10Ft Alloy Dinghy
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10Ft Alloy Dinghy
This is my boat that i use. Built in the 1970s. I just finished cleaning it up, It has a century model that has been quoted one of the best models for such a boat. Docile enough for a 10ft boat. And yet capable of towing a couple of more tinnys home if needed.
Re: 10Ft Alloy Dinghy
Does she pump water on idle...
You can always add some extra tube to the tell tail to add a bit more siphoning effect. Increases water flow at lower revs.
You can always add some extra tube to the tell tail to add a bit more siphoning effect. Increases water flow at lower revs.
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Edit: Oops double post... how did that happen?
Does she pump water on idle...
You can always add some extra tube to the tell tail to add a bit more siphoning effect. Increases water flow at lower revs.
Does she pump water on idle...
You can always add some extra tube to the tell tail to add a bit more siphoning effect. Increases water flow at lower revs.
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Hugz wrote:Does she pump water on idle...
You can always add some extra tube to the tell tail to add a bit more siphoning effect. Increases water flow at lower revs.
Tried the extra tubing. Bloody thing melted to the exhaust tube Have to figure out a way to space the tube so its clear of the heat.
Re: 10Ft Alloy Dinghy
Most of us give the throttle a blip every now and again.
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I like your wee boat and good to see that you have paddles................not that you will use them to get back to the ramp aye?
Paddles always come in handy with a breeze etc.
B
Paddles always come in handy with a breeze etc.
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On days when the waves hitting the beach were a bit on the big side, the lads with large engines just roared in on full throttle.
With my seagull on the back I had to stop it early ; turn to face the waves ; out with the oars and just let the waves push me in. All the oars did was keep the bow facing the waves.
With my seagull on the back I had to stop it early ; turn to face the waves ; out with the oars and just let the waves push me in. All the oars did was keep the bow facing the waves.
LLS c 1961 on a crescent 42 boat c 1980 + wspcl c 1976 + 102 SD8561 c 1944 + 102 ACR 1948
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[attachment=0]R0017622b.JPG[/attachment]The problem I've found with alloy dinghys is the the high sides and very light weight tend to get blown about by the wind. My (slightly modified 102) would fly .... with the wind..... but almost stop against the wind.
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I see no registration numbers , maybe going too fast aye?
Over in the West (Not Always Best) anything that floats and has the provision for mounting, installing or fitting an out board or power source (includes factory fitted engine bed in a yacht)..............MUST be registered.
You have a transom with a plate.................over here you would pay $80.00 a year, motor or Knot.
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PS: I got a Savage Barra 3.42 tinny rego, H.I.N and a 6 Evinrude for a bow weight. $1000.00 No trailer as will be at Shack from now on just for Old Dears in the bush.
Over in the West (Not Always Best) anything that floats and has the provision for mounting, installing or fitting an out board or power source (includes factory fitted engine bed in a yacht)..............MUST be registered.
You have a transom with a plate.................over here you would pay $80.00 a year, motor or Knot.
Bruce
PS: I got a Savage Barra 3.42 tinny rego, H.I.N and a 6 Evinrude for a bow weight. $1000.00 No trailer as will be at Shack from now on just for Old Dears in the bush.
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There was no rego because I had just finished adding flotation and painting as the boat was donated to a relation in NSW. It was up to him to decide what to do with it. I bought the boat in a deal that was 'buy a Seagull, get a boat free'. It wasn't wood so I did not want it.
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In Qld anything under 6hp and around 10ft does not need rego or a boat licence.
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In NSW Registration is only required if:
* Power-driven vessels that are powered by an engine with a power rating of 4.0 kilowatts or more (greater than 5hp)
* Any power-driven or sailing vessel of 5.5 metres or longer
Does that mean my Silver Century (maybe slightly over 5hp) and my LLS (maybe slightly under 5hp) be the difference between needing to register my 12'6" boat or not?
* Power-driven vessels that are powered by an engine with a power rating of 4.0 kilowatts or more (greater than 5hp)
* Any power-driven or sailing vessel of 5.5 metres or longer
Does that mean my Silver Century (maybe slightly over 5hp) and my LLS (maybe slightly under 5hp) be the difference between needing to register my 12'6" boat or not?
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Just tell them it's less than 4 kilowatts.
5hp = <3.75 Kilowatts, just.
5hp = <3.75 Kilowatts, just.
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.