Hi all - newbie here!

[richard_thomson]

Thanks @Froglet fair point!

[richard_thomson]

I aslo put a "negative" (anti-clockwise) twist in the pipe too. So the pipe trying to return to its "untwisted" position also helps hold it in place on the valve too

[richard_thomson]

Underside Honwave looks ok to me guys? Thats all my extra bits and pieces ordered now

[gratemaker]

Hi Chris, thats a good idea get me a good one and i will square up when i sell the telly,washing machine and the tumble dryer.

[richard_thomson]

No luck with my RYA course... original one was cancelled as I was the only sign up and they need a minimum of 2. Been trying Heritage Park in East Kilbride non-stop which is proving to be just as fruitless... was promised a call back with the suggestion that it could maybe be condensed with just me doing it but heard nothing since. About 20 attempted phone calls later I have had to abandon the idea and will just try taking the boat out next weekend anyway. Very dissapointing!

[Brerabit]

Perhaps as a group F-Ribs and Sibs should be opening up a dialogue direct with Honda themselves to discuss our concerns over quality and how we can obtain a supply of "quality checked" T38's for members.

I wrote a very reasonable and measured email to Honda expressing the concerns re: QC and received an acknowledgment which promised a reply within 5 days. That was nearly two weeks ago...Perhaps one from the forum might get a response.

Fortunately for me, Excel Boats are only 10 minutes from my home and the comfort factor of being able to resolve any problems face-to-face swung it for me. I just hope my RD390 measures up to the all conquering T38 which is indisputably a good boat - when it's straight...

We'll find out when we test them down at Poole.

[richard_thomson]

The bayonet (Halkey Roberts) connector with the screw in the middle to hold the valve open is the best one. A search on this forum will find a link to buy one (I think pacer marine sell them).

@chris moody purchased and works a treat

[gratemaker]

Hi richard whare are you thinking of heading for your trial i might pop along.

[richard_thomson]

Hi richard whare are you thinking of heading for your trial i might pop along.

@gratemaker

i'm thinking i will probably go up to Loch Awe either next weekend or the following - just need to fit my launch wheels this weekend. My mate has a boat as well and thats where he goes so hoping he can come along as well. Have you got the Honwave yet?

[richard_thomson]

First disaster... Why do honwaves own wheels go straight through the name plate!? Spent about an hour plucking out the rivets! Anyone had similar issues???