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by Puffin
Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Outboards
Topic: MARINER 5HP 4 STROKE
Replies: 10
Views: 22938

Suzuki DF4

Sorry to hear about the expiry of your trusty work horse. My old Two stroke Mariner also reached the end of its service and i decided to Opt for the Suzuki DF4 which i have to say i am very happy with. The DF5 and DF6 all have the same external measurments. but the DF4 seems to be up to the job also ...
by Puffin
Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: Mast
Topic: Mast Pivot Bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 11647

Thank you both for your advice, and the bolt is to remain firmly in place.
Regards
Paul : )
by Puffin
Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:36 am
Forum: Tiller / Keel
Topic: Lubrication of keel Thread / Bush
Replies: 3
Views: 13054

Thank you for your advice Mike, It has worked a treat
Regards
Paul
by Puffin
Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Mast
Topic: Mast Pivot Bolt
Replies: 3
Views: 11647

Mast Pivot Bolt

Puffin is now afloat in Portishead Mariner and i have spent the last couple of weeks pottering around the Mariner running her new engine in and tweaking various things etc. I am looking at venturing out into the Bristol Channel some time during the next week or so to give her a shake down but have ...
by Puffin
Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Keel Position whilst Sailing
Replies: 4
Views: 10451

Keel Position whilst Sailing

hopefully I will be lauching Puffin very shortley and as she is my first bigger boat, I would like to cast adrift the following question. I currently sail a dinghy with a centre board , and adjust the centre board in relation to the conditions and to the point of sail that I am on. as the swift has ...
by Puffin
Fri Jul 20, 2007 1:03 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Anti Fouling Preperation/Application
Replies: 5
Views: 19018

Thank you very much for the advice that ou have given me, any advice on stopping the rain so i can get on wih the job chuckle :D
by Puffin
Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:03 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Anti Fouling Preperation/Application
Replies: 5
Views: 19018

Anti Fouling Preperation/Application

Hello i am in the process of prepairing Puffin for a spell in a local mariner and have been reading the previous section on suggested Anti Fouling with great interest. I intend to use Micron extra. Puffin has never had anti fouling applied before and i would like advce on the best preperation/primer ...