Newbie Help on Tube

[divemasterscuba]

Hi all sorry if this is basic, am looking at buying a rib, one thing, is the flakey bits on the back tubes just anti foul paint? Or more sinister?

Please see attached picture.

Any help very gratefully received

[chewy]

Does look like its been painted, what has the current owner said?

Welcome to the forum too!

[divemasterscuba]

Thanks for the welcome Chewy.

I was told it was anti foul paint!!

Not sure about this, its on both sides.

The Rib is a Ribtec 7.85 2001 with a 225HP Otimax which has done 775hrs.

Am a bit concerned about fuel consumption, am buyingas a Dive Rib to take to Spain, when we start up in the Summer.

[divemasterscuba]

Here is a pic of her

[chewy]

Looks like antifoul, you can get antifoul for tubes.
Whats the problem with fuel consumption?

[divemasterscuba]

Have been told she might only do 50 litres per hour at cruising speed. Sound right to you?

[chewy]

Originally Posted by divemasterscuba

Have been told she might only do 50 litres per hour at cruising speed. Sound right to you?

I'd be more than happy with that.
Might be worth starting a thread about that specific engine as I've only had older two strokes.

[Rogue Wave]

Is that an ex charter boat?

[divemasterscuba]

I believe she was bought new for trips around the harbour, but has been in private hands for around 4 years.

[Rogue Wave]

what harbour? was it Poole/ lymington.

As most harbours have got speed limits that's a waste of a powerful engine. If you have access to the tubes go scrape a bit off and see what happens