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Forum: Bits and pieces 21 March 2021, 11:48
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By butty
Sold. Thanks

Sold. Thanks
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 March 2021, 19:03
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By butty
Avon 4 man life raft

I have a vgc 4 man life raft, made by Avon, valise type.

Got all documents from purchase and service history... last serviced in 2008.

Reply with email address for pics of raft and paperwork.
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Forum: Bits and pieces 18 March 2021, 19:01
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By butty
Tried uploading a picture but have iPad interface...

Tried uploading a picture but have iPad interface issues.... if you want a pic give me an email address.... thanks
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 March 2021, 19:00
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By butty
Raymarine Axiom 7 RV display

I have a lightly used Raymarine Axiom 7 RV fir sale, I also have a pair of Bronze RV transducers.

Open to offer on the above....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 February 2021, 19:40
Replies: 7
Views: 4,583
Posted By butty
Well try HD foam, Corecell is one of the big...

Well try HD foam, Corecell is one of the big brands.

The issue you have it it has to be laid up and put under vacuum for the hardening process as all voids need be be eliminated. Which in turn...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 February 2021, 18:26
Replies: 7
Views: 4,583
Posted By butty
You will be better off using ply. IMHO. Coosa...

You will be better off using ply. IMHO.
Coosa board is foam with glass laminated both sides, you could use foam to core the transom but you would need to use HD core with a density of about 200gm,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 February 2021, 18:02
Replies: 7
Views: 4,583
Posted By butty
What thickness board are you after and what ratio...

What thickness board are you after and what ratio core to laminate are you after?

If you say what use it is for i can work out what laminate thickness you require on each side of the foam.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 December 2020, 08:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,701
Posted By butty
For the base fitting you could laminate a new...

For the base fitting you could laminate a new piece on the deck that has either a tapped plate inside it or bolts going up for the base flange of the ski pole to bolt down onto. It could be a...
Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2020, 07:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,274
Posted By butty
Wight I would have a chat to Adam at AP marine...

Wight
I would have a chat to Adam at AP marine in Cowes for some advise and help repowering, very helpful and knowledgeable guy who is always available... based in Cowes which should help you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2020, 17:41
Replies: 46
Views: 5,184
Posted By butty
To be honest, I would take the rib out in all...

To be honest, I would take the rib out in all sorts and I am not that keen on go head to wind in 25kts in the cruiser.....

But if it has to be done we will do it, the great thing is once at your...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2020, 17:35
Replies: 46
Views: 5,184
Posted By butty
I changed from a rib, an Island Rib 7,5 meter to...

I changed from a rib, an Island Rib 7,5 meter to a beneteau Ombrine 800, stay aboard all the time, even with a baby, I am now Looking to go slightly larger to 9.25 meters, love the floating caravan,...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 18 June 2020, 12:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By butty
I would say the scorpion will deal with the sea...

I would say the scorpion will deal with the sea in your area much better than a ribeye. Only been on a 8m ribeye once and I have never been wetter!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2019, 19:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,138
Posted By butty
I would be wary of hiding under stainless steel. ...

I would be wary of hiding under stainless steel. Water can get trapped under and you can’t see what is going on. Stainless spreader plates on the inside of transom on the bolts can be done, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2019, 08:48
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By butty
If you are not in the Marina you will not be...

If you are not in the Marina you will not be fussed about the hose pipes being removed.... :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2019, 08:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,051
Posted By butty
this Is what I use a dock box for, keep cleaning...

this Is what I use a dock box for, keep cleaning gear, hose pipe etc etc in lockable box on the pontoon, then the boat is less cluttered. Got the idea when working out in the US as they are...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 December 2018, 17:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By butty
I fitted an electrical system in a 2015 build rib...

I fitted an electrical system in a 2015 build rib with no issues at all. Covering many hours in different conditions. I’ve never personally had issues with corrosion or tripp8ng due to big slams...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 December 2018, 07:42
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By butty
Can you not retro fit some circuit breakers into...

Can you not retro fit some circuit breakers into the panel you have?

Remove the panel and undo the fuse holders which are only screw backs and buy appropriate circuit breaker amperage with correct...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 December 2018, 05:40
Replies: 21
Views: 1,804
Posted By butty
It’s purely the top coat that offers the uv...

It’s purely the top coat that offers the uv protection. It does need to be done every few year if in direct sunlight..
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2018, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 3,735
Posted By butty
Would not be very good if you wanted to screw /...

Would not be very good if you wanted to screw / attach anything down to it as there is nothing to bite to. You would want to put high density foam or plywood in areas of attachment.
Forum: Bits and pieces 04 December 2018, 17:44
Replies: 21
Views: 1,804
Posted By butty
You don’t get roughness with carbon. It does not...

You don’t get roughness with carbon. It does not fluff either. It’s like wood. You cut it, sand it working through grits and then seal it with a lacquer type finish. Beamishken has the right idea...
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 December 2018, 05:53
Replies: 21
Views: 1,804
Posted By butty
5mm core will be perfectly adequate, the area of...

5mm core will be perfectly adequate, the area of attention is the layers of carbon and type of cloth. 2 layers of a bias cloth of about 400 grams with a top layer of twill will be fine.
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 December 2018, 16:30
Replies: 21
Views: 1,804
Posted By butty
I get some of the stuff we use from here. ...

I get some of the stuff we use from here.

https://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/cured-carbon-fibre-products/carbon-fibre-cored-panel/Foam-Cored-Carbon-Fibre-Panel.html

If not I make myself as the...
Forum: RIBs wanted 25 November 2018, 18:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By butty
https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/island-rib-7-5-a-7934...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/island-rib-7-5-a-79345.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2018, 18:25
Replies: 50
Views: 5,579
Posted By butty
To me it looks like the transom is not capped. ...

To me it looks like the transom is not capped. That is when the top cut edge of the transom has glass fibre cloth joining the inside to the outside lapping the exposed ply core. This should be done...
Forum: RIBs for sale 04 September 2018, 06:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,076
Posted By butty
Price drop

Would accept a lower offer above 30k
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