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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 April 2017, 17:42
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By porkpiehat
Where to put a trolling motor?

rather than repower my aging 13' RIB with a quiet, smooth 4-stroke, I was looking for a way to attach an electric trolling motor somewhere. There's no room on the transom.

Fiberglass bottom with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 October 2015, 00:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
actually let me retract part of that...the glue...

actually let me retract part of that...the glue is not a "two-part" type of deal, it's a use-alone tube.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2015, 21:48
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
yes sir, I do..

I bought a hypalon patch kit with hypalon glue and hypalon patches, sand paper. I haven't moved forward with it yet because:

-last weekend it was still bubbling the internal sealant.
-It has been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2015, 18:52
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2015, 18:51
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
This is what is looks like now. Crusty from the...

This is what is looks like now. Crusty from the sealant with some of the seals still pulled back a little.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2015, 16:01
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
Hey guys I couldn't get the valve out so I...

Hey guys

I couldn't get the valve out so I couldn't remove what water there was inside. I'm sure it was a small amount.

I used the sealant from WM and at first it would bubble out the leak....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2015, 15:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
seams blowing in a magnificent fashion will not...

seams blowing in a magnificent fashion will not do at all!

Ok...so shop vac the water...I was also thinking isopropyl alcohol will help to dry that out if I can't reach it...unless that will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2015, 19:03
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
even with a heavy RIB?

I thought those internal sealants worked mostly on soft inflatables that you could shake around to distribute the stuff around the tube?

I tried an external patch today (actually that stretch-tape...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 September 2015, 17:30
Replies: 24
Views: 4,963
Posted By porkpiehat
Hypalon patch

This is the first time I've had a significant enough leak in one of my tubes to do a patch. It produces bubbles from underneath when I'm inflating in the water.

There seem to be a lot of options...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2015, 13:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,355
Posted By porkpiehat
haha newbie pics

I had to search my computer for any pics of boat's transom and this is as good as it gets. The one that is upside down actually shows a good view of the corroded release valve and the bottom part of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2015, 13:24
Replies: 5
Views: 3,355
Posted By porkpiehat
Still waiting to hear back. I accidentally bought...

Still waiting to hear back. I accidentally bought a rebuild kit (gaskets and seals etc) on ebay thinking I was getting a rebuilt part. I'm about to send it back for a refund but I might sit on it.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2015, 23:40
Replies: 5
Views: 3,355
Posted By porkpiehat
tilt/trim options for my 35 hp Johnson

It appears that at least the trim motor and possibly the tilt cylinder are shot on my 13' RIB Johnson 35 hp 2 stroke. A full replacement of the unit is about $1100 and and I;m guessing about $300 in...
Forum: Engines & props 05 July 2015, 15:05
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By porkpiehat
Unfortunately the motor needs to be fully tilted...

Unfortunately the motor needs to be fully tilted to do so, which I can't do. I can't reach the manual release valve be the motors in the way.
Forum: Engines & props 04 July 2015, 19:04
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By porkpiehat
Forgot to mention the motion was frequently...

Forgot to mention the motion was frequently "jerky" before the problem started.
Forum: Engines & props 04 July 2015, 16:07
Replies: 3
Views: 686
Posted By porkpiehat
Troubleshooting trim motor 35 hp Johnson

Trim motor slowed down to a crawl after a rainstorm and then stops altogether. The battery is fine. I can hear gurgling noise from the trim motor when I try to operate. I have never personally...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2015, 15:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,371
Posted By porkpiehat
And the engine didn't rev too high with the lower...

And the engine didn't rev too high with the lower pitch?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2014, 02:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,371
Posted By porkpiehat
And what if I'm going to be towing out divers and...

And what if I'm going to be towing out divers and equip for scuba? Any benefit for a four-blade then?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2014, 17:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,371
Posted By porkpiehat
four blade prop for following seas?

My boat seems to really bog down in following seas, to the point that it scares me a little. It is a 13' AB console with 35hp Johnson.

Is there any point in trying out a four-blade prop to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2014, 17:10
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By porkpiehat
Took it out today after the impeller replaced and...

Took it out today after the impeller replaced and she ran completely fine! Can't say it won't happen next time but who knows. If it does I'll have someone look at the carb! Thanks for all the ideas!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2014, 02:57
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By porkpiehat
Thanks fellas. These all seem like fixable,...

Thanks fellas. These all seem like fixable, relatively inexpensive problems. I was fearing catastrophic engine failure, gear case slipping, or costly fiberglass work!

One other interesting fact:...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2014, 05:33
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By porkpiehat
Random engine surging, then overheat!

Hi All:

Heading into my third summer of RIB ownership and I am learning a lot (and spending not a little). 13' 1998 AB with seat and right-hand console.

I am befuddled by a very intermittent...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 August 2013, 02:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By porkpiehat
Sorry to 'jack this post but it seems like the...

Sorry to 'jack this post but it seems like the perfect spot for my similar question...

I bought a Lowrance Mark 4 pro and bought a suction cup transom mount. I've tried various positions on the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2013, 01:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,835
Posted By porkpiehat
Prop helped with RPMs, gave me a little oomph

The 4-blade prop was a 16 pitch! I don't really know why they would have done that. This season I barely made 4100 rpms with the prop.

Switched to a 3-blade 13 pitch prop. WOT can exceed 6000rpm...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2012, 16:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,835
Posted By porkpiehat
My ab rib...

Thanks for the prop info! My ab handles perfectly, having only had it on the water for 5 days total. There appears to be a VERY gradually leak somewhere but the fabric looks fine. I want to have the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2012, 03:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,835
Posted By porkpiehat
Must go faster!!!

Hey all this is my first post. I just bought a second hand 13' AB RIB with right console and a 35 hp 2 stroke 3 cyl Johnson. It was owned by the Maine game wardens.

Right now with 2-3 people...
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