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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 November 2013, 18:17
Replies: 24
Views: 4,732
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
I had a 3.5 m with a 25 hp, 2ST, with tiller, and...

I had a 3.5 m with a 25 hp, 2ST, with tiller, and I fitted it with a hydrofoil. The result was impressive, specially when towing rings or knee-boards. It started and went into plane much faster.
I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2013, 23:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,576
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
I had a 4.50 m ( Valiant 450 V - 2001) with a 2...

I had a 4.50 m ( Valiant 450 V - 2001) with a 2 ST 40 HP Mariner. It was a little slow and hungry.
I now have a 5.20 m (Valiant 520 PT - 2006) with a 4 ST 90 HP Suzuki. Fun to ride, a little stern...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 September 2013, 21:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,692
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
I had a 3.5 m RIB with a 25 HP 2 ST Mariner. Very...

I had a 3.5 m RIB with a 25 HP 2 ST Mariner. Very fast and fun to ride. Light and not so hungry on fuel.
I moved to a larger RIB (4.5 m RIB with a 40 HP 2 ST Mariner). Not so fast but still fun to...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 August 2013, 08:59
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
I am thinking about installing a second battery...

I am thinking about installing a second battery just for the auto bilge pump, isolated from the main circuits (engine, lights, manual bilge pump).
Rule auto pumps start on a periodic basis. This...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 August 2013, 14:51
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
Some automatic pumps have built-in switches,...

Some automatic pumps have built-in switches, others start every few minutes to check if there is water.
Any comments on pros and cons of the two approaches? Reliability, battery usage?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2013, 10:06
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
If I leave the boat on the water for a long time,...

If I leave the boat on the water for a long time, I will use the cover, but just for one or two days...

Thanks for the note about the battery capacity.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2013, 09:51
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
Thank you all. I will try the switch option (or...

Thank you all.
I will try the switch option (or the automatic Rule pump).
The transom of the Valiant PT-520 is very low and the Suzuki DF 90 is heavy. Already had some situations where the transom...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2013, 08:31
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By Amcarrapatoso
Automatic bilge pump

I have a 5.20 m Valiant Rib with a bilge pump (non automatic).
It it rains and the boat is not covered, the aft almost sinks.
I am thinking installing a second bilge pump, with automatic switch,...
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