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Forum: RIBs wanted 25 January 2016, 14:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,641
Posted By Chatts
...meant '...launch on the transom wheels',...

...meant '...launch on the transom wheels', rather than lunch!!
Forum: RIBs wanted 25 January 2016, 14:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,641
Posted By Chatts
Lightweight 3-3.5m Rib wanted for solo launching

Hi - Looking for a lightweight hard hulled rib/tender that can be launched single handed with jockey/transom wheels. Ideally with a tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke.

Would consider slightly larger...
Forum: RIBs wanted 13 April 2010, 20:53
Replies: 0
Views: 975
Posted By Chatts
Reliable 15hp Long Shaft 2 stroke

Hi - Am after a reliable 15hp long shaft 2 stroke.

Please call Bob (Taunton) 01823 490362
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2009, 20:59
Replies: 187
Views: 51,846
Posted By Chatts
Matt - Was out of Lyme today with full fuel, 3...

Matt - Was out of Lyme today with full fuel, 3 adults and gear. Cruises at 23knots at around 3800rpm. Still taking it easy with the engine but did couple of runs up to 6000rpm and got 37knots. Felt...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 19:33
Replies: 187
Views: 51,846
Posted By Chatts
Cheers for the comments!

Cheers for the comments!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2009, 20:13
Replies: 187
Views: 51,846
Posted By Chatts
Matt/Maximus - Would definately go out for a run....

Matt/Maximus - Would definately go out for a run. Not going to get to go out again for a few weeks but end of september should be around. let me know.

Any ideas on the transom saver or is wedging...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2009, 13:29
Replies: 187
Views: 51,846
Posted By Chatts
Hi Matt - Think the boat you saw was mine, picked...

Hi Matt - Think the boat you saw was mine, picked it up on Saturday. Massively pleased with it, top quality finish and perfect size for what I wanted.

Spent 3hrs out of Lyme on Sat, running engine...
Forum: Engines & props 05 July 2009, 17:43
Replies: 14
Views: 10,723
Posted By Chatts
i'm really just after long term reliability and...

i'm really just after long term reliability and durability. Will be using the boat at weekends for fishing and skiing and planning to keep it for a long time so will pay a bit extra if it will mean...
Forum: Engines & props 04 July 2009, 08:47
Replies: 14
Views: 10,723
Posted By Chatts
Suzuki DF90 (155kg) vs Tohatsu TLDI 90 (145kg)

Hi - Been reading the Tohatsu 90 vs Etec thread with interest as had been considering the same engines. Getting a 5m rib and had discounted 4-strokes as were generally at least 40kgs heavier. However...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2009, 05:40
Replies: 15
Views: 7,633
Posted By Chatts
Thanks. It should hopefully be well under 700kg...

Thanks. It should hopefully be well under 700kg including trailer but has a ski frame and stainless tank so dont know what they weigh. Engine is 145kg.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2009, 12:06
Replies: 15
Views: 7,633
Posted By Chatts
I would do but unfortunately don't have the boat...

I would do but unfortunately don't have the boat yet.

The issue is I am potentially buying an unbraked trailer on the assumption it will be less than 700kg in total so was wondering if anyone...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2009, 10:41
Replies: 15
Views: 7,633
Posted By Chatts
Ribcraft 4.8 Weight - Unbraked Trailer?

Hi - Does anyone have a Ribcraft 4.8 or something similar?

I am interested in the actual 'real world' weight of the boat once loaded up with gear including 50l fuel, anchor, battery etc to make...
Forum: RIBs wanted 23 March 2009, 21:10
Replies: 5
Views: 2,349
Posted By Chatts
Thanks for your responses. Kernow - Do you...

Thanks for your responses.

Kernow - Do you have more details on the history of your boat/engine and how much would you be looking for?

Thanks, Simon.
Forum: RIBs wanted 07 March 2009, 23:06
Replies: 5
Views: 2,349
Posted By Chatts
Wanted - Ribcraft 4.8 (or 5.3)

Hi - I'm after a Ribcraft 4.8 preferably with the ski A frame but will consider anything. Would also consider a 5.3. Please PM or call 07801 337575. Thanks Simon.
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2008, 19:40
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Also just saw a new Tohatsu 30hp in a dealers...

Also just saw a new Tohatsu 30hp in a dealers that looked exactly the same for £2,200 (reduced from £2,699)...I paid £1,800 for the 25hp a year ago.
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2008, 19:22
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Here is a pic of the engine. Hope this helps...

Here is a pic of the engine. Hope this helps clarify the model.

Had 46kph out of it with 2 adults and loads of gear in mildly choppy water. As I said before, don't think it goes much quicker but...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2008, 19:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,986
Posted By Chatts
I got these and am very pleased. ...

I got these and am very pleased.

https://www.polymarine.com/products/parts-and-accessories/inflatable-boat-accessories/launching-wheels/s-s-up-and-over-launching-wheels-up-to-230kg-[1839].cfm
...
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2008, 11:10
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Fitted new gasket yesterday. Very simple, took 5...

Fitted new gasket yesterday. Very simple, took 5 mins.

Literally undo the 2 nuts holding the carb on, pull carb forward (no need to undo the linkages), take the old gasket out (is clearly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2008, 10:39
Replies: 34
Views: 14,672
Posted By Chatts
Spiderweb - Thanks for the offer of a test run....

Spiderweb - Thanks for the offer of a test run. Fairly confident this is the package I will go for and am going to Humber tomorrow to take a look at the boats.

Do you think there is enough power...
Forum: Engines & props 16 July 2008, 20:36
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Think it was somewhere in Exeter. Will find out...

Think it was somewhere in Exeter. Will find out and let you know.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2008, 20:32
Replies: 34
Views: 14,672
Posted By Chatts
Thanks for all the advice. Going up on tuesday...

Thanks for all the advice. Going up on tuesday armed with my credit card! Is it worth paying £100 for a fuel gauge? With the console tank can you see how full it is?

Silly question but are garages...
Forum: Engines & props 15 July 2008, 21:54
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Thanks. Got the gasket, will try fitting it at...

Thanks. Got the gasket, will try fitting it at the weekend.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2008, 21:46
Replies: 34
Views: 14,672
Posted By Chatts
Thanks for advice. Going up to humber to have a...

Thanks for advice. Going up to humber to have a look round early next week. Are pressure release valves necessary on the orange tubes? Is it worth getting them fitted anyway? Think they are approx...
Forum: Engines & props 14 July 2008, 22:14
Replies: 24
Views: 25,186
Posted By Chatts
Didn't realise was 2 yr warranty, assumed was...

Didn't realise was 2 yr warranty, assumed was only 1, will check that!

New gasket thing is ordered and should get it on wednesday so will post the details once I get the spanners out.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2008, 22:08
Replies: 34
Views: 14,672
Posted By Chatts
Probably going to get a local dealer to do the...

Probably going to get a local dealer to do the fit out as long as not too pricey. Was thinking something like these pics.

Think this is sports console and would potentially add a 70L console fuel...
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