Coddy

Hi Dan

Use the KISS system (Keep It Simple Stupid)

1/ Connect fuel line to tank, will the prime bulb pump hard?

If Yes go to 2 if no suspect tank pick up pipe or non-return valve in prime pump

2/ If you push the ball inwards on the fuel line connect that connects to the engine do you get fuel come out?

If yes go to 3, if no go back to 1 and try again

3/ Remove fuel filter and check if clear

if yes go to 4, if no clean it out & make sure fuel reaches filter.

4/ Disconnet fuel line from fuel pump on engine to carbs, do you get fuel through?

If yes go to 5, if no suspect problem with fuel pump or/and fuel line blockage. Clean and try 4 again

5/ If pumping fuel to carbs suspect fuel shut off valve via float is incorrectly set or blocked

Remove carbs and thoroughly clean out carbs, fuel valve and check settings for fuel shut off height. You will need a manual for this info.

By now you should have fuel getting through to the carbs using hand prime bulb, you could try disconnecting plug leads so the engine will not start or use dead-man lanyard/switch and try to start engine with fuel line from engine pump to carbs disconnected. When trying to start engine the fuel pump should pump fuel out of the fuel line. If not you may have a problem with the diaphragm in the pump or it is just knackered.

Hope the above helps.

Dave

Hi Jim

Normally for every inch reduced on the pitch = approx 200rpm

With your set up it seems you are down 1200 rpm which seems a lot.

Suggest you have a word with these people

Propeller Solutions,

Unit 18, Bridge Street,

Bailie Gate Industrial Estate,

Sturminster Marshall,

Dorset,

BH21 4DB

Telephone:

01258 858784

They are very helpful and will advise you the best solution to get max power and minimal fuel usage

You will need a bit of boat info when talking to them, like length of boat waterline, approx weight when using it with full fuel, fishing gear and crew.

Existing prop size

Hope this starts to help

Dave

Hi Jamie

Good to see you signed up on the forum.

I take it you are still struggling for speed.

Give me a call sometime and we will see what can be done.

Dave

I suspect that there is oil residue left in the tank, carbs and fuel pipework.

Suggest a good clean out with fresh neat petrol and re-assemble.

I think the main problem is oil in the running jets so the carbs need most attention.

Dave

Here is your chance to take part in a survey about sea angling by the Marine Managment Organisation.

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has been established to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in the marine area and to promote the UK government

To all craft owners

Access will be closed in the Backwater channel where the new bridge is being constructed on Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th July from 08.00 to 18.00hrs on both days.

Full details can be seen here http://www.phc.co.uk/downloads/notices_mar...-Sails-Site.pdf

Dave

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMO

Have a great day

Dave

Found this site looking for testers of their new bait http://www.lagunafp.eu/products/SEASPAWN.html

FREE bait (sea anglers only!), New product in exchange for Market research

(quote)

We are offering 500 free samples of SEASPAWN

Just picked this up from another forum.

Quite scary reading, by the sound of it, they are VERY lucky to have lived:

http://www.haylingtoday.co.uk/news/local/f...yling_1_2859644

Dave

Link now amended

Good one Trevor

Thanks

Dave

[snip]

Still, a stand alone radar setup would solve that and a slow redraw rate is not the end of the world.

 

Cheers,

Andrew

The only problem with slow redraw is when it is foggy and you are going slowly especially in the harbour!

It can easily mislead you, I know radar helps as does compass heading but it might be worth thinking about if upgrading anyway.

Dave

On most plotters I have used, using the curser will stop all scrolling, have to press escape button to get back to your actual position and a scrolling chart.

Have a look on page 40 of the user manual to see what I mean

Dave

Hi all

I was asked for clarification about fishing in Poole harbour, during my investigations discovered that apart from the minimum size rule, you are allowed to catch Bass from the shore in the nursery area, which I did not know.

The restriction applys to fishing from a boat.

I also admit I was not aware that it is illegal to fish from any boat, however it is propelled, using sand-eels as bait to attract any sea fish.

Just thought I would mention it in case anyone was not clear about the rules like me.

Dave

Those of you who collect Tesco points, every couple of months or so Tesco convert the points into vouchers and send them to your home.

You can then spend these vochers on various things.

Suggest you speak to the FPO as I suspect she uses them to pay for your food or drink!

For the boat show go here http://www.tesco.com/clubcard/deals/product.aspx?R=2004

Complete the order on line with the voucher numbers to a value of

It's all GO on the water. From 17 - 25 September 2011**, the PSP Southampton Boat Show at Mayflower Park will showcase everything you need to enjoy life on the water. More spectacular than ever, it's a great family day out with over 1000 boats on display.

Exchange

Lofty

Try Google Earth and add suvey of coast around swanage.

It also shows exact coordinates of a number of wrecks including Flur-de-leys

Dave

The pigeon could obviously read the name of the boat ------- Free Boys!!!!

Dave

The Old lifeboat station - now the popular Poole lifeboat museum - at the east end of the quay was once again targeted by thieves last night, who stripped the lead of the roof.

The theft was discovered this morning (June 21) by Poole lifeboat station

Hi Shanew

I know Priory Marina well as I use to live at Sandy!

That is a long way to tow your boat, I used to go to Felixstowe Ferry or Langstone and launch. still 100 mls+ however.

Hope you get things sorted out ok.

Dave

Body boat?

 

Dan

I don't think anyone will join you for this trip!

Have a good time

Dave

Hi

Suggest you strip down carbs & filters and cleean.

Sounds like the main jet could be (part) blocked as when load is applied it requires more fuel to run and if it can't get enough it will stop.

Depends how long it has been sitting since last usage.

Hope it helps

Dave

(snip)

Finally got around to taking the photos off my phone.

I'll bring to thursday's meeting and maybe Charlie can add to photobucket or something ? ? ?

I didn't get a picture of my 14+lb Cod though !

The photos will show the foggy conditions ! !

 

Jim

Is that the reason there are no Cod pictures?

Too foggy!! now that's the best excuse I have heard for ages!

Look forward to see the other pictures

Dave

Hi all

I have 50 Wessex Angling Trust's tide tables for 2011 available

I know we are 1/2 way through the year but these are at 1/2 price, 50p each, which has to be a bargain. Keep a copy on your boat and in your tacklebox and at home.

The tides covered are Poole, Portland, Portsmouth and Southampton plus local tide variations.

So if you would like a copy see me at the club meeting or drop me a PM

Dave

If anyone is interested in entering the Angling Trust Boat Champioship I have put a link to the poster here http://www.anglingtrustwessex.co.uk/PDF/Bo...ster%202011.pdf

It is on Staurday 15th October at Weymouth and will be held on local charter boats.

The cost per person is

Hi Dan

Is the engine 2 or 3 cylinders?

If oil is coming out of the prop, is it from the exhaust (centre) of the the prop or around the side?

If autolube and it's oil out from the exhaust I suspect you may have an oil pump problem which is why it wont start, I suspect that the plugs would be covered in the oil.

You can run the engine if you empty the oil tank and mix the oil with the petrol, normal mix is 50:1 but some run on 100:1, would need serial number/year to confirm.

Give me a call if you need a hand

Dave