Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 June 2008, 21:07
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,143
A ribcraft 4.8M rib has done a full UK...
A ribcraft 4.8M rib has done a full UK circumnavigation. I guess it boils down to the competence of skipper - I have a 5.3M rib and at displacement speeds see no reason why it should flip in...
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Forum: Engines & props
02 May 2008, 20:32
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Replies: 18
Views: 24,693
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 April 2008, 20:25
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Replies: 2
Views: 7,701
Trailer brake damper replacement
Dear All,
Has anyone any experience of replacing a Bradley Doublelock brake damper? I can see one retaining bolt which attaches the damper to the drawbar end of the coupling body. The other end...
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Forum: Engines & props
14 April 2008, 20:49
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Replies: 324
Views: 494,997
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
05 February 2008, 19:53
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Try the Garmin 550 range - very good...
Try the Garmin 550 range - very good GPS/fishfinder combo and now comes with pre-loaded UK/Ireland bluechart!!! I have the previous model has been very good thus far - you should be able to buy the...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
30 January 2008, 18:58
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,762
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 January 2008, 19:54
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,542
Lordy,
I believe the concerns re. transom...
Lordy,
I believe the concerns re. transom cracking were real but date back to models around 2000. Due to the increased popularity of 4-strokes, I believe Zodiac "beefed-up" the transom to reflect...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
23 January 2008, 19:57
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,431
I think it is fair to say you have seen a real...
I think it is fair to say you have seen a real diversity of replies to your original post. The crux of your dilemma revolves around what you actually want the boat for. You said initially that you...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 January 2008, 19:25
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Replies: 62
Views: 17,431
If your budget is 17K then you will be able to...
If your budget is 17K then you will be able to get a new rib (~5.5M) or bow rider. For that price I have also seen 2nd hand (2-3 yrs old) Cap Camarat 625's which are great sea boats that can well...
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Forum: Other stuff
22 January 2008, 18:50
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,107
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Forum: Engines & props
21 January 2008, 19:11
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,133
The standard gauges on the Etec 115 are as...
The standard gauges on the Etec 115 are as follows:
RPM including digital multi function gauge (including fuel flow meter, engine hours, alarms...).
RPM
Speedo (MPH; useless unless you are...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 January 2008, 19:11
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,133
You will have no problems achieving 1litre/mile...
You will have no problems achieving 1litre/mile with the 115 etec on a 5.5M rib at normal cruising speeds. My boat is 5.3M and I always achieve better than 1litre/mile. The fuel flow meter (standard...
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Forum: Engines & props
19 January 2008, 19:24
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,133
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Forum: Trailers & towing
17 January 2008, 20:01
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,379
Richard,
This sounds like a significant...
Richard,
This sounds like a significant improvement - not sure why this is not offered as an option on all trailers - some customers would willingly pay more this upgrade. As per usual, the...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
16 January 2008, 18:48
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,379
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Forum: Trailers & towing
14 January 2008, 20:19
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,379
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Forum: Trailers & towing
01 January 2008, 19:50
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,379
Trailer brake cables
Probably a dumb question but how do you oil your trailer bowden cable as directed by the handbook for routine maintenance. The manual says use oil and not grease but the cables (Knott) come with a...
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Forum: Engines & props
31 December 2007, 21:51
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Replies: 33
Views: 18,018
Ian,
I am no etec or other such DI technology...
Ian,
I am no etec or other such DI technology expert, however, from what I do understand it is fair to say they differ significantly from convention 4-stroke engines. They do not have inlet...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 December 2007, 19:34
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Grumps - very good question and I had been...
Grumps - very good question and I had been wondering the same. I do most of my boating from either Brightlingsea, Walton (launching from Titchmarsh marina) and Burnham (launching from the Yacht...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
03 December 2007, 20:33
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,493
Talk to the guy at Kestrel as he lots of advice...
Talk to the guy at Kestrel as he lots of advice to offer. If you send him your grease cap he will fit the bearing buddy to your exact size. Basically it is a very good piece of kit and the pressure...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 November 2007, 20:09
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,719
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Forum: Engines & props
26 October 2007, 19:43
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Replies: 92
Views: 23,019
Dealer at the London boatshow told me the F100...
Dealer at the London boatshow told me the F100 was from Ford and converted to marine use by Yamaha. Not sure how true this is but many of the 4-S outboards used currently are either shared blocks...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 September 2007, 18:29
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
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Forum: Other stuff
03 September 2007, 19:05
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
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Forum: Other stuff
02 September 2007, 20:13
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,462
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