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by Bigsofty
14 Aug 2019, 14:00
Forum: F-Rib 360
Topic: Tarpaulins
Replies: 11
Views: 2960
Great Britain

Re: Tarpaulins

Roger, on my T38 I just use a 5 meter ratchet strap to raise the cover front to back. If the engine is removed then I tape some foam to the end of a length of 2 x 1 and g-clamp it verticaly to the transom, adjusting the the height as necessary, to run the strap over. HTH
All the best
by Bigsofty
04 Jul 2019, 14:18
Forum: Boat Reviews & Specs
Topic: Highfield Classic Deluxe Review
Replies: 2
Views: 4268
Great Britain

Re: Highfield Classic Deluxe Review

In all the years I've owned multi million £ Super yachts, none of my staff/crew have reported any of the issues you've highlighted in this video :Confused Just goes to show that if you buy cheap, you buy twice :rofl Seriously though, excellent video review with lots of useful tips and and very inter...
by Bigsofty
27 Jun 2019, 22:17
Forum: Outboards
Topic: New mercury outboards
Replies: 15
Views: 2791
Great Britain

Re: New mercury outboards

Honda manual start, tiller handled outboards 8hp up to and including 20hp have a 6 amp charging circuit, I know my 15hp does and I find it very handy. Not sure regarding Yamaha, Suzuki etc but it will be on their websites. As your post dosen't mention what your intended purpose for your boat is, ie:...
by Bigsofty
27 Jun 2019, 17:47
Forum: Outboards
Topic: New mercury outboards
Replies: 15
Views: 2791
Great Britain

Re: New mercury outboards

They currently advertise them on Ebay at £2,659 inc delivery https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/264354059826 so £2,350 including running in and an oil change seems almost too good? :Confused Hope I'm wrong but I'd be inclined to ask a few questions as to why the price difference, just to make sure. Also I see...
by Bigsofty
09 Jun 2019, 09:01
Forum: Inflatable Boat Help, Advice, Discussions and General Boating Banter
Topic: Portsmouth seals
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Great Britain

Re: Portsmouth seals

Wow, now that's what's called 'starting 'em young'. Wonderful memories to capture and a couple of photos to display at her 18th birthday party :lol: (it's got to be done).

Not being familiar with the area, I'd be interested to know what the large structure is in the background?
by Bigsofty
08 Jun 2019, 11:46
Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
Topic: New member from Bulgaria
Replies: 15
Views: 1823
Great Britain

Re: New member from Bulgaria

:welcome and good luck with the new boat and engine :thumbsup
by Bigsofty
08 Jun 2019, 09:46
Forum: Introduce Yourself --------- *******NEW MEMBER
Topic: New member jonsy
Replies: 4
Views: 1469
Great Britain

Re: New member jonsy

:welcome to the forum. Yup, been there. Had a 165 with Suzuki 70 for around 6 years but it was too much money to have tied up in a boat I only used maybe once a month. Dont feel now if looking at a sib on the driveway when I can't get out for any reason. Anyway plenty of expert sibers on here with p...
by Bigsofty
07 Jun 2019, 18:21
Forum: F-Rib 375
Topic: Electric engine
Replies: 8
Views: 3656
Great Britain

Re: Electric engine

Thanks guys , think I will be getting the F-Rib 375 with the LEHR 9.9 hp . The Lehr appeals to me because its green credentials and there is an electric start and I don't want the smell of petrol in the car . But it wont be until ive sold my boat . Thank you I'm not keen on the smell of petrol myse...

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