Recent content by Col

Appears that a rod bolt broke (not unheard of) Can update once stripped.

Bit tight being Mercruisers. But not so bad. Crane was a bit of a squeeze. Lifts 3.9tons @40ft, so dipper arm is huge (as you can see) We even had to take the hook off!

DagNabbit! Caught out again. At least you got my "good" side

Early 290's had reversing latches to hold leg down in reverse. Sounds like this may be the case. Check the springs are all there (3 normal & 1 circular) Check the hooks aren't worn and that the mechanism moves freely. the leg would try and climb out of the water in reverse. Is this what you mean...

*sigh*

I'm curious what would happen if the insured person was killed in the accident? He couldn't complete a claim form, so how would you claim under those circumstances, or does that come under a separate set of rules (law)? EDIT Doh! Just seen the post by strakeryrius

That's mainly why I don't bother with these forums much nowdays.

Ones thrown a rod, other dropped a valve, and both inner transom shields need repairing. They're Mercruisers and port solent say the crane onsite can't do it.

Well he made it. Saw him this morning at Saxon wharf,

He says he has lost performance gradually, not as a result of changing props Still should check everything else before committing to expense of repropping. You don't try and cure barnacles on the hull with new props and injector pumps!

I think you have these in the wrong order. Scrub the bottom before you touch the pumps, props or anything mechanical. Then start with the basics- a service and check tappets, if still off the mark- get the injectors tested. This is all easy stuff and in the great scheme of things -the cheaper...

Not even tried to hide Americanisms in the ads- such as "tires, molded, gas engine, gage, sales tax" etc:

Go with C5's

Not having much luck are you. Turn steering and drift them inwards

I've been boarded twice (both times Cherbourg) and asked for "ships papers" I think Cherbourg is a Dounne traing centre. It's a bit worrying having a bunch of 18 year olds turn all tooled up with shooters, and demanding to inspect your boat and paperwork