Newbie Alert!

[grumpy_o_g]

All this talk about engines but I can't see anyone's mentioned the prop. I would have thought a high thrust prop would be needed. Have I missed something?

We used to manage on something that size with a Stuart-Turner inboard which probably had about 4 or 5 HP at best so I would have 25 HP was overkill to put it mildly. I'm willing to be corrected though.

 

[carlton]

Click on this link - it'll open up a new page showing the R.Y.A. training courses.

Highly recommended for new boaters.

 

[Wiggo]

Kwackers, I sincerely hope your navigation is better than your advice. I don't fancy his chances of making the CI's if he comes out of Plymouth and goes right hand down a bit. If he does and he misses Brest, his next stop is La Coruna, the Canary Isles then Rio...

 

[Kawasaki]

Wiggo, I jest
as most know 99% of my stuff is borrocks
The 1% is worth filtering out from time to time!!

 

[Wiggo]

Yes, we all know that you spout utter tosh, but does he???

 

[Kawasaki]

Yes, we all know that you spout utter tosh, but does he???

Knew you'd say that

It's a Scary learning curve innit

 

[scareypirate]

LOL. I deciphered Kwackers posts and read them for what they were, humour mixed in with some solid advice so all is good

Can't beat a good giggle!

On a side not. Grumpy mentioned something about a high thrust prop? Just thought my only engine choice was HP and whether long/short shaft.

 

[scareypirate]

Click on this link - it'll open up a new page showing the R.Y.A. training courses.

Highly recommended for new boaters.

Just checked it out thanks for that. It'll sure come in handy!

 

[oldgit]

25 years of Motor Cruisers. MBM.

Hi, I hope I posted this in the correct place.

I have bought a seamaster 20 captain (drunken eBay moment) and know nothing about boats. Can someone here enlighten me (without obligatory flaming) on how best I get the information.

 

[Kawasaki]

LOL. I deciphered Kwackers posts and read them for what they were,

Kinnel!

Have you thought about a career in Physcology?

 

[scareypirate]

Sorry wasn't trying to be disrespectful. Just touching on how you get your point across in a humourous fashion. which as it happens suits me just fine.

Oldgit, Nice post thanks, anychance you could whip up a service manual/plans. i'd be very greatful. I can't seem to get past Omega watches in google

 

[Kawasaki]

Sorry wasn't trying to be disrespectful. JD

Give over!
Kinnel Man
No 'Sorries' needed.

Forums are about Giggles plus Info, innit

 

[scareypirate]

They sure are. And you supply that in abundance

 

[hlb]

Them big mast thingies to the West of Drakes Island, yer supposed to go between them, I first thought it was a sunken ship so went round them. Bit shocked to discover at low tide, theres loads of spear things stuck up each side to spear the Jerries.

 

[scareypirate]

I'll be sure to go straight through thanks for the heads up as Drakes Island is one on my destination points. Anchor off for a spot of fishing

Looks like I have a hell of a lot to learn with this boaty stuff. But that's the exciting part being a newbie

 

[scareypirate]

I just stumbled upon this flooring: Deckadence marine flooring. Anyone had any experience with it? Looks fantastic as I need to relay my floor and this will hide my dodgey chippy skills.

Here's a link to it: http://www.marineflooring.net/ & here's a youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKjBf782q9c

Seems reasonably priced but if you guy's know of anything similar and cheaper I'm all ears.