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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2018, 11:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By solarwarrior
Nice website, but is there anything more than the...

Nice website, but is there anything more than the website? Have you seen a real boat? Sounds interesting to me.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2018, 15:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By solarwarrior
Hi, water has a higher density than fuel, so it...

Hi, water has a higher density than fuel, so it should sit at the bottom. If it's a lot of water, I would disconnect the engine from the fuel line and drain the tank via the fuel line. There will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2018, 15:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By solarwarrior
Who produces <5m carbon fibre RIBs/SIBs

Dear forum members,

I wonder whether there are manufacturers that build small RIBs (or SIBs) from carbon fibre?
There are some companies that produce large RIBs, such as Xtender, formerly...
Forum: Engines & props 23 October 2018, 13:19
Replies: 41
Views: 5,384
Posted By solarwarrior
I know the Volvo 6 cylinder with duo prop drive...

I know the Volvo 6 cylinder with duo prop drive quite well. The engine has a supercharger (compressor) and a turbocharger (exhaust driven), which is great when accelerating. Now if I get it right,...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 June 2017, 17:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Posted By solarwarrior
Richard, I agree that the actual reality on many...

Richard, I agree that the actual reality on many RHIBS is not nice, also regarding the secondary insulation. As a student, I once had to do an electrical cabinet in an internship (just to learn it),...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 June 2017, 12:00
Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Posted By solarwarrior
Well some boats only have one huge volume inside...

Well some boats only have one huge volume inside the console. I agree that all electrical things should be clearly separated, AND of course crews need space for stowing stuff. However I need to live...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 June 2017, 07:57
Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Posted By solarwarrior
Unfortunately, most RIB-builders also use console...

Unfortunately, most RIB-builders also use console as mounting for the fueling and venting hoses. The result is that you always smell fuel in the console.
Zodiac does not, they have the fueling and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 June 2017, 09:32
Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Posted By solarwarrior
There are resines in the market that you can cut...

There are resines in the market that you can cut out with a knife if you need to re-access.

I agree that decent harness fixing would have prevent this issue (and that's how we fixed it), I was a...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 June 2017, 22:04
Replies: 22
Views: 3,872
Posted By solarwarrior
Electronics on RHIBS - How does the RNLI do it?

We constantly have issues with electronics (and electricity in general) on our RHIBS.

The devices never survive more than a few seasons. Now, thanks to this forum, I found Neptune waterproof, who...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 May 2016, 08:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By solarwarrior
We are using Icom marine radios, and they never...

We are using Icom marine radios, and they never survive more than a few years. I just had a quick chat with the guy who repairs/replaces them last week, and wanted to show him there covers.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 May 2016, 08:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By solarwarrior
Thanks. That's what I was looking for.

Thanks. That's what I was looking for.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 02 May 2016, 19:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By solarwarrior
Cover for radio needed

Hi,
we are repeatedly having problems with our VHF radios (and other equipment), they seem not to be as waterproof as they should. I remember that I once saw the website of a (british?) company that...
Forum: Engines & props 02 February 2016, 20:06
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By solarwarrior
Mercury 90 ELPTO out of production?

Dear All,

we are currently searching for one or two (new or almost new) units of Mercury 90 ELPTO 2-stroke engines.

It is possible to buy used RNLI Atlantic Ribs with brand new engines, but up...
Forum: Engines & props 26 August 2012, 17:28
Replies: 23
Views: 8,029
Posted By solarwarrior
We use different engines on different boats. We...

We use different engines on different boats. We always calculate 1ltr per engine and nautical mile. However we noticed that boats with newer engines (150HP Verado) consume significantly less petrol...
Forum: Other stuff 19 August 2011, 19:09
Replies: 27
Views: 3,412
Posted By solarwarrior
Show some pictures and movies of you, your crew...

Show some pictures and movies of you, your crew and your warehouse to make clear that you are a real company and not only a website. Make indications on oversea shipping costs and if people can pay...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 October 2007, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By solarwarrior
Greenpeace in Scandinavia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27dCIodtrI8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9igu8w6RBHQ
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