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Forum: Engines & props 18 December 2011, 17:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By bpikeuk
Evinrude NOS Spares

Hi guys,

Could one of you kind souls please point me in the direction of a supplier for NOS Evinrude stuff.

I have a 1984 40hp, the control box of which is in bits at the moment ( just been in...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 December 2011, 12:28
Replies: 50
Views: 9,908
Posted By bpikeuk
I used one of these for my 3Gs on the motorbike...

I used one of these for my 3Gs on the motorbike and thought it was excellent.

Motorcycle Case Mount Kit with Battery Charger for Apple iPhone 4...
Forum: Engines & props 14 December 2011, 08:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By bpikeuk
Thanks guys, I have ordered some new...

Thanks guys,

I have ordered some new cables, I looked at it as if I were replacing a motorbike control cable as I guess the pinching problems are the same. Gone down a foot in length which...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 December 2011, 12:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By bpikeuk
Thanks guys, My console looks to be the...

Thanks guys,

My console looks to be the same design as Nic's but is older and a lovely shade of faded orange :) I have a couple of elderly Plastimo 22L tanks, one of which fits well, however the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 December 2011, 20:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,816
Posted By bpikeuk
Fuel tanks and an Avon console

Hi guys,

I have an SR4 which has what appears to be a standard console. I want to replace my fuel tanks and wondered what you guys had found to be a good fit under the console ?

Cheers,
...
Forum: Engines & props 09 December 2011, 18:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Posted By bpikeuk
Control Cables

Hi all,

I'm going to replace my elderly control cables that happen to be too long. Is there any advice about how much slack I need to allow for at the engine end

Thanks,

Barry
Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2011, 15:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By bpikeuk
Hope so, got an evening shifting motorbikes out...

Hope so, got an evening shifting motorbikes out of the home garage so that I can bring the boat home from the lockup, then some work can begin.

Thanks

barry
Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2011, 11:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By bpikeuk
Thanks Peter, I've only just collected the...

Thanks Peter,

I've only just collected the boat so I don't know if I'll need to replace just yet. Currently the lever is rubbing the outside of the box so I'll have it to bits and see what can be...
Forum: Engines & props 06 December 2011, 08:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By bpikeuk
Control boxes

Hi,

This might sound like a dumb question for all you seasoned ribsters, but, does the control box need to be engine make specific ?

Cheers,

Barry
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2011, 16:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By bpikeuk
Pretty safe with my bank details, it's never got...

Pretty safe with my bank details, it's never got any money in it, I trust the banks even less ;)

Money appeared today, as if by magic, in my PayPal account, I like days like today.

I don't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2011, 10:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By bpikeuk
A word of thanks

I'd just like to publicly thank Dave Manning who posts on here as DM.

I have just bought an SR4 from Dave and went to collect it yesterday from his home. I handed over the money for my lovely...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 November 2011, 20:49
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
Thanks for that, I'm pretty sure that I can...

Thanks for that,

I'm pretty sure that I can get in what I need in that space, I might go for a very similar layout.

Cheers,

Barry
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 November 2011, 12:03
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
What ? Take my Missus on a boat :eek: The...

What ? Take my Missus on a boat :eek:

The boat will be sans the Missus on a permanent basis, we both have our toys, mine generally have engines and adrenaline, hers have needles and sew stuff...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 November 2011, 18:45
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
Does anyone have a plan view of an SR4 with...

Does anyone have a plan view of an SR4 with dimensions perchance ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 November 2011, 12:37
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
Thanks, I think that I'll hang on to find a...

Thanks,

I think that I'll hang on to find a 4.7 or a 5.4.

I don't want to buy anything ready to go as I enjoy a good winter project ;)

Thanks again,

Barry
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 November 2011, 11:08
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
This is almost exactly what I had in mind for...

This is almost exactly what I had in mind for layout, but with the console a bit further forward as there is no chain locker to worry about.

Avon Adventure 450 RIB Inflatable boat Mariner EFI 40hp...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2011, 19:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By bpikeuk
Seating layout in an SR4

Hi all

Got my eye on an SR4 with a Jockey console, however this arrangement is not ideal for my situation. I have 3 kids from 6 to 12 and at least 2 of them have no chance of reaching the floor...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2011, 09:49
Replies: 4
Views: 2,516
Posted By bpikeuk
Hi, There is one on ebay at the moment. ...

Hi,

There is one on ebay at the moment.

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230707196115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648#ht_500wt_1204)

Barry
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 November 2011, 12:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By bpikeuk
I have already asked that question, I think I...

I have already asked that question, I think I know what the answer might be :eek: An engine rebuild would not be the end of the world, I used to race a Husaberg (enduro bike) and regular engine...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 November 2011, 11:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,188
Posted By bpikeuk
Opinion please

Hi all,

Sorry, back asking questions again.

What are the collective thoughts on this;

Rib 5.5m | eBay...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 October 2011, 15:27
Replies: 1
Views: 1,456
Posted By bpikeuk
Yukon RIBs ?

Hi all,

As the title really, does anyone know anything about them ?

A tidy looking 4.5M example with a 1996 Mariner 40 ELPT has sprung up almost on my doorstep for £1500.

Worth looking at or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2011, 13:48
Replies: 30
Views: 10,788
Posted By bpikeuk
Do you think that having that 12v fan inside the...

Do you think that having that 12v fan inside the wheelhouse is irony ?

Barry
Forum: RIB gallery 24 October 2011, 18:07
Replies: 13
Views: 7,160
Posted By bpikeuk
Ouch, that looks, as you say, like a minefield. ...

Ouch, that looks, as you say, like a minefield.

I'm very much in the service industry and the flat rate scheme works really well.

I think the key is keeping your books accurate and up to date...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 October 2011, 17:07
Replies: 13
Views: 7,160
Posted By bpikeuk
If your turnover is less than £150,000 pa you may...

If your turnover is less than £150,000 pa you may be able to register for the flat rate VAT scheme. You can still claim back the VAT seperately for capital purchases with have a VAT inclusive cost of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2011, 11:45
Replies: 24
Views: 5,437
Posted By bpikeuk
Hi Tim, I know the boat well, I knew that...

Hi Tim,

I know the boat well, I knew that it was a With but was unsure about the size.

It wasn't at all what I was aiming for, still not sure that I am. The price might be very attractive...
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