KennyPowers Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 minute ago, KennyPowers said: Essex marina is no wash so I stay right out in the middle and burnham is a strict 8 knot but there are no floating moorings there now so I ignore it, I have been pulled by CHA there though for speeding🤣🤣 1.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 40 minutes ago, KennyPowers said: Monday I think. I can go see it for you if you want, before you travel. Just incase it’s a dog made to look good! It’s only 5 mins from my door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headlight Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Depends on how you drive the boat and how much weight you have on it but expect .75 litres per mile or better at a cruise of 20kts or there about (correctly propped of course). They do go better with a 75/80hp on them though although 60hp will be ok, it"s just revving higher and working harder than an 80 so will use a little more fuel when pushed. GPSguru and KennyPowers 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyPowers Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Saintly Fish said: I can go see it for you if you want, before you travel. Just incase it’s a dog made to look good! It’s only 5 mins from my door. That would be awesome mate, you clearly know more about boats than me anyway and it’s great to have an additional opinion, Mark does sound a nice guy (don’t all salesmen) says the engine gets tested and serviced at LM marine I think he said🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyPowers Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, headlight said: Depends on how you drive the boat and how much weight you have on it but expect .75 litres per mile or better at a cruise of 20kts or there about (correctly propped of course). They do go better with a 75/80hp on them though although 60hp will be ok, it"s just revving higher and working harder than an 80 so will use a little more fuel when pushed. Sounds a lot better already, I like the open cuddy it will encourage me not to bank shit in the cabin, there actually is also far less weight, I was told there shouldn’t be the need for the secondary this time but I’m not so sure, apparently four stroke is far more reliable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, KennyPowers said: That would be awesome mate, you clearly know more about boats than me anyway and it’s great to have an additional opinion, Mark does sound a nice guy (don’t all salesmen) says the engine gets tested and serviced at LM marine I think he said🍻 Ok I will endeavour to pop in there Friday afternoon. Lee Marlo (LM marine) used to service my outboards and does now service @Andy135’s engine. Lee’s a good engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 minute ago, JonC said: Is he the guy that nailed your transducer on upside down? No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyPowers Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Saintly Fish said: Ok I will endeavour to pop in there Friday afternoon. Lee Marlo (LM marine) used to service my outboards and does now service @Andy135’s engine. Lee’s a good engineer. Well it all sounds real good so far, what’s your opinion on carrying a secondary when you have a reliable 4 stroke main? I know the what the obvious choice would be but do I want or need the addition weight hanging on the transom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, KennyPowers said: Well it all sounds real good so far, what’s your opinion on carrying a secondary when you have a reliable 4 stroke main? I know the what the obvious choice would be but do I want or need the addition weight hanging on the transom? I suppose it depends on how far from any help you will be and how food your comms will be should anything go wrong. I don’t think an additional 25-30kg for an auxiliary would make that much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, JonC said: There’s not a lot of back up in our area, no sea start or anything. My marina doesn’t have a boat to recover people or anything so you are on your own in reality. Then I’d say a decent aux is a good idea. What do you have ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 57 minutes ago, KennyPowers said: Well it all sounds real good so far, what’s your opinion on carrying a secondary when you have a reliable 4 stroke main? I know the what the obvious choice would be but do I want or need the addition weight hanging on the transom? I don't have an aux on either of my boats, and so far (touch wood!) I've not needed one either. KennyPowers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 5 hours ago, KennyPowers said: That would be awesome mate, you clearly know more about boats than me anyway and it’s great to have an additional opinion, Mark does sound a nice guy (don’t all salesmen) says the engine gets tested and serviced at LM marine I think he said🍻 Another vote for Lee Marlow (LM Marine Services). Knows his stuff and is a nice bloke to deal with. JonC and KennyPowers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I’ve got an aux..... GPSguru 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Odyssey said: I’ve got an aux..... Last I saw you had two of them? Odyssey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyPowers Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 I’ve got a 4hp mariner but I won’t lie I find them a pain to carry about, on my Mayland it’s locked on to the back ready to drop starts 2nd pull, but like many haven’t ever used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, KennyPowers said: I’ve got a 4hp mariner but I won’t lie I find them a pain to carry about, on my Mayland it’s locked on to the back ready to drop starts 2nd pull, but like many haven’t ever used it. Better to have and not need than to need and not have 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 minute ago, JonC said: I don’t like having mine on the back, it sticks out 3’ past the platform You are talking about your muffin top right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: You are talking about your muffin top right ? 🤣🤣🤣🧁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, JonC said: What’s a muffin top? Go google it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, JonC said: What’s a muffin top? https://www.google.com/search?q=definition+of+muffin+top&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB831GB831&oq=definition+of+muffin&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l4j0i22i30l3.6811j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Go google it No need. Muggins here has even done that for him #spoonfeedingJonisallimgoodfor #doesthatmakemeafeeder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Never had an aux outboard and never needed one, very few boats have them over this side of the pond. Trying to get back to shore with a little putput on the back would take me around 3 days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Right @KennyPowers I’ve been and seen the explorer. And here is proof, it’s a straight boat. They haven’t cleaned it so it’s a bit grubby but looks ok. Matey did offer me the paper work to look at but I didn’t bother because the fact that he even offered it without me asking was proof enough he had it! Id say you will need a new vhf radio or at least a hand held back up. The one on there is pretty old. Not saying it doesn’t work , but if it were me I’d replace with a new dsc type. Could be a bargaining chip for you. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. jonnyswamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Just now, Saintly Fish said: Right @KennyPowers I’ve been and seen the explorer. And here is proof, it’s a straight boat. They haven’t cleaned it so it’s a bit grubby but looks ok. Matey did offer me the paper work to look at but I didn’t bother because the fact that he even offered it without me asking was proof enough he had it! Id say you will need a new vhf radio or at least a hand held back up. The one on there is pretty old. Not saying it doesn’t work , but if it were me I’d replace with a new dsc type. Could be a bargaining chip for you. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Oh and the canopy cover is new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Well done Neil. Going above and beyond there 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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