Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 August 2005, 00:07
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,479
Second year with Ribcraft 4.8 and the boat has...
Second year with Ribcraft 4.8 and the boat has been superb and could not have asked more from it. Fast, stable and great fun. Water-skiing and tubing have added an extra dimension. And my experience...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2004, 20:40
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,091
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Forum: RIB gallery
11 October 2004, 17:11
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,343
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 September 2004, 18:52
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,618
Bilge,
I have to agree with you, underdeck...
Bilge,
I have to agree with you, underdeck tanks are very expensive. £639 for a 55l tank in a Ribcraft 4.8 (www.ribcraft.co.uk - latest price list). However, I feel the advantages offered are...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 September 2004, 18:34
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,618
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 September 2004, 15:46
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,357
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 August 2004, 22:25
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,897
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 July 2004, 17:23
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,540
Paul,
I have just done this task of removing...
Paul,
I have just done this task of removing the little 'things' (for want of a much stronger word). I think the key is to start getting them off as soon as the boat is out of the water as they're...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 June 2004, 15:30
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,825
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2004, 17:11
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,367
Top 10 Best Threads
Hello everyone,
I have been a member of RIBnet for a while now and in my short time it has grown considerably. As I was browsing through some of the numerous 'New Ribber' type of threads (at least...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2004, 16:45
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,698
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 June 2004, 09:56
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,152
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Forum: RIB gallery
15 June 2004, 16:02
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,799
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Forum: Engines & props
11 June 2004, 19:35
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,347
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 June 2004, 19:30
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Replies: 210
Views: 69,383
Diseconomies of scale
It seems that the RNLI is suffering from diseconomies of scale. However, despite this, the general consensus seems to be that they do a fantastic job. So, would it not be a good idea to filter out...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 June 2004, 22:49
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,000
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 May 2004, 09:38
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Replies: 76
Views: 12,464
I went for dark blue tubes and white glass. Not...
I went for dark blue tubes and white glass. Not sure if it makes a difference on how well the scheme works but mine is small...4.8m. I also have dark blue non slip deck so the dazzle is limited to...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 May 2004, 15:37
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,758
Remeber to round Ballast Buoy on entry to...
Remeber to round Ballast Buoy on entry to Portsmouth less face an argument with either a police boat or a cross-channel ferry! Also, stick to the limit of 10Kts, I have seen the police boats stop...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 May 2004, 13:32
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
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Forum: Engines & props
24 May 2004, 13:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,596
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 May 2004, 21:46
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,233
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Forum: Engines & props
12 May 2004, 17:14
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Replies: 73
Views: 13,491
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Forum: Engines & props
09 May 2004, 14:41
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,617
Rouge and DJL,
Thanks for the replies. I think...
Rouge and DJL,
Thanks for the replies. I think I will, as you suggest, pop along to RIBEX and visit the nice propellor people and try some bigger pitch props. The rev limiter doesnt seem to kick in,...
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Forum: Other stuff
08 May 2004, 13:41
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,793
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 21:09
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,617
Mercury F60 EFI Prop Pitch
Hi all!
I am running a Ribcraft 4.8 with a Mercury F60 EFI. I am on standard prop at present, but 2 up, the engine revs to 6200rpm and tops out at a rather disappointing 25-28kts. Its revs maximum...
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