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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2023, 20:37
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By smee
Thank you for the replies, interesting about the...

Thank you for the replies, interesting about the slide on rails system, i will need to google this as it is new to me!
It is including VAT.....i think, i am going to have to check now you have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2023, 19:52
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By smee
Thoughts on this Zodiac

Hi All

I am thinking of parting with my old 5m Flatacraft + 75etec, it still does what i need but its pretty rough and i think my family thinks we look more like pirates than light weight leisure...
Forum: Engines & props 30 September 2017, 07:41
Replies: 30
Views: 8,614
Posted By smee
Doh...sorry,just read your earlier posts again,...

Doh...sorry,just read your earlier posts again, you've got 2 props the same....no 21 pitch...damn!
Forum: Engines & props 30 September 2017, 07:36
Replies: 30
Views: 8,614
Posted By smee
I have a flatacraft 5m rib with a 2004 75hp...

I have a flatacraft 5m rib with a 2004 75hp evinrude etec running a 17 pitch and it is pretty mental, very responsive and will rev out at 37-40mph, i want to try a 19 or 21 pitch. Although, to be...
Forum: Engines & props 29 August 2017, 18:04
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
new one ordered and installed, ready to try...

new one ordered and installed, ready to try out.............
when ive fixed the starter motor on the landy!.....
Forum: Engines & props 15 August 2017, 20:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
phoned up for a price for a new trim tab....£50!!...

phoned up for a price for a new trim tab....£50!! really?
think ill look for someone breaking an i3 model etec..
Forum: Engines & props 14 August 2017, 18:57
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
just to add, i did find out my prop size. 14x17...

just to add, i did find out my prop size. 14x17 177131.
the revs got to about 5700 and rising before i shut down.
Forum: Engines & props 13 August 2017, 18:44
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
Right then..................... Apart from me...

Right then.....................
Apart from me having to pay £14 for park and launch at Baiter Poole today for a 2 hour shake down while loads of travellers paid nothing to stay in quite a...
Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2017, 20:10
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
paintman-I will update once i manage a sea trial....

paintman-I will update once i manage a sea trial.

I have dropped the motor down 2 holes tonight-the anti cav plate is pretty damn level with the keel now.

https://db.tt/CjwIHqrca7 BEFORE ...
Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2017, 13:59
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
Lol... My thoughts exactly! If it stays dry...

Lol... My thoughts exactly!

If it stays dry tonight and I don't get bogged down with chores I will drop it down and hopefully take it for a blast at the weekend.
Forum: Engines & props 09 August 2017, 20:07
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
it tracks pretty straight considering it has no...

it tracks pretty straight considering it has no trim tab, im aware how they work and feel that once replaced will be fine.

Its not hydraulic but brand new remotes.

from memory(have not been out...
Forum: Engines & props 08 August 2017, 20:15
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
jimrib--i will take the prop off this weekend and...

jimrib--i will take the prop off this weekend and check for prop size around the hub.

iron dials--the steering is tough in both directions on the water, when im running it in the drive it will...
Forum: Engines & props 08 August 2017, 14:08
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
I'm not sure about the prop size. I've measured...

I'm not sure about the prop size. I've measured it at 13 diameter but i can't see any thing stamped on it... I'm going to have to take it off and remove some paint for that.
I'm thinking the same...
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2017, 19:11
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
yes there is a choice of steering link bar holes...

yes there is a choice of steering link bar holes and i thought that was going to sort it. it was on the shortest and i put it onto the longest.

I will probably get one of the skeg repair/bolt on...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2017, 20:23
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
yes a bit of the skeg is missing....not guilty! ...

yes a bit of the skeg is missing....not guilty!

looking at paintmans link, i can see i must be a good 2 inches above the motor shown.

when i get time i think i will drop it down at least two...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2017, 12:13
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
I have not been able to get to the back of the...

I have not been able to get to the back of the boat whilst under power to look at the position of the anti cav plate but i have a feeling the prop is leaving the water.

ive only been out with the...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2017, 09:23
Replies: 36
Views: 5,434
Posted By smee
very hard steering after outboard change

Hi
I have a flatacraft 5m rib, it originally had a yamaha 55 which was great, nothing wrong with it and the steering was really light, one hand operation was easy.
I was offered an evinryde etec 75...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 December 2014, 18:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By smee
I'll keep an eye out for you in Poole in...

I'll keep an eye out for you in Poole in 2015...;)[/QUOTE]


ive been in poole boating in one form or another since i was about 17--1987...

only missed a couple of years and i fear that this...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 December 2014, 10:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By smee
just had a proper measure overall length is...

just had a proper measure

overall length is 17ft or 5.2 mtr
Forum: RIB gallery 21 December 2014, 16:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By smee
good day

got busy today.

found my new seats didn't fit as they are( too wide) so i need to remove the aluminium bolster arms and make up a bracket so they are permanently fixed in position.

pleased...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 December 2014, 15:23
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By smee
since i bought this home i have not had time to...

since i bought this home i have not had time to scratch my arse so the boat is still under cover.

however, i have sourced some 2nd hand back to back seats...not my first choice of seat combo but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2014, 18:36
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By smee
i think scotchbrite will be the next step...ive...

i think scotchbrite will be the next step...ive thrown every chemical at it from my garage and its pretty stubborn stuff.........
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 September 2014, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By smee
thank you i got home from work and tried it...

thank you

i got home from work and tried it and it cam off pretty easy.

its left some old glue residue behind, how is the best way to remove that?

your website looks pretty impressive, i...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2014, 18:18
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By smee
grab strap replacement

hi

i have a flatacraft that i pressume is hypalon which has snapped grab straps.

is there a way of getting the remains from the old ones off the tube?

i heard about using a heat gun! is this...
Forum: RIB gallery 09 September 2014, 20:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By smee
identification please

really hope i have uploaded the pics properly.......

i have had a bit of luck and found this, unused for ten years sat in some ones front garden.
i got it for £100.
the tubes were down and the...
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