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Forum: RIBnet North America 29 June 2018, 11:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,350
Posted By r mcdonald
I have 2 tohatsu 90 tldis’ on my 7.7 m rib. I...

I have 2 tohatsu 90 tldis’ on my 7.7 m rib. I used to get similar speeds as you. My rib doesn’t have the same top end speed anymore since I added 280 litres of fuel, cabin, Bimini and rocket...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2017, 14:01
Replies: 46
Views: 10,850
Posted By r mcdonald
I couldn't add more pictures, I have put some on...

I couldn't add more pictures, I have put some on my album.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2017, 13:14
Replies: 46
Views: 10,850
Posted By r mcdonald
These pics are of the cabin I built for my rib. I...

These pics are of the cabin I built for my rib. I have some clear curtains that attach it the canopy when more protection is needed. In some ways it just a wide centre console attached to the tubes....
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 July 2017, 13:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,884
Posted By r mcdonald
Todd I doesn't matter if it is made out of...

Todd
I doesn't matter if it is made out of glass, Aluminium,Foam sandwich, plywood. It comes down to what material you're comfortable using. Aluminium would be the quickest method. The material cost...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 July 2017, 11:07
Replies: 9
Views: 2,884
Posted By r mcdonald
If you want to continue the strakes on the pod...

If you want to continue the strakes on the pod and the hull shape doesn't change shape from the transom forward. You could splash a mold off the last metre of the hull and make a fibreglass pod from...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2014, 08:54
Replies: 41
Views: 5,541
Posted By r mcdonald
biff are you only staying on the east coast? ...

biff
are you only staying on the east coast?
rpm
Forum: RIB gallery 23 March 2012, 13:02
Replies: 20
Views: 29,305
Posted By r mcdonald
Josh's I think I know where you got your quote...

Josh's
I think I know where you got your quote from.i think you could get a much better price from a UK tube manufactuter. You will need to pay freight,gst,and a customs broker but you will be...
Forum: Engines & props 19 February 2012, 09:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,063
Posted By r mcdonald
REM I have a 7.7 metre cabin rib. I tried it...

REM
I have a 7.7 metre cabin rib. I tried it with 1X 90 tohatsu tldi (mounted in the centre of the transom) it's topspeed was 27kts very lightly loaded. Then when I got another 90 tohatsu tldi it's...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 February 2012, 09:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By r mcdonald
9D280 I am not sure nylon will stick with...

9D280
I am not sure nylon will stick with contact adhesive.It has a oily feel to it even when sanded.I could be wrong though.
regards
rpm
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 February 2012, 09:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By r mcdonald
9D280 I glued a piece of 12 mm PVC onto my...

9D280
I glued a piece of 12 mm PVC onto my transom with some Hyplon glue(make sure you sand both mating surfaces) and then screwed the transducer to the PVC. Saved me having to put screws into my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2011, 11:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,406
Posted By r mcdonald
I am a DIY It was a bit daunting at first but I...

I am a DIY
It was a bit daunting at first but I did put the tubes on my 7.7m rib, on my own. Planning, preparation the instructions from Chris at Henshaws helped.
regards
rpm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2011, 10:51
Replies: 4
Views: 3,158
Posted By r mcdonald
I don't think polyester flowcoat will stick very...

I don't think polyester flowcoat will stick very well to epoxy resin.
regards
rpm
Forum: Engines & props 14 May 2011, 14:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By r mcdonald
thanks for the replies regards rpm

thanks for the replies
regards
rpm
Forum: Engines & props 13 May 2011, 12:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By r mcdonald
surface drive?

This looks like it is on a RIB. Does anyone know what RIB it is?
regards
rpm
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 March 2011, 08:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,217
Posted By r mcdonald
Have a look at this site on twin battery...

Have a look at this site on twin battery setups,it may be of some help.
https://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/dualBattery.html
regards
rpm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2011, 08:14
Replies: 53
Views: 12,324
Posted By r mcdonald
Biff and Neil Thanks for the replies regards ...

Biff and Neil
Thanks for the replies
regards
rpm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2011, 09:44
Replies: 53
Views: 12,324
Posted By r mcdonald
biff Could you tell me why you fibreglassed the...

biff
Could you tell me why you fibreglassed the tubes?
Was it so you could velcro the carpet lining on to the tubes?
Does the fibreglassed tube take the weight of the cabin?

The reason for the...
Forum: RIB gallery 19 October 2010, 09:28
Replies: 22
Views: 6,048
Posted By r mcdonald
BUTTY Are you after a centre or full cabin...

BUTTY
Are you after a centre or full cabin console? This is a prototype I have made.The Rib is 7.5 m and 2.5m wide.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2010, 10:46
Replies: 20
Views: 3,957
Posted By r mcdonald
I was going to ask a similar question after...

I was going to ask a similar question after finding this ladder.It is similar to the first ladder.
Any comments about this one?
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2010, 10:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By r mcdonald
andreworiordan The program is called "Hull...

andreworiordan

The program is called "Hull designer" Its almost at the bottom of his home page.
Also at the end of the first paragraph on the home page there is a link to the program .
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 May 2010, 10:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By r mcdonald
who's paying for the 300? rpm

who's paying for the 300?
rpm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2010, 13:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By r mcdonald
To answer a few questions. It is a hobby, I...

To answer a few questions.
It is a hobby, I made it in my spare time.As for the hours I not to sure.Some days I would go over to the shed and stare at the Rib for an hour or so and not do a thing,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2010, 14:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,462
Posted By r mcdonald
rib build

Thankyou everyone on RIBNET for the information you gave me over the last couple of years.
I have launched my 7.5m rib that I designed myself using Greg Carlson Design software(freeware). The rib...
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 May 2010, 11:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,442
Posted By r mcdonald
Sonar I have the stainless discs on my trailer...

Sonar
I have the stainless discs on my trailer and haven't had any rust problems and are very happy with them.You are right the steel discs rust quickly and are useless.
My stainless discs are the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 May 2010, 11:15
Replies: 11
Views: 3,442
Posted By r mcdonald
ABC Have a look at this link ...

ABC
Have a look at this link
https://www.titanbrakes.com.au/brake_kits_cat.php
regards
rpm
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