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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2004, 12:10
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
I did try applying PVA with a sponge on the first...

I did try applying PVA with a sponge on the first attempt. It came out Ok but I did get some imperfections. This was probably just me. I found it a lot easier to spray but I have heard of loads of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2004, 11:03
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
The reason I did this was because the console is...

The reason I did this was because the console is quite tall and once I had created a female mould, the only way I will be able to laminate it is to get right inside it and it would be a tight fit...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2004, 10:27
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
The pattern came away pretty easy. This is the...

The pattern came away pretty easy. This is the way I did it all after completing the pattern:-

It was sprayed with 2 layers of cellulose undercoat and 2 layers of topcoat. This was done over one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2004, 08:40
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
Unfortunately, I havn't had chance to make the...

Unfortunately, I havn't had chance to make the finished product yet. I am hoping to get it finished this weekend, weather permitting. The problem is, I can only really work outside and once the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2004, 15:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
I made it myself. In fact I am still in the...

I made it myself. In fact I am still in the process of completely finishing it. I first made a pattern out of MDF. This was then filled with body filler, rubbed down and spray painted with car...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 December 2003, 07:44
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By slangley
What Bilge Rat is saying is very true. I bought...

What Bilge Rat is saying is very true. I bought a 4m Searider in fairly good condition but wanted to personalise it and make it look new again.

I completely under estimated how long it was going...
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 December 2003, 10:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,376
Posted By slangley
You can try...

You can try https://www.trailerpartswarehouse.co.uk . When I spoke to them last they claim they can get most parts for most trailers.

They got all the bits I needed when I could not find them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2003, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 4,754
Posted By slangley
There are regular places that I travel to and all...

There are regular places that I travel to and all my emergency waypoints ( like how to get home ) are always in my backup GPS.

Regardless of that, if 2 GPSs go down then I would consider that an...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2003, 11:08
Replies: 26
Views: 4,754
Posted By slangley
I agree, I dont think you can beat GPS. I found...

I agree, I dont think you can beat GPS. I found much the same thing when I did my Dayskipper course. Everyone apart from me used sail not power, and the instructor was very biased about sail and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2003, 09:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,421
Posted By slangley
Thanks for all your replies. It looks as though...

Thanks for all your replies. It looks as though I will have to bolt it down as well. Unfortunately, I wont be able to bolt it down on the inside of the console because it has been designed to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2003, 09:33
Replies: 15
Views: 3,421
Posted By slangley
Thanks MeMe, I can see your point. Do you have...

Thanks MeMe, I can see your point. Do you have any idea of how deep I can drill without leaving an open channel into the hull.

The bolts that were there previously were very long. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2003, 09:26
Replies: 15
Views: 3,421
Posted By slangley
Thanks for your reply Dirk, I have seen a few...

Thanks for your reply Dirk, I have seen a few RIBS where there are no screws or bolts holding the console in and just appears to be stuck to the deck. I was wondering how they did that.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2003, 09:11
Replies: 15
Views: 3,421
Posted By slangley
Epoxy Resin

Hi All,

I am just about to fix my home made fiberglassed console to my Avon Searider. I am trying to do this without drilling any holes in the deck as I have just filled in all the holes from the...
Forum: Engines & props 05 November 2003, 10:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,936
Posted By slangley
Fitting an engine

Hi All,

I will very soon be fitting a different engine on my 4m Avon Searider. The current one that has just been traded in was a Mercury 50HP manual tilt-trim. The new one is a Suzuki DT55...
Forum: RIB gallery 14 October 2003, 14:02
Replies: 22
Views: 9,280
Posted By slangley
Just found this thread. I know it was a while...

Just found this thread. I know it was a while ago, but what would be the fiberglass thickness for something like a Jockey seat. I am currently refurbishing the whole of my boat and one of the things...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 October 2003, 09:04
Replies: 2
Views: 1,714
Posted By slangley
Just as a matter of interest, were they 4m Sea...

Just as a matter of interest, were they 4m Sea Riders and roughly how much were they to retube.

Cheers.

Steve.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 October 2003, 23:01
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
Before I start, I just have 1 final question. ...

Before I start, I just have 1 final question. After applying the final layer of Gelcoat ( the one with wax ), I must go through the grades of wet or dry paper.

How do I know when I have done...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 October 2003, 07:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,277
Posted By slangley
Nav Lights

What are the official directives on Nav lights. I currently have a 4m RIB with an A frame. I have 3 lights that were already fitted when I bought the RIB. It has a Red light on the port side...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2003, 08:44
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
I am probably going to start this weekend or...

I am probably going to start this weekend or during next week. I am just waiting for a colleague of mine to help me dismantle everything and turn the boat over.

I will take pictures this weekend...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 12:27
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
The Wax you purchase seperately to the Gel Coat. ...

The Wax you purchase seperately to the Gel Coat. It is very cheap ( mine was about £3 for enough to treat 10L ). You add it to the last coat and that will stop the air getting to the Gel Coat so it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 10:55
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
Many thanks for all your help. I have ordered all...

Many thanks for all your help. I have ordered all the stuff I need from https://www.cfsnet.co.uk . I will get some Gunwash and I intend to start next weekend. I assume that for the initial sanding,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 09:45
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
I hope my one comes out as well as yours. Since...

I hope my one comes out as well as yours. Since you have done it before maybe you could answer a question for me. Before I can apply the new Gelcoat, I must abrade the old Gelcoat. Do I have to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2003, 17:41
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
It is approx. 1990. Overall, it seems Ok. I...

It is approx. 1990. Overall, it seems Ok. I plugged the water ballast system and there wasn't any leaks from underneath BUT, because of the things that the previous owner has bolted to the deck,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2003, 15:48
Replies: 29
Views: 16,014
Posted By slangley
I am not in a mad rush but would like to do it...

I am not in a mad rush but would like to do it myself for the experience and satisfaction. If I mess it up I guess it is rub down and start again.

I have spoken to a few fibreglass companys...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2003, 18:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By slangley
With the A Frame on I was still able to lift the...

With the A Frame on I was still able to lift the main engine up ( I have manual tilt/trim as well ). The problem was with my auxillary engine. Since there is limited space I can just about fit an...
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