anyone running Ribcraft 585 with 90hp opti ?

[viking61]

seems the 1 litre per nautical mile is a tried and tested rule of thumb , hope i can get about that as well. only a week to go till fit out , getting very excited. Roll on launch day !

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by viking61

seems the 1 litre per nautical mile is a tried and tested rule of thumb , hope i can get about that as well. only a week to go till fit out , getting very excited. Roll on launch day !

All the best with the New Boat I'm sure you'll love it
Maybe get you out with the 'Rebels' sometime!

[viking61]

all parts coming together tomorrow , engine to be fitted , console and seats and twiddly bits . Anyone got any ideas on how far forward i should put the console to balance the 115 4 stroke . 100 litre tank is going in the console. Boatis for leisure use so no heavy stuff other than people . It's and odysey console and 2 double jockeys so i have plenty space to play with .

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by biffer

I had a 585 with a 90 merc on the back. It went ok until you put some weight in it. You may need to come and see me once you have it rigged as I can cure your low free board problem. I have the original mould for a transom dam that ribtec used and I have an updated version as well

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Biffer have you any photos of the 2nd transom dam for a Ribtec 585 please.

[biffer]

I'll have a look. Have a search on here there should be some, I've got two moulds over here that could do the job

[C2 RIBS]

Originally Posted by nigel52

Biffer have you any photos of the 2nd transom dam for a Ribtec 585 please.

If biff can't find images, he did a Ribtec 585 for me and it was great and I posted images about two years ago, if you can't find it I have images stored I can load and show

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

If biff can't find images, he did a Ribtec 585 for me and it was great and I posted images about two years ago, if you can't find it I have images stored I can load and show

Hi Ian - it does seem that the double transom on a ribtec 5.85 would make a huge improvement to the boat in that it should stay drier.

Can you please point to which post had the photos as I have been searching the posts on Ribtec 5.85s.

[C2 RIBS]

Originally Posted by nigel52

Hi Ian - it does seem that the double transom on a ribtec 5.85 would make a huge improvement to the boat in that it should stay drier.

Can you please point to which post had the photos as I have been searching the posts on Ribtec 5.85s.

Hi, here is the link with some photos at the bottom, I have some more I will dig out and add
http://www.rib.net/forum/f21/ribtec-...oke-44356.html This is when it was for sale but I have some showing full transom

Found the other link with photos. http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/applaud-...ork-38866.html

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by C2 RIBS

Hi, here is the link with some photos at the bottom, I have some more I will dig out and add
http://www.rib.net/forum/f21/ribtec-...oke-44356.html This is when it was for sale but I have some showing full transom

Found the other link with photos. http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/applaud-...ork-38866.html

Dear Ian - thank you. Your posts were really appreciated and provided Biffer is willing if I go down the Ribtec 5.85 route it would only be by adding the higher molding. I am really surprised this has not been adopted by the manufacturers. Many thanks.

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by biffer

I'll have a look. Have a search on here there should be some, I've got two moulds over here that could do the job

Dear Biffer, you will see my reply below: I certainly would like to enlist yor help if we go down the Ribtec route. At least now that our current boat is under offer with deposit paid I can start to look more seriously at a total rig.

[biffer]

No probs. always willing to help making you're boating activities more safe or even drier

[nigel52]

Originally Posted by biffer

No probs. always willing to help making you're boating activities more safe or even drier

Very reassuring - Just go to line a boat with the right engine now. Will be in touch once I have completed which may be 6 - 8 weeks.

Thank you. regards Nigel

[thomas]

My 585 was delivered with straight transom in error, means I have a heftier motor but never got a drop over the back.