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Forum: RIBnet North America 26 July 2013, 23:26
Replies: 79
Views: 22,063
Posted By twtrk1
Mercury makes a short shaft 40hp. That is the...

Mercury makes a short shaft 40hp. That is the only motor I was able to find new. I also found a guy that would make a bolt-on transom riser for a longer shaft motor
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 June 2013, 02:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,722
Posted By twtrk1
Long shaft VS short shaft on an FC 470

I have been looking around for a motor for my FC 470. I have found a couple of good deals on 40hp long shaft motors. My question is, what difference will the long shaft motor make? I also have a...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 May 2013, 15:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
I have the roll-up aluminum floor.

I have the roll-up aluminum floor.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 May 2013, 15:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
The bill was $560. They rebuilt a couple of the...

The bill was $560. They rebuilt a couple of the valves, repaired a couple others valves, reattached the inflation tube for the transom, & installed the floor with the correct hardware. So, the bill...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 May 2013, 20:32
Replies: 46
Views: 37,175
Posted By twtrk1
My FC470 is a 1992 model boat. I am currently...

My FC470 is a 1992 model boat. I am currently running the factory roll up floor. (I have an extra floor if anybody wants to buy one) Anyway, I found a decent deal on a used Yamaha 40hp short shaft...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 16:54
Replies: 534
Views: 77,380
Posted By twtrk1
Legislation WILL NOT save another injury or life....

Legislation WILL NOT save another injury or life. Dumb people will always find away to show their "dumbness". Drunk driving is illegal & it still happens. Oregon has a mandatory boaters license (wish...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 April 2013, 16:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
It sounds like around $ 150-200 to rebuild a...

It sounds like around $ 150-200 to rebuild a valve, & $600 to replace a valve with a new one. I have been told the valves don't have to be replaced very often unless they get nasty corrosion-like...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 April 2013, 01:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
I have an older F470 & I have been told I need a...

I have an older F470 & I have been told I need a short shaft motor, or modify the transom for a long shaft motor.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 April 2013, 19:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
I am looking forward to some good times! I took...

I am looking forward to some good times! I took the boat to IBC in Portland, & its getting a check up. Man are those stinkin valves expensive!! Anyway, I'm also looking for a 40hp short shaft...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 April 2013, 19:59
Replies: 27
Views: 12,350
Posted By twtrk1
Are you leaving the motor & tanks on the boat...

Are you leaving the motor & tanks on the boat while towing? if you are, I would go for a longer trailer with lots of support under the transom.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 13 April 2013, 15:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,986
Posted By twtrk1
First RIB!

I am absolutely new to inflatable boats! So, I just bought a Zodiac F 470 used. I have been looking a little, mostly craigslist & the local shops, & this one showed up on a trailer, & looks like it...
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