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Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 23 March 2023, 17:46
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Northern Pike
It originally had 14" wheels, but I put 12"...

It originally had 14" wheels, but I put 12" wheels on it to lower it.
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 23 March 2023, 01:46
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Northern Pike
Bump. Still for sale.

Bump. Still for sale.
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2022, 14:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By Northern Pike
You'll find that site very helpful; hopefully it...

You'll find that site very helpful; hopefully it will lead to a solution. In the meantime, you could use a spacer to fill the gap in your tilt stop. Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2022, 05:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,064
Posted By Northern Pike
60 HP Etec also has an exhaust valve. Best...

60 HP Etec also has an exhaust valve. Best resource for Etec help is here:

https://www.etecownersgroup.com
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 05 September 2021, 19:43
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Northern Pike
Yes it is.

Yes it is.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2021, 02:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,581
Posted By Northern Pike
SH made in China. Icom made in Japan. Icom audio...

SH made in China. Icom made in Japan. Icom audio better and louder; good for this old deaf diver.
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 01 August 2021, 13:01
Replies: 5
Views: 928
Posted By Northern Pike
Trailer, Galvanized. Toronto

Heavy duty, all galvanized bunk trailer. This is set up for a Zodiac Futura Mk3, but it will take a much bigger heavier boat. 3500 lb. axle will accommodate much larger wheels than the 12" wheels...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2021, 15:36
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Northern Pike
Nice! Many fond memories. :^)

Nice! Many fond memories. :^)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2021, 03:03
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Northern Pike
Looks a lot like Woolacombe to me, but I haven't...

Looks a lot like Woolacombe to me, but I haven't seen it since 1978.
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 July 2021, 14:43
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By Northern Pike
I have a pair of Zodiac aluminum seat brackets,...

I have a pair of Zodiac aluminum seat brackets, designed to fit into the extruded tie-down tracks. They are new, unused, still in the shrink wrap. They don't come with the bench itself.
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 July 2020, 12:15
Replies: 4
Views: 571
Posted By Northern Pike
Here's what I came up with.

Here's what I came up with.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2020, 06:15
Replies: 40
Views: 3,027
Posted By Northern Pike
Hi Stoo, I always carry at least 2 spare kill...

Hi Stoo,
I always carry at least 2 spare kill cords onboard. I know you don't run a tiller, but Evinrude tillers have a receptacle on the underside for an emergency kill clip. Smart.
Learn more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2020, 22:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By Northern Pike
I have one, exactly as the one in your pic. Its...

I have one, exactly as the one in your pic. Its an expanding plug.

Sorry, OP, if we're hijacking your thread.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2020, 22:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By Northern Pike
I have the same setup as Locozodiac's picture 4. ...

I have the same setup as Locozodiac's picture 4.
As can be seen in post 17, the nylon through-hull fitting, extends outside the hull, and is threaded on the outside.
I would think a valve screwed...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2020, 22:30
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By Northern Pike
Installing a valve in the garboard drain would be...

Installing a valve in the garboard drain would be a very bad idea.
As I said, the garboard drain only needs to be opened once a year, when the boat is in storage for the off-season.
My garboard...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2020, 13:32
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By Northern Pike
The bottom one is called a garboard drain. It...

The bottom one is called a garboard drain. It need only be opened occasionally, such as in the off-season when the boat is dry for long periods.
It will take a brass plug with a tapered pipe...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2020, 15:53
Replies: 22
Views: 13,130
Posted By Northern Pike
I think the 40 HO is something new this year. ...

I think the 40 HO is something new this year.

40, 50, 60 in line 2 cylinder are all the same motor, except as mentioned, the water valve exhaust in the 60.

You will learn much more at the ETEC...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2020, 03:47
Replies: 22
Views: 13,130
Posted By Northern Pike
Mine always starts immediately, even after...

Mine always starts immediately, even after sitting all winter. The oil injection system means no crankcase oil to change like in a four stroke. Also winterization or storage is done in minutes; the...
Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2020, 23:06
Replies: 22
Views: 13,130
Posted By Northern Pike
40 50 and 60 ETEC are the same engine, with...

40 50 and 60 ETEC are the same engine, with software differences, plus one big difference with the 60: It has a solenoid and water valve which allows water to enter the exhaust system and change the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2020, 15:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Northern Pike
Lacquer thinner, maybe? I have a friend with a...

Lacquer thinner, maybe?
I have a friend with a body shop. That should be easy to get.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2020, 00:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Northern Pike
BTW, I don't know what cellulose thinners is. I'm...

BTW, I don't know what cellulose thinners is. I'm sure we have a different name for that on this side of the pond.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2020, 00:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Northern Pike
Thanks again, JW! The paint is clearly labeled...

Thanks again, JW!
The paint is clearly labeled "for hypalon."
I have used both acetone and MEK many times in the past; the latter on my previous PVC Zodiac. I used vinyl paint and a stencil to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 February 2020, 23:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Northern Pike
Thanks JW. Acetone won't harm or weaken the...

Thanks JW. Acetone won't harm or weaken the hypalon?
Is MEK any better or worse?
I have some Polymarine lettering paint but I don't have their primer. According to their website it "contains" MEK. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2020, 19:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Northern Pike
Prepping hypalon for number paint

I will be painting registration numbers on my new hypalon RIB.
What is the best way to clean, prime, and prepare the surface for the best adhesion?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2020, 23:37
Replies: 3
Views: 834
Posted By Northern Pike
Thanks guys. I'll be using a 50 HP with a tiller,...

Thanks guys. I'll be using a 50 HP with a tiller, and I'll sit on the tube, so maybe it will work out.
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