Rob

Spark plugs were next and the main problem was getting the out, they were somewhere between the small and big sparkplug sockets for cars! So off to Halfords to get a deep 18mm socket, of course they only stock 17 and 19 deep so no good to me. Luckly a friend was able to loan me one so the job was easy. Last but not least, gearbox and engine oil. Engine oil, easy. Gearbox, what a pain. I had to syphon it in and with the cold weather this was slow and painful. I made a connector for the tubing by drilling out a length of M8 bar, popping this in the fill and breather hole for the gearbox and used a funnel. And waited and waited and waited. Eventually with some warmth from a hot air gun we got some movement (next time put gearbox and oil in the house for 24hrs before filling!). All in all it went well, I took her out to Swanage bay on saturday and she went like a dream, all I have left are a few nipples left to grease! SALT-X Rules!!!!!!

The impellor was also changed. The old one had lost most of its rubbery-ness and the water tell-tale jet with the new one is noticeble more powerful.

After 6 days of Salt-X solution the cooling paths seemed to have cleared some what as you can see below:

I ended running the pump from a 12v power supply as the jumpstarted pack only runs for 8 hours.

I also had to try and de-crust \ de-salt the cooling of the out board. Only having 100mls of Salt-X I could not mix up enough solution to put the leg of the motor in a large bucket. So off with the gearbox and improvise. I hooked up my baitwell pump to the impellor inlet on what was left of the leg of the motor, and circulated 5 litres of solution through the engine. This was reaching hopefully all areas of the cooling system as I have left the thermostat out. The pumped solution was the collected back in the bucket to flow again and again and again. I left the 5 litres circulating for 48 hours and changed it twice more (Thanks PJ for the loan of more Salt-X as I had used all mine, in the mean time I got on the web asap and ordered the litre bottle!).

This was the amazing result after 24hours, Amazing!

Decided that it was time to service my outboard. I purchased a service kit from Warsash Marine via their Ebay shop. They were very helpful and supplied exactly what was needed after a quick chat over email. I purchased a copy of sthe Yamaha service manuals from Ebay for

I have a small jack in my boot - it tough enough to lift the trailer wiht boat and smmal enough to fit inside my spare wheel well. So I never go anywhere without it. Such as sold here but mine is old a crap compared!!: http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Bottle-Jacks Rob

Congrats Charlie, I was happy when I made my folding cuddy. You must be over the moon 10 fold! Tight lines, Rob

Martin, Charlie Annear might be looking for crew! Rob

Nice work Alun, if only I didn't have to work I would be your netsman. How many fingers does a 17lb cod make? Rob

You could have a head gasket leak in to the dodgy cylinder, however I wouldn't expect it to fire occasionally. As the guys have suggested, you need fuel air and spark. Spark is easy to check, air check your intake, fuel - not so easy to check but a fuel soaked plug would suggest that is ok. If the unit is auto mix it could be too much oil. Rob

Looks great Charlie, Being a Newbie to the club, when did the start the project? Rob

I had a family of Slipper Limpets, I estimate the larges at 1oz!

Let me put my work hat on..................... Install a Microsoft program called Image Resizer, it is a free power tool for Windows XP. The linkl to the download is: http://download.microsoft.com/download/whi...wertoySetup.exe Once installed you can select one or multiple image files, right click and near the top of the list your will now see "Resize Pictures". Bingo, chhoes this and you can select the size you want it to make it. You can tell it to overwrite the original or it will create a new smaller file. I use Large to put files in my Gallery and Medium if I want to insert it in a post. There are a few other tools available which you might find useful: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...ppowertoys.mspx Rob

Trev, I had the same prob, and found if I reduced the files in size they then uploaded. Rob

Very nice Alan, you must be pleased. Tight lines. Rob

Here's the PDF:

Paul, Shall I add a PDF version of this file for those without MS Word? (I know some members have MS Works!) Rob

20 x 14 inches with pump, not sold by me, just thought they may be of interest: Link to Ebay Item 270177119846

You'll have to regain your sea legs! Won't take long I'm sure. Congrats, Rob

Told you it looks bigger everytime I see it!

No worries Adam, Mon, Tues or Wed is best for me as the Wife's away!! I mean Charlie - I agree but know that will never happen!! Rob

Pics of the completed DIY cuddy (untested in anger but works well on the drive!!): Rob

Fed up of having to cut up bait on the lid of a small bait bucket I decided to make a chopping board for JoJo. I have seen some boats with boards that slot in to rod holders on the transom. Having a bench seat infront of the transom this was not an option. With a small boat where space is at a premium I decided that an over the side board was the way to go. Therefore I made a board to clip on to the side rail of JoJo. Materials I had were: 3 plastic chopping boards from Wilko 1 Stainless Hinge from B&Q Numerous pan head SS screws Countersunt bolts and nylock nuts Silicone sealant 22mm Pipe clips The board is held on to the rails with pipeclips and currently the leg is held in position on the rubbing strip with a bungee. It also had to fold flat to store due to space limitations!! Pics In album: http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=105http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/photoalbum/thumbnails.php?album=105 After testing on Sunday the only mod I will make is a full lip along the outer edge (as suggested by Paul Rowcliffe) as frozen baits tend to slide around! (The lip will be raised to allow juices to wash out underneath.) Rob