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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2012, 18:55
Replies: 21
Views: 9,824
Posted By joe_db
My old RIB with a 6 HP planed OK with me and just...

My old RIB with a 6 HP planed OK with me and just barely with either a 50 pound dog or a child. One more adult and it was done for. 10 HP will help and so will playing with prop pitch. At this low HP...
Forum: Engines & props 21 May 2012, 18:48
Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2012, 11:33
Replies: 6
Views: 6,298
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2012, 18:34
Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2012, 18:05
Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2012, 19:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Posted By joe_db
Even on a sailboat you'll drown if no one stops...

Even on a sailboat you'll drown if no one stops the boat.
I would think twice and twice more before I tied myself to a powerboat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2012, 16:23
Replies: 30
Views: 4,286
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: Engines & props 21 March 2012, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2012, 16:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
Posted By joe_db
NEW ICOM AD-95 Charge Cup Adapter for IC-M1V...

NEW ICOM AD-95 Charge Cup Adapter for IC-M1V IC-M1Euro V | eBay...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2012, 12:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
Posted By joe_db
I am thinking of the 851 for my son. I can use...

I am thinking of the 851 for my son. I can use the DSC polling feature to see where he has got off to.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2012, 11:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,764
Posted By joe_db
I have both a SH HX370 and two Icom IC-M1Vs. The...

I have both a SH HX370 and two Icom IC-M1Vs. The Icoms are better radios IMHO, but the SH 370 is quite rugged and easily modified to use on ham 2 meter frequencies or any other freq you can program...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 March 2012, 21:45
Replies: 96
Views: 20,437
Posted By joe_db
On this side of the pond I never heard of leaving...

On this side of the pond I never heard of leaving the engine down to protect the BOAT. We do it because hitting potholes damages the outboard brackets.
Forum: Engines & props 04 March 2012, 14:13
Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: Engines & props 02 March 2012, 11:06
Replies: 6
Views: 5,709
Posted By joe_db
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...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 01 March 2012, 17:15
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By joe_db
The new RIB may get used away from the big boat....

The new RIB may get used away from the big boat. I have a trailer so we may end up taking the boat to Maine for a week or two.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 February 2012, 17:06
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By joe_db
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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