Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 September 2020, 20:22
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
05 June 2018, 21:20
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 May 2018, 12:31
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Replies: 28
Views: 28,388
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
27 May 2018, 09:10
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
27 May 2018, 09:09
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
Not really. It’s a lovely cruise. Only Cannis...
Not really. It’s a lovely cruise. Only Cannis rock as you exit Fowey to note off Gribbon point. But you can either hug the coast or go around the marker buoy. Keep an eye out for Dolphins as we seen...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
27 May 2018, 06:11
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 December 2017, 05:18
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Replies: 14
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Forum: RIBs wanted
17 September 2017, 08:19
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,308
I've got the same boat and very happy with it....
I've got the same boat and very happy with it. That's the max size engine so it will have plenty of power.
I think £6500 sounds pretty good tbh, but as another said hard to say without seeing it.
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Forum: Bits and pieces
07 June 2017, 21:22
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Replies: 1
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 May 2017, 02:59
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,381
As I enter the harbour at Mevagissey, I tend to...
As I enter the harbour at Mevagissey, I tend to tie up near to some steps located on your right, in the centre of the outer harbour. It's only accessible to small craft. I am not sure on the exact...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 May 2017, 11:50
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,381
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 May 2017, 20:45
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Advice on Re-powering Zodiac Pro 550 Rib
Bit of an update after another sea trial today.
I decided to raise the engine up one hole this time and ensured the rib tube pressures were good before testing again.
I had the 19" s/steel...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 April 2017, 13:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Thanks for this.
So it's a 20" long shaft...
Thanks for this.
So it's a 20" long shaft outboard.
I've just been and chatted to my local marine mechanic and he has leant me a 19" prop. He will also let me use his hoist to raise it if need...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 April 2017, 18:44
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Thanks for all your advice on this.
Well I...
Thanks for all your advice on this.
Well I just sold my Honda 75hp and got a newer, but second hand, Mariner 100hp fitted today.
So I took it straight out for a sea trial today and the engine...
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Forum: Engines & props
19 April 2017, 11:16
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,490
Mine was the normal bolt head, matching the...
Mine was the normal bolt head, matching the others The cylinder lock just prevents you being able to undo the bolt. It literally is just an encasing over the bolt. The socket for it should fit down...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 April 2017, 19:04
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,490
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Forum: Engines & props
18 April 2017, 17:54
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,490
I managed to slowly force the end cap off. I...
I managed to slowly force the end cap off. I couldn't turn the key and pull it off at the same time. I had to use tool to get it off. I will try and add a photo as when I was trying to remove it, I...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 April 2017, 15:10
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,490
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Forum: Engines & props
17 April 2017, 20:16
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,490
Outboard lock removal
Hi
Upgrading my outboard next week, but my outboard lock is ceased. Soaked it for the last week in wd40. No luck. Any advice.
I've loosened it by undoing the open bolt but can't fully unscrew...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 March 2017, 09:23
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,856
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 January 2017, 10:16
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 December 2016, 14:25
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Thanks for this and good to get some real life...
Thanks for this and good to get some real life comparisons. Out of interest what sort of speeds do you get from your 100hp. As you say I'm sure I will save a few bob.
The boat is a bit older, but...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 December 2016, 14:12
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Thanks for the replies.
It is the Pro Open...
Thanks for the replies.
It is the Pro Open 550 model and we do get plenty of use which is nice, even the odd winters day 😀
It's just the cost. New mariner could be around 6,400 plus vat plus...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 December 2016, 22:20
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Advice on Re-powering Zodiac Pro 550 Rib
Your views please.
I have a Zodiac 5.5m Pro 550 Rib with a 2005 Honda 75 hp outboard which so far has been excellent in terms of reliably. However, the boat is underpowered to the point I...
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Forum: Engines & props
15 September 2016, 22:05
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
I don't winterize mine. I try and extend my...
I don't winterize mine. I try and extend my season as much as possible using it on those quiet sunny autumn and spring days. Even the odd winter day wrapped up warm. Like you suggested I just hook...
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