Forum: Trailers & towing
12 August 2011, 12:59
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
sealed bearings
Is there any sense in using sealed bearings on a RIB trailer? They seem to be a bit cheaper and don't (can't) be serviced. Or in practise do they always let water in and you end up losing whatever...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
02 August 2011, 21:14
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,232
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 August 2011, 12:02
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
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Forum: Bits and pieces
01 August 2011, 10:41
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,232
Typhoon Alpha drysuit, medium, £80
Red, black and grey breathable drysuit with socks and internal braces.
Used but in excellent condition, no damage or wear whatsoever. It has original seals so no messy repairs, but they might...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
31 July 2011, 22:44
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Replies: 0
Views: 837
reversible seating
I'm after reversible seats to fit in my SR4, either bench or single. New or used. Can't be too big.
Cheers.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 July 2011, 19:36
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,698
I know the North end of the bay quite well. Let...
I know the North end of the bay quite well. Let me know if you need help up this way! Definitely bring it. I'd particularly recommend going to St Tudwal's islands where there are caves and seals lie...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
18 July 2011, 14:47
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,312
I have a 6hp short shaft mariner. It can be...
I have a 6hp short shaft mariner. It can be up-rated by changing some seals to 9 or 10hp - I don't know the ins and outs but someone on here doubtless will, and I think it's a cheap job. Been in...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 July 2011, 12:24
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Replies: 1
Views: 995
Good quality pumps
I used to use a 20 year-old Avon pump made of wood. It was great quality, bits never fell off it and the hose was made of thick rubber. Unfortunately, my father stole it!
I can only find Bravo...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 May 2011, 09:09
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,394
tubes look like they're in pretty good nick.
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tubes look like they're in pretty good nick.
another modification - in other photos the bow canvas/'bonnet'/whatever it's supposed to be called looks rigid and has a cleat on it. Has anyone seen...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2011, 12:08
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 May 2011, 12:08
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Best boat covers?
Hi,
I'm after a cover for my SR4 but am concerned about a standard 4m boat cover not being able to go over the engine and tubes at the side. Where do people usually go for their covers, short of...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
11 May 2011, 12:05
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Replies: 1
Views: 938
Wanted: cover for Avon SR4
I'm looking for a cover to go over an Avon SR4 deluxe (two front seats and windscreen one). It's kept outside so I'd like ot to be heavy and waterproof. How much I spend will depend on fabric...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
11 May 2011, 10:18
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,763
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Forum: Engines & props
10 May 2011, 10:48
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
Ok, thanks very much for the responses.
I...
Ok, thanks very much for the responses.
I think it looks like the bike brake type cable is still intact. there is a lever on the starboard side of the engine/bracket. so will one way be lock, the...
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Forum: Engines & props
09 May 2011, 09:39
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
Evinrude 50hp 2s exRNLI - tilt?
Hi all,
I've got one of these on the back of my new SR4, a mid-'90s engine. I'm new to engines and seem to be having a massive blond moment - I can't work out how to tilt it! It's currently at...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 May 2011, 21:20
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 May 2011, 21:17
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,906
Did my l2 with a guy called Jono in Pwllheli....
Did my l2 with a guy called Jono in Pwllheli. Can't remember the school's name but he owns it. Great guy and very good selection of different ribs so you get to use a little shallow v one and a big...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 May 2011, 11:02
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,857
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 May 2011, 19:58
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,267
Cheers. As I suspected it looks like a fairly...
Cheers. As I suspected it looks like a fairly sturdy frame. My deck is a slightly different shape to yours so I guess I'd better talk to a boatyard about how best to fit it.
It would be great to...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 May 2011, 12:46
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,267
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 May 2011, 12:29
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,267
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 May 2011, 10:42
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,267
Avon SR4 ski towing
Hi everyone,
I'm the new proud owner of a very old Avon sr4 and Evinrude 50hp. Seating layout is custom, but similar to the 'dutch porn star' rig that people talk about on here!
I picked it up...
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