Practical Boating Forums, marine forums, sailing forums, boat repair forums, inland waterways forums http://www.practicalboating.com/forums practical boating forums for the discussion of practical aspects of boating and boat ownership en Fri, 24 May 2013 10:07:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Practical Boating Forums, marine forums, sailing forums, boat repair forums, inland waterways forums http://www.practicalboating.com/forums <![CDATA[Really? No-one else has mentioned the 'Human Verification'? I weep for humanity!]]> http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8416&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:17:21 GMT Ok, I understand that a 'human verification' system seems to be needed just about anywhere now, it avoids problems with all manner of folk, some malicious, some just trying to advertise and some just plain idiotic. These people use automated software to get their grubby little fingers into any pie they can. :mad::mad: But in all my dealings on the internet (and that would be a lot of dealings), I have never, ever seen such a ludicrous and ill thought out system of verification as on this forum. This minor and extremely necessary rant is not directed at any member of this forum who is not responsible for the abomination that I had to go through. It is most certainly directed at whomever thought that this elaborate system of riddle-me-this nonsense was a good idea!!!! In case you are wondering why I'm so mad about such a 'simple' step, the problem is just that, it's not simple it's ridiculous. It's all very well writing in big red caps at the top of the forum to look at member's posts for the answer to the riddle, but the only one I tried that actually worked was for Robo is .....?. At least he just had a nice simple "Archive Master" written in red under his name, "Russ T is ........?", I don't fr###ing know what Russ T is! because none of the combinations of words written around the avatar and user name of the Admin of this site works. I tried everything and it just kept saying "Incorrect answer to the random question". So I was in a position after an hour of trying to flip between tabs and search through posts to discover the answer to the question, when I said (among other things mostly beginning with c and ending in t) "screw this, I'll get in touch with the site admin" so I tried, guess what? I had to answer another riddle just to get in touch to ask about answering a riddle to get on a forum:confused::mad::confused::mad: I then cackled hysterically for a while as my mind melted under the weight of Irony. Want to do a search on the forum to find the answer? You can't because you have to be a member and therefore need the answer. Look through the FAQs? Don't bother, nothing there. Look in the Site Feedback, issues and suggestions section? There WAS nothing there when I looked.

Ok, I think that has got a few things off my chest.

I didn't want this to be my first post but if the Captain's Hat is in your locker, wear it. I had no choice, I had to say something because it shouldn't and never has taken me two hours to figure out a Human Verification question, it would discourage most folk but I'm a stubborn git who doesn't mind pointing out when something is so badly wrong. Another reason being that I have been reading another member's posts about his boat which is the same one I just aquired (Orkney 13/14') and I was impressed with his dedication and steadfastness to get the job done right. Also this is my first boat and this seemed to be a good place to come for advice because you folks seem to know your stuff.

This post was never and will never be intended to upset anyone, I actually like to laugh at most things and I did have a good laugh (allbeit slightly hysterical) joining this forum. Seriously though, can you consider changing the "Random Question" section to more normal system such as the lovely "Guess the wiggly letters and wether you have to be case sensitive or not" system of human verification?

Best regards and many thanks for reading this far;)-- ]]> Site Feedback, issues and suggestions ManFriday http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8416 mercury gearbox swap help http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8411&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:42:55 GMT Hi, anyone help with this.I have a 1999 merc 115 two stroke and the gearbox serial number 1667-9010-08 got the chance of a 2004 merc 125 two stroke... Hi, anyone help with this.I have a 1999 merc 115 two stroke and the gearbox serial number 1667-9010-08 got the chance of a 2004 merc 125 two stroke gearbox,serial number
1667-910-C8 725G and the number above the two anodes is 605 i'm wanting to know if this compatible with my engine. ]]> Mercury Outboard Engines Forum geordielad2 http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8411 isomes http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8410&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:39 GMT hi all, anyone tried these artificial baits yet. a fishing journalist (fishyrob) went out on the boat next to mine the other week, and gave good... hi all, anyone tried these artificial baits yet. a fishing journalist (fishyrob) went out on the boat next to mine the other week, and gave good reports on them, caught lots of plaice. ]]> Sea Angling Puckoon http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8410 What is my boat ? http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8408&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:47:46 GMT Hi all, i'm new to this boating lark and recently acquired a small 15ish foot boat for sea fishing. Not sure what male/model it is, anyone got a clue ?
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]]> Newbies and Introductions Fuggled http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8408 a few pics http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8407&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:33 GMT http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/ap15c.jpg/ hi all, ok pics of my last few days, i started off doing some beach fishing, trying for some... http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/ap15c.jpg/

