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Forum: RIBs wanted 27 August 2018, 22:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
Posted By wildwords
Redbay 8.4m

Hello,

I'm looking for a diesel (preference for yanmar) Redbay wraparound in the 8.4m range.
Decent tubes and engine/leg combo with less than 1000 hours preferred.
Flexible on details/...
Forum: RIBs for sale 23 February 2018, 16:52
Replies: 0
Views: 1,594
Posted By wildwords
6.3m FRM RIB

6.3m FRM RIB

Twin Mariner 60hp four stroke engines - working perfectly (100 hours last year)
30- 31knots max; cruise 24-25knots all day with full load - very economical to run at cruise speed...
Forum: RIBs wanted 08 February 2015, 09:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By wildwords
8-10m Alu. Jet RIB wanted

Hi all,

Im looking for a 8-10m Alu RIB with a Hamilton jet.

Ribworker or similar

For use in commercial operation.

With or without cabin considered.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 09:01
Replies: 534
Views: 77,282
Posted By wildwords
Unfortunately laws are aimed at those within the...

Unfortunately laws are aimed at those within the population who require them, but those same individuals are usually the ones to flaunt the law. The impression in our area is that the vast majority...
Forum: Engines & props 26 October 2011, 22:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,191
Posted By wildwords
Hydradrive noise?

Ive got a yam Hydradrive running off ME 370sti. at end of the season I got noise coming from leg when in gear. I only ran with this noise for about 2 miles to get back to base. Sound is in time with...
Forum: Engines & props 26 March 2011, 22:48
Replies: 2
Views: 3,771
Posted By wildwords
hydradrive oil gl4 or gl5?

Hi guys,

just wondering is a SAE 90 GL-5 oil is ok in the Yamaha stern drive ?

In the manual it says SAE 90 GL-4 but in the new brochure for yamaha (link below)
...
Forum: RIBs wanted 24 May 2010, 13:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,857
Posted By wildwords
redbay 7.4m bought

Finally got a redbay 7.4m with the yam 165hp

great boat - bought off a ribnet user 'Jelly' who was exemplary and very trustworthy throughout.

Many thanks to all who assisted
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2010, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By wildwords
Scorpion, Redbay, Ribtec stability

Any opinions on the pros and cons of the different types of Tube and hull configurations on late 1990's 7.5/7.4m versions of

Scorpion
RedBay
Ribtec

The vessel needs to be stable at slow...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2010, 19:02
Replies: 29
Views: 7,941
Posted By wildwords
your on the ball 'tin ti'n maybe we'll meet on...

your on the ball 'tin ti'n maybe we'll meet on the pond one day and we can exchange pleasantries , pastie for sod.... of turf....

afters
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2010, 18:54
Replies: 29
Views: 7,941
Posted By wildwords
oh the ol family tree being a straight line ......

oh the ol family tree being a straight line ... well Im actually quiet bushey in the ancestors and never met willko

but sure maybe he skippers that other boat that I saw one day ........ oh the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2010, 18:45
Replies: 29
Views: 7,941
Posted By wildwords
enough about the bogs molly it'ss actually very...

enough about the bogs molly it'ss actually very dry here under the snow...

Im off ski
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2010, 18:37
Replies: 29
Views: 7,941
Posted By wildwords
dont speak to soon

I think I see the old builder currently selling an avon adventurer rib over on that other boat selling website which sounds like the lunar landing module.

thanks for all the comments shame about...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2010, 15:57
Replies: 29
Views: 7,941
Posted By wildwords
ferryman ribs - are they that bad?

just saw a ferryman which has some good features but read there was something about big yellow busting up in cornwall, were all the ribs the same?
no stringers? no backing?

this is a 2002 boat...
Forum: Engines & props 25 February 2010, 08:30
Replies: 29
Views: 14,210
Posted By wildwords
Small Diesel engine life-span - 120hp and 165 hp

Hi guys

Eventually we have narrowed our search to a few possible vessels around our budget, but the reliability and life-span of the diesels is a bit of a question. If we go for a diesel we want...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2010, 16:07
Replies: 18
Views: 6,898
Posted By wildwords
shark Ho!

well now that you mention it, that is what we intend. A big plus with the Diesel Box is the ability for us to put a small standing crows nest on the back...

as for harpoons! the modern shark...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2010, 18:47
Replies: 18
Views: 6,898
Posted By wildwords
circles

Thanks willk

but we already had a look at the redbays and unfortunately
with them if you want four pod seats and a sterndrive we would need to go to 7.4m because of the design of the redbay...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2010, 14:34
Replies: 18
Views: 6,898
Posted By wildwords
6.3m parker hull seakeeping abilities

Hi all,

Having tested a few larger 7.4/7.5m diesel ribs we have decided that they are too large for our needs and for towing etc.

we are now down to approx. 6.5m hull and are thinking about the...
Forum: Engines & props 17 December 2009, 21:05
Replies: 2
Views: 4,563
Posted By wildwords
Yamaha me422 275HP - me422 240 hp

Trying to find information on the difference between the two engine set-ups as it's basically the same engine, is it via an increased/ -supercharged turbo?

I've read the 275 hp is rated for 200...
Forum: RIBs wanted 16 December 2009, 19:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,857
Posted By wildwords
redbay wraparound

Thanks guys but holding out for a 7.4m diesel.

I'd go for a 6.5m if I were to go down the outboard route pretty muchthe same space as the 7.4m with diesel and lighter. Theres 2 6.5m available on...
Forum: RIBs wanted 16 December 2009, 10:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,857
Posted By wildwords
7.4m redbay wraparound diesel

Thank Willk,

We got quite a few returns from the sharks tags deployed of Inishowen from Scotland this year which was great. Ill try redbay, as we are realy looking for an older style 7.4m diesel...
Forum: RIBs wanted 14 December 2009, 20:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,857
Posted By wildwords
Redbay wrapround 6.5m -7.4m

Looking for a Redbay wraparound or similar canopy RIB

Size 6.5m to 7.5m
Would like to be able to trailer without a tractor! (Twin axles if available)

Preferences below but will adapt for...
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