Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 June 2013, 18:30
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Sealegs is an interesting idea, but from what I...
Sealegs is an interesting idea, but from what I read the duty cycle on the motors for the wheels is pretty low. They're hydraulic motors and the power pack can only run a few minutes before things...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
22 May 2013, 15:40
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Replies: 18
Views: 10,656
I have a Zodiac 470 Pro II with a Yamaha 40 4...
I have a Zodiac 470 Pro II with a Yamaha 40 4 stroke. I have gotten ~10mpg with 2 adults on smooth water at about 18mph (~3600-4000rpm). My 6 gallon tank will give 60 miles range which is plenty for...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 May 2013, 15:24
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,048
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 May 2013, 15:12
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,103
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 May 2013, 15:50
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,403
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 May 2013, 02:02
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,201
In my experience the people with the most...
In my experience the people with the most disregard for the normal rules of society generally feel that said rules don't apply to them anyway due to an exaggerated sense of entitlement. As a result...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 16:12
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,201
I haven't read through all the posts on this...
I haven't read through all the posts on this topic (there are a lot of them), but if this guy was driving a car with his family in it and he overturned it on the side of the road and he and his kid...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
03 May 2013, 14:54
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,950
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Forum: RIBnet North America
26 April 2013, 15:34
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Replies: 47
Views: 13,925
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2013, 15:32
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,081
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 April 2013, 23:19
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,258
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 March 2013, 03:20
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Replies: 52
Views: 15,750
I have a 470 console RIB and a got a 22' cabin...
I have a 470 console RIB and a got a 22' cabin boat last fall.
The cabin boat has a fully enclosed cabin, berth, sink, stove, potti, seats, table, fridge, outside cockpit and has plenty of room...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
15 March 2013, 18:23
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,819
How 'bout these:
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How 'bout these:
https://www.ledstrips8.com/samsung-5630-led-module-rectangularshaped-ip65-waterproof-for-outdoor-use-p-608.html
I did something similar by buying LED strips and cutting them...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 March 2013, 13:14
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
18 December 2012, 14:49
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
I bought an extra cable for my Garmin 421 so I...
I bought an extra cable for my Garmin 421 so I could use it indoors when transferring things to/from the unit and my computer. The price of the cable direct from Garmin (US) was as good or better...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 November 2012, 19:26
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
If a RIB is on a trailer the tube pressure can...
If a RIB is on a trailer the tube pressure can fluctuate a lot due to changes in ambient temperature and air pressure. Keeping the tubes at 1/2 normal pressure when on the trailer usually works fine....
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Forum: RIB gallery
10 November 2012, 03:03
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,287
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 October 2012, 16:57
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Replies: 39
Views: 5,620
It depends if you are talking about ignition...
It depends if you are talking about ignition timing or valve timing. In the case of ignition timing you could mess it up enough to cause either the piston to fire too early or too late. If it is too...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
01 October 2012, 18:03
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,386
Just press the little plunger tip at the fuel...
Just press the little plunger tip at the fuel inlet to open the line and let the engine draw the fuel from the bowl. At higher revs it might have enough suction from the pump to pull the valve open...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 September 2012, 23:30
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
I use a heavy duty nylon tarp from Home Depot...
I use a heavy duty nylon tarp from Home Depot (B&Q). They are very cheap compared to a "proper" boat cover. I get one that is big enough to wrap over the tubes. I then trim it to fit better and add...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
09 September 2012, 18:15
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Replies: 52
Views: 26,521
Chine walking is a side to side rocking of the...
Chine walking is a side to side rocking of the boat. This occurs at high speed when little of the hull is in the water. The actual speed will depend on the boat hull and load.
When this occurs the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 August 2012, 18:28
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,686
Annapolis Inflatables may be able to help you...
Annapolis Inflatables may be able to help you out. Kiwiboyd is the proprietor and frequents this forum. His recent postings indicate he just sold a very nice boat that might have been perfect for you.
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Forum: Engines & props
20 August 2012, 15:49
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,130
Check the pins in the electrical connectors. A...
Check the pins in the electrical connectors. A long time ago a friend had a boat where the motor would suddenly cut out at full throttle. Eventually it was discovered that one of the pins in the...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
31 July 2012, 02:34
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,771
An LCD display will fade out as the voltage is...
An LCD display will fade out as the voltage is reduced (the voltage available to polarize the display drops). This may be external (power problem to the instrument) or internal (power not getting to...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
18 July 2012, 02:44
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Replies: 22
Views: 9,565
Here is a cross reference of model numbers
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Here is a cross reference of model numbers
Westport Marina, Zodiac Model Numbers and Years, (https://www.westportmarina.com/zodiac/Zodiac_Models.htm)
or here
Zodiac Nomenclature|Parts...
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