Forum: Engines & props
14 August 2014, 14:57
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Engine dies when gear is engaged
Hello all.
Wonder if anyone has any advise, my engine is an ob 20hp yamaha about 2 years old. Last time I was out on the water I stopped the engine while at an island when I started the engine...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 February 2013, 06:45
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,595
Nothing to fix, just thinking of maximizing...
Nothing to fix, just thinking of maximizing performance, fuel efficiency etc.. I heard you can get foils that clip on so perhaps if I can find one of those, as you said it might be worth seeing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 February 2013, 06:40
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,595
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 February 2013, 06:14
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Replies: 14
Views: 16,595
Hydrofoils for outboards, good idea?
Hello..
I wanted to pose a question and see what the general response is from those who may have experience..
I have a small 3.5m rib with a 20hp outboard I use as a PWC for leisure etc.. I...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
21 December 2012, 06:53
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,376
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
21 December 2012, 06:50
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,376
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 December 2012, 04:32
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,257
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
21 December 2012, 04:25
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,376
Thanks I will give it a go.. I guess with the...
Thanks I will give it a go.. I guess with the engine trimmed right out this could make it quite hazardous for the surfer behind should they fall forward towards the back of the boat haha I dont...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
21 December 2012, 03:33
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,376
Can I Wake surf behind my RIB?
Hello..
Does anyone have good knowledge of wake surfing (not to be confused with wakeboarding) Looks like fun but my boat is a 3.5m RIB with a 20hp will this produce a big enough wake to surf ????...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
30 October 2012, 08:49
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,253
hmm Interesting... but I would have thought in...
hmm Interesting... but I would have thought in this case you would hear the engine labor or cough and lose power, in my case the engine didnt slow down (the noise of the engine was consistent) it was...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
30 October 2012, 07:52
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,253
Hi Chris... Yes I was since advised to...
Hi Chris... Yes I was since advised to "feather" the throttle in waves... as to the fluctuations in speed though ???
From now on I'm a very very fair weather sailor dont worry haha I quickly...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
30 October 2012, 04:48
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,253
"I've been pursued by Navy, police and...
"I've been pursued by Navy, police and coastguards the world over and learned to deal with all manner of emergency situations."
Do you mean pursued as in they wanted you to train/work with them.....
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 October 2012, 03:00
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,424
Thank you Locozodiac I will silicone the bow D...
Thank you Locozodiac I will silicone the bow D ring as an extra precaution but last night I stuck a garden hose in the hull drainage hole at the bottom of the transom and filled my hull with water, I...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
24 October 2012, 04:45
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,734
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
23 October 2012, 02:38
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,424
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 October 2012, 07:36
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
So I shouldnt use the tilt lock bar during...
So I shouldnt use the tilt lock bar during trailering? I guess the engine would bounce up and down a bit which would may cause the locking bar to break but if it's not for that then when would you...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 October 2012, 06:42
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 October 2012, 02:52
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2012, 08:38
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2012, 07:53
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
Thanks Donald I will try it.. That's a pain if...
Thanks Donald I will try it.. That's a pain if it's a regular problem I was thinking thank god it didn't happen out on the water as we stopped at an Island and would have been screwed if it had...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2012, 04:47
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Replies: 20
Views: 18,577
Hello Jon
I have the same problem, got my...
Hello Jon
I have the same problem, got my boat back off the water yesterday got it home, went to lower the engine and it jams it will go up again not problem but will only lower about 15% then...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 October 2012, 04:29
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,424
Hi Bicyclejuju1.
Just read your post, I have...
Hi Bicyclejuju1.
Just read your post, I have a similar boat which I just took out yesterday for the first time, was on the water for about 2 hours and when I came back in the Hull was full of...
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