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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 November 2023, 16:59
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By Flamair
Thanks all for the comments, really appreciate...

Thanks all for the comments, really appreciate them.

Think i will go for a pole rather than arch. Cheaper and lighter.

Any good places you'd recommend to source such a thing?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2023, 15:29
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By Flamair
Cheers for that. I'm guessing the odds of finding...

Cheers for that. I'm guessing the odds of finding a good second hand one are slim to nil..

May have to bite the bullet...[emoji16]
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2023, 14:56
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By Flamair
Radar arch/A frame

Hi all.

Just bought an Avon 4.6m RIB with 60hp Yam. Really fancy an arch over the back for VHF aerial and nav lights etc. Had a look online, but struggling to find anything that isnt silly money. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2023, 14:35
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Flamair
Thanks Fenlander. A lot of circumstances have...

Thanks Fenlander. A lot of circumstances have transpired to prevent collection (the boat is some 4 hours away feom me) but ai am finally to collect this week!

I will post again on how it is on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2023, 14:26
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By Flamair
Approximately, how fast?

Hi all

Just bought the 4.65m RIB i asked about on here. Collecting this week (long story) and I am wondering about possible top speed.

It's a 60hp Yam 2 stroke. What kind of oooomph am I...
Forum: Engines & props 11 August 2023, 08:23
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By Flamair
Many thanks chaps, appreciate the input. I will...

Many thanks chaps, appreciate the input. I will see if I can make the 8hp work. I must admit, it's been 100% reliable and i don't really want to part with it!

Where would you suggest looking for...
Forum: Engines & props 10 August 2023, 17:45
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By Flamair
Auxiliary Engine for a 4.65m RIB.

As detailed elsewhere on RIBNET, I am in the process of purchasing a 4.65m Avon RIB with a 60hp Yam 2 stroke. As I intend eventually to use it for short coastal passages i am wondering what would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2023, 09:23
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By Flamair
Thank you so kuch guys for the info. I would...

Thank you so kuch guys for the info. I would certainly be looki g and the nav theory stuff too. I've held a Private Pilot's Licence for the last 22 years so understand the basics of nav. But...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2023, 13:32
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Many thanks for that! Yes, I've been looking for...

Many thanks for that! Yes, I've been looking for a while and had set a 6k max budget. But happier having paid under 4.5k.

I'm chuffed about the Yam engine. I've had a Yam 8hp for years, and I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 18:44
Replies: 12
Views: 650
Posted By Flamair
Powerboat Training/Learning the Ropes...

Evening all...

As can be seen elsewhere on the forum, I have just placed a deposit on a small Avon 4.65m RIB. I am aware it isnt quite up to RNLI standards (!) but am keen to put it through its...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 18:39
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Cheers Fenlander. Full update to come...

Cheers Fenlander. Full update to come...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 12:46
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
RIB is now purchased!! Collection in about...

RIB is now purchased!!

Collection in about three weeeks due to holidays, work etc.

I'll be back on with questions and for advice in due course!!!!

Thanks all for your input.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 11:54
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Many thanks Fenlander. I aren't intending keeping...

Many thanks Fenlander. I aren't intending keeping it on a mooring so some leakage isn't a huge problem. I will attempt to fix it though, as I like things to be just so!

Looking good currently....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 11:23
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Fenlander - many thanks as always, really...

Fenlander - many thanks as always, really appreciate your wisdom. Exactly my thinking. I was concerned the new price would create new interest - so I have offered him the new asking price and should...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2023, 07:40
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
UPDATE!!! So i am still trying to negotiate...

UPDATE!!!

So i am still trying to negotiate to buy this Avon. I offered £4200. He wants £4450. I offered to split the difference but he is going to drop the advertised price to £4450 and offer a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2023, 17:44
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
That's very good. Thanks, will do. Trouble is...

That's very good. Thanks, will do. Trouble is around here, all seem full. We had a caravan for a couple of years and it was a nightmare.

I've been quoted £130/month plus VAT for a container,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2023, 15:31
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Thanks guys. I was hoping to go and look at...

Thanks guys.

I was hoping to go and look at it on Friday. Sadly, family duties prevented me. I have spoken with the seller and all seems great.

I'm looking at visiting this week.

For me,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2023, 09:34
Replies: 20
Views: 1,171
Posted By Flamair
Link appears to be broken?? Any chance you...

Link appears to be broken??

Any chance you could repost?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2023, 18:18
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Many thanks for that, really helpful. Good...

Many thanks for that, really helpful.

Good to hear that parts are readily available too. I will check out the SR4. What are the differences between the SR4 and the one I'm looking at? In terms of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2023, 13:40
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Many thanks for the tip on the zip tie!! I assume...

Many thanks for the tip on the zip tie!! I assume these parts are still easy enough to buy?

I will check if it's Hypalon in the manner you describe!

Thanks again. Update again...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2023, 06:56
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Quick update... I have spoken to the seller...

Quick update...

I have spoken to the seller and am viewing the RIB tomorrow. All sounds ok...

Just one worry really. He has had it 15 years and says all the glue is still good and everything...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2023, 12:56
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
I will certainly keep you all posted.

I will certainly keep you all posted.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2023, 12:56
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Really appreciating the feedback guys. Quick...

Really appreciating the feedback guys.

Quick question. How old would you say the Yamaha o/b is approx.?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2023, 12:15
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Thanks again guys. I have contacted the seller...

Thanks again guys. I have contacted the seller and will open discussions! I feel the same regarding the house appearance.

What sort of money would you be offering for this? It seems a reasonable...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2023, 10:40
Replies: 39
Views: 1,777
Posted By Flamair
Guys... You are stars for replying so quickly, I...

Guys... You are stars for replying so quickly, I thank you all.

I like it, but am a bit concerned about the leak. I currently own a Yam 310STI and Yam 8hp and have also owned a couple of other...
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