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Forum: Engines & props

10 September 2012, 08:40

Replies: 324

Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here

Views: 494,993

Posted By amityslave

Thanks Luke, I have been put right by another...

Thanks Luke, I have been put right by another member and picked up a new stainless prop for £120.

Much obliged
AMiTy S

Forum: Engines & props

10 September 2012, 06:45

Replies: 324

Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here

Views: 494,993

Posted By amityslave

Thanks for the offer CJL, but I've been 'sorted'...

Thanks for the offer CJL, but I've been 'sorted' by Ian Parks.

Cheers
AMiTy S

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

31 August 2012, 07:23

Replies: 5

Don't know the difference..... yet.

Views: 2,956

Posted By amityslave

Marvelous, thanks for the link it helped a lot,...

Marvelous, thanks for the link it helped a lot, it's definitely PVC.

Cheers.

Forum: Engines & props

30 August 2012, 12:58

Replies: 324

Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here

Views: 494,993

Posted By amityslave

I need a rough idea of cost for a stock prop for...

I need a rough idea of cost for a stock prop for a stock 50 Tohatsu, and maybe where to get one. No idea of pitch?, splines?, squiggly bits or best number of blades, just want a new prop as old one...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 August 2012, 12:51

Replies: 5

Don't know the difference..... yet.

Views: 2,956

Posted By amityslave

Sorry, should have mentioned it was second hand...

Sorry, should have mentioned it was second hand with no spec. (in extremely good condituion though). So, had no main dealer hassle. Should have asked the place I bought it off (18 months ago) but was...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 August 2012, 12:39

Replies: 5

Don't know the difference..... yet.

Views: 2,956

Posted By amityslave

Don't know the difference..... yet.

OK, this is probably a numb nuts question:
How can I tell the difference between Hypalon, PVC and any other assorted materials that make up my tubes?

Mine is a Base Marine RIB with white tubes...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 August 2012, 15:52

Replies: 40

Shock Mitigating Flooring?

Views: 9,970

Posted By amityslave

I think that retro fit is the biggest market you...

I think that retro fit is the biggest market you would have in Europe for the first couple of years until you persuaded RIB builders to use it as standard.
I know of several RIBbers who would love...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

02 August 2012, 08:54

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Thanks Willk, yep had considered that bit. It...

Thanks Willk, yep had considered that bit. It will only theoretically need a carefull load of 1" or so, especially as long as the boat/trailer combo is level.... the paddling pool idea was not really...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

02 August 2012, 07:41

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Thanks Wightdiver, hadn't thought of turning the...

Thanks Wightdiver, hadn't thought of turning the boat into a paddling pool, I like it!
I know the hull's not the problem because I have done the 'on the trailer' thing and looked for anything...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

01 August 2012, 12:02

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

All cabeling/control leads etc. run through a...

All cabeling/control leads etc. run through a surface mounted (above deck) heavy duty flexi pipe from console to battery/engine, this is for quick trouble shooting and easy routing etc.
Console is...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

31 July 2012, 08:01

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Fuel tanks are portable plastic jobbies under the...

Fuel tanks are portable plastic jobbies under the bench seat so not prone to getting wet/corroded.
It seems from replies so far that it's a bit of a common problem, not something to be too...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 July 2012, 14:05

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Nice thought, but the cover has never let...

Nice thought, but the cover has never let anything in (even this year!), the take up is always when in the water and/or under way.

Nothing to get damaged by it... just like to know.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 July 2012, 13:42

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Thanks Dry Run, Wish mine only farted when...

Thanks Dry Run,
Wish mine only farted when de-bunged.... and the rib.
I think an auto bilge pump is in order (manual already fitted but takes the fun out of ribbing).
Nice to know its not just...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 July 2012, 13:14

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

All through hull fittings are sound. I can...

All through hull fittings are sound.
I can only think it must be bung problems, despite regular checking. Can anyone explain how the tube/hull joint is made, I think I know but I might be missing...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 July 2012, 12:38

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Hi Pikey, bungs are good both new and well bonded...

Hi Pikey, bungs are good both new and well bonded to hull with sealing rings intact on threads.
I wonder if it can get past the tube/hull joints anywhere, but have checked all round.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

30 July 2012, 12:32

Replies: 26

Taking on water, in a RIB?

Views: 6,208

Posted By amityslave

Taking on water, in a RIB?

I have noticed that my boat takes in a fair bit of water (undo the bungs and watch it pour out, but does not pour out of anywhere else). Although performance doesn't seem to be badly affected, I...

Forum: Engines & props

30 July 2012, 12:20

Replies: 1

Fins/foils, do they work?.........

Views: 1,219

Posted By amityslave

Fins/foils, do they work?.........

..............and I'm back in the room.
Well well well that was fun. The new fins worked better than expected!
With 2 crew and a full fuel load in the stern (2 x 30lt) not to mention the packed...

Forum: Engines & props

06 July 2012, 14:37

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

..............and I'm back in the room.

Well well well that was fun. The new fins worked better than expected!
With 2 crew and a full fuel load in the stern (50lt) not to mention the packed lunches, we got on the plane almost instantly at...

Forum: Engines & props

24 May 2012, 08:54

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

thanks Longjohn and 9D280, the next couple of...

thanks Longjohn and 9D280, the next couple of weeks will be the tester, I'll do a report when I get back. Weather and work stopped play before I had a chance, this time I should get at least a full...

Forum: Engines & props

13 April 2012, 12:57

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

Thanks 9D280, I take your points. The most...

Thanks 9D280, I take your points. The most relevant to me will be your last two, I will be doing both a lot of distance when just on the plane, and there is also going to be a lot of stop start as a...

Forum: Engines & props

13 April 2012, 12:20

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

Thanks Longjohn, looked at the Force 4 option but...

Thanks Longjohn, looked at the Force 4 option but decided the construction/design of the Piranha two part version should be just as good for less than half the price (already on order anyway). Not a...

Forum: Engines & props

13 April 2012, 07:28

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

Well thanks everyone for the input! to be honest...

Well thanks everyone for the input! to be honest it's all pretty much what I expected.
The drag problem if not trimmed just right might be the only disadvantage but I like the idea of a lower bow...

Forum: Engines & props

12 April 2012, 14:25

Replies: 20

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

Views: 19,761

Posted By amityslave

Fins/Hydrofoils, do they work?

I want to fit a Piranha hydrofoil kit to my anti-cav plate but have not found much on the 'tinterweb' about success or failure of said hydrofoil.
Anybody use one?
It's going on a Tohatsu 50hp on...

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