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Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2022, 17:56

Replies: 17 BARRUS FUEL TANK - replacing pick-up tube. Views: 7,882 Posted By Devs Ad I 'think' it's this, but you may wish to check... I 'think' it's this, but you may wish to check some dimensions with the seller: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181459810807 Often referred to as the 'old style Mercury Marine' fitting. (I don't...

Forum: Engines & props 08 June 2022, 13:28

Replies: 17 BARRUS FUEL TANK - replacing pick-up tube. Views: 7,882 Posted By Devs Ad Hi mwp. Any chance of a photo? Is it like... Hi mwp. Any chance of a photo? Is it like mine above?

Forum: Engines & props 26 January 2022, 21:22

Replies: 11 Outboard-transom security. Views: 2,448 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks, Yaba. Good idea to take photos to prove... Thanks, Yaba. Good idea to take photos to prove the fitting of the bolts. Yes, once fitted and with insurance cover, it's time to just stop worrying! We're not sure yet whether we can keep the...

Forum: Engines & props 23 January 2022, 11:56

Replies: 11 Outboard-transom security. Views: 2,448 Posted By Devs Ad That's outrageous, gtflash. I have to... That's outrageous, gtflash. I have to say, in that situation I wouldn't let it slide. If it's really that clear, I'd escalate it to a formal complaint, and involve my MP if required. ...

Forum: Engines & props 17 January 2022, 09:56

Replies: 11 Outboard-transom security. Views: 2,448 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks, Fen. Yes, it's primarily to 'comply', but... Thanks, Fen. Yes, it's primarily to 'comply', but if there's a device that does work better than others, I was hoping to have some recommendations for this. Cheers, Limecc - I'll check out that...

Forum: Engines & props 16 January 2022, 15:25

Replies: 11 Outboard-transom security. Views: 2,448 Posted By Devs Ad Hi Fen. It's at a boating lake which does... Hi Fen. It's at a boating lake which does already have some security - CCTV and suchlike. The boat will be used virtually every week, so removing/replacing the 45kg jobbie each time isn't ideal,...

Forum: Engines & props 16 January 2022, 08:41

Replies: 11 Outboard-transom security. Views: 2,448 Posted By Devs Ad Outboard-transom security. Hi all. I understand there's no realistic way to fully secure an outboard to a boat to prevent theft, but I'd like to do as much as possible to act as a deterrent/make it difficult, whilst also...

Forum: Engines & props 22 December 2021, 08:46

Replies: 9 Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. Views: 2,480 Posted By Devs Ad Seems there was a blockage in the waterway just... Seems there was a blockage in the waterway just under the engine block - needed quite a bit of investigation/dismantling. But seemingly all working well now. Cheers all.

Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2021, 17:25

Replies: 9 Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. Views: 2,480 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks Babb and Matt. I have to say that... Thanks Babb and Matt. I have to say that a break in a gasket or other faulty seal does sound like the most likely cause. I will report back when the guy has had a chance to investigate...

Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2021, 09:28

Replies: 9 Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. Views: 2,480 Posted By Devs Ad He says he needs to investigate further, which he... He says he needs to investigate further, which he will do (busy time of year taking boats out of the water and moving them around...) I was just hoping someone would meanwhile say "Ah! I had the...

Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2021, 07:44

Replies: 9 Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. Views: 2,480 Posted By Devs Ad Thank you both. Lime, Thanks, but I'm... Thank you both. Lime, Thanks, but I'm assuming the service engineer knows how deep he should be immersing the motor in the water. I have few doubts about his competence - he's very experienced. ...

