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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2021, 15:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By Stoo
Show me your dive ladder

Hi all... I have a 5.9m Hurricane, which I use for diving. After years of just hauling my butt in over the tubes, I think it's time to consider adding a good dive ladder. I've seen a couple of custom...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2020, 23:16
Replies: 40
Views: 3,045
Posted By Stoo
I hadn't really considered having a spare on the...

I hadn't really considered having a spare on the helm, but it seems like that would do it. On my last one, the chord was severed but even keeping the business end right there would be good I guess.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2020, 21:03
Replies: 40
Views: 3,045
Posted By Stoo
Using a kill-chord

I had to replace a kill chord this spring after the old one got pinched and broke. This lead to a bit of a chat with the guy at the shop. He said he never used one, unless he was on his own. It...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2020, 19:10
Replies: 23
Views: 6,665
Posted By Stoo
Awesome Jeff... Thank you. I tried a search...

Awesome Jeff... Thank you. I tried a search before a posted, but apparently missed this. There's some solid options in there.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2020, 18:04
Replies: 23
Views: 6,665
Posted By Stoo
Thanks Loco. You don't find that the lower rungs...

Thanks Loco. You don't find that the lower rungs push under the hull when someone uses it?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2020, 17:27
Replies: 23
Views: 6,665
Posted By Stoo
Dive Ladder Ideas

Hi all..

I've been using this 5.9m Zodiac Hurricane for years for diving. Adding a dive ladder has always been on my to-do list, but I always decided against it. (That's my way of saying I haven't...
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 January 2020, 15:47
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Stoo
Thanks Paintman. The axle I have now was replaced...

Thanks Paintman. The axle I have now was replaced a couple of years ago. It had gone flat. I think the boat, when it's loaded with fuel and dive gear, is pretty close to the max weight of the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 January 2020, 15:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By Stoo
Skeptic. :-) Kinda what I have always...

Skeptic. :-)

Kinda what I have always thought too, and I imagine that once you do it, you're stuck with doing it every year or two forever
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 January 2020, 13:55
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Stoo
Single vs tandem axle trailer

I have a Zodiac Hurricane 590 that lives on a single-axle trailer. We are contemplating a long trip pulling the boat, and I am wondering about adding another axle to the trailer. I've spoken to the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 January 2020, 13:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Posted By Stoo
Has anyone used this paint?

My 590 tubes need some love. I came across this product and it "sounds" perfect, but I'm curious if any of you fine folks have used it.

My boat is in MUCH better shape than the "before" pictures,...
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 January 2020, 18:14
Replies: 29
Views: 6,507
Posted By Stoo
It's a long time since I did any sailing, but the...

It's a long time since I did any sailing, but the anti-fouling paint worked by gradually sluffing off over time, and taking the "stuff" with it. It was also laced with chemicals and was undoubtedly...
Forum: RIBnet North America 11 January 2020, 00:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,232
Posted By Stoo
LMAO... I remember seeing that clip years ago! ...

LMAO... I remember seeing that clip years ago!

Thanks for the info about water. Speaking with the local Hurricane dealer, he figured it must seap in from the rear well. With that in mind, I stuck...
Forum: RIBnet North America 10 January 2020, 01:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,232
Posted By Stoo
Excellent galleries and adventure. I dive out at...

Excellent galleries and adventure. I dive out at Browning Pass every year, and every year, I wish I had my boat out there.

I'm curious about whether you get much water in your hull when you're in...
Forum: RIBnet North America 10 January 2020, 01:09
Replies: 29
Views: 6,507
Posted By Stoo
Sorry VT... I don't spend enough time here... ...

Sorry VT... I don't spend enough time here...

Previously I had a 150 Yamaha 2 stroke. I use the boat to dive so with 2 or 3 people and gear for same, I'd typically burn about 1.5 litres per mile @...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2020, 01:00
Replies: 10
Views: 3,339
Posted By Stoo
I have a friend with the Bombard equivalent (I...

I have a friend with the Bombard equivalent (I think) to the 500. The one up Bombard includes some things like inboard fuel tank rather than Jerry cans. I have no idea if that's the same with the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 November 2019, 01:42
Replies: 29
Views: 6,507
Posted By Stoo
She looks great! I've had a 590 with 150 Yamaha 4...

She looks great! I've had a 590 with 150 Yamaha 4 stroke on it for about 15 years anyway. It's an awesome boat and we've had some great adventures on her.

I'm curious about the new tubes... Can...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 August 2019, 01:14
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By Stoo
Congrats on the boat. Be careful with that...

Congrats on the boat. Be careful with that engine. It's significantly more HP than the boat is rated for. My 590 will chine-walk at close to 50 mph with a 150 4-stroke!
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 August 2019, 01:07
Replies: 13
Views: 6,470
Posted By Stoo
Thanks folks. The paint is really to touch up a...

Thanks folks. The paint is really to touch up a panel of worn hypalon that covered the painted police name (the previous owner). I ended up just using some spray-on vinyl upholstery paint! I intend...
Forum: RIBnet North America 14 August 2019, 03:40
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Stoo
Yup... Two large dogs means two pump cleanouts...

Yup... Two large dogs means two pump cleanouts per season!
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 May 2019, 03:31
Replies: 13
Views: 6,470
Posted By Stoo
Hypalon Paint?

Hi all...

I am looking for a gray hypalon paint to touch up some wear areas on my Zodiac Hurricane, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a paint that is specifically meant for Hypalon.

My local...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 January 2018, 04:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,997
Posted By Stoo
I have a 590 and love it... I spend half my time...

I have a 590 and love it... I spend half my time wishing it was bigger, and half my time wishing it was smaller.... I figure that makes it just right.

Good luck with the update!
Forum: RIBnet North America 21 June 2016, 05:22
Replies: 33
Views: 5,829
Posted By Stoo
I drive a 5.7 litre Chev Tahoe to pull my 590...

I drive a 5.7 litre Chev Tahoe to pull my 590 Hurricane. It does a great job, but sucks fuel... So I just compare it the boat. Then I feel like I'm driving a TDI Golf.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 07 April 2016, 01:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By Stoo
LOL... Yes, "Ethnically Challenged"... err,...

LOL... Yes, "Ethnically Challenged"... err, "complicated". Poor Missus Stoo had her leg busted this past summer while we were diving in the Gulf if St. Lawrence. The skipper of our RHIB was an...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 April 2016, 14:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By Stoo
Battery blankets/warmers

So it's April 6, and it's -10°C here, and snowing. And I want to go diving...

Does anyone use battery warming blankets? I tend to leave my RHIB plugged into a trickle charger when it's cold, but I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 December 2015, 00:52
Replies: 30
Views: 5,656
Posted By Stoo
I'm going to disagree with the masses regarding...

I'm going to disagree with the masses regarding the trailer and a SIB. My first two boats were a 12.5 foot and a 14'. I started out rolling up the small boat for the first year or so, but that was a...
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