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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2015, 18:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,758
Posted By captnjack
That was impressive. Although if they had left...

That was impressive. Although if they had left one arm through the life ring its helpful when hauling someone out of the water like that. Hard to tell how much the bow of the blue sailboat and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2014, 18:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By captnjack
1) its a boat 2) its a "zodiac" Me thinks...

1) its a boat
2) its a "zodiac"

Me thinks you should start getting used to the price to value differential ;)
Forum: Engines & props 18 December 2014, 22:34
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By captnjack
I got mine with the correctly threaded nipple...

I got mine with the correctly threaded nipple fitting from a general marine store or perhaps the dealer(?). They are not expensive, perhaps $10-12 here. Its just a soap dispenser pump with a hose...
Forum: Engines & props 17 December 2014, 21:45
Replies: 16
Views: 18,414
Posted By captnjack
A 3 cylinder 6hp? ;;)

A 3 cylinder 6hp? ;;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 November 2014, 18:54
Replies: 55
Views: 9,701
Posted By captnjack
Yeah they are totally hypocrites on that up here...

Yeah they are totally hypocrites on that up here too. They will cut you off or do whatever the hell they want but lord help you if your speed and direction of travel (in their minds) brings you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2014, 20:54
Replies: 55
Views: 9,701
Posted By captnjack
Police always win in court on stuff like this,...

Police always win in court on stuff like this, the prosecutors are on"their side" afterall.

Greenpeace wins in court of public opinion (maybe not convincing everyone but they are being bullied and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2014, 15:55
Replies: 22
Views: 4,113
Posted By captnjack
The added ethanol itself is like 99% ethanol. ...

The added ethanol itself is like 99% ethanol. There's no water in it by design. I can in theory absorb water and that actually happens. But the fuel antifreeze you need to use in (in places like...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2014, 17:28
Replies: 22
Views: 4,113
Posted By captnjack
Over here its typically 10% ethanol, although you...

Over here its typically 10% ethanol, although you can with effort you can find ethanol free gasoline.

If I were leaving it for 4 or 5 months I'd use stabilizer. Less than that I have never had an...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 November 2014, 16:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By captnjack
316 stainless is standard. Then add zincs to...

316 stainless is standard. Then add zincs to address corrosion just as you would with any other boat. If in fresh/brackish water you might consider manganese anodes as zinc isn't sacrificial enough...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2014, 16:10
Replies: 55
Views: 9,701
Posted By captnjack
So "intending to board" another vessel is a...

So "intending to board" another vessel is a crime? I would have thought the actual boarding was the crime. Collision/ramming is the only crime I'm seeing committed here so far. Perhaps its...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 November 2014, 20:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By captnjack
^^^^ This, particularly for any under floor...

^^^^
This, particularly for any under floor tubes. They won't overpressurize to any dangerous degree.
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 November 2014, 16:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,374
Posted By captnjack
I never see ali trailers in small sizes suitable...

I never see ali trailers in small sizes suitable for an FC470. Up here they are limited to really big trailers when trailer weight for steel would drive the total weight up too high.
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 23:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By captnjack
For only 4 gallons, as long as it wasn't some...

For only 4 gallons, as long as it wasn't some sort of special high potency vinegar, there would be no special disposal considerations, it can go in the regular sewage. Its readily degraded in sewage...
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2014, 15:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By captnjack
Is the impeller installed the right way round? ...

Is the impeller installed the right way round?

Slow to pump and engine overheat points to an issue with the impeller first IMHO.
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2014, 16:28
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By captnjack
The tank is grounded so 12.5 (at rest) to 13.5V...

The tank is grounded so 12.5 (at rest) to 13.5V (engine running) difference between the tank and the battery positive is totally normal.

You'd be better off switching to amps and testing the...
Forum: Engines & props 29 October 2014, 23:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By captnjack
Delta V between Tank to positive or tank to...

Delta V between Tank to positive or tank to ground?

The tank itself should be grounded so yes there would be a voltage between it and just about any non-ground wire on the boat. Does the voltage...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2014, 17:51
Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
Posted By captnjack
You have to completely clean and dry every last...

You have to completely clean and dry every last drop of fuel from the tank if you want epoxy to stick (or reweld). Replacing with an HDPE tank is probably better, they don't crack. Vibration is the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 October 2014, 16:01
Replies: 44
Views: 7,839
Posted By captnjack
Maybe because the 249lb 60hp is 30 or more lbs...

Maybe because the 249lb 60hp is 30 or more lbs heavier than the "240lb" 40hp?? :D

e.g.
Midrange Specifications | Yamaha Outboards (https://yamahaoutboards.com/outboards/Midrange/specifications)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 October 2014, 23:50
Replies: 44
Views: 7,839
Posted By captnjack
You aren't going to be mounting and dismounting a...

You aren't going to be mounting and dismounting a 60hp without a crane or engine hoist. You won't use 60hp unless its very heavily loaded with divers. 40hp would be fine for family cruising.

I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2014, 18:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,872
Posted By captnjack
I don't shackle tie mine. The last thing I want...

I don't shackle tie mine. The last thing I want is the wind veering, the zip-tie breaking and the anchor dragging backwards :(

If it gets really stuck I will either dive to free it, tie off a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2014, 20:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,566
Posted By captnjack
Despite having an ali RIB I use something...

Despite having an ali RIB I use something similar. Works great, its fine on the occasional barefoot day and didn't break the bank. Has lasted 5+ yrs and still like new too.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 21:02
Replies: 30
Views: 3,189
Posted By captnjack
Very true but given that insurers are looking for...

Very true but given that insurers are looking for excuses not to pay out and/or fraud its best not to be unreasonable with the replacement costs. Accurate and even rounded up is probably fine but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 19:42
Replies: 30
Views: 3,189
Posted By captnjack
As long as the agreed value is reasonable then it...

As long as the agreed value is reasonable then it is what it is.

Yes the depreciated value of the boat is 4.5K but if its going to cost you 10k to replace it because the only way to actually...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 19:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,189
Posted By captnjack
Agreed value and the premiums for agreed value...

Agreed value and the premiums for agreed value basically stay the same year after year. Why would it go up unless the risk of paying out £4500 changes? I don't think my premiums have changed more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 17:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,535
Posted By captnjack
Impressive job skipper! Those barges must have...

Impressive job skipper! Those barges must have been going pretty slow that he could hang on to the rope on the bow like that at all.

Agree that the master of the tug was negligent in not posting...
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