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With regard to batteries, I will offer my experiences in recent years. With my boat not being used as often as some before I moved to Cobbs, I always seemed to be having problems using Numax leisure batteries, 110 amp hour, they frequently lost their charge, so much so that I always carried a jump starter in the boot of the car. I then decided to lash out and bought an Optima Blue Top battery which is designed for starting and delivers a 'bigger burst of power on starting. Since that time, 3 years ago, I have never had to charge it, the least it has gone down to is 12.8 volts which it was when I brought it home recently as it had been unused since the beginning of November. They are expensive but I can honestly say, this is the first time I have not had to cross my fingers on starting after a lay up. Terry.

Hi Guys After getting some excellent advice from Colin-58, I have scaled down the size of boat I'm looking for to something more manageable for launching. I've put a deposit on a boat pending sea trials and I would like to know what questions I should be asking about the boat and it's engines etc. Its 17ft and has a Honda BF75A outboard. Year of manufacture is 2003 and comes on a Brenderup 2 wheel trailer, extras include a Honda auxiliary outboard engine and bracket, Garmin GPS, Garmin fishfinder, stainless steel rod holders, stainless steel hand rails and grab handles, pilot and co-pilot seats, swim ladder, double "V" berth, fenders with lines and more.

From my research, it is an early'ish bike and I have found several suitable batteries, all around the £200 mark. The big choice, price wise, is the amp hour rating, generally around 10 but, obviously, the higher the rating, the more miles you're going to get per charge. 36v, 250w and 8 - 10 amp hours will give you around 20-22 miles. Perhaps Jerry could have a look at the battery and get the rating off it. Although an early model, it would make a sturdy run around and if you're handy, you can bypass the limiting controls and fit a throttle, thus doing away with the need to peddle at all. 😉 Terry.

Yes, brakes off 100%, but rust can grow inside the hubs and a quick spin can take the edge off it. Always ensure you make sure the neck is extended when parked, thus is you reverse it in, pull forward a smidge before unhitching. R

Jerry if the router is still available can you please add it to the stack I have to pick up from you. DIY jobs to complete. 😂😂

Hi Jerry, Didn't realize the battery was dead. Quick look online £250 ish. I'll pass on it. Thanks anyway. Give the chance to someone else. Jim

I think this can actually work, looks a good work around to me. Click on the pictures to open then click on them up to twice more to zoom in then if on a pc you press control and move the central wheel on the mouse you can zoom in more