Forum: RIBs for sale
03 May 2023, 13:44
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Replies: 2
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Forum: RIBs for sale
05 March 2023, 17:29
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,195
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Forum: RIBs for sale
02 March 2023, 18:25
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,195
Ribcraft 5.3 for sale
Ribcraft 5.3m
built september 2011
one owner from new with all receipts and build paper work from ribcraft
engine hours from new 220 hrs
the boat is like new, trailer stored at home.
Suzuki...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 January 2022, 18:02
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Ribcraft price?
I am considering selling my virtually
new looking 2012 Ribcraft 90hp Suzuki, fully loaded, with trailer very low hours maybe 300 hours, any idea of what it would fetch ?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 August 2021, 18:19
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Replies: 4
Views: 392
baystar steering
My rib has baystar steering and Suzuki 90hp engine, from left to right lock
the steering wheel takes 5 full 360 degree turns , seems to many to me what do you think ?
Also should the steering be...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 May 2021, 21:10
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Replies: 3
Views: 962
Battery
Just sold a car and have a nearly new very powerful yellow top 12v optima (over £200)battery, could I use this on my RIB or do I need a special marine battery ?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 January 2021, 21:23
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
hmmmmm
Thanks for that info, funny I was just reading about Jeep axles and getting close to what you have just explained, love the fact you can only find out about car axles on a boat forum ! thing is they...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 January 2021, 20:31
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Jeep
I have a Jeep Wrangler JK 2.8CRD 2009 4 door rated at 3500kg, but for some strange reason some years of the same vehicle are rated much lower, I am looking at a 2015 with a 950kg rating, feel it must...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 January 2021, 19:02
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Weight estimate
Thinking of changing my car anybody have any idea of the weight
of Ribcraft 5.3m/ four jockey seats, 90l fuel under floor tank/ Suzuki df 90hp
and single axle braked trailer, thanks
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Forum: Trailers & towing
30 April 2020, 08:37
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
ebay
Yes I did look, bit worried about the quality though with my boat on the end of it !
Marine superstore had one with a good looking shape hook but as they were closed hard to judge the size, might be...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
27 April 2020, 19:08
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
strap
Well no could be rope but then I think you have to cover the rope from the light when stored, I guess just used to always having a strap although always a fight stopping it twisting.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
27 April 2020, 18:44
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
Winch Strap
Any recommendations for a 50mm wide trailer winch strap that has a decent size hook, the one I have is an indespension strap and the hook is a real pain to release, boat is 5.3m Ribcraft so maybe a...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
01 March 2019, 21:23
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,849
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 September 2018, 18:34
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
boat show tickets
Hi I have just got Southampton Boat show week day tickets for £10 each use code FLASH18
hope it might help some of you :dance:
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 June 2018, 21:36
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,081
from a tire fitters website
There is a great deal of argument is whether to lubricate lug threads. Some swear by the use of some form of anti-seize on the threads, whether lithium grease, WD-40, motor oil or Teflon spray. The...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 June 2018, 19:54
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,081
Grease or not
On your boat trailer what grease do you put on the wheel studs or bolts, marine grease, copper grease or something else?
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Forum: Trailers & towing
28 May 2018, 18:37
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
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Forum: Trailers & towing
28 May 2018, 06:45
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
The wheels were the original ones supplied on a...
The wheels were the original ones supplied on a rapide trailer supplied by Ribcraft,
the bolt holes in the wheels were slightly ovaled, the bolts were tight at the time of fitting. Interestingly the...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
27 May 2018, 21:38
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,471
what happened lost a wheel
After a good day out on my trip home of 8miles drive with rib on a single axle braked trailer one entire wheel came off at around 20mph, five year old trailer new brakes each each year. The hole tyre...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 May 2018, 19:12
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Replies: 2
Views: 732
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 March 2018, 21:29
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Replies: 1
Views: 751
you need fabsil, try amazon the bigger can the...
you need fabsil, try amazon the bigger can the better value, use garden spray, wear a mask. I have found cup of bio soapowder in hot water the best to clean
the cover as it kills green algae, make...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
21 November 2017, 21:49
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,087
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Forum: Bits and pieces
21 November 2017, 20:58
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,087
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Forum: Engines & props
04 November 2017, 21:38
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,975
Service engine costs
what sort of cost is your engine service? might be good to share
what the going rate is my engine is a 90hp Suzuki four stroke
5 years old. Portsmouth area.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 October 2017, 07:01
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Replies: 3
Views: 866
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