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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2009, 17:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By Steve Waters
Come on, she thinks that I know what I'm doing...

Come on, she thinks that I know what I'm doing and while she's happy; I don't want to disillusion her now do I.....:eek:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2009, 17:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,141
Posted By Steve Waters
I@m about to move my 25 litre tank from the back...

I@m about to move my 25 litre tank from the back to the front. Since I fitted my 50hp Honda there is so much weight on the back that the flooding hull tries to sink me backwards if I accelerate too...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2009, 20:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steve Waters
Nice one Jone I am very impressed! Steve

Nice one Jone I am very impressed!
Steve
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2009, 19:05
Replies: 11
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steve Waters
Luke I have found a different plate (actually 4!)...

Luke I have found a different plate (actually 4!) but you may need to carefully prune the lugs off the back of your switches. They were a prototype and they are just sitting here so let me know.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2009, 07:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steve Waters
Luke I may be able to help with a panel if you...

Luke I may be able to help with a panel if you are interested I had a couple made and didn't use the second I'll try and get a picture if it helps it has four switch holes with holes for indicator...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2009, 06:59
Replies: 11
Views: 2,449
Posted By Steve Waters
I used 4 of those fixed with a little silicone...

I used 4 of those fixed with a little silicone around them to stop water getting past them to the wiring behind. They have been ther 3 years now and work fine. see my post about the laser cut...
Forum: Engines & props 16 June 2009, 06:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
Thanks, major effort on your behalf and much...

Thanks, major effort on your behalf and much appreciated. I have tried opening the clock but having undone the nuts on the back and loosened the unit inside the front of the bezel is well and truly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2009, 12:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,847
Posted By Steve Waters
Thanks Tim details on PM Steve W

Thanks Tim details on PM
Steve W
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2009, 11:59
Replies: 0
Views: 927
Posted By Steve Waters
Slippery things

I have added some of these:
https://www.screwfix.com/prods/37601/Sealants-Adhesives/Tapes/Anti-Slip-Tapes/Pre-Cut-Anti-Slip-Treads-140-x-140mm-Pack-of-10

to the "unflat" areas inside my RIB. They...
Forum: Engines & props 13 June 2009, 11:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
9D280 do you by any chance have knowledge on the...

9D280 do you by any chance have knowledge on the Honda Tachos? I have taken it out of the console it is ZV7-912 and I can find them on Google but nothing about altering them! is the "switch" system...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2009, 17:16
Replies: 43
Views: 5,107
Posted By Steve Waters
I bet that smells goood when it gets...

I bet that smells goood when it gets hot......:eek:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2009, 17:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,847
Posted By Steve Waters
10 Meters please!! Brilliant been looking for...

10 Meters please!! Brilliant been looking for some of this just didn't have the time to look properly, Thank You!
Steve Waters
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2009, 07:36
Replies: 10
Views: 2,165
Posted By Steve Waters
It's far more likely that the petrol is "dead"...

It's far more likely that the petrol is "dead" especially if it was in a vented container over the winter. The fuel could be used in a car mixed with lots more or you can add octane booster to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 June 2009, 20:00
Replies: 12
Views: 5,851
Posted By Steve Waters
Can I, respectfully of course, add that you check...

Can I, respectfully of course, add that you check your insurance as my insurance does not cover me for toys and it was clear when I took it out that this would "add to the premium" ?!!
Steve
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 June 2009, 07:40
Replies: 20
Views: 3,430
Posted By Steve Waters
Thats the trouble with computers one wrong letter...

Thats the trouble with computers one wrong letter and the whole thingoes to rats! Yes it's Profilemen but if you put in laser and stainless steel he is usually selling useful offcuts.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 June 2009, 18:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,430
Posted By Steve Waters
Stainless steel 304 grade laser cut to size

I'm sure you guys must have your contacts but if you go to Ebay (!) and visit the shop of Profileman you will see he cuts things from stainless marine grade and alluminium. I ordered a couple of...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2009, 18:38
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
Thanks 9D280, strange name? but this it would...

Thanks 9D280, strange name? but this it would seem may be the solution! The rev counter sits at about 1300 rpm at tickover, a tad too high listening to the engine which is probably at a guess a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2009, 07:40
Replies: 3
Views: 1,123
Posted By Steve Waters
Sorry Chewy, I have hydraulic steering on mine...

Sorry Chewy, I have hydraulic steering on mine doesn't it vary according to the set up though? I would have thought you could measure it fairly accurately?
Steve
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2009, 07:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
The pitch shown on the prop is 286x330 picture...

The pitch shown on the prop is 286x330 picture enclosed of the prop and the gauge. I'll run the engine up in a minute and warm it to see what the gauge says at tickover. I put another Honda on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2009, 21:28
Replies: 2
Views: 4,118
Posted By Steve Waters
Trevor I can't help with the holes location but...

Trevor I can't help with the holes location but can you not clamp the outboard on? If not ALWAYS use a good quality silcone sealant everywhere including in around and on and under the bolts to seal...
Forum: Engines & props 02 June 2009, 21:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
Ooops

Looks like this might be difficult I do not know any speeds as we don't have anything fitted yet that will gauge speed. I also haven't got a clue about prop pitch I'll take some pictures and see what...
Forum: Engines & props 02 June 2009, 09:13
Replies: 19
Views: 3,845
Posted By Steve Waters
My new outboard

Hi eveyone, at long last I managed to get out on the water. Spent a couple of hours out on the Solent yesterday brilliant weather and a fantastic feeling after not Ribbing for so long. It was the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 May 2009, 21:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By Steve Waters
Thanks JKY sadly you seem to be the only one!!...

Thanks JKY sadly you seem to be the only one!! Makes me feel a bit lonely as I was hoping for some help as well as a greeting! but you are very kind and the Good Lord permitting I may be around to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2009, 08:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,030
Posted By Steve Waters
Hoping to be back....

Hello All!
I have not been to RIBnet for some time, a combination of house rebuilding (its a bit like the RIB; never quite finished) and not being too well. I have actually not put my Avon Searider...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2007, 09:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,252
Posted By Steve Waters
I have now seen the only RIB I don't want to own!...

I have now seen the only RIB I don't want to own! A remarkable piece of work though....
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