quo vadis

And dont forget to close your sea cock

Be careful here as my PC at work has seriously recomended I dont download this program

Wombat shouldnt that read sea cock, or do you know something I dont

Well we are on our way to Surlingham ferry currently following Mariotech just passed the entrance to Rockland broad not long now

And lets not forget our only whoompess the lovely Ali-liscous

Hi Trevor (Derek) I cant believe how short your memory is you were performing said Whoomping yesterday before my very eyes.

Just arrived home from Marina, yes it is thawing slowly but hopefully a couple more days of warmer weather day and night and a bit of whoomping we could be on our way new years eve, fingers crossed

I know where it is ask Wombat

Have just come back and I dont think anybody will be going anywhere we are having to think of a plan B for NYE more photos to post but need help from Trevor again.

sorry Mark I am wrong the office closes end of today

Unless you have already got your electric cards Mark you are too late office is now closed I think

Firstly may I welcome you to the site Wombat, I will try and answer your questions as best I can. My boat is designed to be powered by 2 engines developing 500Hp, My first option was to fit Caterpillar Diesel engines as these IMOA are the best marine diesel engines money can buy, exactly I could not afford them. My next choice was to be Volvo Penta but after measuring the lengh and breadth of the engine compartment and working along with the Volvo Penta technical support team it became obvious no matter however we tried we could not fit 4 engines. So I made my next choice, but on reading a copy of the IMO MARPOL publication annexe 1997 concerning noxious emmisions at sea I had to cancel my order with Perkins, since air cooled engines was not really an option I had to take 5th best and put up with Cummins. I hope this answers Part 1. Right now to tackle the second and IMHO the most important part of you question as this could affect a great many people not only on this forum but across the complete boating spectrum. There are at the moment a great range of powerfull, economical,and reliable second hand outboards on the market, but mark my words dont jump into this blind, hold onto your money old chap, work a few extra hours over the next couple of days and treat yourself to a brand new unit. With this you will get an operators manual and 12 months warranty giving you peace of mind. I trust I have helped you and look forward to any comments you wish to return Bob

Hi Adam, I agree with the leccy comments, you probobly already know but in case you dont you need to buy lots later this week as the office is closed untill early January dont get caught out. We are supposed to be going out for new year, unless the weather alters that wont be happening either

We all know that!!

Just came back from the Marina at St Olaves, I dont think anyone will be going anywhere in the near future, have got some pics but need assistance in getting them posted, wheres Trevor when I need him

many thanks for all the comments, my friend aquired one having 10 hours use from Doug Ashley Marine just over the road from his mooring. Bob

A friend of mine lost drive both forward and astern at the weekend, anyway today we moved the engine forward and found the drive plate on the engine had lost all its splines, (made of aluminium) the drive shaft going into the leg is steel and undamaged. I dont have much information only that the outdrive is a Yamaha, the shaft to the drive is 1 1/8" dia with 17 splines and the engine is a GM. Does anyone know anywhere I should start looking to find one, any help would be appreciated. Bob

Would love to have a week or so there Trevor looks good

Nice pics Trevor, I trust you and Sue had a good time, see you soon

very good pics

Great pictures

Scrap it Trevor

Very interesting site

It certainly looks that way to me as well, I think it is trial and error every time as there are so many variables, fuel, water ,passengers,etc

I think you got something wrong there Derek