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Forum: RIB gallery 07 June 2022, 08:05
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By IainK
Very neat work and inspiring too. Thanks for...

Very neat work and inspiring too. Thanks for sharing. iain
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 November 2021, 14:30
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By IainK
Hi Greg from a wet and windy Scotland - the...

Hi Greg from a wet and windy Scotland - the Achilles Web Page shows the 315 having a seat - an inch narrower on the internal beam it would appear. Might be a starting point. I am sure that there will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2021, 07:31
Replies: 21
Views: 1,843
Posted By IainK
Obvious issue - do you need the trailer brakes on...

Obvious issue - do you need the trailer brakes on the slip, in the drive at home or are you relying on chocks? On the PC front - Ken is right "by the grace of god" but that wouldn't be wiry first...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 06 September 2021, 17:50
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By IainK
Hi AK - this is like buses here in Scotland -...

Hi AK - this is like buses here in Scotland - never seen one before and 2 arrive! My Pal here has one of these for sale along with a trailer. They look and are very robust - now we can guess his is...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 31 May 2021, 21:27
Replies: 42
Views: 19,383
Posted By IainK
Very nice unit - best wishes for 2021. Iain

Very nice unit - best wishes for 2021.
Iain
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 May 2021, 21:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,694
Posted By IainK
Hi Guys I suggest you might look at Teal...

Hi Guys

I suggest you might look at Teal Engineering: a few useful solutions.
Best wishes Iain
https://www.teal-es.co.uk/kari-tek-products/kari-tek-roof-racks-range/choosing-kari-tek-roof-rack/
Forum: RIBs for sale 09 May 2021, 09:37
Replies: 0
Views: 888
Posted By IainK
ZODIAC 4.2 EX NAVY 1983 + TRAILER no Engine

Selling for a pal without a computer! Hallmark Merit 2 Bunk Trailer with new light board & DIY rain cover. Available Culzean Ayrshire.
French plated Zodiac SIB heavy duty everything: a wee bitty...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 26 April 2021, 09:07
Replies: 42
Views: 19,383
Posted By IainK
Dave as you are nearly Scottish - Yorkshire is...

Dave as you are nearly Scottish - Yorkshire is quite close - and like a good deal: please ask Brentacre for a quote: the VWT6 Forum and a lot of van converts have saved a good few quid! iain ...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 24 April 2021, 09:05
Replies: 42
Views: 19,383
Posted By IainK
David, We pondered for long too: took the advice...

David, We pondered for long too: took the advice of my young windsurfing friend - acquired a two year old VWT6 long wheel base and had the basic day bed conversion done - electrics and insulated...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2021, 09:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,702
Posted By IainK
SR Baffle Construction & Repair

Ignorance means a learning Monday - my 1988 SR6 Factory manual shows a construction detail and has a bit on repairing the baffles that appear to be fabric including the inserted cone - it may be the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2021, 15:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By IainK
Hi Vipermax, Agree with comments - I insure my...

Hi Vipermax, Agree with comments - I insure my 5.4 Searider plus our inshore coastal rowing club's skiffs and premises with Euromarine Services - very astute and know boats and marine - our did not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 December 2020, 16:10
Replies: 35
Views: 4,812
Posted By IainK
HI Guys, My main work is procurement so I have an...

HI Guys, My main work is procurement so I have an near automatic sense of checking before buying unless it via forums etc. Phil's business was on 20 Aug 2019 as advertised in the Final Gazette...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2020, 16:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,961
Posted By IainK
Hi "BR", One wee point I should make is that if...

Hi "BR", One wee point I should make is that if you are using this as a dive RIB then having the Wet Hull in-tack will be an asset in the sea otherwise it will be a little bumpy when anchored. As the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 August 2020, 07:31
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By IainK
Had ours a year and very good - when stationary...

Had ours a year and very good - when stationary screen is good. Really like the quick release and screen removal. sales@cactusnav.com - were very helpful sorting out the best fittings and transducer....
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2020, 10:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By IainK
Thanks guys, After a full carb removal, strip...

Thanks guys, After a full carb removal, strip down and through clean with new spark plugs: refitted and off it went like a new engine! As Ken advised do the simple things first! Happy ribbing when...
Forum: Engines & props 26 June 2020, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By IainK
2-Stroke Yamaha dying after 2 minutes!

Hi Guys,
Apologies to Ken if he replies before someone else does: frustration here. We have a wee RIB as a Rowing Club, club safety boat on loan, with a 2 Stroke 25 HP Yamaha about 1998(?). That is...
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 March 2020, 18:46
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By IainK
Iain's Yahama Bolts and Bits

Hi Beamishken,
Images now an email too- 132274
greylag@me.com
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 March 2020, 07:31
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By IainK
Cheers Beamishken, I am by you one day this...

Cheers Beamishken,
I am by you one day this week to look at bees in Irvine, I will pm with an image.
Many thanks
iain
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 March 2020, 22:17
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By IainK
Yamaha Spare Bolts Grommet & Collar

Hi Guys,
Please make my weekend a bit sweeter: I did a pre-spring check today of my YAMAHA 2009 2-stroke 70HP and found that the top bolt holding the Coil Plate was loose. Wrong bolt, no spring...
Forum: Engines & props 16 December 2019, 15:56
Replies: 11
Views: 823
Posted By IainK
Hi Bizzarrini, In Ayrshire too with a now...

Hi Bizzarrini,
In Ayrshire too with a now converted 5.4 jockey seat set up from a Deluxe set up with a 70HP Yamaha. Best idea I can advise without photos, is to move the tanks to the front under the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2019, 16:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By IainK
Hi Shearwater, lots of examples, advice and links...

Hi Shearwater, lots of examples, advice and links to various Seariders here: the latest and most useful to "see feel and learn" is Harry Dwyer's one that I have linked below.
We are on the West of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2019, 15:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By IainK
We would love to able to bring ours to some warm...

We would love to able to bring ours to some warm water!
I have found this forum is just brilliant at offering advice and real technical solutions to issues as you progress a design or vision.
The...
Forum: Bits and pieces 28 October 2019, 15:31
Replies: 0
Views: 637
Posted By IainK
Sea rider & 19 evinrude spares

Hi All, After a successful refurbishment I have a few bits to dispose of here. Hope these are of interest.
Evinrude 70HP 1988 for Spares: repeated cutting out after a period otherwise ok.
Offers...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2019, 07:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By IainK
Hi Surfnride, Don't use a troller motor here on...

Hi Surfnride, Don't use a troller motor here on West Coast Scotland but have a standby 4-stroke 5Hp mounted and its plenty to drive safely, does not get in the way. The prop works well and being off...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2019, 16:50
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By IainK
I acquired my replacement hydraulic steering...

I acquired my replacement hydraulic steering direct from these guys- arrived perfect and its a straightforward fit.
Saved quote a bit too!
Hydrodrive® Hydraulic steering system...
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