Forum: Engines & props
24 June 2008, 15:22
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Replies: 12
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reply to alystra
The first sign was an engine overheat alarm at sustained WOT (over 5 minutes) - this was diagnosed as being the 'grommet' between the leg and the powerhead blocked with crud. In dismantling the...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 June 2008, 10:41
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Problems with my Mercury f90
My Ribcraft 5.85 / Mercury f90 combo has given the family 5 seasons of wonderful rib-bing, in the Solent, to the beach and back, wakeboarding etc. and has now moved to Cornwall. Sadly, the engine has...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 June 2008, 10:38
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Replies: 20
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Follow up 5 years later !!
I have just re-read this thread which I initiated back in 2002 - my Ribcraft 5.85 / Mercury f90 combo has given the family 5 seasons of wonderful rib-bing, in the Solent, to the beach and back,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 November 2005, 11:46
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,101
My R/C 585 has been fantastic family fun for...
My R/C 585 has been fantastic family fun for three seasons now - water ski-ing, fishing, trips to the beach etc etc.... True, there have been many occasions when I would like to have had a tad more...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 February 2004, 10:18
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 November 2003, 10:14
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,637
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Forum: RIB gallery
13 October 2003, 09:14
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,550
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Forum: RIB gallery
09 October 2003, 20:35
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 October 2003, 10:19
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,596
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Forum: RIB gallery
01 October 2003, 09:00
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
Pilchard
Just to test the technology, and not because the picture is particularly stunning, here is 'Pilchard' at rest on the Hamble:
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Forum: RIB gallery
30 September 2003, 13:07
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,014
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Forum: RIB gallery
30 September 2003, 12:36
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,701
Lovely looking RIB - One question: How...
Lovely looking RIB - One question: How comfortable is the helm bench seat at speed in any kind of a sea? Do you find yourself helming standing up? I have heard great things about the sea-kindliness...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 September 2003, 11:24
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,001
Totally biassed, of course, (see left), but go...
Totally biassed, of course, (see left), but go for the R/Craft every time - after 20 years in sailing yachts of all sizes and in all conditions, I am consistently amazed at the way my present R/Craft...
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Forum: RIB gallery
10 September 2003, 20:07
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,340
What fabulous fish!!
I have had great fun in...
What fabulous fish!!
I have had great fun in the past (tho' little success) trolling for bass off the Manacles in Cornwall. I had no idea there were any left in the area around the Needles. Please...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 September 2003, 13:25
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,961
RIBs in America
I have just returned from a 4-week holiday around the East coast of the USA, taking in many of the wonderful creeks, harbours, bays and islands of Maine, Massachussets and Rhode Island. Of the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 August 2003, 12:53
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,657
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 June 2003, 08:55
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,189
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Forum: Engines & props
04 June 2003, 18:14
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,386
Jools,
I have an identical set up to yours -...
Jools,
I have an identical set up to yours - from the same supplier indeed, although I have not manged to hit the magic 35 kts yet. As with the previous response, I am very interested to hear how...
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Forum: Engines & props
02 June 2003, 15:17
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,966
hydraulic steering
My boat has a (very) basic cable steering system which can become tiring over any period of time (especially for my wife). Can anyone recommend any particular brand of hydraulic steering and how much...
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Forum: Other stuff
02 June 2003, 14:56
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Replies: 61
Views: 9,647
Jools,
Herewith a rather uninspiring photo...
Jools,
Herewith a rather uninspiring photo of my 'baby' at Bembridge before I bought her - it's the only one I've got!
We have just had a fantastic few days around the Solent with her.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 May 2003, 10:19
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Replies: 123
Views: 17,363
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 May 2003, 10:16
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Replies: 48
Views: 7,730
I love this thread!!!
It's starting to read...
I love this thread!!!
It's starting to read like the 'confessional' section of Yachting Monthly, for those among you who read that august journal.
My own story is similar to Stuart, who started...
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Forum: Other stuff
28 May 2003, 09:59
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Replies: 61
Views: 9,647
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 May 2003, 20:42
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Replies: 54
Views: 8,916
Ref: Places to store boats, I have mine in dry...
Ref: Places to store boats, I have mine in dry storage at Warsash Marine on the Hamble - early days yet, but seems to offer all I want for apprx. 1/3 the cost of a marina berth (with no need to...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 April 2003, 12:44
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,113
More theory I'm afraid...... I've heard that a...
More theory I'm afraid...... I've heard that a good solution is to mount a hardwood pad directly onto the transom, and then to mount the auxilliary back to front on it, ie with the leg inboard and...
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