Andy135

Sorry Adam. I'm drawing a blank on this. I've got as far as it being a 60F 6H2 engine of some description but your serial plate doesn't match any of the usual Yamaha configurations online. They usually have the serial number in the uppermost white box. I can't work out whether the 1998 is a year or a 4 digit serial number.

Have a look here for an example: https://www.perfprotech.com/blog/yamaha-outboards/yamaha-outboard-serial-number-location-and-model-identification

You could also spend some time going through the permutations on the Yamaha publications site here: https://www.yamahapubs.com/. I had a quick look and they  list three different types of 2 stroke 60hp outboard model made in 1998, none of which seem to relate to a 60F engine. Not sure if any of them matches your engine though.

Just now, Geoff said:

Actually Andy, I personally prefer XP to any of the modern OS. I use it all the time to run my CADCAM drawings for my CNC router. For years people on the router forum have been saying that XP is the most stable system. Geoff.☺️

I can't criticise... I was using the Command Prompt for stitching MP3's together last week... it's the most reliable way to do it that doesn't involve uploading your files to some random site.

Windows 7?? No wonder! 

So here's a biggie to start us off.... a whiting last winter...

And there's a bonus @Tadpolein the background - complete with winter 'tache!

2 minutes ago, JonC said:

you would be better just doing lucky dip than the dogfish hot spots these clowns use. 

🤣🤣🤣🖕

2 minutes ago, Maverick said:

Madness came from Port Hamble so yes that is doable but where will everybody else be meeting and would there be a social side

The intent is to have a social side... if we're allowed given whatever Covid restrictions might still be in force by then. Fingers crossed we can all get together over a beer, but there is the possibility that we might simply have to agree a mark to anchor up on en masse and have a socially distanced dangle. We'll know nearer the time and confirm plans as appropriate.

2 minutes ago, JonC said:

I’m still waiting for the menu’s and wine list. 

I didn't know they did wine at KFC!

Would be great if you can make it Martin. I'd suggest that if there's a group of PBSBAC members up for making the trip we could try to arrange a location to suit. Yarmouth or Lymington would be the closest to you.

Good write up. Sounds like a productive day, even if the unicorns stayed away. Like you, I've been hearing of them in the Solent proper. Maybe worth turning right next time out...

I beach launched my Predator 165 for the last 4 years. The trick is mostly to keep the boat moving when you're on the shingle as it's a pain to get it going again once it digs in.

Good choice to go for white. Really changes the feel of the boat - looks very sleek 👍

8 minutes ago, Scotch_Egg2012 said:

You weren't far from us, I was out on a friends boat.  Lumpy as you say at first, quiet on the fish front with a nice double undulate the notable fish amongst straps and Whiting

Any chance of a catch report Scott? 😉

Sorry to hear that the fishing's not so good.

Mind you, I keep thinking the same about the south coast, but usually @Saintly Fish goes and bags up from the same mark and I realise it must be just me that's shit, not the fishing 😢

Another Solent angler! An extra-big welcome then - there are a few of us on here from that part of the coast. 👍

Welcome to the Outlaws!

Don't mind Saintly - he's grumpy today for some reason. What I think he meant to ask was to tell us a bit about yourself. What kind of fishing are you into? What species, techniques etc. How long have you been boating for etc.

Glad you like the site - it's fresh out of the box and we're still building it, so bear with us if we don't always get it right first time. Feel free to take a look around and contribute where you can.

Tight lines!

I'm using Chrome too Geoff. Are you due an update?

Welcome to the forum!

She looks lovely. Make/model?

Edit: you beat me to it. Good looking tub.

Well, whatever it is, I know it's NOT a Land Rover...

5 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said:

Surely you must almost be there by now then ?

Ok, I think we need a facepalm option under the "Like" menu as that's the second time today I've caught you making a "Dad" joke, and it's even worse than the first! 1/10 at best - go stand in the corner and think about what you've done... 🤦‍♂️

Very nice looking rig. Good purchase. You must be very pleased and somewhat frustrated at having to wait so long to get her bum wet?

It's some form of jellyfish/squid crossover thing. I remember seeing this vid on YT a couple of weeks ago. Very spooky.

Welcome to Offshore Outlaws! Good to have you with us. Your username seems familiar - guessing you were on the dark side previously too? 😉

Orkney boats are well thought of. Good choice. Post up some pics in the "Show us yer boat" thread so we can all admire her 👍

Edit: Swampy beat me to it 😄 We do love a good boat pic!

14 minutes ago, Odyssey said:

It’s also very good at finding dog fish 😀😀😀🤣🤣

Shhhh!!! No one will buy her if they know about that! 🤣

24 minutes ago, Anthony Simmons said:

hi what is the price of your boat?cheers.👍

Hi there Anthony. Welcome to Offshore Outlaws! Did Wayne send you here by any chance?

Some info about the boat:

• Full service history and I'm the second owner from new.
• Factory fitted Suzuki DF80 outboard - this is the largest horsepower outboard for the hull design.
• She has nearly every factory extra added (stainless rails, stainless bait table, stainless boarding ladder, towing eyes for water toys, rod racks, stainless nav light arch, rear bench seat, seat cushions (unused); in fact all bar the auxiliary engine mount) and sits on her own trailer.
• Comes with an Elite Ti-7 plotter/fishfinder, with a full UK C-Map chart and a TotalScan side-scan/down-scan transducer.
• Fixed VHF which connects via NMEA0183 to the plotter to enable GPS location for DSC messaging/emergencies.
• Twin batteries, with charging managed by a Blue Sea charge controller, with a 1-2-OFF battery switch.
• 5kg bruce anchor, 5m of chain and 70m of octoplait anchor rode.
• Twin 30 litre fuel tanks and one 25 litre fuel tank, all with Suzuki dry-break fuel line connectors.

Her last service was in May 2020 and she had 97 hours and 15 minutes recorded. This will have increased since then but not significantly. She's in the same club that Wayne keeps his boat in, in Portsmouth, and is available for inspection and sea trials.

I've not advertised her for sale anywhere yet but I'd be looking for somewhere in the region of £14k.