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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 January 2015, 01:37
Replies: 6
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Posted By Spartan Islander
To bring the boat this side you will need to use...

To bring the boat this side you will need to use a freight forwarder or agent. I am guessing about 3K in shipping costs.

You are correct about the USCG safeboats in St. Croix. They come pretty...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2014, 23:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
Posted By Spartan Islander
Chapter 2 engine installation. The boat's...

Chapter 2 engine installation.

The boat's transom is uniquely built to accommodate 30" shaft outboards. The smalles t30" outboards are 225hp, making the repower a very expensive proposition. Plus,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2014, 11:50
Replies: 3
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Posted By Spartan Islander
The removal of collars promised to be very...

The removal of collars promised to be very involved and time consuming so we painted in place. It came out real fine . The collars had just been installed by the coasties so I did not want to mess...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 09 December 2014, 11:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By Spartan Islander
Not at all. There is much fishing but all my...

Not at all. There is much fishing but all my ribbing is cruisin and getting away from it all.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 December 2014, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
Posted By Spartan Islander
SAFEBOATS Defender 25

This thread is for those of you interested in the wave of over 500 Safeboats that are coming out for auction by the US Government.

Please browse gsaauctions.gov for around 5 sample boats for sale...
Forum: RIBase Member Registry 05 December 2014, 23:43
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Posted By Spartan Islander
Padang :: 1999 Zodiac Hurricane Eclipse

Padang :: 1999 Zodiac Hurricane Eclipse (2014-12-05 19:43:21)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2014, 11:05
Replies: 30
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Posted By Spartan Islander
Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25...

Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25 next week.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2014, 11:04
Replies: 30
Views: 4,906
Posted By Spartan Islander
Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25...

Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25 next week.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2014, 11:02
Replies: 30
Views: 4,906
Posted By Spartan Islander
Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25...

Look forward to new thread SAFEBOAT DEFENDER 25 next week.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2014, 11:01
Replies: 30
Views: 4,906
Posted By Spartan Islander
Not likely on the 25 as the cabin deck level is...

Not likely on the 25 as the cabin deck level is lower than the aft deck. It would be a major modification on an already expensive boat. The walk around models have a single level deck as well as the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 December 2014, 11:08
Replies: 30
Views: 4,906
Posted By Spartan Islander
Nope, it was ugly orange but in very good shape....

Nope, it was ugly orange but in very good shape. We used a special polyurethane paint not unlike the used to paint PVC ribs. Painting took 24 working hours to complete .

So far, It had withstood...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 December 2014, 01:05
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Posted By Spartan Islander
Zodiac FCB and Eclipse foam collared boats

I am curious as to how many robbers out there may have the Zodiac Eclipse (17,19 and 22), or the commercial variants (H640 and FCB220). I would like to know your experiences and tips regarding...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 December 2014, 00:55
Replies: 30
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Posted By Spartan Islander
Guys I have just commissioned an ex USCG...

Guys

I have just commissioned an ex USCG Safeboat. I will start a new thread soon to share experiences during the fitting.

The boat and trailer are heavy at over 6000 pounds, no problem with...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 03 December 2014, 04:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By Spartan Islander
Hello from Puerto Rico

I am a RIB " addict" and come to you guys as a possible cure.

I Have 2 zodiacs and a Safeboat and will be most glad to share my stories. My favorite is a Hurricane Eclipse of which I can' t get...
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