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Forum: RIBnet North America 16 May 2018, 20:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,467
Posted By Capt John
Call Fred at Southeast Marine Rescue (336)...

Call Fred at Southeast Marine Rescue (336) 674-3953. He has them in stock.
Forum: RIBnet North America 13 May 2018, 14:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By Capt John
This is how I display my registration numbers and...

This is how I display my registration numbers and it is USCG compliant.
I purchased all materials from Freeport Marine Supply on Long Island. I used two Bernard registration plaques, vinyl letters...
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 April 2018, 03:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,892
Posted By Capt John
I have some Rtic products and they are as good as...

I have some Rtic products and they are as good as the Yeti brand.
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 March 2018, 02:26
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Thank you JW. It is not completely done yet....

Thank you JW.

It is not completely done yet. I am trying to get the motors dialed in now. The motors were turning up 500 rpm higher than they should with the props that are on there now and I was...
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 March 2018, 17:27
Replies: 32
Views: 7,467
Posted By Capt John
No offence taken. It is a matter of function...

No offence taken.
It is a matter of function before beauty.
That is why I am also following this thread. Can't hurt to see if there is a better mouse trap out there that also looks good.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 March 2018, 03:37
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Looks like the video uploaded but the screen goes...

Looks like the video uploaded but the screen goes black when it starts to play.
Can anyone tell me what am I doing wrong?
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 March 2018, 02:42
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
I have been trying to upload some video but I...

I have been trying to upload some video but I seem to be having a problem. It looks like it uploads then it get stuck in a "still processing" mode and will not display.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 March 2018, 02:15
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Here is some of the braid work.

Here is some of the braid work.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 March 2018, 00:11
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Had some time today to braid line back onto the...

Had some time today to braid line back onto the D-rings on the tubes.
I used Premium grade 5/8" Nylon 3 strand twist, braided onto the end D-rings then covered the splice with heavy duty shrink...
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 March 2018, 20:38
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Thanks Squid, I took it out for a ride in...

Thanks Squid,

I took it out for a ride in the ocean this morning. Seas 3-4' handled great.
Next week we start on another build. It is a sister ship to the two in the last photos. This one will...
Forum: RIBnet North America 24 March 2018, 22:14
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Thank you Willk, It has been a fun project....

Thank you Willk,
It has been a fun project. Just took a little longer than I expected but it was well worth the wait.
Forum: RIBnet North America 24 March 2018, 20:41
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
I was finally able to launch the boat and go for...

I was finally able to launch the boat and go for a sea trial today.
The ramp still had a pile of snow blocking it so my friend went down early this morning to shovel and cleared enough that we...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 March 2018, 20:15
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,403
Posted By Capt John
Here is my rig. It is a 7 meter Bollinger built...

Here is my rig. It is a 7 meter Bollinger built for the US Navy and served in the Persian Gulf.
Now it will enjoy retirement as a recreational boat for diving and cruising back home in the USA.
Forum: RIBnet North America 24 March 2018, 19:57
Replies: 32
Views: 7,467
Posted By Capt John
This is my friends arch. I am probably going to...

This is my friends arch. I am probably going to do something similar on my boat. I'll will also be watching this thread for ideas.
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 March 2018, 18:42
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Woke up this morning to 14" of heavy wet snow....

Woke up this morning to 14" of heavy wet snow. After digging out I took a ride to the town ramp and as expected it was not cleared yet. I guess I will have to wait another day to do a sea trial. The...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 March 2018, 02:21
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
I was not planning on the boat being cover in...

I was not planning on the boat being cover in snow, lol. By the time I got home the weather switched from rain / sleet to snow.
At present we have about 8" and counting. The forecast is for the snow...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 March 2018, 00:11
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
The boat is now registered:thumbs: It was not...

The boat is now registered:thumbs:
It was not as painful and frustrating as I expected.

Registration number plaques are made and mounted along with the original Navy numbers assigned to this...
Forum: RIBnet North America 15 March 2018, 18:14
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
I hope it goes easy, we will see.

I hope it goes easy, we will see.
Forum: RIBnet North America 14 March 2018, 18:40
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Steering system had a problem with the helm pump...

Steering system had a problem with the helm pump so that has been replaced and the system is now working properly.

Next step which will probably turn out to be the most challenging will be to...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 March 2018, 13:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,679
Posted By Capt John
Nice video instruction. I have spliced...

Nice video instruction.
I have spliced transducer cables many times.
One thing that was not mentioned in the video. After you cut the outside jacket only cut one wire at a time. I was instructed...
Forum: RIBnet North America 05 March 2018, 12:51
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Motors are running! I ran the motors on a 50:1...

Motors are running!
I ran the motors on a 50:1 mix to make sure there was enough lubrication with out oil in the VRO pumps. It took a few minutes before the VRO pumps picked up the prime once they...
Forum: RIBnet North America 03 March 2018, 23:45
Replies: 50
Views: 11,022
Posted By Capt John
Finished installing the batteries, battery switch...

Finished installing the batteries, battery switch and completed all the electrical wiring. When I tried to install the kill switch the panel was too thick so I had to remove it and mill the back of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 March 2018, 14:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,276
Posted By Capt John
The regulations are different in each state. I...

The regulations are different in each state. I live on Long Island which is in New York. Here are our official regulations with out getting any special permits : Total length: 60 feet (excluding...
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 26 February 2018, 03:44
Replies: 70
Wanted: WTB large RIB
Views: 9,721
Posted By Capt John
I don't know the specs on that boat but the...

I don't know the specs on that boat but the weight of a 300 hp Yamaha is 562 lbs vs 150 hp Honda at 478 lbs each for a total of 956 lbs. That is 394 lbs of extra engine weight.
I am a big fan of...
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 25 February 2018, 22:20
Replies: 70
Wanted: WTB large RIB
Views: 9,721
Posted By Capt John
No, dual Johnson 70's. My friend has the same...

No, dual Johnson 70's.
My friend has the same boat with dual 90 Yamahas.
and we have one more, yet to be restored.
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