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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 February 2020, 08:22
Replies: 26
Views: 2,219
Posted By Mextli
I have a musto drysuit of some sort, not sure...

I have a musto drysuit of some sort, not sure about the model anymore. Rather basic and all that, but works well for what I do. Wouldn't go out without it, except maybe in the absolute summer...
Forum: Engines & props 29 August 2017, 08:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,033
Posted By Mextli
Hey Same thing happened to me, attempted to...

Hey

Same thing happened to me, attempted to remove it, broke off the removal tool, attempted to remove that, broke off the hardened drill bit now it just remains as is, thermostat housing is glued...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2017, 11:42
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By Mextli
Hey Im not sure if it is sweat because it...

Hey

Im not sure if it is sweat because it started a few minutes after the rain began,(it was on the back leg of the journey), whils during the journey to heligoland, i had no problems whatsover...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2017, 09:28
Replies: 5
Views: 863
Posted By Mextli
Drysuit query

Greetings, fellow Ribbers,

I currently own a crewsaver drysuit of some sorts(I am not sure about the model but it is a very basic one.). After having driven the boat through rain during my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2017, 05:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,220
Posted By Mextli
We have been using 72 during our voyage to...

We have been using 72 during our voyage to Heligoland, and we werent the only ones. A lot of chit chat was going on on 72 whilst near the port. Further out it got quit.

German regulation says 72...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2017, 15:25
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By Mextli
Offset is definitly better.

Offset is definitly better.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2017, 11:14
Replies: 47
Views: 6,887
Posted By Mextli
Hi all just to post a conclusion, I...

Hi all

just to post a conclusion,

I have now overhauled and fitted the PTT to my Searider - the boats performance has changed to the better, so Trim Tabs are off the list for now.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 March 2017, 11:09
Replies: 47
Views: 5,477
Posted By Mextli
For a VHF only ICOM will do. I own a IC-423G and...

For a VHF only ICOM will do. I own a IC-423G and it is a very good VHF.

Doesn't do AIS but I'm on a 4M Searider so AIS would be an overkill anyhow.
Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2017, 17:02
Replies: 28
Views: 11,111
Posted By Mextli
+1 to almost everything - Get an outboard that...

+1 to almost everything - Get an outboard that has a small fuel tank built in or bring a small aux fuel tank - All engine issues I have so far encountered go down to bad fuel - If you feed your aux...
Forum: Engines & props 03 March 2017, 13:17
Replies: 9
Views: 4,419
Posted By Mextli
Well any tach will work, they usually have 3...

Well any tach will work, they usually have 3 terminals, the 703 control box should have that.

Changing handle is a simple affair of unbolting it on one side and screwing it back on on the other...
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 February 2017, 12:03
Replies: 16
Views: 4,885
Posted By Mextli
Oh, and never cut away the GRP from the back of...

Oh, and never cut away the GRP from the back of the transom, always from the front (To the inside of the boat)

The stuff at the back is really thick and part of the hull mould while on the front...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2017, 15:24
Replies: 29
Views: 5,777
Posted By Mextli
Better racing boat out there than Seariders,...

Better racing boat out there than Seariders, though.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2017, 09:28
Replies: 29
Views: 5,777
Posted By Mextli
It will settle down - sort of. It will still be...

It will settle down - sort of. It will still be quite wobbly.

IMHO there is no "real" reason for blocking off the flooding hull. It gives great advantages when stationary or during displacement...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2017, 07:18
Replies: 29
Views: 5,777
Posted By Mextli
I have seen a few SR54 unloaded with the hull...

I have seen a few SR54 unloaded with the hull blocked off that lean on one tube at standstill.

If you have a heavy engine, and maybe the fuel tank at the back, the tubes should touch the water...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 February 2017, 17:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,929
Posted By Mextli
I own an italian SIB called Eurovinil E2, its 37...

I own an italian SIB called Eurovinil E2, its 37 years old as of now, still going strong with no visible detoration on the PVC.

Its got all seams welded though, and they have a very good...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 January 2017, 12:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,099
Posted By Mextli
For that kind of money you get proper used boats ...

For that kind of money you get proper used boats

Just sayin, not trying to slight you, but chinese boats do have their issues.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2017, 08:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,576
Posted By Mextli
All modern fuel lines should be ethanol proof

All modern fuel lines should be ethanol proof
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2017, 13:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By Mextli
Some Seariders have console offset as standard.

Some Seariders have console offset as standard.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2017, 12:13
Replies: 33
Views: 4,513
Posted By Mextli
I strongly disagree. Wearing a proper...

I strongly disagree.

Wearing a proper lifejacket (auto ones are much less bulky than BAs) in any conditions is advisable. It is like wearing a seat belt on a car. Yes you wont need it 99% of the...
Forum: Engines & props 07 January 2017, 07:53
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By Mextli
PTT and Bracket should be near identical though...

PTT and Bracket should be near identical though...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 January 2017, 18:34
Replies: 33
Views: 4,513
Posted By Mextli
Being knocked out happens much more easily than...

Being knocked out happens much more easily than you'd think though

I did once knock myself out on the backrest on my SR4 after a particularily violent turn, Was wearing an LJ(By luck I didn't end...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 January 2017, 07:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By Mextli
The problem is they used different colours over...

The problem is they used different colours over time. My SR4 is done in RAL 2004 and it is slightly off(but only slightly) and a friend of mine has a later one and it is just about RAL 2004..
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 03 January 2017, 18:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By Mextli
RAL 2004 comes pretty close to searider orange too

RAL 2004 comes pretty close to searider orange too
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2017, 09:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mextli
It would increase the range ofc. More height...

It would increase the range ofc. More height equals more range in this case.

Planning to get one in the near future, but right now setup stays as it is.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2017, 08:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,782
Posted By Mextli
I'm mointing my aerial off the transom, similar...

I'm mointing my aerial off the transom, similar to what the RNLI is doing on their D-Class

Once I'm with the Boat again i can send you pictures.

Doesn't give the best range though :(
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