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    Anyone tried the new vessel view mobile ?

    Seriously thinking of installing the vesselview mobile module on the boat... Wondering if anyone has tried it yet and what it's like. Does is show the same details as smart craft and vessel view (big version) looks like a really cool gadget anyway. Already downloaded the app in anticipation...
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    Fletcher Arrowsport 16

    Hi there. For those in the US, you may not have heard of these wonderful uk boats. Lightening quick, deep v hulls and superbly built. So much so that when the company went bust, one of the reasons stated was that the problem was that their boats last so long, people weren't buying new ones ...
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    Do I need to go up in pitch with a cleaver ?

    Hi If going from a stainless laser 2 13&1/4x19"P to a 14x21"p stainless through Hub cleaver, should I expect the normal ruling on rpm change (around 400 rpm) or does the normal rule of thumb not apply with a cleaver ? Thanks
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    Likely result of this cleaver compared to laser 2

    Guys Given the following, what would we imagine I would see of a difference over my 19"p laser 2 With 19"p laser 2 on 18ft 5.0 MPI with a few mods 5100rpm achievable running light Will average about 60mph or just over on a normal day 1.47:1 ratio Alpha 1 Excellent all round prop. Now, here is...
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    Tempest + only v8 18ft bowrider over Laser 2?

    Guys Just seeing if anyone out there has tried a tempest + on an 18ft (or similar) open bow type and with what results over the laser 2 or even standard black max Thanks
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    Protecting the hull when beaching

    Hi Since buying an immaculate and rather special and well cared for boat, I am really reluctant to put the boat on the beach. Here at Loch Lomond, most of the hot spots require access to the beach. Previously, I had a larger cruiser and always anchored off and used a small and easy to carry/tow...
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    Keeping water from entering between windscreen and bow cover

    Hi I have a bowrider or open bow, as the US guys call it. I fully understand that these type of boats are probably designed for better climates than here in Scotland, but I detest the constant trickle of water that enters where the bow cover fastens forward of the windscreen. The cover I have...
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    4.3 revving up in neutral after a run at speed

    Guys I've posted the same issue in the VP section and not had much luck, so trying in the mercruiser section. My friend has a VP 4.3 205hp 4 barrel carb engine (similar to Merc 4.3 as we all know). Problem seems to be that after a run up on plane, when slowing down and putting into neutral, the...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 carb revving high after a run

    A friend of mine has an early 90's 4.3 205hp carb engine. After a run at speed for more than 5 minutes, when then slowing down and taking out of gear, the revs shoot up to around 2000rpm. A real nightmare when coming into dock ! First off, I was thinking it's perhaps a sticking cable...but I'm...
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    Thoughts on what Propeller for an 18ft open bow

    Hi Just looking to see what others opinions are and what they run with and have tried on similar boats to mine. I have an 18ft Campion Chase performance edition with a 5.0mpi mercruiser and corsa marine exhaust (few mods) attached to an Alpha 1 gen 2 1.47:1 ration. I currently have a 19"P...
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    Better prop than a laser 2 for my bowrider ?

    Hi guys... Posting from the UK...not much experienced advice available on my particular subject... Question is; Might there be a better prop to run on my Campion Chase 550i, 18ft bowrider with 5.0 MPI with cam, running about 300hp with an Alpha one leg ? Being honest, she runs really well...
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