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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 October 2012, 02:02
Replies: 9
Views: 12,410
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Thank you for the idea

Thank you for the idea
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2012, 18:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Ok thanks. If they say 15 I'll probably be ok w...

Ok thanks. If they say 15 I'll probably be ok w 20!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2012, 01:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By bicyclejuju1
whats the biggest motor I can use

I have a 2001 west marine 310 by Avon. Boat is about 12 feet. I am currently using an old Johnson 9.9 motor. It just doesn't seem to have the power I feel the boat needs. Then again its my first...
Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2012, 00:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Thanks for the info on solas. I was going to...

Thanks for the info on solas. I was going to order one ( being their half the price of an OEM ) but I think I'll spring for the real deal. I agree with the 9. It has a 10 and was specked w an 8 so I...
Forum: Engines & props 15 June 2012, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By bicyclejuju1
My neighbor who has a superior knowledge to mine...

My neighbor who has a superior knowledge to mine about boats said it was really beaten up and I should get a new one. Then when I started looking around for a new one I discovered this one was the...
Forum: Engines & props 15 June 2012, 17:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Ok thx! It says 9 1/2 X 10. I found out from...

Ok thx! It says 9 1/2 X 10. I found out from Johnson evinrude it came stock w a 9 1/4 x 8. Might explain why it feels so sluggish ( besides the current condition ) thx for the idea on the tach. Are...
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2012, 17:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By bicyclejuju1
new to boating have a propeller question

I have a 11 foot Avon 310 rib. I'm using an old 1975 Johnson 9.9 seahorse motor. I need a new propeller. Any ideas on how to figure out what type size I need? I want an aluminum 3 blade but that's...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2012, 04:00
Replies: 1
Views: 918
Posted By bicyclejuju1
making your own d-rings and handles

Does anyone have any experience with making their own d-rings or handles. I have a large roll of hypalon and can buy d-rings fairly cheap so I would like to make my own. Any advice on how to layer...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2012, 03:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,118
Posted By bicyclejuju1
I used a non abrasive bathroom cleaner with...

I used a non abrasive bathroom cleaner with bleach on an old 2001 Avon i just bought and it worked wonders. The hypalon seemed to hold up to it. Afterwards I applied a good protectant. Not sure if it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2012, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 12,410
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Sounds like a plan! I'm gonna give it a shot. Thx...

Sounds like a plan! I'm gonna give it a shot. Thx for the info!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 15:44
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Thanks for all the feedback! Y'all are great!!!

Thanks for all the feedback! Y'all are great!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 14:22
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
I haven't gotten in the water yet. I wasn't even...

I haven't gotten in the water yet. I wasn't even planing on buying a boat. But this deal was too good to pass up. $100 for the boat, trailer and motor. I had to order the hypalon fabric, glue, and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
I'm gonna go check the rings out now. I read a...

I'm gonna go check the rings out now. I read a suggestion on a separate thread that suggested to attach the pump to the outer plug hole making a good seal w tape or plastic fitting. Then slowly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 13:34
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Should I replace the inserts that the plugs go...

Should I replace the inserts that the plugs go into? I checked them and re installed them with some silicone to ensure a good seal. Is that the correct thing to do?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 13:30
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Here are both sides of the back where the...

Here are both sides of the back where the bungalow are. Both have new plugs. How can water leak from the top one (inside deck) to the lower one? Is there a hollow space between the 2. Boat is on a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 02:52
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Here she is 69044

Here she is

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2012, 02:51
Replies: 9
Views: 12,410
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Here she is 69043

Here she is

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2012, 02:29
Replies: 9
Views: 12,410
Posted By bicyclejuju1
help please! I have water getting into my hull

I just bought my first boat. Its a 2001 west marine 310 by Avon rib. I got the holes patched up and gave the Johnson 9.9 motor a tune. My question is the water in my Hull. I tried what I read to do...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2012, 01:41
Replies: 16
Views: 9,243
Posted By bicyclejuju1
help please ! what causes water to leak into the hull

I just bought my first boat. Its a 2001 west marine 310 by Avon rib. I got the holes patched up and gave the Johnson 9.9 motor a tune. My question is the water in my Hull. I tried what I read to do...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2012, 21:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By bicyclejuju1
My neighbor just told me of a marine store north...

My neighbor just told me of a marine store north of the airport on 301! I'm gonna check it out tomorrow! Thx for your idea's!!!!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2012, 20:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,608
Posted By bicyclejuju1
need advice on paddles / oars

I bought an Avon 310 rib boat with a 10 HP motor. It didn't come with any paddles. Hopefully I'll never need to try and row the thing but if the motor was to ever crap out I need a set of them. What...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2012, 19:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Thx for the advice. I went to my local hardware...

Thx for the advice. I went to my local hardware store and found a product called MÖTSENBÖCKERS LIFT OFF. It is eco friendly,

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water based and biodegradable. It worked rather well! You...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2012, 04:30
Replies: 1
Views: 3,270
Posted By bicyclejuju1
hypalon paint vs liquid rubber and patching question

Has anyone had good luck repainting their hypalon boats w either? I see a product called liquid rubber from inland marine and several types of hypalon paint. I have an older Avon 310 that has seen...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2012, 00:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By bicyclejuju1
Thank you for the idea! I'll check into it! ...

Thank you for the idea! I'll check into it!

Will
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 May 2012, 02:20
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By bicyclejuju1
greetings from a first time boat owner in florida

Hey everyone!
I'm from Arizona but moved to Florida. I just bought my first boat! I have very little experience with boats as we don't have much water in Arizona. My water experience is mostly...
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