SHETLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION

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Welcome to the forum sir

Hi

The cheapest way of doing it is to get MX Mariner and download charts for your specific region. For the app and one set of UK chart it's about £10. This app also lets you add the app/map to another device, I've got it on my phone as a back up.

The charts it gives you are the scan/raster type ...

yes an aux engine is must or you will piss off the RNLI!

re the pull cord. yes if 20hp or less and please send me a link to the video anyone trying to pull start a 70 upward!

oh and all that will fit in a walking boot bag as that is what mine is in and I use it as ballast.

Dave


Aux outboard ...

Hi All

I've compiled all the feedback into one list. Comments welcome.

Consumables:

Gaffer/Duct tape
Insulating tape
WD40
Easy start/Carb cleaner
Grease ( marine)
Captain Tolley(seam sealer)
Jubilee clips
Cable ties
Rags
Bags for hold small parts

Outboard Spares:

Fuses
Spark plugs
Spark plug ...

Thanks for the reply Dave.

daveinglasgow wrote: oh and a big bigger would be you aux engine
Dave

I assume you mean an aux outboard ?

Thanks for the replies all, very helpful.

Coddy wrote:Depends on your craft and engine power ie outboard or inboard, petrol or deisel

Good point. I've got a 85hp Yamaha two stroke and a Mariner 4hp four stroke aux.

Hi All

I'm planning on putting together a tool kit that will live on board permanently. Would anyone care to share what they carry with them to get me started ?

Thanks

Hi Rob

When we bought our Black Hawk the hatch and windows had been leaking quite badly. As a result there was 10cm of water sitting in the cabin.

As a result of the poor design ie. the table leg hole being cut into the cabin floor and not being sealed to protect the foam. The water is drawn into ...