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  1. 15-08-2014, 09:26 PM #1
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    Surtees 5.5 Workmate

    Anyone running one of these boats?
    Had a look at a new one today. Liked it a lot. Not sure about the guff I got on the e tec engine tho.
    I'm curious about the ballast function.
    Does it work like intended?
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  3. 15-08-2014, 09:31 PM #2
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    not for me
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    Unfortunaltely, I have to say I was not a fan of the ones I have been in 5.5, 6.1 and bigger)
    Nor a fan of Etec's in General. Tuna boats have tried them on their speed boats and also 4 smokes, gone back to various yammies, bullet proof
    Personally I would not own anything but a yamaha, personal choice.

    With boats it what YOU like, not what I like.
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    Yamaha, cos you can't walk home (well most of the time)

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    yamaha or honda outboard in saying that ive got a johnson

    i talked to the guy who fills my tanks in chch, he has a 5.5, he likes it but said its not as stable as he would of liked
    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts
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    been out in one as boatman a few times, wouldnt have one if i was paid to, cant sit on the side to prepare dive gear with out balancing people on board etc.
    it wasn't confidence inspiring at all even with the ballast tank open, I prefer a boat that I can get one or preferable two people on one side if i have to eg drag in dive gear or diver etc or netting a decent fish

    But in saying that opinions are like assholes, every one has one
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    Cheers guys. Its the honest feedback I was after.
    The hull didn't look quite right to me.
    Don't know anything about the e tecs either. I was told they are superior to anything else. Meh.
    Yup, if a yammy can survive a years tuna fishing it will last 10 yrs putting around at my pace.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smiddy View Post
    yamaha or honda outboard in saying that ive got a johnson

    i talked to the guy who fills my tanks in chch, he has a 5.5, he likes it but said its not as stable as he would of liked
    Yeah but it's a little wee Johnson eh?:p
    We need to get up for a scolly dive soon mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    Yeah but it's a little wee Johnson eh?:p
    We need to get up for a scolly dive soon mate.
    ive actually got
    135hp honda
    8hp honda
    50hp Johnson
    8hp Yamaha
    3.3hp mercuary
    2.3hp honda
    2hp yamaha

    the 2hp yammy and 3.3 merc are for sale
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    I was talking about your pee pee ya boof! And to think your going to be a celebrity
    Yeah that honda is a nice engine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    I was talking about your pee pee ya boof! And to think your going to be a celebrity
    Yeah that honda is a nice engine.
    im sorry i dont have any homosexuality in me to get your gay jokes
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    Most celebs are gay mate. Its a prerequisite. At least you can be the daddy lol!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    Most celebs are gay mate. Its a prerequisite. lol!!!!
    Is that how you got on tv

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Is that how you got on tv

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    Told ya before, I have a face for radio mate.
    No one watches the Tele tubbies anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    Most celebs are gay mate. Its a prerequisite. At least you can be the daddy lol!!!!
    i dont look down on you for possessing the high level of homosexuality that you have
    all that time working in Australia, isnt it a pre-rec for getting into a mine over there these days?
    After all there greatest athlete of all time is a......................................HOMO....... ......... much like yourself Dave'o

    lol
    Dont waste your time chasing every last fps, it doesnt matter in the real world, it wont make a difference, all it will do is cause head aches and frustrations. And dont listen to silly old cunts
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