Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 September 2020, 01:10
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Wear patches
I am looking to add wear patches to my 1987 SR 5.4m. The tubes hold air well (casting was done a couple years ago) but I use the boat for spearfishing and need to add some protective patches to...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 June 2018, 15:41
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Thanks everyone. Part of their process is to...
Thanks everyone. Part of their process is to remove the valves after treatment of the latex (rotating the boat with a fork lift for 5 days) and clean them. I’ll report back on how it turns out.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 May 2018, 20:17
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Internal liquid seal
So after having my RIB shop inspect my boat they found a lot more porous (tiny leaks) than what I had found. I'm guessing they inflated to proper pressure and when I did it I had a much lower...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
13 September 2017, 21:48
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,282
I'm guessing that i can just apply a patch as...
I'm guessing that i can just apply a patch as normal. Since these holes are so small, it shouldn't take much to "plug" them up.
Last night I was up thinking about ways to get around the lip that...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
11 September 2017, 17:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,282
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Forum: RIBnet North America
11 September 2017, 04:22
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,282
Pinhole leaks
Awhile back I successfully repaired a small leak on the starboard tube and replaced a couple A7 valves on my Searider 5.4. I noticed there was still a slow leak occurring in the rear chamber. Today...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 June 2017, 03:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 989
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2017, 18:31
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Replies: 6
Views: 989
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2017, 17:04
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Replies: 6
Views: 989
Seam help
So both the port and starboard tubes have the seen tape lifting on the same section. I haven't fully removed the tape yet in fear of causing damage so I'm not sure what it looks like. Should I go...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 April 2017, 03:02
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,545
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 April 2017, 19:39
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,545
Yes the person I spoke to said that the last...
Yes the person I spoke to said that the last layer of glue should be slightly tacky (similar to masking tape) before joining together.
I'm wondering what length of section I can apply at a time...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 April 2017, 13:29
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,545
Thank you. Yes I will be doing this with a...
Thank you. Yes I will be doing this with a friends help and will be sure to do so on a low humidity day (under 50%). My tubes hold air so I'm assuming to do this with the tubes inflated to normal...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 April 2017, 21:55
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,545
Rubstrake replacement, seeking tips and advice
I'm looking for tips on applying rubstrake and overall just working with Hypalon glue. I'm hoping to apply 3 strips of 3.5" rubstrake to my Avon SR 5.4. Currently the deluxe mode has an old single...
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Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada
27 April 2017, 13:16
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,402
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 April 2017, 15:30
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Replies: 3
Views: 863
Well that is good news. Thanks guys. It's funny...
Well that is good news. Thanks guys. It's funny bc the guys at my local RIB shop seemed unaware of such an offset. They have a great reputation but then again I was only speaking to the sales guys...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2017, 21:42
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Replies: 3
Views: 863
Searider engine offset
I am almost ready to cleanup and fill a few holes in my 5.4m transom. The existing engine holes are offset (I need to measure but I think about 1" towards starboard). I found the below thread that...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2017, 20:06
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2017, 18:22
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
The heads are decent sized and I counter sunk...
The heads are decent sized and I counter sunk them and filled that hole with epoxy so they should be in there pretty well. 3/4" ply plus resin and glass on top so there is def some meat in there. ...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2017, 16:58
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Would it be best to install a full mat...
Would it be best to install a full mat (kitchen/bar mat style with holes) across this area or instead maybe just 4" wide strips that span the entire length covering the bolts. This would provided...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2017, 16:05
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 April 2017, 18:03
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 April 2017, 21:26
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Glassing in SR jockey hump
I am in the process of converting a 5.4m deluxe searider to a center console. I've removed the the side by seating and have a piece of 3/4" marine plywood cut to fit my jockey/console. The problem...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 March 2017, 14:48
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Replies: 0
Views: 742
Avon SR 5.4 Jockey/console position
I am redoing the layout on my SR 5.4 deluxe. Bonnet, dash and seating have been removed. I have an original SR double jockey and console with front jumper seat. I will be glassing in some marine...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
24 March 2017, 18:35
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,905
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Forum: RIBnet North America
24 March 2017, 18:34
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,905
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