Excel 395 vanguard engine

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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by Alan » 13 Feb 2020, 15:03

I found it easier than I thought I would.

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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by Andy » 13 Feb 2020, 16:23

Yup, no simple one user answer ! Even in the USA !

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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by dubsrus » 13 Feb 2020, 18:12

We have all the stuff now but slight change of design. Will still have the handle from the other one though so goes in car easy.

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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by warder54 » 14 Feb 2020, 19:50

Andy wrote: ↑
12 Feb 2020, 18:04
I saw that vid, but ended up buying this....

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I aim to add a bit of ply to the base so that I can move the inflatable while still in the bag as well !

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I had one of those, not very robust, I defo would not add a ply platform to move th boat on, they are designed to carry a vertical load - and are quite wobbly doing that. I used mine for a 9.8 Tohatsu 4 stroke and had to move it carefully even on fairly level surfaces. It did last 3 years though.
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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by dubsrus » 16 Feb 2020, 17:35

Part 1 done thanks to some friends :thumbsup
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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by Andy » 16 Feb 2020, 18:09

Yup, agree, its gotta have wheels !

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Post by Golferboy » 22 Feb 2020, 19:11

New Suzuki 20 hp arrived and Dragonfly 7 pro chartplotter. looking forward to getting on the water. Will post images when all together. Many thanks for all the kind advice.
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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by warder54 » 23 Feb 2020, 13:08

You'll love the Dragonfly - great image quality and easy to use
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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by ChrisParish » 23 Feb 2020, 15:56

I really regret not getting a chart plotter - my Garmin is only a fish finder.
I nearly bought the dragonfly 7 pro and wish I had.
Not a complete idiot - some parts are missing.

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Re: Excel 395 vanguard engine

Post by Golferboy » 23 Feb 2020, 16:08

Yes i was very impressed with the screen IQ very clear and colour is good.

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