Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 November 2021, 19:07
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Replies: 12
Views: 658
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 November 2021, 17:51
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Replies: 12
Views: 658
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 November 2021, 15:09
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Replies: 12
Views: 658
Lifting Eyes
I have a Valiant 490 from 2010 with a 50hp engine.
After many years of sling lifting under the tubes the inevitable happened and the tubes started coming off the hull, this has been rectified by...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 August 2020, 09:52
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Replies: 4
Views: 900
Spot on :thumbs:
The boat is always craned...
Spot on :thumbs:
The boat is always craned in, unfortunately no lifting hooks so a lot of pressure on the tubes.
I use to launch off my trailer but a lot of work afterwards and usually requires...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 August 2020, 08:51
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Replies: 4
Views: 900
Water leak deck to tube
I have a valiant rib 4.9 which is leaking water between the deck and bottom of the tube. I have stripped several layers of PVC from the area which is the rear right corner of the boat. The tube is...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 August 2014, 16:00
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 August 2014, 19:04
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,065
Tube antifouling
I have painted my tubes with Gommoguard Clear Inflatable Antifouling and have far from satisfactory results.
Has anyone used it and do you think it does what it says on the tin?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2014, 07:36
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,353
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 February 2014, 20:21
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,353
Valiant V490
I have a valiant V490 which has never been antifouled, I just polish it every year.
I have now decided to antifoul it due to the amount of time spent in the water.
Can anyone tell me the square...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 October 2013, 19:02
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,374
Been out on the boat today yeah��
While I...
Been out on the boat today yeah��
While I was at the marina I looked at several other ribs and they have put eyes on the anchor locker. My Valiant came from the factory with an anchor locker, if I...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 October 2013, 21:19
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,374
Hi Behavin,
Obviously on the transom it's an...
Hi Behavin,
Obviously on the transom it's an easy job because you can get to both sides.
I see the problem being in the bow, I can't see how you can bolt anything. ( not sure where your photo...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 October 2013, 20:30
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Replies: 0
Views: 970
Hull polishing
Have never anti fouled my valiant 490 and prefer to polish it. Has anyone used "Chine Shine" if so what are your comments. Also can anyone suggest the best wax to use, preferably something with...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2013, 21:04
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,374
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2013, 20:10
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,374
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 18:42
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,306
I was not suggesting you pay tax on your boat...
I was not suggesting you pay tax on your boat that is the system here, lets get the licensing laws sorted out first before upsetting people even further.
I am referring to Portugal so cannot...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 18:25
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,306
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 18:08
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,306
I live in Portugal and as a resident I have to...
I live in Portugal and as a resident I have to have a license to drive a motorised boat. There are various grades dependant on the size of vehicle and how far it is aloud to travel. We also pay light...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 September 2012, 21:45
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,904
Engine service
I am contemplating servicing the engine on my rib, it is a yamaha F50 four stroke, three years old and done 40 hours. Is there a service schedule or book like the Haynes manual for cars available?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2012, 22:22
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,972
No pozi screw holding mine in, I just gently...
No pozi screw holding mine in, I just gently eased it in with a hammer, it was a good tight fit. Probably just as well to change it, at least i will know if that's the problem.
Do you supply these...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2012, 20:27
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,972
Flappy door
Thanks Chris, it seems ok but I am not sure how pliable it should be anyway. I assumed the idea of this part was to let water out at speed and stop water coming in when stationery. Well it just...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2012, 20:07
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,972
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2012, 20:00
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,972
bung parts
Thank you for all your replies, sometimes the most obvious answers just dont appear in your mind.
This is a picture of the kit I believe has been installed on my boat. it was already fitted when I...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 May 2012, 20:46
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,972
Transom bung
The hole in the transom on a valiant rib is presumably to let water out whilst on a trailer.
When in the water they supply a round plastic insert with a little flappy door on it. It only fits one...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 April 2012, 06:30
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
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Forum: Engines & props
25 April 2012, 18:19
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Engine protective cover
I have the official Yamaha outboard protectice cover, can I leave it on all the time or should it be removed when I am using the rib. It's a 50hp year 2009
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