In 5 years never used the tilt until recently when I accidentally activated it! For 3 years it was jammed fast anyway. I submerge to sufficient depth and its no problem. No damage. O do control the lunch with a good guideline.
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Mark
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- Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Investigator on a non tilt trailer?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2553
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Inflatable PFD warning.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1725
Re: Inflatable PFD warning.
C few comments I have a number of inflatable LJ classed as Level 100 under the recent changes to naming conventions (old name Type 1). Each year I check these jackets by opening them up and checking state of CO2 cylinder i.e. signs of corrosion etc and it is also recommended to check weight on kitch...
- Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:38 am
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Anti-cavitation plate / hydrofoil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3286
Re: Anti-cavitation plate / hydrofoil
Thanks for that I have ordered a couple one for yacht OB and other for inflatable OB.
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- Tue Oct 11, 2016 3:31 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Anti-cavitation plate / hydrofoil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3286
Re: Anti-cavitation plate / hydrofoil
Emrys what size motor do you have and brad? would it fit a 5Hp Mercury??
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Mark
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Mark
- Sun Aug 28, 2016 5:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Trailer maintenance
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1521
Trailer maintenance
I have been pondering the best way to maintain my trailer. I guess its the original and the trailer per se is sound only a small amount of slight surface rust emerging in the areas of the trailer that get dunked regularly. So I have begun a program to try and retard this and clean the trailer up and...
- Fri Aug 19, 2016 4:17 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: Mast mounting base
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2206
Mast mounting base
Earlier in the year Ian B mentioned he had a new mast mount for sale. I purchased this from him and finally a week ago I got around to fitting this on Aminee. I always suspected the old one may have fractures but as I only drop the mast once per year for inspection I had not really noticed anything....
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2543
Re: Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
Thanks Ozzie, funny you mention about the post dunk wash, a colleague and me were discussing that very strategy at marine rescue recently, as you say everyone keen to get on water and so never done. I think I will take Ian's advice also and fit gal break hubs and drums and then treat any other parts...
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2543
Re: Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
Maybe i was not clear i meant external hub casings etc i realise oil on brakes = fail
- Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2543
Fish Oil to protect axel and brakes on trailer
All I am doing my annual maintenance in readiness for spring etc. Today I replaced wheels on trailer but I need to replace pretty soon the brake hubs as they have seized and very rusty.These were new when i bought boat 5 yrs ago so pretty short life given I only drive the trailer less than 10km per ...
- Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: Technical Articles
- Topic: depth sounder .
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1569
Re: depth sounder .
Rob for a few years i had a garmin 100 i think it was, provided what you want for about 100$ Worked just fine. I upgraded to an a series ray-marine when i had the chance the purchase a 1000$ device for 400$ under a promo deal. I gave my garmin to local sailability group to use in one of their craft ...