are your seats held in?

erm

Screws i think, not glassed. As is console etc.

Put together by Ian Sharlot. PBS. It was his ex demo. Been happy with it.

[willk]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

If low compression, would it sound different.

No. Just the same.

[kerny]

When you have finished your training and completed that half marathon Paul I'm sure that next time you're out on it it will go a lot quicker

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

When you have finished your training and completed that half marathon Paul I'm sure that next time you're out on it it will go a lot quicker

behave yourself Kerny

HP, what you say to a run through the Straits together, you can jump on my rib to get a better look at how your rib is running, it's never easy to tell when you sat in it? we can even share some jelly babies

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

behave yourself Kerny

HP, what you say to a run through the Straits together, you can jump on my rib to get a better look at how your rib is running, it's never easy to tell when you sat in it? we can even share some jelly babies

Sounds good, but I'm just struggling at mo to get down there. Pops is going down prob next week and he's going to pump them right up.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Chris Caton

behave yourself Kerny

HP, what you say to a run through the Straits together, you can jump on my rib to get a better look at how your rib is running, it's never easy to tell when you sat in it? we can even share some jelly babies

I'm only messin I tell you what though!! HP will look like a spanish waiter with a 26 inch waist when he's finished

[fatboyrib]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

no prop change

If its not the tubes i think it's the hull

If low compression, would it sound different. Feels like the engine is pushing, just that the boat feels heavy/dragging.

How far are you from shrewsbury? I know of a lake there you could chuck it on to test it, empty boat of gear etc to lighten it, happy to meet u there if you want a 2nd pair of eyes/opinion, cheers

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Two stroke mick: what was the reason?

All

A) what's the make up of the Humber OPro hull/deck. If its got ply in between the grp, could it have got in?

B)how would you find out if it has?

C) what do you do if it has?

you can start buy pulling some out the screws holding the seats in and checking that the holes are sealed usually with epoxy sealer and then a squirt of Sika and prod the wood under the under the grp deck and ensure its firm and dry.

Also the rubbing strake you fitted is it D Section

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by fatboyrib

How far are you from shrewsbury? I know of a lake there you could chuck it on to test it, empty boat of gear etc to lighten it, happy to meet u there if you want a 2nd pair of eyes/opinion, cheers

Cheers, kind offer. In Anglesey though.

[HUMBER P4VWL]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

you can start buy pulling some out the screws holding the seats in and checking that the holes are sealed usually with epoxy sealer and then a squirt of Sika and prod the wood under the under the grp deck and ensure its firm and dry.

Also the rubbing strake you fitted is it D Section

I think that's a good call.

Rubbing strake. Not sure, don't think so. Why? Thanks for post btw

[fatboyrib]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Cheers, kind offer. In Anglesey though.

Ok no probs just your id says Chester?

[spartacus]

I reckon every new boat should come with a 'dry weight' certificate on purchase. That way you could do a calculation to see if you're carrying water. Then the next thing is to find somewhere that could weigh it?

Someone mention earlier about water entering via witches hat? Do you know if the under deck trunking is sealed or is perforated to allow any water to escape into hull void that can then be drained from the bung.

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by HUMBER P4VWL

Sounds good, but I'm just struggling at mo to get down there. Pops is going down prob next week and he's going to pump them right up.

probably won't be back for a couple of weeks ourselves, but just let me know when you are next going and we can see what we can sort, even if you dad wants to try that fine with me, but he'll have to have your share of the jelly babies