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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 January 2005, 23:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,764
Posted By daithi
I have a 5.4 searider which I did some work to...

I have a 5.4 searider which I did some work to earlier last year. There is no problem drilling through the floor as long as you fill the hole with silkaflex before fixing the screw in place. I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2004, 20:27
Replies: 158
Views: 26,751
Posted By daithi
Maith an cailín

Maith an cailín
Forum: RIB gallery 13 May 2004, 20:57
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
Gavin, Thanks for your advise at the start of the...

Gavin, Thanks for your advise at the start of the project. I used OB marine for the engine servicing and got good help and assistance. Yes thats Howth on Wednesday afternoon.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2004, 20:49
Replies: 22
Views: 6,528
Posted By daithi
Yes the 90 horsepower is the max recomended for...

Yes the 90 horsepower is the max recomended for that boat. Although I notice Avon are now showing a max recommended weight rather than engine size. I suppose a 90 hp 4 stroke could be well over the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2004, 20:06
Replies: 22
Views: 6,528
Posted By daithi
Stephen, You have got to go see the boat and...

Stephen, You have got to go see the boat and check the usual things. You had a boat before so you should have n experienced eye. Check the hull and deck for cracks chips and grazing. Check the...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 22:20
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
Fitted new steering cable to console and screwed...

Fitted new steering cable to console and screwed console to deck with s/s self tapping screws, washers and plenty of Silkaflex. Placed the console in the orig Avon location to balance the weight of...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 22:02
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
Got the console painted orange, didn't have the...

Got the console painted orange, didn't have the patients for that job so got it done in a paint shop using marine paints and finish. Fitted all the electrics VHF, depth finder, battery switch and...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 21:55
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
As luck would have it the original owner had...

As luck would have it the original owner had already sourced a jockey console but had not got around to doing the work. I had to cut out the holes for the speedo, rev counter and steering. I...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 21:48
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
I stripped out the console and cleaned up the...

I stripped out the console and cleaned up the boat.
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 21:43
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
The boat had a foul line, like lime scale along...

The boat had a foul line, like lime scale along the water line and on the prop and engine leg. This was easy enough to clean off with a gel boat cleaner
Forum: RIB gallery 12 May 2004, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 7,059
Posted By daithi
Searider refit

I bought this Searider 5.4 back in Feb. The boat was on Lough Derg(River Shannon). The general condition of the tubes, hull, deck and transom were good. However the console was a homemade wooden...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2004, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 3,402
Posted By daithi
Ollyit, The valve has a little spring loaded mech...

Ollyit, The valve has a little spring loaded mech which can be turned 90 degrees. Turn it one way and the spring engages keeping the valve shut and the air in. Turn it the other way and the spring...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2004, 22:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,913
Posted By daithi
What about a short tether from the child to the...

What about a short tether from the child to the adult. Would that be considered any safer ?
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2004, 22:18
Replies: 54
Views: 8,679
Posted By daithi
from my recent queries here in Dublin I would...

from my recent queries here in Dublin I would expect to pay the euro equivalent of 178.56 GBP (sorry Mike B) all in ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2004, 22:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By daithi
I plan to put new 90 l plastic tank into the...

I plan to put new 90 l plastic tank into the front of the console and build a partition of 12mil marine ply to section off the back of console for battery and fuse box with switches. I will put in a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2004, 21:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By daithi
I got the console back from the paint shop last...

I got the console back from the paint shop last weekend and worked on refitting, the steering mount,the depth/fish finder, battery switch, fuse box and switches (inside console),speedo and rev...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2004, 18:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By daithi
Well in the end, I decided to leave the console...

Well in the end, I decided to leave the console into the paint shop but sourced the primer and finish coat myself from local marine suppliers. Specialist paint shop has all the right equip and can...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2004, 21:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By daithi
It dont match the upholstery on the comfy bench...

It dont match the upholstery on the comfy bench seat behind !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2004, 20:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By daithi
Painting Tips ?

Some pointers required on painting the console. Can good quality results be obtained by doing it yourself without specialist equip or would this job be best done at a local auto paint shop. What...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2004, 20:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By daithi
No best before date on flare tube. No date of...

No best before date on flare tube. No date of any type actually.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2004, 19:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By daithi
Damp and disgruntled

I have three rockets from the recent purchase of a 5.4 searider. The previous owner stored the rockets in a jiffy bag inside the console. The boat has been stored outside all winter. When I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2004, 08:42
Replies: 10
Views: 5,194
Posted By daithi
Daniel, If I get the rib i will certainly be...

Daniel,

If I get the rib i will certainly be in the market, can you post a pic please. Can you respray those things easily ?

Daithi
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2004, 08:39
Replies: 10
Views: 5,194
Posted By daithi
Gavin, Thanks for the offer of help. The...

Gavin,

Thanks for the offer of help. The rib is located outside Dublin so I will have to travel to view and test. I live near Howth so I will probable launch from there. I will let you know how...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2004, 15:44
Replies: 10
Views: 5,194
Posted By daithi
Pete, The total price for package engine,...

Pete,

The total price for package engine, rib, trailer will be close to 7500 euro. I am worried about the engine size though I suppose I should wait and see how it goes and how it looks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2004, 12:12
Replies: 10
Views: 5,194
Posted By daithi
Thanks for that Bilge Rat.... Can you explain...

Thanks for that Bilge Rat.... Can you explain the Chine walking thing... I will take the boat out on the water for a test drive (obviously) what are the symptoms of chine walking.....Also does...
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