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Forum: RIBnet North America 11 December 2018, 20:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rickwaines
Hey M Thanks for this suggestion, 30%...

Hey M


Thanks for this suggestion, 30% less would be a great help. I will reach out.
Forum: RIBnet North America 10 December 2018, 21:30
Replies: 2
Views: 1,379
Posted By Rickwaines
new tube set H 540

well, it has come to my attention that my tube set needs replacing. Estimate from zodiac hurricane is about 10 k for the tubes, not including installation. ouch


any thoughts on aftermarket tube...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2016, 16:46
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
Right. Insurance. Of course.

Right. Insurance. Of course.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2016, 15:53
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
Amazing. There are so many lower leg units. Hahah...

Amazing. There are so many lower leg units. Hahah of course there are. This is getting good. Noemi just need to determine which one I need and whether there will be enough length in the regular lower...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2016, 15:25
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
Somehow I had imagined they would be difficult to...

Somehow I had imagined they would be difficult to find used. Shows my lack of imagination. My engine is a 2005 jet80. What keywords did you use in your search?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2016, 00:49
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
About 1100 nautical miles worth I think. And...

About 1100 nautical miles worth I think. And therefore, I think the answer is wait till I can buy the right engine. But what is the right engine? 4 stroke or 2? Honda? Merc? Evinrude? I want to have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 July 2016, 00:16
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
The boat moves very well. I love it (aside from...

The boat moves very well. I love it (aside from docking when it steers like holding a garden hose on full three feet from the end and hoping to direct the water) I haven't had it any weather to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2016, 18:51
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
Terrible fuel consumption

I agree, which was the motivation for the post in the first place. The rib came with the jet outboard, I wouldn't have otherwise bought a jet. Certainly not now after having used one for a few...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2016, 18:09
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
such a great site!

such a great site!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2016, 04:23
Replies: 37
Views: 6,908
Posted By Rickwaines
fuel consumption

I just came back from my first trip in my Hurricane 530 with a Mercury Jet80.
I had a fantastic time but was pretty surprised at the terrible fuel economy. I probably shouldn't have been given the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 July 2016, 15:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,688
Posted By Rickwaines
Thank you folks, very helpful, my first...

Thank you folks, very helpful, my first thread-great experience-super site.

Rick
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 July 2016, 05:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,688
Posted By Rickwaines
This makes sense of course but what I am...

This makes sense of course but what I am scratching my head about is how to tie off to the low point bow eye. I am pretty sure it is too far to reach. And now you can let me in on what I am missing...
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 July 2016, 19:11
Replies: 12
Views: 2,688
Posted By Rickwaines
Anchor rode attachment

I have hurricane 530 (20 ft). I have an anchor set up but I am trying to come up with a way to fasten it to the boat. The bitter end is easy, there is a spot to attach it in the front locker. But I...
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