Outboard mods

Many outboards have the gear control (forward/reverse) on the side, which is awkward to control and at crucial times you can find yourself facing backwards with the boat going forwards. Current designs feature a more conveniently placed control. Recently a friend pointed out that there are two fixing holes, which are used when remote controls are fitted. He also pointed out that other people had made their own control/extension to the gear lever.

http://www.drascombe-association.org.uk/DH/Drascombe%20projects/Engine.htm

 

The solution here is quite simple, so should prove reliable - but the real test will come when its used on the water. It's made from a piece of 6mm dia. stainless steel, which has been bent to 90 degrees at one end and threaded M6. The guide/support is made from a piece of bent 3mm thick HIPs, which is attached by two 6mm machine screws. Note : The lower M/S does need to be cut accurately to length.

Heading South to Jura and Gigha

 

With a continuing settled forecast two boats headed south, initially to the MacCormaig Isles, before heading over to Craighouse on Jura and from there onto Gigha, before heading back to Craobh via another night at the MacCormaig's. 

West Coast Cruise

 

The weather was quite exceptional for the whole week and the "wet gear" was never needed. There was the usual visits to Puilladobhrain and Ardinamir but with such a settled forecast we also went out to the Garvellachs and spent a night in "Back O' the Pool" at Cullipool. After this there was a visit to Ardfern before returning to Craobh.