Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 November 2006, 21:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Trim Tab Placement
I have a set of the Automatic Nitrogen gas ram (40lbs) tabs on my Searider 4.7 and they transformed its acceleration and stability especially when 3 up with kit on board. I suspect the fixed type...
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Forum: Engines & props
15 August 2006, 15:25
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,078
Propulse props
Does anyone have experience of these composition blade, variable pitch props in use on 40 -70 Hp outboards? I have recently suffered damage to my standard prop and wondered if these are a practical...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 August 2006, 21:42
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,691
Trim Tabs
I've just fitted a pair of Smart Tabs to my Avon 4.7 SeaRider and I'm amazed (that doesn't happen often) at the difference. With a 50Hp 2 stroke it struggled with the flooding hull, 3 big blokes,...
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Forum: Commercial operators
23 May 2006, 19:54
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
That's an interesting thought and a nice simple...
That's an interesting thought and a nice simple calculation Polwart. There is already a significant cost of entry for the events and I believe that these costs have been recognised in that figure for...
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Forum: Commercial operators
22 May 2006, 22:51
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Thanks for starting us off there! I understand...
Thanks for starting us off there! I understand your point about some people taking "advantage" and it's definately a point to be aware of.
The class does actually require drivers to have a PB2 and...
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Forum: Commercial operators
22 May 2006, 21:40
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Help needed with costings
Hi everyone. I know this is a bit cheeky but.... my sailing class is trying to identify a reasonable level of re-imbursement to offer class members who use their own boats in support of various "on...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 April 2006, 19:52
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Windshields
If you are nervous about DIY plastic forming I would suggest looking up your local sign fabrication company in Yellow Pages. Many have a "line bender" for forming sheets of acrylic into various...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 January 2006, 22:07
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,704
Holiday cottages
Depends how far you want to go but we saw a couple of cottages on the Isle of Cumbrae last August when we were at the Topper Nats. They were fronting directly onto the Largs channel with jetties and...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 January 2006, 21:55
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,183
Ribcraft
Hi, I live quite near to Yeovil, so when I needed some bits for the Avon 4.7 which I'm trying to get on the water, I decided to just pop in when I was in the town. Well of course it was boat show...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 December 2005, 21:38
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,829
Conduit enquiry
Thanks very much everybody. I'll be in Parkstone next week and I'll be able to get just what I need.
Let you know haow I get on with it.
Cheers
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 December 2005, 17:23
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,197
Avon 4.7 Adventure
Hello,
The RIB I have recently bought is confirmed by Avon to be a 4.7M Adventure. This model is no longer made but appears to be of a somewhat higher spec hull than the current leisure oriented...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 December 2005, 17:07
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,829
Engine installation Parts
A few weeks ago I asked about Selva engines. Well having seen and decided to buy a 2002 50Hp Selva Madeira, I now need to fit it in place of the very sick Yamaha 70 currently attached to the Avon 4.7...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 November 2005, 21:06
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Selva advice and parts availability
Apparently the main distribution offices are in Poole which is easy for me as I'm often there during the week. I am planning to visit and talk to them before deciding to purchase. But its always nice...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 November 2005, 20:41
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Newbie member - advice needed
Hi I'm Mark and I have just acquired my first RIB.
Having driven many small RIB's over the last few years as a helper and safety driver for my son's racing class (Toppers) I decided that next...
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