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Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 08 April 2011, 01:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By boatster_sr4
I believe nrsweb.com has some ORCA brand hypalon...

I believe nrsweb.com has some ORCA brand hypalon for a very good price.
Forum: RIBnet North America 06 April 2011, 17:41
Replies: 4
Views: 2,611
Posted By boatster_sr4
Hi Nico, I was wondering if I could coat my...

Hi Nico,

I was wondering if I could coat my Avon (hypalon) rib tubes with the urethane coatings. Do you know if they would work on hypalon? I would key up the tube surface for better bond. The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2011, 18:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,095
Posted By boatster_sr4
I know polyurethane toobs are coated with an...

I know polyurethane toobs are coated with an aromatic poly coating. Obviously using like chemicals to bond with each other would yield a much better end result than polyurethane coating on hypalon....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2011, 00:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,095
Posted By boatster_sr4
Is it a polyurethane based coating? Aliphatic or...

Is it a polyurethane based coating? Aliphatic or maybe Aromatic polyurethane?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2010, 22:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,644
Posted By boatster_sr4
=) haha. Ok I got it. Thanks for that...

=) haha. Ok I got it. Thanks for that clarification.

So I would need to create a new hole in the tubes for the A6 pressure relief valve. Do you happen to know what pressure setting would be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2010, 19:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,644
Posted By boatster_sr4
Hi Paul, I thought there was a way to swap...

Hi Paul,

I thought there was a way to swap out non pressure release valves (a7) with pressure release valves (a6)? Or am I missing something? Do I still have to use a donut patch?

I was just...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2010, 01:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,644
Posted By boatster_sr4
Replace A7 valve with A6 Pressure relief valve without cutting a new hole?

I read somewhere on the forums that you can remove an A7 valve from the tubes and put in the A6 Pressure relief valves without cutting the tubes open or putting in a donut patch. Something about...
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 10 November 2010, 00:58
Replies: 0
Views: 1,974
Posted By boatster_sr4
wtb Avon Searider SR6

I'm looking for an SR6 6 meter hull. If anyone is selling. Please let me know. I'm located in California. Thanks
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 11 June 2010, 21:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,820
Posted By boatster_sr4
Sold

Sorry Left Coast STi someone came by and picked it up.
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 06 June 2010, 16:42
Replies: 2
Views: 2,820
Posted By boatster_sr4
Rib Jockey console $100 obo (off of an Avon Searider)

I have a 2-3 person Avon Searider jockey console from a 1991 boat for sale. Its in very good condition.

Located in Los Angeles. I'm asking $100.
Forum: RIBnet North America 03 May 2010, 21:29
Replies: 4
Views: 4,631
Posted By boatster_sr4
I found a jackplate with 12" of setback. If this...

I found a jackplate with 12" of setback. If this will give me about 200 more rpms at WOT thats all I need to be within specifications on my outboard to run the 13 x 19 pitch stainless propellor that...
Forum: RIBnet North America 02 May 2010, 19:01
Replies: 4
Views: 4,631
Posted By boatster_sr4
Reading up a bit more it seems people are saying...

Reading up a bit more it seems people are saying that a jack plate will not help fuel economy in a cruising boat. It is also becoming apparent that a 28" setback would be way too much. Maybe 12" if...
Forum: RIBnet North America 02 May 2010, 16:53
Replies: 4
Views: 4,631
Posted By boatster_sr4
main outboard transom setback bracket for Avon Searider 5.4 meter / 18 foot rib

Hi,

I was wondering if putting a 28" or 12" setback outboard transom mount would help the ride and efficiency of my searider rib? It has a 70 hp Suzuki 4 stroke on it. I'm running with an 18...
Forum: RIB gallery 15 April 2009, 20:00
Replies: 478
Views: 216,232
Posted By boatster_sr4
Heres the pilothouse that I've been building on...

Heres the pilothouse that I've been building on my Searider 5.4
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2008, 02:26
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
Here it is midway through the build. I'm just...

Here it is midway through the build. I'm just starting to put the gauges in.
The hole in the middle is for crawl space. The windshield & roof is the 2nd half of the project. I of course want to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2008, 02:22
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
Progress so far

So after several tedious long months of a little here a little there the first half of the pilothouse is complete. Its mounted to the floor. and all the electronics and steering are in. We took the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2008, 19:17
Replies: 0
Views: 829
Posted By boatster_sr4
Type of wood used in older Avon sibs? (1980s)

Does anyone know what type of wood is used in the 1980s-1990s avon rovers slat floors? Joubert okoume? Fir? Some exotic Asian hardwood ply?
Forum: RIBnet North America 31 March 2008, 03:34
Replies: 26
Views: 10,599
Posted By boatster_sr4
Another hypalon paint that seems a bit more formulated

Would be Gacoflex. It costs about $100 per gallon. I don't know if its different from tuff coat or not but they sell it on NRSweb.com . I would love to hear if anyone has used this stuff
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 March 2008, 20:55
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
Some more refinements.

I think I have the color scheme down. I few more progressions on the windows. I also modeled an A frame out of 1-3/4" diameter aluminum which has a nice hefty thickness to it. The pilothouse will be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 March 2008, 02:30
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
More finalized design

Here is the latest design refinements. I'm much closer to a final design. I'm going to use Joubert Okoume bs 1800...(?) 3/8" for the pilothouse. It will be mostly painted wood with structural use of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2008, 19:31
Replies: 19
Views: 3,162
Posted By boatster_sr4
My experience with liquid EPDM is that it is not...

My experience with liquid EPDM is that it is not good against abrasion. It will wear and peal readily. The sell the stuff for roofs and UV protective applications but it will not be strong enough or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2008, 21:24
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
Yes. I didn't model in the side windows. I'm...

Yes. I didn't model in the side windows. I'm still roughing out the dimensions. There is going to be side windows and icing glass (?) on the canvas roll down as well.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2008, 23:06
Replies: 22
Views: 15,146
Posted By boatster_sr4
Well, I've been messing around in 3dStudio...

Well,

I've been messing around in 3dStudio Max. Here is what I have. The back part of the pilothouse thats green all the way to the floor is going to be made of canvas and can roll away. The hole...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 December 2007, 16:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By boatster_sr4
Thank you. I wasn't exactly sure if they were...

Thank you. I wasn't exactly sure if they were buoyancy tanks or access hatches.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 December 2007, 01:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,840
Posted By boatster_sr4
Does anyone know what these are on the Avon sr6?

Its some access/seal on the rear floor near the transom of an Avon SR6.
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