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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2024, 23:51
Replies: 3
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Posted By gtflash
Hi Matt. I have a nice old pfaff machine I use...

Hi Matt. I have a nice old pfaff machine I use for cover repairs maybe 3 layers deep with a v69 needle. Vinyl seats are a different league, the thicker the material the smaller the stitch gets on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 March 2024, 20:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By gtflash
A trip out with my harbour master mate in his...

A trip out with my harbour master mate in his small personal rib is a testament to driving ability and navigation skills I am not gifted with, despite my nearly 30 years leisure experience and a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2024, 21:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,320
Posted By gtflash
I have had 6.5, 7.5 and 8.1m. For me the 7.5m...

I have had 6.5, 7.5 and 8.1m. For me the 7.5m was optimal as it was still manageable on a trailer and had a great level of comfort.

In reality as I went up boat size I travelled faster. Red...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2024, 22:44
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By gtflash
If the deck drains aft a bilge well would be...

If the deck drains aft a bilge well would be ideal. My deck doesn’t drain to middle of boat but more outboard so think about placement.

Next issue is keeping the battery topped to manage the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2023, 21:34
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By gtflash
For all things Evinrude. ...

For all things Evinrude. https://www.etecownersgroup.com forums are great. I think the answer is usually yes. But I don’t like it and use muffs or big bucket form time to time. If you use big...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 October 2023, 22:25
Replies: 30
Views: 1,468
Posted By gtflash
I had a rib with flaking anti foul. I tried...

I had a rib with flaking anti foul. I tried chemical removers and didn’t really win. The paint scraper caused damage. Admittedly this was 2 decades ago.

My current rib has copper coat and I...
Forum: Bits and pieces 23 September 2023, 22:16
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By gtflash
Hi buddy. Any evidence of them booting up?...

Hi buddy.

Any evidence of them booting up? Can you see any life?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2023, 08:18
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By gtflash
If it’s deep it might need a gel filler. As with...

If it’s deep it might need a gel filler. As with above instructions it needs to be clean and keyed up with a course sand paper, then wiped with acetone to reatuvate the gel slightly.

I would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2023, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By gtflash
Sad news. This forum wouldn’t have been the same...

Sad news. This forum wouldn’t have been the same without him. Best wishes to his family.
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 July 2023, 21:09
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By gtflash
8 minimum. Get rid of the poor quality ones

8 minimum. Get rid of the poor quality ones
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 July 2023, 17:15
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By gtflash
Trailer roller bits.

I have broken some trailer rollers and on reflection it appears the axles for rollers are substandard

Before I switch back to bunks has anyone got any roller assemblies, axles for sale?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2023, 23:02
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By gtflash
My experience of self bailers below waterline is...

My experience of self bailers below waterline is only negative. The collect debris and leak. My current boat self bailers sit just above waterline, plus I have an extra NRV in-line from deck...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2023, 22:38
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By gtflash
Thank you. I can get them clean. Rhino goo is...

Thank you. I can get them clean. Rhino goo is my favourite cleaning product. Caravans and caravan roofs too.

Just ordered some august race for protection
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2023, 14:04
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By gtflash
Fabric impression cleaning

Any products or techniques for cleaning and protecting fabric impression tubes. Mine are black and usually come off okay with rhino go from Demon tweaks. However, I’d like to be able to protect them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2023, 13:57
Replies: 11
Views: 732
Posted By gtflash
I am with craft insure. I like the app for...

I am with craft insure. I like the app for renewals and monthly payments
Forum: Engines & props 25 May 2023, 21:33
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By gtflash
I had a 20mm gap. Ran out of fuel in the rough. ...

I had a 20mm gap. Ran out of fuel in the rough. Lowered it to 5mm. Crapped up my filter and picked up water. Bunged the inline filter and engine filter. Now set at 10mm on main and auxiliary...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 May 2023, 21:01
Replies: 22
Views: 1,489
Posted By gtflash
No intention to take sides. Questions I’d be...

No intention to take sides. Questions I’d be asking if either parties.

What was original deck thickness?
Was the ply treated with g4 or similar if using polyester?
Were things fitted to the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2023, 17:05
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By gtflash
What signs are you getting that it’s delaminating...

What signs are you getting that it’s delaminating out of interest?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2023, 14:39
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By gtflash
Scorpion used to use fusion in Lymington for...

Scorpion used to use fusion in Lymington for stainless. Maybe they have tank dimensions to hand
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2023, 14:34
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By gtflash
Scorpion tanks are derakane resin. Also have...

Scorpion tanks are derakane resin. Also have multiple baffles. Especially as most were huge tanks. The baffles also add some rigidly no doubt. The tank sides are stringers and the bottom is the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2023, 20:47
Replies: 7
Views: 606
Posted By gtflash
I struggled to get off there once in 8m rib. Got...

I struggled to get off there once in 8m rib. Got a stepped hull but it appeared flat from sea bed for atleast a boat and landrover length. Came back and launched when tide was in
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 April 2023, 20:27
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By gtflash
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384416369663?mkcid=16&m...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384416369663?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=U_-4MCpAQ6-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=xehCeb-fS82&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

The VHF does not have built in...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 19 March 2023, 19:38
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By gtflash
He has invested in a decent tablet setup and...

He has invested in a decent tablet setup and wants to pursue that option for now. Hence no stand alone. I’ll look at the second hand options for him too
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 March 2023, 08:46
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By gtflash
This is gps module. Seems easy enough...

This is gps module. Seems easy enough https://www.marinepanservice.com/en/accessorio/cps-cm-300-005
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 March 2023, 19:48
Replies: 12
Views: 890
Posted By gtflash
Stand alone gps transmitter for VHF

Hi all

Brother in law has a cobra VHF and wants DSC to work but doesn’t have a plotter. Anyone come across an easy way to get this feature?

We found a cobra GPS that transmits on NMEA. But...
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