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by CPT Haddock
Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Smart Rails installed!
Replies: 46
Views: 11234

Re: Smart Rails installed!

Have a look at the smart rails setup on my boat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dORyeg4JIV4
by CPT Haddock
Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:22 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Steering squeak on 26 M
Replies: 22
Views: 6763

Re: Steering squeak on 26 M

the squeak comes from the area that the steering bar enters the boat, what I did was make the holes a bit bigger and then added a nylon plumbing bush that fitted the hole and allowed the steering arm to travel without binding, this solved the problem runs very smoothly now I purchased the pvc bits f...
by CPT Haddock
Mon May 21, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: ETEC 90: Poor Motoring Performance
Replies: 154
Views: 55112

Hydrofoil stabilisor fins

I installed the stabilisor fins on my etec 50, I am pleased with the result which is smoother turns at high speeds, I found the boat tippy ie leanded into the turns and felt uncomfortable now it turns smoothly without the tipping feeling.
by CPT Haddock
Sun May 20, 2007 6:34 am
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Which engine & what horse-power
Replies: 32
Views: 13352

thanks for the information and the photographs, very helpful Im now gong to measure up the motor head of the 115hp and see how it compares to the 90 I do a fair bit of sailing but when one needs to cover ten or so miles to get to the pub for lunch well, then horses are needed and the champers keeps ...
by CPT Haddock
Fri May 18, 2007 11:44 pm
Forum: Performance & Tuning
Topic: Which engine & what horse-power
Replies: 32
Views: 13352

Which engine & what horse-power

I have the 26m, which is doing fine however I would like to go just that tad bit faster, the 50hp does the job well but lets think better, below is a table of specs that Im considering, has anyone setup higher horsepower and what were the results? any thoughts on this would be appreciated as well Ev...