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Forum: RIB gallery 07 September 2006, 21:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,925
Posted By Arctic RIB
Why you shouldn't leave a speedboat anchored in category 8 sea conditions.

Someone failed to remove their new speedboat from Frobisher Bay or at least anchor it in the sheltered area behind the giant breakwater. It was recovered after a week on the bottom using an air...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2005, 15:58
Replies: 35
Views: 5,430
Posted By Arctic RIB
Power to weight ratio is far too high for such...

Power to weight ratio is far too high for such young people to realize the implications of opening up the throttle. In Canada you must be 21 to rent one but if the renter allows someone under age...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2005, 20:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By Arctic RIB
Similar thing happened over here a week ago, a 75...

Similar thing happened over here a week ago, a 75 metre ice-class cruise ship ran aground while attempting to go up a section of a river mouth, the Captain had gotten stuck on a sand bar while the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2005, 20:46
Replies: 10
Views: 6,346
Posted By Arctic RIB
Was that 40 on a GPS WOT. Thanks,

Was that 40 on a GPS WOT. Thanks,
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2005, 19:18
Replies: 10
Views: 6,346
Posted By Arctic RIB
Thanks, I wonder why the Verado 1.7L engine...

Thanks, I wonder why the Verado 1.7L engine weights 231KG dry and a 2.6L 150HP Yamaha 4-stroke weights only 212KG??? The max allowed weight is 240KG and the engine weights 231 dry with no steering...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2005, 18:43
Replies: 10
Views: 6,346
Posted By Arctic RIB
Yamaha has a High-Thrust 60HP 4-stroke and Merc...

Yamaha has a High-Thrust 60HP 4-stroke and Merc has the bigfoot which are within the safe weight range. Would these engines not rev correctly because they are designed for heavy loads. Would the boat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2005, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 6,346
Posted By Arctic RIB
I think your right about the woodwards group...

I think your right about the woodwards group vessel I did notice a huge ship with a fuel line extending to the shore. I haven't been able to use my boat yet due to a broken $5 bracket I'm waiting on,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2005, 15:51
Replies: 10
Views: 6,346
Posted By Arctic RIB
Advice on Zodiac SRMN 600

I am looking for a larger RIB and I'm trying to get some opinions on this RIB I've located in Canada and some power options. I would like to go with a Verado 150 but noticed the weight is only 10KG...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 July 2005, 13:48
Replies: 20
Views: 7,702
Posted By Arctic RIB
If you go with a 25HP I would suggest a 2-stroke...

If you go with a 25HP I would suggest a 2-stroke for portability. The difference is around 62KG for a 4 and 48KG for a 2-stroke. I have a hard time lifting my 4 stroke alone but it's 78KG.

A...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2005, 17:51
Replies: 74
Views: 9,287
Posted By Arctic RIB
Very interesting discussion I've now got a better...

Very interesting discussion I've now got a better understanding of the different RIB designs out there. With my setup I think I'm at 125HP/Ton if it only weights 184KG empty which would indicate I am...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2005, 21:49
Replies: 74
Views: 9,287
Posted By Arctic RIB
Wow that's a lot of fuel, it is a very nice...

Wow that's a lot of fuel, it is a very nice looking RIB, on other work RIB's it seems the tubes are closer to the water near the transom effectively increasing the beam giving different turning...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2005, 20:31
Replies: 74
Views: 9,287
Posted By Arctic RIB
Doesn't it seem like the tubes are too high to...

Doesn't it seem like the tubes are too high to really have any affect except on very sharp turns? Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of a r "I" b? Maybe it's just lightly loaded.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2005, 20:15
Replies: 1
Views: 1,181
Posted By Arctic RIB
SR7.4M availablity in North America

Anyone here ever drive or own an Avon SR7.4M? Any idea what they cost on average or if they make them in North America? Thanks,
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2005, 18:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,676
Posted By Arctic RIB
Should be good enough if you tie your gear down...

Should be good enough if you tie your gear down properly, I have a 3.85M Bombard Category C design with a Deep V hull and it handles Cat. 5 well. I just don't go looking for trouble, if the forecast...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2005, 12:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,461
Posted By Arctic RIB
Odd we are experiencing similar tides on this...

Odd we are experiencing similar tides on this side of the Atlantic. A low of .5M
and a high of 11.2
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2005, 20:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
Posted By Arctic RIB
I'm assuming he did not have any involvement in...

I'm assuming he did not have any involvement in the development of Bombard RIB's but I wouldn't be surprised if I was to learn Dr. Bombards name was the inspiration behind the Brand name, especially...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 July 2005, 19:20
Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Posted By Arctic RIB
Hey Alan, LOL that is totally true about the...

Hey Alan,

LOL that is totally true about the mosquitoes it's terrible this time of year but in one month they will all freeze up again so I'm looking forward to that. Even with the bug jacket you...
Forum: Other stuff 20 July 2005, 18:41
Replies: 36
Views: 5,073
Posted By Arctic RIB
Commercial hunting of these magnificent creatures...

Commercial hunting of these magnificent creatures should not happen anymore, the only people who deserve to hunt them are those who eat the entire whale and people who have traditionally hunted them...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 July 2005, 15:17
Replies: 34
Views: 5,759
Posted By Arctic RIB
Hey Prairie tuber I just read the whaling post...

Hey Prairie tuber I just read the whaling post very interesting info, I had no idea 300,000 whales and dolphins are wasted each year from commercial fishing that is very sad, whoever eats commercial...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2005, 20:38
Replies: 36
Views: 6,591
Posted By Arctic RIB
Good luck to the crew, those are some amazing...

Good luck to the crew, those are some amazing engines. Couldn't one be sqeezed in to a 10M scorpion? Maybe it would be too stern heavy at 1718KG?

C18
Pleasure Craft Ratings
747 bkW (1001 bhp)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 July 2005, 17:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,707
Posted By Arctic RIB
Yes it is overpowered, the new Pro12 man Zodiac...

Yes it is overpowered, the new Pro12 man Zodiac is a 5.2M and is rated for 90HP max, they emphasize: "The maximum power rating must be treated with extreme care. It is directed at experienced users...
Forum: Engines & props 22 June 2005, 17:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Posted By Arctic RIB
Not a big deal but I think you misread the...

Not a big deal but I think you misread the article, I copied it below, you are still correct regarding weight even the V-6's will be lighter but not by much maybe 45KG, the only way the Verado can...
Forum: Engines & props 22 June 2005, 15:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Posted By Arctic RIB
Can't afford a 7m+ RIB at the moment but I like...

Can't afford a 7m+ RIB at the moment but I like the Rayglass and Zodiac Hurricane 733 hull. I would never buy a CZ7, maybe something similar for a more reasonable price. I'll be waiting for 4 years...
Forum: Engines & props 21 June 2005, 20:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,884
Posted By Arctic RIB
The E-Tec 115 and 130 are V4's but the 150 & 175...

The E-Tec 115 and 130 are V4's but the 150 & 175 are V6's. V6's will most likely be 45KG lighter than the Verado's.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2005, 20:16
Replies: 43
Views: 6,508
Posted By Arctic RIB
That is really tragic, at the beginning of each...

That is really tragic, at the beginning of each season I physically go to each buoy and mark it in my little garmin etrex gps. We only have a few of them but none are lit. I almost struck a reef last...
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