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Forum: Engines & props 09 January 2023, 08:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By VelVel
Hi, unfortunately not. I think most people use...

Hi, unfortunately not. I think most people use them for their Dinghys (instead of as a Rib Aux Engine) and therefore do not experience the bouncing / looseness of the battery (which is of course...
Forum: Engines & props 22 February 2022, 09:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,099
Posted By VelVel
ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo Battery Fixture

Hello everyone,

I recently ordered an ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Evo as aux for my Zar 53 Rib. Basically, it leaves a good impression, but I am a bit surprised about the battery lock / fixture. The...
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2021, 14:29
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By VelVel
Prop optimization for Yamaha F130AETL / Zar 53

Hi,
I'm currently running a ZAR 53 RIB with a Yamaha F130AETL outboard and a 4-blade stainless SOLAS 14×19 (9453-130-19) prop. The boat runs about 70 km/h / 5500 RPM @ WOT.

The next SOLAS 4-blade...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 May 2021, 19:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By VelVel
Bombard 600 DB Explorer - Hull Quality?

Hi,

I'm currently looking at a 2003 Bombard 600 DB Explorer and I'm wondering about the seakeeping (and other) qualities of the boat. Is it a deep V hull at all?

Thanks!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2020, 05:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By VelVel
All tubes were correctly inflated (tubes 0.25...

All tubes were correctly inflated (tubes 0.25 bar, keel 0.35 bar), but perhaps it's just been the make and quality (Jet Line Sea Cat 4.0 II, made in China by Weihei Noahyacht). Still, it has been a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2020, 21:43
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By VelVel
It might, as it is already a 13 cm difference in...

It might, as it is already a 13 cm difference in width to my old SIB, and mounting the electric Aux Engine could also be tough. But your Quicksilver build thread looks really good, so after reading...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2020, 21:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By VelVel
Well, a good day on the baltic sea, four people...

Well, a good day on the baltic sea, four people on board and a nice chop. As a result, the inner aluminum stringer (holding the floor panels) with its horizontal guides disintegrated on both sides...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2020, 20:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,964
Posted By VelVel
Bombard C4 vs. short-shaft aluminium RIBs vs. ?

Hello,

I currently own a 4 m SIB with aluminium floor and inflatable keel. Due to some very good SIBbing sessions :cool:, the aluminium floor is now broken, therefore, I'm looking for a new and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2018, 11:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,583
Posted By VelVel
And I wonder most why this one is not yet sold...

And I wonder most why this one is not yet sold...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2015, 17:06
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By VelVel
Thanks, good to hear that. Do you think the short...

Thanks, good to hear that. Do you think the short shaft will cause any problems with water coming in from the back? And does someone know perhaps any similar Ribs with a short shaft (4.20-4.50, I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2015, 14:36
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By VelVel
From 4 m SIB to Lodestar 430 Rib

Owning a 4 m China SIB + Yamaha 30 (short shaft) in good condition + almost new SIB/RIB Trailer, I'm thinking of just ditching the SIB and getting a Lodestar 430 Rib (because I want to keep the rest...
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