Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 July 2007, 16:23
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Replies: 9
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 July 2007, 14:56
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Replies: 9
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 May 2007, 15:50
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,604
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 May 2007, 07:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,676
Cheapskates tip....................
If you tie up at the stone steps between the outer and inner basins in Rothesay you dont need to pay.
Remember to adjust your lines regularly though and mind how slippy the steps get
Cameron
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2007, 12:30
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Replies: 376
Views: 132,782
Update
I asked him if he had seen this thread and he has blocked me as a buyer:)
Says it all really and saves me the possibility of him ripping me off too!
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2007, 07:47
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Replies: 376
Views: 132,782
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 April 2007, 11:26
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,865
Didn't polish but I never do. Just left it on...
Didn't polish but I never do. Just left it on for about 10 mins and hosed off. All rust stains and general brown stains gone. It did bleach my anti-foul a bit though.
No apparent damage to gel...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 April 2007, 09:18
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,865
Oxallic acid
As Slaphead says, oxallic acid will do the job well. I got mine from Boots (special order) for about £5. Be very careful when handling as it is very toxic; wear gloves and watch for splashes.
A...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 January 2007, 08:30
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Thanks
Many thanks for your comments. The guy I bought engine from is an outboard repairer so I will check if it is the high thrust version
Regards
Cameron
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 January 2007, 08:28
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,453
Cheers!
Many thanks for your comments guys.
I will get some pics at the weekend for you.
Regards
Cameron
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 January 2007, 15:42
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,453
Painting Sponsons
Hi Folk!
The tubes on my Northcraft are looking a bit bleached and worn and I am considering repainting them with Hypalon paint (tubes were orange/ will be gray)
I was considering doing a sort...
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Forum: Engines & props
09 January 2007, 15:37
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,625
Replacing Mariner 60 2st with Yam 50 4st
Hi folk
I am replacing my 15 year old Mariner 60hp (3cyl 2 stroke) with a couple of year old Yamaha 50 (4 cyl 4 stroke) on my 5.5m Northcraft
The lad that sold me the Yamaha 50 claims it will...
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Forum: Engines & props
09 January 2007, 14:50
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,457
Looks like a Yamaha Malta
Looks like a Yamaha Malta in Nicks link there and that is just under 4hp so should be good for your 6.
Cameron
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 February 2006, 11:36
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,805
Thankyou
Many thanks, spoke to Paul at Northcraft, sounds like a top bloke! Gave me a very attractive quotation that has focused my mind
Regards
Cameron
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 January 2006, 11:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,805
Thanks
Many thanks gents
my tubes are a little tired, hope to get another year at least out if them, possibly by painting/patching them (comments welcome please) but would eventually like them replaced. ...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 January 2006, 12:13
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,805
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 December 2005, 11:51
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,771
What do sponsons do?
Sorry if this sounds a daft question, but as an engineer i like to question things from first principles in an attempt to improve.
Sponsons tend to be the Achilles heal as they can tear or...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 December 2005, 11:25
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,667
Rigid for softies
This looks nice, but expensive
https://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20051116115021mbynews.html
Regards
Cameron
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
12 December 2005, 16:59
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Replies: 157
Views: 30,484
Nice calm water off Kip
Here, taken from my window at Toward Point (across Clyde from Kip), Isle of Bute in the foreground with Arran beyond. Know some great spots as this is quite lterally my backyard!
Whatever...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 October 2005, 16:36
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,610
Repair kit reccomendation please?
Hi Everyone
I have a little pinprick in my Northcraft (Hypalon tubes) and wonder if there is a RIB equivalent of my bicycle repair kit that I can use and then carry with me should i get any...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 October 2005, 13:14
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,212
Hooligan machine :-)
I had a Mariner 60 on my old 4M Searider, as other posters have said, the hull is only rated for 50hp max.
Yes, mine would get quite scary chinewalking but acceleration was most impressive! Great...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 March 2005, 18:13
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,278
How is this possible?
Hello folks
Well it appears this tragedy did in fact involve a RIB. How is it possible to capsize one so easily? I have thrashed the waves in an overpowered 4m Searider in open sea, conditions...
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