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Forum: RIBnet North America 21 May 2009, 20:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By Big surf
I've been thinking of upsizing and have a 4.5...

I've been thinking of upsizing and have a 4.5 meter 03 Polaris aluminum hulled Rib that I may be interested in selling, Vancouver area. Fire me an email if your interested and want details....
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 December 2006, 04:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,347
Posted By Big surf
Hi Farsider Good idea to buy as big as the...

Hi Farsider

Good idea to buy as big as the wallet will allow. My boat will do 90% of what I want, sometimes I need a bit more room for camping gear though. Actually I'm thinking 17' feet with a...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 December 2006, 21:15
Replies: 25
Views: 6,347
Posted By Big surf
Hi farsider. I own an 03 4.5 meter Polaris...

Hi farsider.

I own an 03 4.5 meter Polaris spirit (Blue), aluminum hull with a 50 Hp Honda that I bought in 04. It has a lot of (3K) upgrades and is basically like new, currently stored in my...
Forum: Engines & props 17 February 2006, 16:22
Replies: 35
Views: 10,898
Posted By Big surf
My vote for Honda 50. 93kg versus 86 kg for Yam 2...

My vote for Honda 50. 93kg versus 86 kg for Yam 2 stroke. Add in the extra fuel for the two stroke and oil and its a wash. I burn 6-7 litres per hour at 4600 rpm giving me about 30 mph on a 4.5m...
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 January 2006, 15:46
Replies: 57
Views: 12,347
Posted By Big surf
Safety chains are flexible and won't flip a tow...

Safety chains are flexible and won't flip a tow vehicle. The trailer can be laying on its side and still not apply a rotaional force to the tow vehicle through the chains. In the instance above,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 January 2006, 17:29
Replies: 57
Views: 12,347
Posted By Big surf
It looks like this discussion has already been...

It looks like this discussion has already been made.
Here is a link to a previous discussion.
https://www.rib.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-9328.html
The story this fellow tells would be exactly...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 January 2006, 23:28
Replies: 57
Views: 12,347
Posted By Big surf
I would strongly disagree. You do not want...

I would strongly disagree. You do not want trailer separation to occur. Chains should be used to prevent separation and keep the hitch of the ground. You will have a good chance of recovery if chains...
Forum: RIB gallery 11 August 2005, 17:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,907
Posted By Big surf
Yes it is the 4.75m Aluminum 2003 "Spirit" model....

Yes it is the 4.75m Aluminum 2003 "Spirit" model. They have a web site if your interested.

I like the aluminum hull, the only disadvantage being a less sophisticated hull design compared to...
Forum: RIB gallery 10 August 2005, 19:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,907
Posted By Big surf
OOps, I'll try again

OOps, I'll try again
Forum: RIB gallery 10 August 2005, 19:09
Replies: 10
Views: 2,907
Posted By Big surf
Another pic of same area for your enjoyment

Another pic of same area for your enjoyment
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 August 2005, 15:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,026
Posted By Big surf
Anyone have any feedback on the new style...

Anyone have any feedback on the new style oil-filled bearings?. They seem to be the newest and greatest.
Forum: RIB gallery 15 July 2005, 15:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,907
Posted By Big surf
Pookay, I believe you drove up Howe Sound to get...

Pookay, I believe you drove up Howe Sound to get to Whistler, the Broken Islands are on the west coast of Vancouver Island, you need to take a ferry over to the big island, drive across Vancouver...
Forum: RIB gallery 13 July 2005, 17:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,907
Posted By Big surf
Broken Islands - British Columbia West Coast

A true paradise for small boats and kayaks. Located offshore of Vancouver Island, next stop Japan, you can experience the 20 foot open ocean swells, and near glass calm among the 100 or so small...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2005, 22:31
Replies: 48
Views: 8,728
Posted By Big surf
I'm only from "the colonies" however I've never...

I'm only from "the colonies" however I've never seen a trailer in North America without safety chains. That has been the law for as long as I remember, at least thirty years. Two chains coming from...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2005, 23:15
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By Big surf
Nice boat. Course I'm biased since I have the...

Nice boat. Course I'm biased since I have the 14.5" version of yours and am suffering from 3 footitis. I can vouch for the toughness of this boat, these aluminum hulls can take a pounding for sure, I...
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