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Forum: RIBs & ribbing

10 January 2016, 00:13

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First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

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Posted By MAC1010

Lots of other projects have been keeping me busy...

Lots of other projects have been keeping me very busy !! so only had a bit of time to spend on the rib. Work is still continuing with the complete transformation of the hull ready for a new hull...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

21 August 2015, 22:54

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

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Posted By MAC1010

I managed to get some work done on the hull today...

I managed to get some work done on the hull today between other jobs. My friend turned up later this afternoon and we discussed the modifications to be undertaken, he is going to do some calculations...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

21 August 2015, 06:00

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

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Posted By MAC1010

Yes that will be the plug from which I make a...

Yes that will be the plug from which I make a mould, there are so many changes that it is easier to just make a mould and then lay up a new hull. The original hull needed some bracing anyway so that...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

20 August 2015, 21:59

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Construction of the worlds worst looking porch...

Construction of the worlds worst looking porch continues :whistling:

Basic shape is now in place for the hull extension, next is to profile the edges + fill and fair this section before doing the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

19 August 2015, 23:01

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

I didn't have that much time today but I made a...

I didn't have that much time today but I made a start on adding the basic shape of the hull to the stern as we need something to build onto, I should get this part finished tomorrow. Overall the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

19 August 2015, 07:50

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Glad you are enjoying the progress, I know that...

Glad you are enjoying the progress, I know that part of the world quite well and yes it should be ideal for your seas :)

Modifications start today, simple stuff to begin with and then the more...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

17 August 2015, 21:22

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

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Posted By MAC1010

:lol: Triggers Broom , I like that for a boat...

:lol: Triggers Broom , I like that for a boat name it might well end up on the stern ;)

Mollers, nothing wrong with basic but it needs to be 100% right if it is basic. When you look closely at...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

17 August 2015, 20:28

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Not really much to see today as I have just...

Not really much to see today as I have just trigged up the hull and sanded it all back with 240g ready for the modifications to start. My naval architect friend will be here on Friday to take some...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 August 2015, 19:29

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Well I can tell you all that flipping this up the...

Well I can tell you all that flipping this up the other way in a workshop on your own is a mission!! my little forklift couldn't lift it on its own so that means that the bare hull as you see in the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 August 2015, 14:22

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Mollers, yes a low hours engine, drive leg,...

Mollers, yes a low hours engine, drive leg, trailer, existing hull etc on which to form my own plugs and of course the motivation it gives me seeing just how badly this one was made. All in all I am...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 August 2015, 14:18

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Not just the console, fully built ribs. RCD...

Not just the console, fully built ribs.
RCD issues ? I build to Lloyds SSC regulations, RCD and CE certification is a walk in the park compared with that 😎

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 August 2015, 13:47

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

As usual all work stops for MotoGP, only...

As usual all work stops for MotoGP, only qualifying but Rossi put in a great performance :D

Air saw came out this morning and the old console came off as well as removing the leg and engine. My...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

15 August 2015, 07:17

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

That might have to wait till I have some more...

That might have to wait till I have some more time !! :)

Slight change in the plan for the hull yesterday so I am going to start attacking it with a cengar today, will upload some pics later on...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

13 August 2015, 21:46

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Been a while since the last update, lots of other...

Been a while since the last update, lots of other work going on and family duties so only just got back to the Rib. I have done some more work on the fuel tank but the pictures aren't that...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

29 July 2015, 16:05

Replies: 28

Rope needed

Views: 3,318

Posted By MAC1010

"U Boat" Chandlery in Gosport would make that up...

"U Boat" Chandlery in Gosport would make that up for you and their prices are good as well.
Discount Marine Chandlery - Home (https://www.youboatmarine.com)

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 July 2015, 16:22

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Ribsta, they did indeed however as she sits right...

Ribsta, they did indeed however as she sits right now my hull form under the waterline is not eactly the same (had inserts placed in the mould from new when they laid up the hull that are not on the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 July 2015, 15:48

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Yes slightly "bouncy" engine lids are not the way...

Yes slightly "bouncy" engine lids are not the way forward, and I have no idea how they did it as all of the ply was dry but it also weighed about the same amount as a small planet !!

Engine and...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

28 July 2015, 14:38

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Poly, you forgot the extensive underwater hull...

Poly, you forgot the extensive underwater hull modifications that are going to take place as well courtesy of my Naval architect friend :)

I understand where you are coming from, once I am done...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

27 July 2015, 21:43

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

So the big "tear down" continues, the rats nest...

So the big "tear down" continues, the rats nest of wiring has now all gone in the bin and the console is back to pretty much a bare moulding ready to cut off once I have finished the fuel tank and...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

27 July 2015, 17:56

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Hehe yes, eco friendly is the key. I burn all of...

Hehe yes, eco friendly is the key. I burn all of my mat tubes and pallets on my log burner they kick out a huge amount of heat !! 😀 well you can use anything for a former, but you could use something...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

27 July 2015, 08:30

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Neil, its a possibility but if that is the case...

Neil, its a possibility but if that is the case then they cut corners with a hull that was supposed to be replacing one that already had issues ? Someone I know works for one of the largest naval...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

26 July 2015, 21:29

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

I can't imagine that they were all built like...

I can't imagine that they were all built like this surely? otherwise there would have been more horror stories than just this by now?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

26 July 2015, 21:09

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

I won't be selling it anytime soon and am not...

I won't be selling it anytime soon and am not doing it to make a profit on this particular rib but I expect my total cost including buying it will be in the region of £10k (obviously my time is not...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

26 July 2015, 11:16

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

Yes all of the plywood and timber is going, there...

Yes all of the plywood and timber is going, there is no need for it. What I am fitting in its place is stronger, lighter, has sealed cells, will not soak up any water and no rot at all. Also because...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

26 July 2015, 10:17

Replies: 110

First Rib purchased, now the rebuild starts !!

Views: 24,448

Posted By MAC1010

GTflash, correct the resin is a type of...

GTflash, correct the resin is a type of Vinylester but I mix in some other "secret ingredients" as well 😷 😀

Quick answer is a form of plastic honeycomb core but the material I use is a stronger...

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