aikidojohn Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Well it looks like I have any way Mercury 50Hp long shaft but it is a two stroke just been serviced electric start with all the controls £650. But it is up in South Wales, My mate lives there and is going over to see it with his friend who is a mechanic so he will have a look at it first. So all being well "Power in our time" I wont need the oars lol I have taken onboard the three tank bit one out one back and one in reserve Is there away of locking the outboard on the boat or must it be removed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Looks like you'll need one of these then? http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/ipb/topic/14461-quicksilver-25l-fuel-tank-gauge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Hi AJ, Some people use these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Outboard-Lock-Secure-your-Out-Board-Quickly-Easily-All-Makes-/150749434098?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D261124881570%26ps%3D54 It hides a mounting nut from theives and makes life awkward for them. You can't stop them but you can slow them down a bit. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Same idea as suggested by Jim, but even more 'slippery' in design: http://www.falmouthyachtbrokers.co.uk/Volcano-outboard-bolt-lock.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Niiiiiice ! Very Slippery. Not cheap though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 They don't slow the thieves down very much, they used an angle grinder on mine. Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 It's hard to steal with NO FINGERS ! Oh sorry ! we should send them on a holiday swimming with dolphins to teach them the error of their ways ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 They don't slow the thieves down very much, they used an angle grinder on mine. But I wonder what the insurance company would have been like if you hadn't had one fitted at all? This one is an 'insurance approved' lock too Agreed though, it's getting to the stage where you need one on every bolt, not just one bolt, and have a titanium plate sandwiched between the layers of GRP in the transom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Same idea as suggested by Jim, but even more 'slippery' in design: http://www.falmouthyachtbrokers.co.uk/Volcano-outboard-bolt-lock.aspx That's the one I have! Seems very well made. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 But I wonder what the insurance company would have been like if you hadn't had one fitted at all? This one is an 'insurance approved' lock too Agreed though, it's getting to the stage where you need one on every bolt, not just one bolt, and have a titanium plate sandwiched between the layers of GRP in the transom... I can imagine the tears from the guy who has to fit the engine to boats with a titanium plate ! Mind you it's probably a very good idea Charlie I've worked on that stuff and it eats tools for a pastime ! But at the end of the day - - if people don't buy it - - - nobody will nick it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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