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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2016, 14:18
Replies: 1
Views: 731
Posted By Ribster
Replacing Keel Guard

The Keel Guard on my rib is a bit battered and I have bought a new one to replace it. I am wondering how to go about it. The Keel Guard is 12ft long so in order to remove the old one, sand the area...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2016, 14:50
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By Ribster
I removed one the exact same a few months ago, I...

I removed one the exact same a few months ago, I use a spanner on the square section at the top, its strong enough. You could use a vice grip or adjustable spanner either.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2016, 08:14
Replies: 45
Views: 9,934
Posted By Ribster
The reason I ask is because I need to replace the...

The reason I ask is because I need to replace the Keel Guard on my rib and I am trying to work out how to do it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2016, 07:59
Replies: 45
Views: 9,934
Posted By Ribster
Hi Willk, how did they hang the boat? What points...

Hi Willk, how did they hang the boat? What points did they attach to? I presume they couldn't use straps as they would be in your way. Any pictures?
Forum: Engines & props 10 March 2016, 20:01
Replies: 34
Views: 3,803
Posted By Ribster
Does anyone know the thread size on the gear oil...

Does anyone know the thread size on the gear oil plug on a DF175. I got a pump for filling it but the threads don't match.
Forum: Engines & props 03 March 2016, 06:32
Replies: 34
Views: 3,803
Posted By Ribster
Brand of oil?

I'm going to service my Suzuki DF175 in the next few weeks to get it ready for the season. The owners manual recommends 10W-30 engine oil and I am wondering which brand I should use? Should I use...
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 February 2016, 06:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,142
Posted By Ribster
Preventing Rust

What's the best way of preventing rust on a trailer? My trailer goes into the sea every time we launch and parts of it are starting to rust. The frame itself is galvanised but all the u-bolts,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 11 February 2016, 16:09
Replies: 16
Views: 9,396
Posted By Ribster
I was trailering my boat last season on a poor...

I was trailering my boat last season on a poor enough road using the engine tilt lock on the engine and when I got home I found that it had completely sheared off on one side due to the repeated...
Forum: Bits and pieces 26 January 2016, 08:37
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By Ribster
Hi Mike, Did you mount the GoPro on the A-Frame?...

Hi Mike, Did you mount the GoPro on the A-Frame? I'm looking for a mount for mine that will attach to the 2" A-Frame tube. Do you know where I'd get one?
Forum: Engines & props 26 January 2016, 08:33
Replies: 29
Views: 3,270
Posted By Ribster
Could you take a picture of them in position on...

Could you take a picture of them in position on the engine?
Forum: Engines & props 29 November 2015, 20:44
Replies: 6
Views: 6,660
Posted By Ribster
You still have to reset the reminder after you...

You still have to reset the reminder after you get it serviced or get whoever is changing the oil to do it
Forum: Engines & props 29 November 2015, 15:34
Replies: 6
Views: 6,660
Posted By Ribster
Suzuki DF90 Oil Pressure Warning

It's just the 100hr service interval reminder, to reset:

1. Pull off kill cord clip
2. Turn ignition key to on position
3. Pull up emergency stop switch knob three times in 10 seconds.
4. A...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 October 2015, 21:01
Replies: 8
Views: 7,292
Posted By Ribster
Transom Savers/Outboard Support When Trailering

What is the best way to support an outboard when transporting it on the road? I was using the trim lock on the engine but it broke last time I transported it on some bumpy back roads, seems it's not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 October 2015, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 988
Posted By Ribster
Suzuki paint

I scraped some of the paint off my engine cowling a couple of weeks ago. The light board hung down too low when I was trailering it and rubbed against the cowling the whole way causing all paint to...
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