Greetings from accross the pond and a bit North. Just bought the above boat after sailing most of my life.<br />Have a few questions which I seek advice on.<br />The engine contrary to all opinion is ultra reliable and any faults occuring are due to inexperience e.g failing to open the fuel tank vent prior to launch and running to quay.Dohh!<br />Starts first time every time, I winterised it and changed gearbox oil as soon as I got it in November 2005.Have only used it for a week since as I work in Holland.<br />I do not have a working speedo but have just fitted a Farunu GPS and I can not get more than 22-24 knts from the engine/prop spec as is.<br />Even throttling back does not reduce the speed. I seem to have reached the max speed.Have three props that came with the boat two brand new and tried all of them without much sucess. Not interested in skiing at my age. Have been advised that gas filled automatic trim would help but it gets on to the plane quickly anyway.<br />I think that the throttle cable may be sliding slightly in the saddle clamp on on the engine, would this give the symptoms?<br /><br />The next job is to replace the 1989 Teleflex steering gear as it was seized through the motor lift bracket. POINT of note shotgun cleaning kit fits perfectly to clean this out.<br /><br />I need to get a spare wheel what is the pcd size or bolt centre for the standard Escort trailer that came with the boat?<br /><br />Finally the full cover is getting a bit tired and has been repaired due to wear duringt long tows to the water.Any tips as to the best cover for allround use and trailering?
