Nautical
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Re: These are 8 years old...
Nah, I reckon this looks better............
Nah, I reckon this looks better............
shaft's or stern
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Renegade_Master
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Re: Argghh.
Factual, facinating and entertaining all at once. Well done Fred.
See my humble comments above too. :~)
Factual, facinating and entertaining all at once. Well done Fred.
See my humble comments above too. :~)
oldgit
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KISS.
First way of doing it proved the best one.Simple and robust with minimal moving parts.Easy to maintain and service.
Always somebody out there who thinks they can re-invent the wheel.First they invented a device that needed six extra bearings(count em),two UJs,two worm gears,loads of rubber pipe,two electric pumps and an instant corrode alloy case and called it an outdrive.Then to compound the sin,another bright spark takes away the hydraulic pumps adds a whole pile load of extra electronics and calls it IP??????? and denies your boat access to half the worlds moorings into the bargain. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
First way of doing it proved the best one.Simple and robust with minimal moving parts.Easy to maintain and service.
Always somebody out there who thinks they can re-invent the wheel.First they invented a device that needed six extra bearings(count em),two UJs,two worm gears,loads of rubber pipe,two electric pumps and an instant corrode alloy case and called it an outdrive.Then to compound the sin,another bright spark takes away the hydraulic pumps adds a whole pile load of extra electronics and calls it IP??????? and denies your boat access to half the worlds moorings into the bargain. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
terryw
Well-Known Member
Re: shaft\'s or stern
Like you I have had both, and also like you I have returned to outdrives, however my reason for going back was because I prefer them all round.
On a sports cruiser they are much more fun when cruising. Far more economical, hence more range, and less queuing for fuel, but most importantly for me is I can handle them better in the marina. I could never get on with shafts, and would always dread the final few minutes of every trip (parking). Now much happier bunny, and if at the end of the day it costs me more overall it is worth every penny.
Like you I have had both, and also like you I have returned to outdrives, however my reason for going back was because I prefer them all round.
On a sports cruiser they are much more fun when cruising. Far more economical, hence more range, and less queuing for fuel, but most importantly for me is I can handle them better in the marina. I could never get on with shafts, and would always dread the final few minutes of every trip (parking). Now much happier bunny, and if at the end of the day it costs me more overall it is worth every penny.
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Outdrive Spotters
This is what you need to keep you busy for about three weekends freezing your n*ts off, breaking all your nails, and antifouling your head: two of these. Not bad for 2003's?
Corr, look at the props on that:
One for Magnum, maybe ?
dv.
This is what you need to keep you busy for about three weekends freezing your n*ts off, breaking all your nails, and antifouling your head: two of these. Not bad for 2003's?
Corr, look at the props on that:
One for Magnum, maybe ?
dv.
JohnRob
Well-Known Member
Re: Outdrive Spotters
This costs thing is probably down to luck. In 4 years with outdrives I had the outdrive bellows replaced, oil checked and did all the cleaning etc myself and no real probs. In 4 years with shafts I have the barnacles removed for me each year (ok I'm lazy), one rope cutter break up (£400 the part) and cutlass bearings replaced (c£1500). I'm sure the outdrives get more expensive as they get older though. I suspect I've just had a bit of bad luck - just hope its now turned!
ItS
This costs thing is probably down to luck. In 4 years with outdrives I had the outdrive bellows replaced, oil checked and did all the cleaning etc myself and no real probs. In 4 years with shafts I have the barnacles removed for me each year (ok I'm lazy), one rope cutter break up (£400 the part) and cutlass bearings replaced (c£1500). I'm sure the outdrives get more expensive as they get older though. I suspect I've just had a bit of bad luck - just hope its now turned!
ItS
rumtigger
Well-Known Member
Re: shaft\'s or stern
why has this been viewed 452 times and only 58 people voted ? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif <span style="color:blue"> </span>
why has this been viewed 452 times and only 58 people voted ? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif <span style="color:blue"> </span>
Whitelighter
Well-Known Member
Re: Outdrive Spotters
Come on then DV, how much to do my antifouling? That job is neater than i've seen most above the water jobs!
Come on then DV, how much to do my antifouling? That job is neater than i've seen most above the water jobs!
oldgit
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Re: Outdrive Spotters
Was going to post some pictures of my legs,but having seen wot a proper job he made of his,have changed my mind. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Was going to post some pictures of my legs,but having seen wot a proper job he made of his,have changed my mind. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Re: Outdrive Spotters
Thanks, but I'd rather eat my deck shoes, plus swmbo wouldn't allow it /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
Thanks, but I'd rather eat my deck shoes, plus swmbo wouldn't allow it /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
Whitelighter
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Re: Outdrive Spotters
/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif But I doubt I actually have the skill to get Catalyst looking that good! Best stick it straight in the water so none of you can see! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif But I doubt I actually have the skill to get Catalyst looking that good! Best stick it straight in the water so none of you can see! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
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Re: Outdrive Spotters
I went a bit crazy this year: just trying to con people that I've bought a new boat. Future efforts will be appropriate to the age of the boat: e.g. both drives infested with those shell worm thingies by this time next year, and no paint on any of the four props. Or if anything like the previous season, a variation on the patented 3&4 bladed duoprop system that involves one two-and-a-half bladed rear prop...
I went a bit crazy this year: just trying to con people that I've bought a new boat. Future efforts will be appropriate to the age of the boat: e.g. both drives infested with those shell worm thingies by this time next year, and no paint on any of the four props. Or if anything like the previous season, a variation on the patented 3&4 bladed duoprop system that involves one two-and-a-half bladed rear prop...
blueglass
Well-Known Member
Re: Argghh.
Must agree totally with oldgit on the cost issue. Having had both types - the maintenace costs on outdrives as the boat ages are many times higher than shafts. They get to be a real pain with some major work on them every winter. On my old fairline the legs cost more in maintenace than any other part of running the boat, and i include fuel and moorings in that equation. Unless it a new or nearly new boat - stay clear in my opinion. Now with shafts, and like somebody else in this thread has reported - nothing to be done at all so far.
Must agree totally with oldgit on the cost issue. Having had both types - the maintenace costs on outdrives as the boat ages are many times higher than shafts. They get to be a real pain with some major work on them every winter. On my old fairline the legs cost more in maintenace than any other part of running the boat, and i include fuel and moorings in that equation. Unless it a new or nearly new boat - stay clear in my opinion. Now with shafts, and like somebody else in this thread has reported - nothing to be done at all so far.
hlb
RIP
Re: Argghh.
The shear pleasure of driving a boat on shafts is enough for me. It does what it says on the tin.
The horrors of entering the marina and looking a complete fool with the outdrives flying in the air.
Trying to make way in overfalls, with props out the water most of the time.
Mind, it cost me nine grand to get decent gear boxes on my shaft boat. Would not want the silly egg whisk thingies again though.
The shear pleasure of driving a boat on shafts is enough for me. It does what it says on the tin.
The horrors of entering the marina and looking a complete fool with the outdrives flying in the air.
Trying to make way in overfalls, with props out the water most of the time.
Mind, it cost me nine grand to get decent gear boxes on my shaft boat. Would not want the silly egg whisk thingies again though.
