Searider in the water at last!

samt · 08 May 2008, 10:02

I finally got the rib on the water (after 7months of it sat half finished as I went off to uni) managed to get it done in the last 2 days.

Launched it on the local river, 6mph speedlimit, so not really properly tested. However I accidently knocked the throttle for a moment, and saw 30mph on the gps

. Went up the river for a bbq. Really happy with the boat.

Still quite alot of work to do. Had problems with the control box, its really stiff, and doesnt rev in reverse. I'm looking forward to some proper trips this summer.

MustRib · 08 May 2008, 10:28

well done Sam....
am sure it will make your summer more fun!

Whats the console constructed from?

Andy

ollyit · 08 May 2008, 10:32

fantastic mate, great feeling isnt it!

samt · 08 May 2008, 10:36

Hi Andy, The console is aluminum. http://www.linder.se/

MustRib · 08 May 2008, 12:40

tell me the seat cushion isn't aluminium as well

samt · 08 May 2008, 14:56

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Originally Posted by MustRib

tell me the seat cushion isn't aluminium as well

I am getting a cushion made up. Its not actually too bad as it is

, buts when its on the sea I'll need one.

mike-stgt · 08 May 2008, 21:42

Nice RIB, I had the same problem with my 40HP Mariner (Yamaha 6E9). It was hard to shift into reverse with the control box. Take the second hole in the control box approx 10mm more away from center and try again.

samt · 08 May 2008, 22:07

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Originally Posted by mike-stgt

Nice RIB, I had the same problem with my 40HP Mariner (Yamaha 6E9). It was hard to shift into reverse with the control box. Take the second hole in the control box approx 10mm more away from center and try again.

Thanks for that. I will have a look after next weekend when I get back to the rib.