Recent content by HarryMacI

Hi, I have purchased a stainless steel prop Solas C 11-1/8 X 13 for my Mariner engine. From the photos I am looking to acquire the correct spacer with locking tab for 13 spline shaft Can somebody give me directions to the correct spacer, I purchased a few items and got it wrong, think I...

I was given the company named Hypromarine who might be able to help, so contacted them with the details. As mentioned above I'll remove and try a hydraulic company somewhere in the North (Ireland). Thanks for the input folks. Any contact details for Baystar? appreciated Cheers Harry

Hi, I have a Quicksilver 500 Pilothouse with a Mariner 50 HP EFI outboard. I am trying to identify the hydraulic steering cylinder of the unit in photos attached in oder to replace the glands/seals? Unfortunately identifying features such as serial and model, have deteriorated. The helm wheel...

Well short term solution I suppose, I'd be looking a chopped railway sleeper myself...I should have thought a bit more!

Pallets look a good idea...

Thanks folks, I do see the small triangular sticks on mine for lifting now! so will be putting supports here, nearly identical to those in above photo. I'll be gingerly jacking up and packing on center line and adjusting support legs as necessary!

Hi, Where are the best structurally safe locations to put jack stands on my beneteau Antares 710? Its on a trailer at the minute and needs adjusting weight at tow hitch. This is a first for me and would like to get it right and not introduce any stresses on the hull. The boat is approximately...

Thanks forgot to mention that I already have a feed a Matsutec HP-33a transponder, is there some way of connecting the two? Thanks Harry

Yes a feed would be the solution, I havent got a big boat and this was a treat to myself - the Axiom unit and the boat beacon seemed like a convenient solution as regards no additional backbone as regards switches and wiring/termination the Axiom is NMEA2000. Getting around below deck is trying...

Hi, I currently have this setup on kitchen table to test before installation on boat.. I have 3 iPads with current Boating App subscription and a Raymarine Axiom+ 12 RV model E70639 with Navionics Chart 28XG_N+ (UK, IRELAND & HOLLAND) with yearly subscription. I wish to hotspot my...

Hi, While looking for prop paint and cleaning solutions also for car I spotted ceramic coatings, usually the reserve of car 'detailers', reading the attributes of some of this gear thought it might make a good coating for a prop, hard, durable, smooth, tough surface, corrosion resistant, UV...

Your right just checked boat in driveway small paddle wheel. Must have been connected to something before I got it, just spotted a nest of wire cable tied in beside the battery box going nowhere. The panel dash display is like exactly like this Yanmar Control Panel JH Series Have 7 inch Axiom...

Hi, I have a Dragonfly 4 Pro with CPT-DV Transom Mount Transducer (..producing readings, DV and depth) …and Raymarine Axiom 7 DV with 9 pin transducer input and power supply (..for chart, but also provides readings as regards depth and DV) I also have two through hull transducers one bronze...

Any contacts for suitable swim platforms in the UK?..tried contacting Beneteau dealer here in Irealnd a few times but never got back to me, not much on the secondhand market either from what I can see.. Thanks Harry

Hi, Thinking of putting an auxilary engine bracket on the back of my Beneteau Antares 710. The guy I bought it off put the bracket high up on one side at transom, not a very good job as there wasnst any great backing plate and it was stressing the gelcoat, another point when I lowered it was...