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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 19 September 2020, 01:24
Replies: 7
Views: 874
Posted By kubcat
Welcome Kate. I have been here for a while...

Welcome Kate.

I have been here for a while but struggle with uploading photos.

Hopefully someone can chime in and suggest how to upload photos, especially using a phone.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 September 2020, 10:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,174
Posted By kubcat
Zodiac self bailer not self bailing

Hi, I have an older Zodiac Pro 470 that seems to be missing a rubber diaphragm in the one way drain valve.

I called the Australian distributor of Zodiacs and he told me that the part is no longer...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2018, 22:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,795
Posted By kubcat
We have a 8.9m Ribtec with twin Yamaha diesels....

We have a 8.9m Ribtec with twin Yamaha diesels. They are mechanical diesels so no electrickery to worry about.

She is stern heavy but the economy is amazing, uses less fuel than my 90hp 17 foot AB...
Forum: Engines & props 14 February 2018, 10:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,112
Posted By kubcat
What rpm are you seeing and at what top speed? At...

What rpm are you seeing and at what top speed? At this top speed, what is the loading, that is how many people on board and gear and how full are the tanks?
Forum: Commercial operators 15 November 2017, 22:16
Replies: 10
Views: 5,724
Posted By kubcat
Not a RIB but I have a roll up Chinese SIB that I...

Not a RIB but I have a roll up Chinese SIB that I purchased on ebay about 5 years ago.

It spends 2 weeks a year every year on the water being a tender ferrying passengers and gear so it doesn’t...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2017, 19:55
Replies: 26
Views: 4,216
Posted By kubcat
You don’t have to push the throttle all the way. ...

You don’t have to push the throttle all the way.

Every over powered boat I had just had too much unbalanced weight.

I wouldn’t hesitate if you know the 70 is a good reliable motor that fits in...
Forum: Engines & props 23 October 2017, 19:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By kubcat
I plugged in 2 ribs, a 5m and a 9m. A constant of...

I plugged in 2 ribs, a 5m and a 9m. A constant of about 200 is closer for my boats than their recommendation of 225.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2017, 10:41
Replies: 49
Views: 23,031
Posted By kubcat
We don’t fill it to the top of the tubes, just...

We don’t fill it to the top of the tubes, just high enough cover the rigid part. Played with the jockey wheel to adjust the level.

The trailer was fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2017, 06:55
Replies: 49
Views: 23,031
Posted By kubcat
Mine was only on the port side. We filled...

Mine was only on the port side.

We filled it with water with the transom bung in and that is where the water leaked out of the boat.

Once the tubes where off, the separation was obvious.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2017, 01:56
Replies: 49
Views: 23,031
Posted By kubcat
I had exactly the same problem as Martin did and...

I had exactly the same problem as Martin did and used the same fix.
Forum: RIB gallery 12 June 2017, 12:28
Replies: 1,280
Views: 507,943
Posted By kubcat
Haven't got a photo of the rib with my latest...

Haven't got a photo of the rib with my latest truck yet but the truck is a Dodge Ram with a 38ft hardboat. Rig is just under the 19m length limit in Australia.

The rib, Lunasea, is currently...
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 June 2017, 11:29
Replies: 20
Views: 5,431
Posted By kubcat
On my fathers old Landcruiser low range locks the...

On my fathers old Landcruiser low range locks the centre diff which is an issue on tarmac boat ramps that are steep and have a tight turn.

The solution was to snip a wire that went to the computer...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 January 2017, 21:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,067
Posted By kubcat
Greetings from California. 1992 Avon SeaRider 5.4. Photos, projects. Gelcoat color?

The Tohatsu is a basic engine that with some basic tools will almost always get you home. Some of the boats I go on with newer motors have electronic black boxes and sensors galore. You don't always...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 03 January 2017, 18:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,067
Posted By kubcat
Welcome to Ribnet. Love the details, photos and...

Welcome to Ribnet. Love the details, photos and ideas.

The Nissan engine is a Tohatsu in our market (Australia). I had one and it was one of my favourite engines ever. Having said that, no idea...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 December 2016, 13:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,607
Posted By kubcat
I also had a boat with reverse steering, and yes,...

I also had a boat with reverse steering, and yes, it is rather confusing.

Fantastic to see the boat running beautifully.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 September 2016, 21:09
Replies: 44
Views: 6,740
Posted By kubcat
Thanks to this forum and a few members that went...

Thanks to this forum and a few members that went out of their way to assist, we do have a refund.

ShinyShoe might be right in that it was holiday period etc.

I have spoken to the seller (he...
Forum: RIBs wanted 20 September 2016, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,357
Posted By kubcat
I can help you if you can pick up from Sydney...

I can help you if you can pick up from Sydney Australia...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 September 2016, 12:15
Replies: 44
Views: 6,740
Posted By kubcat
Gentlemen, I have some news. Apparently I...

Gentlemen, I have some news.

Apparently I have been given a refund.

Will confirm shortly with more details.
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 September 2016, 11:21
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By kubcat
Trailer bloke, do you also have a Honda hour...

Trailer bloke, do you also have a Honda hour meter?
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 August 2016, 10:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,716
Posted By kubcat
Looks good

Looks good
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 August 2016, 11:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,716
Posted By kubcat
Hello from Tilley Inflatables, Devon

Welcome.

You did a wonderful job on Lunasa's tubes around 2003.

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Forum: Trailers & towing 29 August 2016, 10:58
Replies: 74
Views: 11,685
Posted By kubcat
Mick, it looks like there is an additional tow...

Mick, it looks like there is an additional tow bar added.

Mr Range Rover is not a sport, so different to the discovery but I guess the concept may work.

Don't know how legal it would be here...
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 August 2016, 13:59
Replies: 74
Views: 11,685
Posted By kubcat
I have a 2003 Range Rover TD6, a 1997 Discovery...

I have a 2003 Range Rover TD6, a 1997 Discovery 300tdi, a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, a 1970 Jeep DJ5 and also sometimes use my fathers 2003 Landcruiser 100 series V8 petrol.

The Disco is rated at 4000kgs...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2016, 08:25
Replies: 44
Views: 6,740
Posted By kubcat
At the moment I plan to wait just a little more...

At the moment I plan to wait just a little more as Whisper has made contact, as has Biffer.

Surely the holiday must end soon. Although this is the second holiday this month.

He could be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2016, 12:49
Replies: 44
Views: 6,740
Posted By kubcat
Alex, just got an email saying he is on holidays...

Alex, just got an email saying he is on holidays with limited communication.

I tired calling within a minute of receiving the email but it rang out so I left a message, also sent a text and also...
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