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Forum: RIBnet North America 08 July 2017, 21:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,889
Posted By VanillaIceCream
What year is the OP's boat? I have a '98...

What year is the OP's boat?

I have a '98 Zodiac Yachtline, my fuel overflow won't let water into the fuel tank. It dumps the overflow down tube to the transom..outside.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2017, 00:55
Replies: 49
Views: 9,700
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I run a 1998 Johnson 50hp...it has been totally...

I run a 1998 Johnson 50hp...it has been totally rebuilt a few years ago..new powerhead..aftermarket fuel pump. Runs great.
Forum: Engines & props 16 May 2017, 14:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,674
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Sorry for the confusion - MSL is Mean Sea Level...

Sorry for the confusion - MSL is Mean Sea Level in FEET above sea level. I'm a pilot and didn't think about it.

Yes - some lakes we go to are 10,000 ft above sea level, the next week we are at a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2017, 14:31
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I use a fuel stabilizer like Star Tron for every...

I use a fuel stabilizer like Star Tron for every gas up with ethanol in my 2 stroke. That takes care of the moisture problem in the fuel during use in the summer.
For winter I have sometimes (but...
Forum: Engines & props 14 May 2017, 15:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,674
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I forgot to add that parts are readily available,...

I forgot to add that parts are readily available, either being used or NOS.

erik
Forum: Engines & props 13 May 2017, 21:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,674
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I have the 1998 Johnson two cylinder on my RIB. ...

I have the 1998 Johnson two cylinder on my RIB.

It's a very reliable engine. Mine had the oil VRO but I had it removed, the previous owner had water get into the oil tank and injected water vs oil...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 March 2017, 06:03
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Thanks matte... Very different from the...

Thanks matte... Very different from the inflatable boating I did while in the UK in the 80's and 90's....

Plus the weather is better...

Erik
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2017, 22:16
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Ribbing in Utah/Arizona - our vacation.

Thought you folks might like to see how we boat over here in the Southwest USA.

Here's a little video of our vacation on Lake Powell. The lake is big and isolated- 180 miles long with marina's 50...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 08 March 2017, 15:34
Replies: 20
Views: 4,947
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Great photo's, I don't remember it being that...

Great photo's, I don't remember it being that sunny. I remember mostly overcast or rain usually.

Thats good a marina is there! I didn't know.

One of my best memories ever was New Year's Eve-...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 08 March 2017, 02:00
Replies: 20
Views: 4,947
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Holy Loch

Does anyone ever tour or go to Holy Loch?

I was there onboard my submarine in 1988-1989.

I loved all the sailboats around there, unfortunately I wasn't able to do any boating while there....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2017, 15:41
Replies: 27
Views: 38,416
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Since there is a time limit to edit my original...

Since there is a time limit to edit my original post and I cannot anymore - let me add this to update and clarify:

On my engine, '98 50HP Johnson with remote controls, electric key start and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 February 2017, 14:46
Replies: 27
Views: 38,416
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Update: Turns out the Kill Cord did work, but the...

Update: Turns out the Kill Cord did work, but the switch was sticky and sometimes the button wouldn't pop out after pulling the lanyard. Sticky enough to stay in the running position. So I just...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 February 2017, 18:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,929
Posted By VanillaIceCream
My 1998 white PVC Zodiac tubes are fine. Somewhat...

My 1998 white PVC Zodiac tubes are fine. Somewhat dirtier than new but look fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 February 2017, 18:16
Replies: 25
Views: 2,562
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Boat registration requirements and engine...

Boat registration requirements and engine emissions greatly vary depending which state in the US you are living in. What state are you moving to?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 February 2017, 18:13
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By VanillaIceCream
It could be a 97-98, but what model if so? Is it...

It could be a 97-98, but what model if so? Is it a pre Bay runner type series?

It looks older than a late 90's to me looking at the build quality.

I have a 98 Yachtline and in comparison this...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 February 2017, 00:55
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By VanillaIceCream
What year is this Zodiac?

No data plate, anyone know what year and any other info for this model?
Forum: RIBnet North America 30 January 2017, 22:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,592
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Looks like my ole college days Zodiac in...

Looks like my ole college days Zodiac in Charleston SC. Man oh man, I had a blast on that boat. Mercury 20 on mine, a 30-40 hp would of been better.


Erik
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2017, 01:04
Replies: 23
Views: 4,290
Posted By VanillaIceCream
NRS video on cleaning and storing your raft. 303...

NRS video on cleaning and storing your raft. 303 use and overuse is mentioned at time 3:47.


https://youtu.be/_inT1r5vAFo



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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2017, 00:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,383
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Waterproof Drone

I did not want to hijack another thread about Drones, so here's a youtube link to a brand of waterproof drone. I don't own one, but I think a water proof Drone is the only way to go using them in a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2017, 00:56
Replies: 5
Views: 4,133
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I have the same Zodiac. As far as I can tell, all...

I have the same Zodiac. As far as I can tell, all the replacement tubes are the same and made in the same factory - and most of the pricing difference is dealers not updating their pricing. I called...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2017, 14:28
Replies: 27
Views: 38,416
Posted By VanillaIceCream
The Zodiac is in the shop getting some upgrades...

The Zodiac is in the shop getting some upgrades and this repair.

I'll post when I know the issue...

Erik
Forum: RIB gallery 09 January 2017, 00:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,250
Posted By VanillaIceCream
I actually did mean you can fly it underwater. ...

I actually did mean you can fly it underwater.

In Rick Moore's video series, he takes the first generation Drone to a pool and "fly's" it underwater. I don't have the time to search his video's,...
Forum: RIB gallery 08 January 2017, 19:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,250
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Looks like fun to get video of your RIB in the...

Looks like fun to get video of your RIB in the water.

FYI for those looking to buy one and use while boating - Swell Pro makes a water proof drone. You can even fly it underwater and film.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 January 2017, 16:25
Replies: 27
Views: 38,416
Posted By VanillaIceCream
Make sure you test your kill cord! We always...

Make sure you test your kill cord!

We always use it, but late summer 2016 the kill cord got pulled..and nothing happened.

having it repaired before heading back to the water.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2016, 21:17
Replies: 13
Views: 4,718
Posted By VanillaIceCream
My YL 420 looks to be the same setup, when I...

My YL 420 looks to be the same setup, when I bought it this work had just been done:


The outboard bracket was cracking just like yours is, it wasn't going to last. I have a 50hp with power...
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