Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 May 2011, 14:43
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Replies: 3
Views: 986
Scum on tubes.
After the rib being in the water for a couple of weeks, some scum/pre-weed growth on the tubes towards the stern. I take it that this is a common problem and didn't know what everyones solution was...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 March 2011, 20:44
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,326
I would go ahead with the GoPro with a roll-bar...
I would go ahead with the GoPro with a roll-bar mount. Good quality product and fully waterproof, unlike many of the competition. I use mine for everything, rib videos, skiing and general photos and...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
13 March 2011, 12:28
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,199
Garmin 551s or an alternative?
I am looking to buy a new chartplotter and believe that a Garmin 551s is suitable for what I want (compact and reasonably priced), but wondered if there are any alternatives? I have noted the 556s...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
03 March 2011, 17:54
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,151
Thanks for the advice.
The plate sounds like a...
Thanks for the advice.
The plate sounds like a good option to keep the console looking neat. Also does anyone have any experience with the garmin 551s? or have any other similar plotters that they...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
01 March 2011, 16:58
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,151
console "repair"
I wish to replace the fishfinder and GPS in the rib, from separate fishfinder and GPS to a 2-in-1 job. The annoying thing with this is that I would have a cut out fro the console where the other unit...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 September 2010, 20:53
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,243
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 September 2010, 18:10
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Replies: 41
Views: 10,243
Ribcraft 5.85 max design speed.
Hi,
Just wondering what the max speed you could squeeze out of a 5.85?
I have one with a 150hp ficht and with 3 on board with around 40ltres of fuel fully trimmed it hits 43.5kts, only 1.5kt faster...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
20 July 2010, 16:11
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,052
Rib spotlights
A good friend of mine recently bought a 8.6m cobra with twin spotlights on the A-frame. The spotlights have come loose and do not stand on their own anymore due to the impact they take in the chop....
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