Forum: Engines & props 18 November 2021, 14:05

Replies: 9 Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. Views: 2,480 Posted By Devs Ad Tohatsu 3.5Hp - not cooling. This is a low-hour, sweet-running, good-compression little motor, but there's no water from the tell-tale. Finger near the t-t suggests it seems to be pumping 'air' - you can feel 'pulses'. Local...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2021, 13:19

Replies: 18 RIBCRAFT 5.85m PRO, or alternative. Views: 3,035 Posted By Devs Ad That is all excellent info - thank you all so... That is all excellent info - thank you all so much. By Ribcraft being the 'preferred' make, I think that might be from higher up in the SCC. I have to say now that I'm having doubts about...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 October 2021, 08:53

Replies: 18 RIBCRAFT 5.85m PRO, or alternative. Views: 3,035 Posted By Devs Ad By 'RC' do you mean Ribcraft? If so, yes, the... By 'RC' do you mean Ribcraft? If so, yes, the 5.85m ticks the boxes. Interesting - I wasn't aware of a 5.3m model, only the much smaller (too small) 4.8 PRO. As for outboards, I think we'd hope to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2021, 23:43

Replies: 18 RIBCRAFT 5.85m PRO, or alternative. Views: 3,035 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks for the comments, folks - really... Thanks for the comments, folks - really appreciated. What's an 'XS', Oisin? Yes, I appreciate I didn't give much info, so I'll correct that. In general, tho', the Ribcraft 5.85 PRO is 'ideal'...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2021, 07:26

Replies: 18 RIBCRAFT 5.85m PRO, or alternative. Views: 3,035 Posted By Devs Ad RIBCRAFT 5.85m PRO, or alternative. 'Ribcraft' is seemingly our unit's 'preferred' supplier, but just asking in case there are obvious alternatives out there it would be silly to not also consider? Alternatives would need to be...

Forum: Engines & props 01 July 2021, 15:06

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad A huge 'thank you' to everyone who replied - with... A huge 'thank you' to everyone who replied - with which was essentially the correct info :-) First, yes the old Yamaha connector (from a P165) has a 3/8UNF thread - thanks BeamishKen. ...

Forum: Engines & props 25 June 2021, 08:33

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad Ah! Thanks, Beam. I guess that also makes sense... Ah! Thanks, Beam. I guess that also makes sense for such an old motor. Just checked t'interweb - 24tpi too, so that also figures; fractionally over 1mm spacing. Many thanks - I think that...

Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2021, 19:29

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks Jon. Hmm, 9.48mm did strike me as... Thanks Jon. Hmm, 9.48mm did strike me as being a bit narrow, but now you've pointed that out it seems a lot narrower! Lawdie - what the hell size do I have?! If I can get a matched...

Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2021, 16:37

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks everyone. As you can see from the... Thanks everyone. As you can see from the photo above, the threaded section isn't all that long, and it's also awkward getting a micrometer in there due to the nut flange. However, I gave it a...

Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2021, 08:04

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks again, OM2 - you've helped me before on an... Thanks again, OM2 - you've helped me before on an earlier thread to do with this blasted connector. I don't think that chart shows the dim I am after - the size of the mounting thread? Just...

Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2021, 00:23

Replies: 11 Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Views: 706 Posted By Devs Ad Looking for replacement fuel connector with M10 x 1 thread Hi all. This relates to an old Yamaha P185. I've been trying to get a matching hose connector for the male fuel connector on the body, but no luck. So now it's time to replace both with a new...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2021, 11:45

Replies: 11 Galv vs SS chain. Views: 888 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks everyone. Cool - arguments well... Thanks everyone. Cool - arguments well made, and I'm sticking with galv :-) Even if it were beneficial, I'd have had to go up to 8mm size for weight alone, and that is silly money.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2021, 07:49

Replies: 11 Galv vs SS chain. Views: 888 Posted By Devs Ad Thanks all. Yes, a SC unit, mhill. Have... Thanks all. Yes, a SC unit, mhill. Have to say, I am surprised by the answers :-) SS is sooo much harder than mild steel, and the factor that requires us to replace our chains is wear as...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 April 2021, 21:52

Replies: 11 Galv vs SS chain. Views: 888 Posted By Devs Ad Galv vs SS chain. HI again. About to put three moorings together for our RIB, Dory and Champ. We've always used 10mm galv chain in the past, but since it all needs replacing I was wondering what an 'equivalent'...

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