hi all, ok pics of my last few days, i started off doing some beach fishing, trying for some bass, nothing doing, waited for the sun to go down, nice sunset. found what i think was a dolphin/porpoise carcass washed up.
worked on the boat saturday, just tidying a few things up. got invited to a boat comp. on sunday, with the club im a member of. my first meet, bit aphrehensive, all experienced boaters and fishermen, but i thought why not, nice to meet them all, and i will learn no doubt.
i was more interested in checking my engine than fishing. the guys were going to places called college rocks, and kingmere, about an hour west of shoreham. i bottled it and stayed local, so if anything untoward happened, engine wise, i wouldnt be far from home.
there were about a dozen of us who locked out at 8am. good banter, lots of p*** taking.
the wind was about 4knots not bad.
mark, my mechanic, had altered my throttle set up, and made it so the slow speed manouvering was easier, really good for locks and mooring, well happy with that.
anyway, i headed east, i was going 3 miles off brighton, straight out from the pier, lots of plaice out there,........yeah right lol.
i was using tescos raw prawns as bait, didnt have time to get proper stuff, tried for some mackerel, but nothing, not many showing at all down here so far. anyway i caught a gurnard first, got a pic of that, and then a plaice, weighed just over a pound, wanted to throw it back, but it swallowed the hook. cooked it later, lovely.
the wind picked up to 9, and the waves were a bit lumpy, quite uncomfortable, was bouncy around a bit, but good fun.
i went on a bit of a trek, from brighton, to shoreham and back, just enjoying being out there. engine was performing lovely, although it always has since peter leonard did the work on it.

i then got a bit excited, i saw what i thought was a head in the distance, as i got nearer i thought " oh bloody hell" i can see the red of a lifejacket, i went full throttle, heart racing a bit, its a dead body, i know it is. when i got closer, there it was, a bloody big balloon, with a face on it, a bloody mermaid. i was quite pleased actually.
not to waste the moment, i decided to practise MOB procedure for 15 mins. so something gained anyway.
decided to get the 1.30 lock in. one of the trawlers that i was close to at sea, was in there, as i came in, he jumped out and tied the front of my boat to the cleat, which was nice. a young bloke, about 18-20, and handling what i thought, was a big bloody boat on his own. said he always did it, i was well impressed. we got chatting, he was covered from head to toe in cuttle ink. got 8 boxes at £80 a box, some very big plaice, nice bream, and his jewel, a huge sole.
saw some of the others when they moored up later, lots of bream, dogs, plaice.
i really enjoyed my trip out, and with my controls altered it was so easy to reverse into my mooring spot.

went down sunday and cleared lots of unwanted stuff from the boat, putting stuff in storage boxes, and getting some sort of order, fed up with tripping over things. checked that my lifejackets (4) were all in order.
ps. note to self, buy a portapotti..........thank god for that tesco carrier bag, hope the fish enjoyed my prezzie lol ]]> Photography Puckoon http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8407 grounding/earth strap http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8404&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:28:39 GMT hi all, im trying to find a connector. two of my earth/ground straps are connected by a small plastic box, it unclips, the two different lengths of... hi all, im trying to find a connector.
two of my earth/ground straps are connected by a small plastic box, it unclips, the two different lengths of cable are inserted, so as they meet, and then the plastic box is clipped shut. anyone know where i could find one. cheers ]]> Electrical Puckoon http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8404 They survived. Dont know how http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8402&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:41:06 GMT Horrifying http://www.visitmyharbour.com/articles/1830/yacht-gets-squashed-by-ship-who-had-right-of-way- Horrifying
http://www.visitmyharbour.com/articl...-right-of-way- ]]> Boating Videos muziki1 http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8402 <![CDATA[I've found a couple of engines]]> http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8399&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:55 GMT Hi, I’m a newbie here so apologies if this is an inane topic. Just wondering if I can get a bit of guidance.

I’ve been clearing out the garage of the house we moved into two years ago (it was chock full of crap) and have found two engines. Now I know nothing about engines full stop, especially marine engines.

However, one of them looks to be in better condition than the other and has ‘LANCING MARINE’ written on it and ‘BOWMAN 45’ on the other side. There’s also a small plaque which reads ‘BOWMAN’ and ‘3058’ (which I assume is some sort of serial number) and 01.05. (which I assume indicates it was built in January 2005).

