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Forum: Engines & props 15 November 2011, 19:44
Replies: 16
Views: 3,305
Posted By Rib T
40 hp Mariner on mine at present. Planes 6 up. a...

40 hp Mariner on mine at present. Planes 6 up. a flier with one in.

Fuel consumption is pretty good only 30 litres a day fast cruising the lenght of the menai straights. Yamaha 50 does the same...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 November 2011, 22:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,289
Posted By Rib T
a Grinder will remove more than paint. can you...

a Grinder will remove more than paint. can you see the strands in the fibre. if so the gell coat has been removed.
As for filling above or below the water line us wests epoxy filler.

Remeber...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 November 2011, 22:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,263
Posted By Rib T
Just thought id say hello. Based in leeds so not...

Just thought id say hello. Based in leeds so not to far away.
Forum: Engines & props 31 October 2011, 22:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,540
Posted By Rib T
tilting outboard

Shallow drive possibly.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2011, 20:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,582
Posted By Rib T
Take the boat pay the money. Loch Ness is...

Take the boat pay the money. Loch Ness is possible in the day just.
the other way is just as pleasing. was up there last April. Hired a boat from carley cruisers, Inverness. Give them a ring at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2011, 20:15
Replies: 20
Views: 3,693
Posted By Rib T
Fuel cosumption

I have the sr4 with a Mariner 40.

Just pottering for an afternoon ie 3/4 throttle drains about 30 litres.

Canarfon to puffin island through the menia and back to the launch site cruising used...
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2011, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By Rib T
Johnson starting

Have the same model. Have found this the best solution.

Throttle to max allowed when gears not engaged. Choke on full now prime heavily with fuel three good pulls usually gets it to fire, revs...
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2011, 18:55
Replies: 3
Views: 4,432
Posted By Rib T
Stop and Check

Before embarking on stripping the outboard. Check the following. IS THE FUEL OLD or contain water.

1 Is your priming bulb in good condition Ie very soft and pliable. If you are unsure how soft it...
Forum: Engines & props 08 May 2011, 20:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rib T
I have the twin carb model on the back of my sr4....

I have the twin carb model on the back of my sr4. Reliable and really economical 4 hrs cruising at 21 Knts still had petrol in a 30 litre tank
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 January 2011, 12:32
Replies: 265
Views: 43,675
Posted By Rib T
Accomodation booked. Off spring decided to tag...

Accomodation booked.
Off spring decided to tag along ( Suzurama 320d - 15 hp.) For the mini cruise
More Accomodation booked.

Cant Wait.

Happy New Year to Everyone.
Forum: Other stuff 25 November 2010, 17:42
Replies: 18
Views: 2,567
Posted By Rib T
we are only european if they need a loan.

we are only european if they need a loan.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2010, 21:07
Replies: 33
Views: 4,534
Posted By Rib T
I always insist the engine is off. My prop still...

I always insist the engine is off. My prop still turns in neutral and the edges are well feathered so very sharp.

To retrieve skiers etc

Approach the person in the water so they are abeam....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2010, 00:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,325
Posted By Rib T
Raft Race Construction

Raft Race Construction
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 September 2010, 21:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,585
Posted By Rib T
River Dee in Chester

River Dee in Chester
Forum: Other stuff 22 September 2010, 21:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
Posted By Rib T
we get a program called seaside rescue. But...

we get a program called seaside rescue.

But ive never seen a plane in the sea on that.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 September 2010, 17:59
Replies: 20
Views: 6,311
Posted By Rib T
Boat Owners Marine Store. at Castleford are...

Boat Owners Marine Store. at Castleford are Honwave Dealers they always have a few in.
there. So you should get a good idea for size inflatted and deflatted. address is 16 Methley Road, Castleford,...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 22 September 2010, 17:40
Replies: 29
Views: 4,336
Posted By Rib T
never launched from Whitby, it would be great to...

never launched from Whitby, it would be great to come along. Avon sr4 unbunged.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 September 2010, 17:59
Replies: 265
Views: 43,675
Posted By Rib T
Excellant, Will have the sr4 ready for then.

Excellant, Will have the sr4 ready for then.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2010, 17:12
Replies: 376
Views: 132,752
Posted By Rib T
I Guess i can give up waiting for my impellor and...

I Guess i can give up waiting for my impellor and housing then.
Only been waiting ages
Tried ringing, Tried Email now try somewhere else.
If you can get a photo ill gladly Auction copies on Ebay...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2010, 20:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,043
Posted By Rib T
£999 worth of ? It takes all sorts

£999 worth of ?

It takes all sorts
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2010, 20:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,038
Posted By Rib T
On mine there is a crack along the shine (first...

On mine there is a crack along the shine (first one up from the keel) that runs from front to back. I have ground it back with a grinder until it was as thin as paper and there was no glass only gel...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2010, 20:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By Rib T
East Coast Ribs

Looking to do Brid, Scarborough next year. Early 2011

Have Avon SR4. 50 Yam and busted trailer to sort in the meantime.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2010, 10:29
Replies: 46
Views: 6,380
Posted By Rib T
Ratty was right to say

"theres nothing as good as messing about in boats" (wind in the willows.)

The bit that missing from this statement is "with consideration to all concerned"

I think it is irrelevant as to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2010, 14:21
Replies: 4
Views: 4,931
Posted By Rib T
The Keel is two pieces of wood Bow to stern

novurania poseidon has a wooden former to create and make the keel this makes the floor rigid and stretches the material to form the hull shape. in my opinion you have the best blow up boat ever. I...
Forum: Other stuff 13 August 2010, 14:29
Replies: 31
Views: 12,617
Posted By Rib T
dory foam

If you have long term access to dry storage it is possible to drill the fibre glass hull in a number of places above the waterline turn it upside down and let it drain. Once its stopped draining, no...
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