Forum: Trailers & towing
27 June 2011, 08:32
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,082
Hi,if it is the same as mine,there is a pin...
Hi,if it is the same as mine,there is a pin holding the barrel lock and rocking latch assembly.The pin is the hinge to it.On one side is a coupling wear indicater,grind/hacksaw this off,drive the pin...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
21 April 2011, 13:07
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Replies: 265
Views: 43,685
Easter ribnet cruise
Humble appologies for a local late request to join in the fun ! If ok will read page 17 and see you there !
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Forum: Trailers & towing
23 February 2011, 08:22
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,719
Lighting Board
Hi, I thought the main reason for the bag was for personnel protection particularly pedestrian public, from racing sharp props and skegs. Hi Viz alerting their eyes to the obstical !
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
27 January 2011, 15:01
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,701
Land rover 12 seater
Think at the end of 1998 110 Defender station wagon 10 or 12 seaters, to drive need to be over 21 with Cat 'D' license for vehicles with 10 seats or more.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
24 January 2011, 15:28
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,316
Magnetic Tailer Lights
Just attach and leave your trailer board on your 'A' frame,remove your number plate to the boot if you are embarressed !
Second thought somebody will make it the law to use it to indicate when...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 December 2010, 08:22
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Idea for protecting your boat whilst recovering.
Hi,get a mini tyre or equivalent,cut into two half moon pieces with a jig saw (metal cutting blade) using washing up liquid as lubricant.Fit over the protruding ends,tie wrap into place,wrap tape...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 November 2010, 09:32
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,093
Drive on Trailer - Windy Conditions
Hi have you thought of using an electric winch on the trailer winch post with either radio control or flying lead ? This will allow you to guide the boat onto the trailer keeping her true wearing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 October 2010, 08:11
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
S.r 5.4 hole shot
Hi, I have a S.R 5.4 with carb 75 mariner.Running a 19" 3 blade stainless quicksilver II prop with exhaust vents and Nauticus gas ram trim tabs with flooding hull open.With 10 gallons of fuel in...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 November 2009, 21:10
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,913
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 October 2009, 11:46
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,118
Chine walking Searider 5.4
Hi,try a set of Nauticus Smart Trim Tabs (www.nauticusinc.com) gas ram non metalic components automatic adjustment with the gas rams.Better hole shot,eliminates chine walking and reduces planning...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 August 2009, 14:45
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,149
Steep Slip Vs Front Wheel Drive Car
Hi,would it not be worth fitting a tow ball to the front of the car? That way you can see the boat and the waters edge,draw bar weight will be over the front axle with the engine,and most importantly...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 March 2009, 12:32
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Engine Height on a Searider
Raising the height of the motor will raise the polar moment of inertia (mass at a radii from the point of rotation) or distance the motor is from the fixed point being the planing pad of the...
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Forum: Engines & props
23 January 2009, 11:23
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,228
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Forum: Engines & props
23 January 2009, 10:34
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Replies: 52
Views: 22,847
Priming Bulb Before or after Filter ?
The priming bulb should be after the filter.Fitted in the vertical plane before the engine.If fitted before the filter there is the potential to burst the filter element medium and allow unfiltered...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
16 January 2009, 19:27
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Wanted Ourboard Control Cables
Hi, I used 17.5 ft long cables on same installation with gear/throttle on port side of console,cables passing through,exiting starboard stern end of console then looping into the port side of the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 January 2009, 11:48
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,549
Calling 5.4 SR Owners
Hi,try a 2 speed braked winch with 6m webbing strop, part No WN007 line pull rated 1180 Kg;Indespension agents Port SunlightTrailer Co Ltd 0151 645 4735 can supply.Keep away from bunks and ensure...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 January 2009, 12:47
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Replies: 72
Views: 15,489
Your outboard catches fire.What would you do
Yes it was & had a signed sticky label aswel & had been scrutineered.Believe B.C.F not in favour now due to carcinogenic potential and compaction problems.But what is the status with non professional...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 January 2009, 12:35
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Replies: 72
Views: 15,489
Your outboard catches fire.What would you do
Question how susceptible are dry powder co2 driven extinguishers to powder compaction/dampness on boats ? I had a B.C.F powder extinguisher in a rally car that failed to go off due to powder...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 December 2008, 12:25
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,518
Electric Trailer Winch
4 X 4 winches using Dyneema rope are not recommended to have roller fairleads but an oval P.T.F.E/Nylon fairlead to stop the potential for chaffing in the corners of the roller fairlead. Boat trailer...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 December 2008, 11:53
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,146
Keel protection
Hi,the price quoted was the price I was given for a 2 metre length.My enquiries were for a short length to repair the one fitted to my r.i.b which had been damaged by a seized roller on the trailer...
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Forum: Engines & props
08 December 2008, 14:16
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,846
Prop hitting air in water
Hi Vintec,Google Nauticus Smart Trim Tabs.These are high density polymer,with auto gas ram adjustment.Available from U.S suppliers more cheeply than locally.You will get better lift,less problems...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 November 2008, 12:05
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Replies: 63
Views: 8,707
Searider bungs in the bow
Hi Guys,have you thought of the possibility that any seepage into the flooding hull could build up,Your rear transom seal breaks off as you go for another record hole shot.The contained water rushes...
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Forum: Engines & props
23 October 2008, 08:17
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,193
Helicoilopti
Hi,if the head off is the preferred route it would be worth helicoiling the rest of the plug holes,they used to run out at @ £6 each.Cheers
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