A couple of questions about my new boat

Dr Pepper

Hello,

I just got this lovely little SIB:
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/boats/3291330

I have a few questions about it which you might be able to help me with:
1. Extra Seats (benches) - There is a lack of comfortable seating in this boat and I was thinking of making up 2 small benches, fore and aft. I'd like to cover these in some kind of durable, waterproof upholstery material. Anybody got any tips for how this could be done, the material to use and where to get it? (On a tight-ish budget)

2. Engine - There's an old-ish 30HP Yamaha on the boat. It looks to be in good condition, starts and runs well, and it has a recent service receipt. But - I don't see any water pouring out when I run it (the water that it's supposed to suck in to cool the engine while running). Should the cooling water be visible pouring out on ALL outboards when running? Another engine question - See where it says 'Electric' on the back of the engine? - Does anybody know if that means 'electric start'. It doesn't appear to have an electric start (just a pull cord) but there are a couple of holes blanked out where a start switch might have been located.

3. Make - This boat was made by Lifeguard Equipment Ltd in the UK. Company doesn't seem to exist any more. No answer from phone number. No website that I can find. Does Anybody know about this make, good or bad?

Cheers,
Brian

Dr Pepper

I'm looking for something like the brown padded seats in this boat (found the link on another thread about boats that never sell!):
http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/boats/979057
Anybody know where you get them or what the cover material is called?

fergal.b

It's just a leatherette, the stuff you get in Hickeys will more than likely do you but if you like you can get it on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/220931148159?item=220931148159&pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&cmd=ViewItem&hash=item337085c97f&vxp=mtr#ht_1416wt_1001 or most upholsters will be able to get it for and do the job if you want just make sure they use stainless steal staples. http://www.autoglaze.ie/marine.htmhttp:// www.christymurrayandsons.ie/automobile_reupholstery_service.htm
http://www.chairdoctor.ie/marine.htm

Your engine should be electric start, when you take the cover off you should see the starter in this photo it's on the left hand side it's black with silver at the top and bottom you should also have teeth on the flywheel unless someone changed the cowling. Also have a look for a little rubber pee hole hose that goes into the bottom tray and make sure it's not blocked.





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davlacey

get an old cot matress for the foam cover it tight with a waterproof matress protector about 5 euro.and cover then with anything u like. imo 4 people would be enough in it for safety maybe 6 in an emergency