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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2016, 21:24
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By mdearman
Visiting Barra

Hello, Taking the rib to Barra next week, staying near Eoligarry. Any recommendations on slipways and places to visit? Got a 2 and 4 yr old so we won't be going very far, probably just pottering...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2016, 21:23
Replies: 61
Views: 6,444
Posted By mdearman
Are there any public statistics on rib based...

Are there any public statistics on rib based incidents? I guess the RNLI / MAIB must have an idea. Heart Attacks I would imagine. Market for a VHF/defibrillator combo?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2016, 06:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,564
Posted By mdearman
Good advice!

Good advice!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2015, 07:32
Replies: 30
Views: 8,570
Posted By mdearman
That's what I thought, this time last year.... :)

That's what I thought, this time last year.... :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2015, 20:22
Replies: 30
Views: 8,570
Posted By mdearman
I used 300 gsm bi axial underneath as it goes...

I used 300 gsm bi axial underneath as it goes found corners, then 600 on top. No expert either! The biaxial matting distorts like crazy once you cut it so my top tip is make sure you mark all the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2015, 06:53
Replies: 27
Views: 5,952
Posted By mdearman
I don't think flowcoat works that way, but happy...

I don't think flowcoat works that way, but happy to be corrected. I think the wax moves to the surface, not the top. I've been using it on various surfaces, some of which are upside down without...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 August 2015, 19:36
Replies: 110
Views: 24,396
Posted By mdearman
I think our definitions of time are somewhat...

I think our definitions of time are somewhat different. Between work, kids and the dog I'm lucky to scrape 20 mins together each week, now 18 months into a transom replacement...
Forum: Engines & props 29 May 2015, 20:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By mdearman
and to answer the question about the AV plate, I...

and to answer the question about the AV plate, I believe it will now be in line with the bottom of the transom, but no higher
Forum: Engines & props 29 May 2015, 20:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By mdearman
Thanks for all the responses With regards to...

Thanks for all the responses

With regards to prop height, the boat handled well in that on flat water up to speed at 40kts it felt very stable. however it would ventilate alot, when accelerating,...
Forum: Engines & props 29 May 2015, 11:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By mdearman
anybody?? Are large engines routinely...

anybody??

Are large engines routinely offset? i'm pretty sure someobdy on here must own a rib...... what did they do on yours?

help, please?
Forum: Engines & props 26 May 2015, 21:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,413
Posted By mdearman
Offset or not?

Hello,

I'm slowly coming to the end of a transom replacement saga on my 6.4m Concorde rib. I'm going to put the merc 150 v6 back on it and I'm wondering whether I should offset it or not.

The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 March 2015, 20:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,851
Posted By mdearman
I used one of these, quite a bit bigger though: ...

I used one of these, quite a bit bigger though:

https://www.ribstore.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=132&cat=20&page=1
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2015, 20:32
Replies: 5
Views: 924
Posted By mdearman
I'm knowledgeable enough to know it's an anti...

I'm knowledgeable enough to know it's an anti ventilation plate but that's it :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 December 2014, 19:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By mdearman
This is a repair of a bodged repair by previous...

This is a repair of a bodged repair by previous owner, the inner and outer skins were irretrievable.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 December 2014, 08:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By mdearman
West Systems generally recommend a 12:1 bevel so,...

West Systems generally recommend a 12:1 bevel so, I was expecting to sand the hull back by 12x its thickness and build up layers of matting. could get ugly and i would have to work around the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2014, 21:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By mdearman
Nobody? Really? I didn't think opinions were in...

Nobody? Really? I didn't think opinions were in short supply in this forum.... :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2014, 21:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By mdearman
Rebuild Advice Please

Hello,

I'm rebuilding the 6m Concorde RIB below. The transom and stringers have already gone, and the deck is going to be replaced too (its completely untreated on the underside).

Questions:
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2014, 21:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By mdearman
100582100583 Rotten bits removed.... hmm not...

100582100583
Rotten bits removed.... hmm not much left. You can see the replacement deck that someone fitted which is completely untreated on the bottom, it's ok at the moment but I guess that has...
Forum: Engines & props 20 August 2014, 18:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By mdearman
How do you identify a self etching primer? Do you...

How do you identify a self etching primer? Do you have an example?

Then would you use recommended primer on top of that? It's a minefield!
Forum: Engines & props 20 August 2014, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By mdearman
In the end I bought quicksilver primer,...

In the end I bought quicksilver primer, quicksilver enamel paint and quicksilver clear coat from 3 different places. In hindsight very expensive and not worth it given the age of the engine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2014, 11:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By mdearman
Its fairly academic now as its all been removed,...

Its fairly academic now as its all been removed, both inner and outer skins were irretrievable, and the transom was already being replaced before I saw this gem, just posted for your amusement...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2014, 09:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,516
Posted By mdearman
is this bad?

Currently re-replacing the transom on my ebay rib purchase.

I knew it was dodgy but what is particularly special is that the missing hose on the drain between the inside and outside skins of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2014, 14:31
Replies: 107
Views: 27,240
Posted By mdearman
my contribution: 1) I bought an outboard...

my contribution:

1) I bought an outboard from Bill Higham on the phone, no complaints about the price, customer service or quality.

2) I think all people were looking for from Simon here was to...
Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2014, 10:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,391
Posted By mdearman
Outboard Paint Recommendations?

Hello,

I need to paint the shaft extension kit i'm fitting to my Mercury 150 V6, I guess i need primer, black paint and clear coat, quicksilver primer doesn't seem to exist for sale, any...
Forum: Engines & props 06 April 2014, 19:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,578
Posted By mdearman
Turbodiesel, Do you have to remove the existing...

Turbodiesel, Do you have to remove the existing studs to fit it?

Thanks

Mike
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