The other engine is a lot more tired looking (rusting in places) and I can’t find any clues as to what it might be or who made it.

There are a few photos of the engines attached and I’m just after some general advice on what to do with them. First and foremost I want to make space in my garage, but if I can make a few quid selling them then all the better.

I found Lancing Marine’s website and emailed them and the helpful chap there took a look and said he thought the blue painted engine had some value and it would be worth trying to sell it. I’m just after a second opinion really.

Thanks in advance.
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]]> Inboard Engines Forum ahire http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8399 Yacht for sale! http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8398&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:38 GMT Hey the King of Spain has put his yacht up for sale

21 million euros! Bargain. It's the fastest boat in the Med.

too pricey?

This little modest yacht is also up for grabs, designed by Don Shead (he penned many a Sunseeker)

http://www.boatinternational.com/yac...l-mar-for-sale

I'll have a rummage in that tin I keep in the kitchen to see if I have any spare change. ]]> Motorboating Forums tim1300r http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8398 Rebuild http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8397&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 16:37:56 GMT Hi folk's , Grumpy old pike here , Iam doing a re-build on a 18ft Lough Neagh commercial eel boat , It is an abandoned project that I picked up for little money , In short, its a ( DOG ):) Pic's will follow if I can ever work out how to put them up , Any help in doing that, I will be in your Dep't ]]> pike http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8397 Simpson Lawrence sl400 sea toilet http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8396&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:55 GMT Hello to all out there. I am looking for a replacement if anyone knows of one for the Simpson Lawrence sl400 sea toilet. I have been looking for a... Hello to all out there. I am looking for a replacement if anyone knows of one for the Simpson Lawrence sl400 sea toilet. I have been looking for a toilet to go into my Sunseeker Mexico as the original had been removed before I brought the boat. I have looked at other sea toilets to fit but none are as low as the Simpson Lawrence. I have found a couple on eBay but they are a long way from me and no one seems to offer postage! If anyone does know of a replacement I would be very greatfull
Cheers
Neil ]]> General Boating Banter neilthesparky http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8396 mercury 25 XD how good http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8394&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 16:01:07 GMT hi all i am interested in buying a 25 hp XD mercury engine been wrapped up in a garage and run in a tank at regular intervals in fresh water very... hi all i am interested in buying a 25 hp XD mercury engine been wrapped up in a garage and run in a tank at regular intervals in fresh water very good compretion starts good and runs well an old chap is selling due to ill health so having to sell all his toys anyone got one and how good are they regards bazz
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]]> Mercury Outboard Engines Forum surfrider26 http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8394 bonding/sealing plywood http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8393&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 17:08:20 GMT hi all, i will redoing my deck and cabin areas soon. whats the best method to bond and seal the marine ply to the grp hull, and the timbers to each... hi all, i will redoing my deck and cabin areas soon. whats the best method to bond and seal the marine ply to the grp hull, and the timbers to each other. ta. ]]> Woodwork Puckoon http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8393 Small Fishing Boat http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8391&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 22:33:57 GMT If you are looking to buy a boat ,i suggest you to buy 1650 Fish Hawk Deep-V Aluminum Fishing Boat. If you are looking to buy a boat ,i suggest you to buy 1650 Fish Hawk Deep-V Aluminum Fishing Boat. ]]> Boat Cleaning and Detailing Johnbrad http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8391 99 mercury 7.5 http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8385&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 20:26:19 GMT Hi all just found this site with my daughters help, I have been retired a month now after been in the merchant navy since 1963, now shes trying to... Hi all just found this site with my daughters help, I have been retired a month now after been in the merchant navy since 1963, now shes trying to teach me the computer, So, between dyslexic fingers and a number of furoros with her, I am hoping that someone can help me,,My mercury 7.5 twostroke outboard had been in the shed for six months and when i tried to start it it will only run in gear with full throttle for about a second, just one roar and that's it. I thought it was the carb so i cleaned it out and put all new rubber bits inside it,,It's still the same. (the brute).I was wondering if anybody else suffered this problem and how they cured it,??,hoping to hear from someone,,a grand site,,wishing all the best to you all.
Ps. pulling thon rope is'nt doing my atharitse much good ]]> Mercury Outboard Engines Forum kennycreed http://www.practicalboating.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8385