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291i is an adhesive sealant. We used it to rebuild windows on a continental 37 and while it worked, it was a nightmare. Also I’d hate to ever have to take them out. I’ve read on here that people use a non adhesive mastic that doesn’t set and therefore the frame can be tightened later. Not sure...

Always liked the halvorsen 32. Nice build, layout and cummins engines. A bit rare however. https://uk.boats.com/power-boats/2003-halvorsen-32-gourmet-cruiser-8701895/ Also Kent 33 is lovely but very rare. Hardy 32 - not as mad on layout as above but all decent, beamy boats that would look...

Saw this at the Rugby today and thought of this thread 😄

As others have said the SW Irish coast is a fantastic cruising ground - also it could open up the possibility of exploring the Shannon Navigation which is recommended. But - SW coast is very exposed and I would suspect your plans would have to be open ended if you account for bad weather. The...

FWIW the main road from Dublin - Belfast is a motorway at the border crossing and that may indeed be 'monitored' but, lets be honest, they're most likely not interested in broken down old boats with little or no means of identification or tracking. For the border region there are literally...

Congrats on the new boat! There are a couple of larger 3D ribs in my local club for a few years and they still look brand new to be honest. I actually came very close to buying an XPRO 490 from a local dealer as I am in a similar situation to yourself, having an existing outboard. The only...

Some rib manufacturers (3D) have a rear arch that incorporates a folding seat which I thought was useful as you can store fuel tanks underneath or raise it out of the way if you need the deck space.

I've heard of barrels collapsing, think most yards use the adjustable props now.

My Dad had one of these many years ago which I have great memories of. Great accommodation for a 30 footer. Extremely easy to drive and berth as all the weight is in the middle. Ours was beautifully fitted out in mahogany inside. But the grp work / hull moldings aren't great. Foredecks soak up...

I would rather a protected single shaft drive over an outdrive for inland work. Prop not as exposed and will track better at low speed. What about broads type boats? Anything made by broom, aquafibre or Haines with an aft cockpit. They mostly don’t draw more than 2.5ft so shallow enough. This...

Your friends Levi started life with old rubbish engines which is why it needs repowering. Your boat is not in that space. Do you have the MS4 gearbox? I would suggest that is the only parts critical weak point in your setup. Is any other part NLA through keypart/VP? I would suggest that many...

Jesus, don’t search evinrude or etec 😆! Short version - Evinrude went bust due to etec.

Cummins QSD 2.8 220 HP on Stern Drives

Quite right. We have 7 of them in our local club for that reason and for the fact that no other small rib can take the wear and tear. Newer milpro versions aren't as heavily built however.

The older Hardy 25 was outdrive, the 25/26 mariner was shaft drive, mostly with a Yanmar 4LHA with up to 230hp. Hardy Mariner 25 | Brighton Boat Sales