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Forum: Engines & props 10 July 2023, 17:05
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Balthazar
Good outboard service in Essex or Kent?

Hi all,

Can anyone please suggest me a good and reasonably priced outboard service in Kent or Essex? I need to service a Honda BF60.

I was using the services of Essex Outboard in Battlesbridge,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2021, 13:59
Replies: 22
Views: 4,284
Posted By Balthazar
You cannot get anything by the time being, I...

You cannot get anything by the time being, I wanted to buy a BNIB Honda but been told by the dealer - you pay now (June) and get your engine end of August earliest.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2021, 16:14
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Balthazar
Gentle pressure upward may work along some fine...

Gentle pressure upward may work along some fine blades to cut the glue. Whoever, a strong pull up may delaminate your deck if the plywood is not in the best shape. You risk more delaminate the top...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 06 August 2021, 10:25
Replies: 25
Views: 9,681
Posted By Balthazar
Strange enough they left the gauges and...

Strange enough they left the gauges and instruments, the vhf and controls intact. They worth money, even a very quick sell would give them at least £500.00
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2021, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Balthazar
Long blades from craft knife work well. Also, if...

Long blades from craft knife work well. Also, if you have some thickness like 2-3mm of glue, you can use the multi cutter without damaging your deck. Another one is the guitar string that you have to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 13:44
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Balthazar
Thanks, great, so you just created 2 suitable...

Thanks, great, so you just created 2 suitable diameter holes and passed the tubing where you needed it? Then glassed the ends and waterproofed with witch hats?

Thanks for help, :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 13:23
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Balthazar
Underdeck trunking, annyone has done it?

Hi all,



Did anyone positionned an underdeck trunking when replacing a rotten deck on a RIB? I plan to re-do mine so any advise will be much appreciated. Preferably few pics of the job in...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
Forgot to upload the umages of the original state...

Forgot to upload the umages of the original state of the boat

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51358026097_a78d42be9f_k.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/gp/193600048@N05/4v17e2)
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 12:39
Replies: 64
Views: 106,661
Posted By Balthazar
I would just remove the axle, that's it. Hard to...

I would just remove the axle, that's it. Hard to imagine someone dragging an axle behind as a part of "RIB steal kit". :bolt:
Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 12:28
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
Final result is not bad at all, it is not the...

Final result is not bad at all, it is not the sexiest RIB on Thames but the tubes hold the 2.5PSI pretty well for about 7-10 days before the next pump up. I guess the valves still leaking despite the...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 12:13
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
I started by opening the previous holes a bit...

I started by opening the previous holes a bit wider and fitting the inner patches. Took me twice to get them right.

Then I have cut 100mm wide bands and glued them overlaping every seam. Then all...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 12:11
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
In total I used about 3.5 litres of Bostik 2402...

In total I used about 3.5 litres of Bostik 2402 two part glue, standard procedure, sanding down with 60 grit, cleaning with MEK, primer coat (30 min) followed by final coat (3-5 min).

To patch...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51359705000_3e...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51359705000_3e901d077b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mftUXb)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51359423954_5d5456f6c4_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mfstpy)
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Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51358693176_ea...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51358693176_ea74e5c276_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mfoJaW)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51358917308_b95a8b67c1_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mfpSNh)
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Forum: RIB gallery 05 August 2021, 11:43
Replies: 6
Views: 742
Posted By Balthazar
Humber Ocean Pro 5.5M Restoration

This RIB was in a quite poor shape when I bough her and all tubes where losing the pressure very quickly, in a couple of days everything was almost flat.

I have replaced the inner Leafield A7...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 11:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,144
Posted By Balthazar
Have a Back2You passive GPS tracker, very good...

Have a Back2You passive GPS tracker, very good and perfectly fit the needs.

https://back2you.com/products/guardian-magnetic-gps-tracker-subscription-free

The GPS has a mobile number, you ring...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 10:48
Replies: 64
Views: 106,661
Posted By Balthazar
Not sure that cutting the clamp with grinder...

Not sure that cutting the clamp with grinder takes the same time as to jack up the trailer and fit a new pair of wheels. Our car park is gated and CCTV covered so snapping the gate's padlock and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 10:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Balthazar
I would spend time on cleaning all of the old...

I would spend time on cleaning all of the old wearing patches and re-patch everything again. Time consuming but you will spend only few 100 quids and save on re-tubing for the years to come.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 10:06
Replies: 22
Views: 4,284
Posted By Balthazar
What is surprising? The torque of a 150hp at...

What is surprising? The torque of a 150hp at 6000rpm without hydraulic? Oh yes, it is, highly recommended surprising experience
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 August 2021, 10:00
Replies: 39
Views: 3,534
Posted By Balthazar
I understand your point, but as a safety measure...

I understand your point, but as a safety measure I prefer a back up handheld radio registered on the same boat. Plus my rib is kept on a swing mooring and the handheld is always attached to my safety...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2021, 09:34
Replies: 64
Views: 106,661
Posted By Balthazar
I park my trailer inside the club, they charge me...

I park my trailer inside the club, they charge me more but safety is more important than few extra quids.

When having my trailer parked on car park outside the club I was removing the wheels and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 August 2021, 08:34
Replies: 39
Views: 3,534
Posted By Balthazar
Incorrect statement. I consulted with OFCOM when...

Incorrect statement. I consulted with OFCOM when changing my boat and my setup is perfectly within their guidances. My licence is registered with fixed and portable radios with the only one MMSI for...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 05 August 2021, 08:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Balthazar
In my post I was referring to the iPhone or iPad...

In my post I was referring to the iPhone or iPad or other devices that are NOT designed for marine use. Any chartplotter with touch screen has a completely different technology that is designed for...
Forum: RIB gallery 04 August 2021, 20:08
Replies: 72
Views: 5,012
Posted By Balthazar
Amazing trip, thanks for sharing!!! Once...

Amazing trip, thanks for sharing!!!

Once again, the proof that it is the captain who makes the journey, not the boat ;)
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 August 2021, 20:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Balthazar
Being on a RIB forum I would advise to NEVER...

Being on a RIB forum I would advise to NEVER (never again) use any “civilian” touch screen devices such as iPhone or iPad or whatsoever. A single drop of rain or water will make them irresponsible....
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