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Honda BF EFI 90hp Outboard Engine Service
19 November 2016
This is not the usual size of outboard engine I deal with. The Arran 16 only takes a 15hp max. This is a 2008 BF Honda 90 EFI I am…
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Orkney 440 Boat Refit -Seats Bilge Pump Battery Cut Off Switch
18 November 2016
The boats coming together quickly now with new swivel seat bases fitted to the centre thwart.I used stainless bolts and spread washers to fit them. The old seats were reusable…
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Fitting 15hp EL 4 stroke Tohatsu to the Orkney 440
16 November 2016
The Tohatsu 15hp 4 stroke electric start longshaft outboard engine comes with fuel tank, line and remote control box.There is no oil supplied as this is drained prior to shipping.You…
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Orkney 440 antifouling
12 November 2016
I masked off the boat at the waterline it had when it came in using masking tape. Those of you who have read the rest of the refit blog will…
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Orkney 440 polishing the Hull
10 November 2016
I have got the port side polished down to the third chine line. As can be seen in the other pics below its coming up nice. I left a bit…
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Starting to Clean a Blue Hulled Barnacle Covered Orkney 440
08 November 2016
Once upside down on a trailer I am able to get access to the bottom of the hull. The barnacles were removed prior to me buying the hull but the…
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