Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 May 2012, 18:55
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Replies: 21
Views: 9,824
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Forum: Engines & props
21 May 2012, 18:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Update:
The boat flies with 2 adults and one...
Update:
The boat flies with 2 adults and one child (about 440 pound of people). I had myself (190 pounds) and one child (90) pounds towing the other 90 some pound child in a tube and it had no issue...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 March 2012, 11:33
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,298
Check the throttle and timing linkages!
If it...
Check the throttle and timing linkages!
If it is the same as my 6 HP Johnson, the throttle actually advances the timing and moves a linkage that presses on something that moves the throttle (think...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2012, 18:34
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Yes......my point is the boat MIGHT NOT stop...
Yes......my point is the boat MIGHT NOT stop :eek:
You are trading one danger, the boat will be gone and you'll need to swim home or a get a ride from someone, for another danger - the boat for some...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2012, 18:05
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
You all need to get someone to tow you in a...
You all need to get someone to tow you in a harness to get a feel for exactly how hosed you will be if one of these schemes leaves you tied to the boat and the boat still moving. I just now put a new...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 March 2012, 19:30
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 March 2012, 16:23
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
My old RIB came untied from my sailboat and I...
My old RIB came untied from my sailboat and I foolishly dove in after it even though it had a decent head start. In relatively light air on a warm day in warm (27 C) water it took some doing to catch...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 March 2012, 17:07
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
I got the boat out the other day for her maiden...
I got the boat out the other day for her maiden voyage. Everything went well except the kill switch is bad. With just me the speed was excellent. No GPS, but I'm guessing about 24-27 knots or so :D I...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 March 2012, 16:27
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 March 2012, 12:52
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 March 2012, 11:55
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 March 2012, 21:45
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,437
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Forum: Engines & props
04 March 2012, 14:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Got deal on a 15HP Evinrude 2-stroke I couldn't...
Got deal on a 15HP Evinrude 2-stroke I couldn't pass up. I'll have to see how she does. I'm going to try something like this:
SPORT MARINE TECHNOLOGIES SE Sport 200 Hydrofoil, Black at West Marine...
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Forum: Engines & props
02 March 2012, 11:06
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
15 HP for Avon 340 RIB
I just bought a 2003 Avon 340 RIB. I have a 6 HP Johnson that will not work on this boat because it is a short shaft :facepalm: Should have checked before I got it, but too late now. On my current...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
01 March 2012, 17:15
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
29 February 2012, 17:06
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
Hello from Kent Island
I have had a Sportis (about 10 feet long) I got in 1999 and I just picked up an Avon Rover 340 RIB. I am sure I'll be having some questions on the Avon. For one thing I just figured out it takes long...
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