Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2013, 12:17
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Replies: 534
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Kill cords etc
Further to my last post, the Loch Fyne tragedy was July 2005 and was investigated by the MAIB. They concluded causes were due to
1) Alcohol
2)Fatigue
3)Inexperience especially in dark navigation...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2013, 11:54
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Replies: 534
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Kill cord compliance
Hi John,
I've been boating with power boats since I was a kid of twelve and am now 64! The best thing that happened was kill switches and yes there should be encouragement to use them. Legislation...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 April 2011, 16:33
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Replies: 24
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Fuel starvation
Just seen the photos of your fuel line. Are they plastic and if so they harden in petrol as you know and then leak air like a collander. I would be very very sus of these connections and change them...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 April 2011, 16:25
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Replies: 24
Views: 13,128
Fuel starvation
Sounds like classic fuel starvation.
I've had this as well both on a Johnson 115VRO and a Merc 90. It was drawing air so check your hoses for perishing and air tight connections at the tank,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 April 2011, 16:05
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,887
selacraft rib
Yep, I've got one around 4.5 mts.I put a 90 HP Merc on it and it goes very very well. The hull design,in my opinion is good. Its stable when stopped, planes quick, is stable at speed and good in a...
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