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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2013, 03:04
Replies: 15
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Posted By sburt10
My mate has bought 3 boats from Frank, a 42, 55...

My mate has bought 3 boats from Frank, a 42, 55 and then a 16m cat. I was on the sea trials of the cat, scary but the boats are amazing.

Best 4 day trip ever taking her back home.

I am not sure...
Forum: Engines & props 02 December 2011, 11:05
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
Hi All thanks for your replies The RIB...

Hi All

thanks for your replies

The RIB is made by East Coast Ribs and the Rib and engine were bought separately and put together ourselves.

Tried all trim angles, down to start with and...
Forum: Engines & props 21 November 2011, 08:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
Guys, give me a break here, I did not have a...

Guys, give me a break here, I did not have a measuring tape when we took the boat out of the water, lets say its 2" under to allow us to progress this conversation.
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 21:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
No, its not an XL shaft guys.

No, its not an XL shaft guys.
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 21:28
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
The merc shafts are a little over 20" The...

The merc shafts are a little over 20"

The transom is approx 20"

The only other options are to go for a short shaft at 15" (approx)
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 20:57
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
Its the correct size, 20" from top to keel and...

Its the correct size, 20" from top to keel and its a long shaft 20" leg.

I think he has just bolted it on too low on the transom.
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 20:53
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
Hi Willk, Yes, rated for 90, its the 2 stroke...

Hi Willk, Yes, rated for 90, its the 2 stroke merc Optimax.
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By sburt10
First run on new RIB

Hi All

So today was the first run on my friends new RIB, 5.2m with 90 merc.

Straight off the bat it is porpoising all over the place, flat calm and its like being on a bucking bronco !

Also...
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 20:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By sburt10
Thanks for the replies everyone.

Thanks for the replies everyone.
Forum: Engines & props 20 November 2011, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 2,509
Posted By sburt10
What engine is it ? I think some, Mercs and...

What engine is it ?

I think some, Mercs and Mariners for instance have a feature that trims you down if you throttle hard when the engine is raised too high, could it be a problem with this ?
Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2011, 10:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By sburt10
Yup, mm Usually in at Largs, plough about...

Yup, mm

Usually in at Largs, plough about Bute, Aran, sometimes take a run round to Loch Fyne so like to have a bit of range.

Boat has a single 90 on it and its a 5m rib.
Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2011, 08:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By sburt10
Yeah, I saw them, unfortunately they do not offer...

Yeah, I saw them, unfortunately they do not offer custom petrol tanks
Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2011, 08:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By sburt10
Custom fuel tanks

Does anyone know of a supplier of custom made plastic fuel tanks ?

A friend purchased a half finished project and the locker where you would put the fuel tank is a funny size, it would take a...
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2011, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
B&O, I am very thankful for your help, you are...

B&O, I am very thankful for your help, you are obviously very experienced in what you are talking about and you have been kind enough to share your knowledge with me and from what I have read on the...
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2011, 09:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
Thank you for your 2nd rude and unhelpful post on...

Thank you for your 2nd rude and unhelpful post on a thread where I am simply asking for advice.

I am certain you know that English is my primary language. I presume marine engineering is not your...
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2011, 08:32
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
No, there are several different holes on an...

No, there are several different holes on an outboard bracket to allow you to adjust the height, the wrong height of the engine can affect performance a lot We would like to get as close to correct as...
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2011, 05:48
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
Keeping it simple, a 90 mariner was fitter and we...

Keeping it simple, a 90 mariner was fitter and we are putting a 90 merc on so the holes should all up ok.
Forum: Engines & props 29 October 2011, 21:30
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
Hi Boats and Outboards, yes, the bolt hole is...

Hi Boats and Outboards, yes, the bolt hole is what I am after help with. The RIB was brand new and had never been in the water however it did have an outboard fitted but never used so the holes are...
Forum: Engines & props 29 October 2011, 10:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,048
Posted By sburt10
New engine height

My mate is mounting a new engine on his new rib, any tips on how to work out the engine height ?

Its a 5.2 m rib with a long shaft engine on a 20" transom.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 29 October 2011, 10:07
Replies: 45
Views: 14,455
Posted By sburt10
No permission required I believe, you just shout...

No permission required I believe, you just shout the warden when you arrive, also the pub is off limits these days.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 29 October 2011, 10:04
Replies: 45
Views: 14,455
Posted By sburt10
I have been to Hirta many times and it can be a...

I have been to Hirta many times and it can be a really tough passage, I would not reccomend it with a small single engined boat.

If you do insist on doing it I would suggest leaving from...
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2011, 20:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By sburt10
Is the engine at the same hight ?

Is the engine at the same hight ?
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2011, 20:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,176
Posted By sburt10
Wish it was as easy to get XD100 in Glasgow !!

Wish it was as easy to get XD100 in Glasgow !!
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2011, 20:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,660
Posted By sburt10
Thanks for the help guys, he bought a new 90 merc...

Thanks for the help guys, he bought a new 90 merc optimax.
Forum: Engines & props 24 October 2011, 22:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,660
Posted By sburt10
If he went for an Evinrude would the quicksilver...

If he went for an Evinrude would the quicksilver clocks work with it or would he have to change them for the evinrude ones, if so are the sizes pretty standard ?
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