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Your welcome, one of these days I'll make another video as I now have a bimini with a crutch fitted into it and that is much sturdier than the roped on wooden crutch.

Hi, in this video it is simply an open battery on the floor near the seat. Since then I have bought a battery box and wired it up properly, its a bit bulky though. I also need to set up an emergency cut off (in case I fall over board, you never know!!).

I found one on Etsy.

Hi Colin, Its a Nemo 2.3m inflatable. I bought it about 15 years ago and its very patched up now. I used it a few days ago to take the grandkids (2) ashore for ice-cream. A leaky floor made it a damp trip back - so more patches!

Hi, I'm not sure how your system would work. I think the MB24 had in line side stays - so they should remain under tension as the mast lowers, but I think you still need to fit wobble stoppers. To lower the mast you would need to set up two poles as an 'A' Frame with a block and tackle to the bow. I think there is still an MB24 association and I'm sure they would be best able to advise on lowering the mast.

@@MrBunyipDreaming Thank you for your answer, there is a block and tackle already fitted on the base of the inner stay so thats why i thought that could be enough, I can't find details for the mb24 association . happy sailing !

Hi, I went with the circuit breaker bought at the same time as the motor. I've now replaced it with the built in circuit breaker in the battery box, it just simplified the connections.

I've used it a couple of times, usually for 10-15 minute journeys. Once with two grand kids. Its working fine, but I have not put it through a full stress test (longer than 30 minutes). But it works well and is easy to set up. A lighter battery would help though, still considering lithium.

@@MrBunyipDreaming lithium is definitely the way to go. Thanks

? Thank you for the comment, but I'm not sure what it means?

Its 54lb thrust. This equates (at least as I understand it) to a battery draw of about 50amps per hour. Tony

Hi, I use a 50 amp AGM battery. It weighs 15kilos. In theory it will run the Watersnake at full tilt (that's forward setting 5) for nearly an hour, but AGM's shouldn't be dropped below 50% so I should get about 30 minutes. Not a lot but sufficient for me to get to the coffee shop with two grandkids, a 10 minute run each way. Tony

Thanks. Looking to replace a 3hp petrol motor on a tender similar to yours. Will probably go the lithium way as I use it a lot.

@@jeffh676 hi Jeff, let me know how you go with Lithium, please. I considered it but the manufacturer advised against it, I couldn't figure out why but they were concerned about the level of power being delivered. By the way, I got my Watersnake from Dinga.com, they were cheaper than BCF and Anaconda.

Well. Today was the day. 44/36 watersnake, 2.4m alloy hulled inflatable. 25amphr lithium. Me and the dog. Exactly 1hr runtime 95%at full power. Traveled 4.5km. Amazing couldn’t believe the distance. Only 25amphr battery weighing 3kg.

@@jeffh676 Wow!, 3kgs and excellent power, I'll have to look at this, 15kgs suddenly seems weigh too heavy.. Can you let me know the battery specs, particularly output current? Thanks, Tony

Hi Tim, sorry I've only just picked up your question. This particular vid shows lowering mast on my Bavaria 37. The poles are not spinnaker poles, they are specifically made for mast lowering. Because the Seldon mast has spreaders which are set towards the stern they are not in line with the mast. When the mast comes off centre the spreaders and stays provide no support to the mast. Therefore I have special in line spreaders which are hoisted up the mast by the spinnaker halyard. These temporary stays are fitted to wobble stopper, which help maintain tension in the lowering process. I'm not sure what a gin pole would do? Hope this helps, please contact again if you need further . Best wishes. Tony

@@MrBunyipDreaming thanks Tony for clearing that up, just gathering information so as to best plan that mission. Good to know about the mooring near the bridges thanks for great Video👍

Hi Carmela, I'm not sure but you may not have the width setting correct. The attached diagrams may help: Ciao Carmela, non sono sicuro ma potresti non avere l'impostazione della larghezza corretta. Gli schemi allegati possono aiutare:

I could not get the diagram into a 'Reply' I've added one of the screens as a thumbnail on the video. If you want the full manual (in english I'm afraid) please email me at : tony.mills02@gmail.com Non sono riuscito a inserire il diagramma in una "Risposta", ho aggiunto una delle schermate come miniatura del video. Se vuoi il manuale completo (in inglese, temo) inviami un'e-mail a: tony.mills02@gmail.com

@@MrBunyipDreaming Buonasera Tony. Le scrivo per chiederle cortesemente se posso mandarle un’email per ricevere il manuale: ho la possibilità di comprare questo gioiello per soli 20 euro, ma non ho mai usato una macchina di questo tipo. Io credo che funzioni molto bene, ma, per esempio, la leva che cambia il punto (zig zig, dritto ecc) è bloccata, non si muove. Forse è necessario inserire il cam per farla muovere..non so. Ho tempo una settimana per decidere se portarla casa oppure no e vorrei studiare il manuale. La ringrazio tantissimo:)))))

​@@laila7097 Ciao Lalla, ho due manuali (entrambi in inglese) in formato PDF e JPEG. Il mio indirizzo email è tony.mills02@gmail.com. Posso allegarli a una e-mail. Tanti auguri, Tony Hi Lalla, I have two manuals (both in English) in PDF and JPEG formats. My email address is tony.mills02@gmail.com. I can attach them to an email. Best wishes, Tony

​@@laila7097 Ciao Lalla, se mi mandi una mail posso allegare i manuali che ho. Sono in inglese. (tony.mills02@gmail.com) Hi Lalla, if you email me I can attach the manuals I have. They are in English. (tony.mills02@gmail.com)

Good, a friend of mine with a 23' yacht has just bought the 64lb to get him in and out of his pen for sailing. It appears to work well on the first tests.

Is it still going ok ? Am considering Water Snake over Minn Kota as not happy with the MK I have had before . Cheers 🍻

I can't say I use mine much, but I like the idea that its still working and that things were once made to last! Best wishes Tony

Hi Bob, I've tended to use the terms interchangeably? Other expressions may apply, 'wires holding up the pole in the middle', is often better understood by my racing crew! I've improved the system and came through the bridges on Tuesday afternoon, largely without incident, although one twat overtook me just before the railway bridge, had the mast not been well stayed I may well have lost it!

@@MrBunyipDreaming I did most of my sailing on Tallships.

You can get original french manual easily by googling, but unless you know french you have to translate it. You can translate it by capturing an image and then using your phone or computer to translate the text in image.

Disculpas, no puedo evitar encontrar un motor. Estoy en Australia y aquí no hay fuentes, salvo en máquinas de segunda mano.

Hi, google translate spanish to english is not great, but I take it you want the Borletti 1102 reference manual? I will send what I have to your email address. Please email me at tony.mills02@gmail.com Regards Tony Hola, el traductor de Google de español a inglés no es genial, pero supongo que quieres el manual de referencia Borletti 1102. Enviaré lo que tengo a su dirección de correo electrónico. Por favor envíeme un correo electrónico a tony.mills02@gmail.com Saludos Tony

Thanks Ashley, the voice over after belies the tension at the time! I'm going again in a couple of weeks, looking for another low tide in early morning!

Actually the Borletti is a pretty loud machine especially with its covers off. And Tony may have been in a small room when he recorded this, so the camera may be making it seem louder than it really is. Compare with this video: czcams.com/video/vxxOlk5YalI/video.html Borletti 1102 machines are more collector's items than serious machines because of the number of plastic parts. But they are beautifully designed and the cam mechanism is really impressive.

Nor should it be run without something between to foot and feed dogs