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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2021, 21:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,101
Posted By jameswallace
My ribeye 585 i had a 130ho on. It was lethally...

My ribeye 585 i had a 130ho on. It was lethally quick. Way over hull design speed and would try and throw you out the boat. It was good fun.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2021, 10:18
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By jameswallace
Couldnt find a contact?

Couldnt find a contact?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2021, 04:58
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
Ive always regretted selling projects like you...

Ive always regretted selling projects like you have done. I hope you dont!

Ive bought a Zodiac 6M commercial spec boat. Needs full resto. Sold my dads old school ribeye so im sure ill regret that...
Forum: Bits and pieces 27 June 2021, 20:25
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By jameswallace
is this still available?

is this still available?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2021, 17:59
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By jameswallace
Zodiac Gel Coat

Ive acquired a new boat that is a Zodiac Commercial spec with Dark Grey gel.

Is there a Zodiac distribor, or does anyone know if they just used basic Ral colours? Filling in holes in console...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2021, 17:57
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
Hi Toby. Hope you are well. Shame to see you sell...

Hi Toby. Hope you are well. Shame to see you sell up after all that hard work. If i hear of a 6.5 ill let you know. Just acquired a new rib myself.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 March 2020, 08:11
Replies: 29
Views: 3,517
Posted By jameswallace
If that was in 2018 i was involved in that. Quite...

If that was in 2018 i was involved in that. Quite cool things!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2020, 07:41
Replies: 67
Views: 6,027
Posted By jameswallace
I work for a harbour authority and boat usage for...

I work for a harbour authority and boat usage for this time of year has increased. People are using the gov advice as an excuse. People dont seem to see the bigger picture. We have to maintain a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2020, 07:37
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
You could launch from itchenor near where you...

You could launch from itchenor near where you came to see us. Or we could meet up on the water? Once this virus goed!!
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 March 2020, 07:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,517
Posted By jameswallace
Plus on a ship it would be dipped regardless. ...

Plus on a ship it would be dipped regardless.

Ive was winched down in a pac 22 a couple of times. Quite scary!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2020, 20:02
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
How much pressure? Dont forget itll be gravity...

How much pressure? Dont forget itll be gravity fed so will seem like a lot. I keep the boat on a mooring. I now work for Chichester Harbour Conservancy.

The boat looks amazing btw. Loving the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2020, 19:49
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
Thatll be the water draining from the block. ...

Thatll be the water draining from the block.

It wouls be nice to see you and the boat when its launched. Perhaps we can meet up somewhere in the solent. Ive got a new yam 130 on my ribeye
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2019, 08:23
Replies: 55
Views: 8,078
Posted By jameswallace
Hi Toby. Amazing job. So glad you’re happy with...

Hi Toby. Amazing job. So glad you’re happy with the boat and its gone to the right home
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2019, 20:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,626
Posted By jameswallace
Easy toby! Roll on its side. Sand starting with...

Easy toby! Roll on its side. Sand starting with 400 up to 1500 with an orbital. Then Farecla profile 200 and then auto glym super resin polish. Hope blats going well?
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2018, 05:48
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By jameswallace
If only life was so simple eh!! No just...

If only life was so simple eh!!

No just passenger amounts and weights

Ill call them. Thanks. Its one of the first ribeyes so old school and most people get confused
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2018, 12:56
Replies: 2
Views: 855
Posted By jameswallace
Can my Ribeye 585 take a 135

As title suggest. Can i put a honda 135hp outboard on the back of my 2000 ribeye 585. Currently have a 100hp yammy if anyone wants to buy it.
Forum: Engines & props 28 April 2018, 17:09
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By jameswallace
Battery cables you can get made to measure. Spend...

Battery cables you can get made to measure. Spend the extra and get marine tinned ones. Ebay is the place. Oh and get nice thick ones too.

Further to the pm i think force 4 aell cables. Are you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 February 2018, 21:09
Replies: 1
Views: 893
Posted By jameswallace
Glad you are pleased and thanks for your kind...

Glad you are pleased and thanks for your kind words. I hope your journey home was all ok.

If you need a hand when you get to polishing and im about happy to pop up and assist.
Forum: RIBs for sale 31 January 2018, 10:03
Replies: 0
Views: 1,725
Posted By jameswallace
Ribtec 5.4M with Mariner 60hp 2 stroke £3995

Red Ribtec 5.4M with a mariner 60hp outboard, electric start, trim tilt etc

unsure on exact age or rib, but suspect mid 90's as a ballpark?

Comes with a decent trailer, outboard was fully...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2017, 06:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By jameswallace
i sold my 5.4 with an evinrude 70 for £3300

i sold my 5.4 with an evinrude 70 for £3300
Forum: Engines & props 11 July 2017, 14:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By jameswallace
Ive de tubed a rib before (not my fault) so been...

Ive de tubed a rib before (not my fault) so been there done that. That wasnt fun. I know they dont stop you stuffing it but it does help! I dunno just doesnt feel comfortable down the waves. Ive had...
Forum: Engines & props 11 July 2017, 07:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By jameswallace
Having thought about it you're right. I hit a...

Having thought about it you're right. I hit a cross roads now. I love the hull but the tubes are in ok condition but not a great sized diameter. Im not confident going down waves with it. Ive been in...
Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2017, 10:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By jameswallace
Thanks. I need to get info on the transom...

Thanks.

I need to get info on the transom yes.

Im a certified outboard mech amongst other things so service cost isnt something i bother to consider to be honest

I was thinking twin 70 2...
Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2017, 09:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,748
Posted By jameswallace
Twin engine possible?

Greetings all. Ive come back to owning a rib again!!

I sheared the trim tilt on the yammy 100 on the back of my 2002 ribeye 5.8. So im. I am contemplating twin 70 hp's on the back. Is this...
Forum: RIBs wanted 17 January 2014, 07:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,891
Posted By jameswallace
Mine had new wheels bearings and hubs ;)

Mine had new wheels bearings and hubs ;)
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