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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2007, 16:43
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
Thanks very much Tim. The only problem Ican...

Thanks very much Tim.

The only problem Ican find with Sea Screw is that they only do up to 2" length screws ad ideally I might want longer. However they are very cheap, especially if you buy a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2007, 20:50
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
What sort of hinges would you recommend, I plan...

What sort of hinges would you recommend, I plan to hinge it to the side as opposed to forward or backwards.

Also what sort of seal would you recommend around the sides?

Thanks

Andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2007, 21:11
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
Thanks Aidan But its a bit late now as I...

Thanks Aidan

But its a bit late now as I have already built half of it. I think you might be right about cost as mine will cost more like ten times that but I'll have confidence in its strength,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2007, 20:30
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
Thanks slim tim, is WBP weatherproof plywood that...

Thanks slim tim, is WBP weatherproof plywood that builder's yards would supply.
Your thread looks like it has loads of info so thanks very much I'll read it all so I don't ask you something thats...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2007, 17:35
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
thanks vince I am building the seat and a...

thanks vince

I am building the seat and a separate console.

andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2007, 16:41
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
searider

I really like the look of the seariders and they seem to be very tough and fast, does anybody have pictures of quite new ones.

Andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2007, 16:16
Replies: 17
Views: 5,011
Posted By andy d
Console Building

I am currently in the process of building a Jockey Seat for a RIB I plan to purchase later this year.

As it would be wasteful and inefficient to make a mould for a purely fiberglass seat, I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 January 2007, 18:47
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
What characteristics of the hull should I look...

What characteristics of the hull should I look for to avoid such a problem, what other (cheaply priced) hulls have good seakeeping in the ruff stuff.

Andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 January 2007, 18:25
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Hi, thanks to everybody for all of your advice so...

Hi, thanks to everybody for all of your advice so far on boat, engines and trailer.

I really like the look of the Ribcraft but even the 4.8 seems very expensive for my budget.

What do you think...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2007, 17:12
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Trailer

What trailers would you recommend for this size of boat, what manufacturers are good?

Do you think it would require braking as for this size of boat you can choose?

Also what sort of price...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 January 2007, 17:15
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Does anybody know the stance that manufacturers...

Does anybody know the stance that manufacturers take on warranties for people who have fitted their own engines.

Jono, would the warranty be valid if I was to fit one of your 2nd hand outboards.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2007, 17:50
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
What do you think about Yamaha 2 strokes, there...

What do you think about Yamaha 2 strokes, there seem to be a lot around around the size I am interested in.

Will they use a lot more fuel than a Mariner or be more expensive, there seem to be a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2007, 18:27
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Thanks Polwart Do you think that this will...

Thanks Polwart

Do you think that this will affect the availability or supply of outboards any time soon or will it be a while before we see the effects.

Are all four strokes exempt from the new...
Forum: Other stuff 14 January 2007, 17:04
Replies: 45
Views: 6,977
Posted By andy d
Nikon or Canon

I know a lot of serious photographers who use Nikon cameras but they are very expensive. I would say Canons are probably more user friendly but Nikons may have the professional edge.

I currently...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 January 2007, 16:54
Replies: 49
Views: 8,923
Posted By andy d
Looks very nice to me, is it all russian made. ...

Looks very nice to me, is it all russian made.

What sort of stuff are you using it for.

Aren't there sub-zero temperatures in Moscow at this time of year.

Andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2007, 16:49
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
I can't really see why they would use PVC tubes...

I can't really see why they would use PVC tubes if they thought that hypalon would be much better, is there a huge price difference or some other massive advantage that I am unaware of.

Don't want...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2007, 19:27
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
aircraft

Thanks endeavour

The aircrafts do look very nice but £14000 may be slightly out of my price range, the one in the picture looks like quite a shallow hull, how do they handle rough seas.

I'll...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2007, 17:03
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Sounds like a great price for the mariner, is...

Sounds like a great price for the mariner, is that for the 2 or 4 stroke.

How do you think the weight difference would affect a small boat.

Thanks

Andy
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2007, 14:08
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Engine

I've had a look at the mariner 60hp outboards as there seem to be some very good deals around on them (around £3.5k new) for the two stroke but it seems to me that 2 stroke is 100kg and 4 is only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2007, 16:15
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Thanks yoyo The menais look nice and they...

Thanks yoyo

The menais look nice and they are pretty handy as I'm based in Cheshire.

How do you feel about the PVC tubes, have you had any problems.

I havent had much experience with them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2007, 16:01
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Hi Downhilldai I've had a look at some of...

Hi Downhilldai

I've had a look at some of the Ribcrafts and they look very nice.


However my budget might not stretch to a 5.3 as I would ideally like to spend around £9k and think a 4.8 would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2007, 22:14
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
Thanks

Thanks very much guys for all your advice, I didn't expect such quick responses.

Jono, I am coming down on the last weekend in January to do a powerboat course with you so I will be able to have a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2007, 20:08
Replies: 52
Views: 9,170
Posted By andy d
New 5m Rib

I am fairly new to RibNet and I am seeking some advice about a new rib.

I am looking to buy a new rib of about 5m some time this year. I have looked at a various manufacturers and would welcome...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 January 2007, 19:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,449
Posted By andy d
Saving?

How much do you think you will save by assembling and setting-up on your own?

I am planning to do this with a 5.3m Humber Assault next year, possible with a 75 ETEC and it seems to me that dealers...
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