Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-10-2020, 11:05 AM
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
17-06-2020, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
17-06-2020, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 686
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
25-06-2018, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
17-05-2018, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
17-05-2018, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Phantom 18 mini project
So my petrol tank sprung a couple of leaks and my floor started getting soft (or more than soft...) so I thought it was time to start doing up my Phantom 18.
The soft floor turned into...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
02-07-2017, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 0
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Do I need a new mechanic?
Apparently had a leaking water jacket in a 1998 2+2 125hp mercury. Cost £600ish to get right.
Friend is telling me I got ripped off and need a new mechanic. I do my own winterising but I don't...
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
29-10-2016, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,397
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
28-10-2016, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,397
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
23-10-2016, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
22-10-2016, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
What to buy next?
I currently own a Phantom 18 with 1998 Mercury 125hp 2-stroke.
She will comfortably reach 55mph with 3 people on board.
The boat is in Corfu and I use it mainly to get from A to B or to head to...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
08-07-2016, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Got all this done. You don't even want to know...
Got all this done. You don't even want to know how I replaced the fuel filter (base had been bolted with non stainless bolts that had rusted right through).
I've clawed back 2 of my lost 5 mph on...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
08-07-2016, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
Ok thanks. Spoke to my broker again this year...
Ok thanks. Spoke to my broker again this year upon renewal and it turns out it's actually only insured for 3 including driver.
He said it's the best he could do.
Oh well. On the plus side it's...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
01-05-2016, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
Great, thanks. I will do both of the above.
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Great, thanks. I will do both of the above.
I've been servicing my engine with generic alternatives to the suggested quicksilver products since in Greece it is almost impossible to find...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
30-04-2016, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
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Forum: Technical Q&A
28-04-2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,613
125hp 2-stroke Mercury 1998 skipping a beat
I winterise my engine each year but still start it up and warm up the engine every month.
I just dropped it in the sea for the first time since October, added fuel system cleaner to the correct...
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
11-04-2016, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
Ring 21 Cuddy
Saw this on eBay, pretty knackered.
COUGAR RING 21ft CUDDY | eBay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COUGAR-RING-21ft-CUDDY-/182087789315?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368)
Salvageable? I didn't even...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
28-10-2015, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 1
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What boat next?
I guess Boatmad is maybe not the right place to be asking about what leisure boat I should get next, but hey-ho...
I bought a P18 a couple of years ago and took it to Corfu, where it now lives....
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Forum: Technical Q&A
19-05-2015, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
P18 passenger capacity
Hi all,
Got my boat insured in Greece and have been insured for 4 people (driver plus 3 passengers). I am used to taking up to 5 in the boat, 3 on the bench at the back plus myself and one other...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
10-09-2014, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
She lives in Greece, been in the water since...
She lives in Greece, been in the water since March, but I won't be going back now until Christmas.
Mediterranean waters are perfect for these boats, the lack of shade got some people though.
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Forum: Technical Q&A
30-08-2014, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
I'm sure you lot know better than me, but 20%...
I'm sure you lot know better than me, but 20% drop in power from antifoul paint?
Took the boat out today and it looks pretty clean underneath.
Any alternatives to anti foul if I want to leave...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
29-08-2014, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Thanks for all the replies!
It is kept in...
Thanks for all the replies!
It is kept in the water. I feel a bit bad as the hull was perfect before I dropped it in, had never been left in the sea. I've had it in a small, stale harbour since...
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Forum: Technical Q&A
27-08-2014, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
2-stroke loss of power
Hi all
I have a 2-stroke '98 mercury 125hp 2+2 motor in great condition and serviced at the beginning of the season. It sits on a P18. I have probably put 10 hours on it since then, but did run...
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Forum: General Boating Discussion
28-04-2014, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Do I need a bow fuel tank?
I bought a P18 in December and drove it to Greece. Gave it a service and took it for it's first run down there last week, she runs very, very well.
One of the days was pretty choppy and she was...
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Forum: Classifieds | Buy and Sell
30-10-2013, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,051
Word of warning to anyone that might consider...
Word of warning to anyone that might consider buying this boat. I never viewed it, but after much positive communication, insurance being sourced and pick up date agreed, the seller pulled out the...
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