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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2015, 00:04
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By piranha580
Restoring black grp deck?!

Hi all, the rib needs some tlc on the deck,console grp arch..by this I mean the paint has faded a good bit in patches..it's black...any ideas for products to use and methods?! Not sure if there's...
Forum: RIB gallery 28 September 2014, 09:33
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,393
Posted By piranha580
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Forum: RIB gallery 28 September 2014, 09:29
Replies: 16
Views: 4,662
Posted By piranha580
Yeah that's true... Just got a final quote...

Yeah that's true... Just got a final quote yesterday and considering it's only slightly more costly than standard anti fouling, I think it may make good sense... Especially if the cost is spread over...
Forum: RIB gallery 25 September 2014, 21:39
Replies: 16
Views: 4,662
Posted By piranha580
Hi all, just to revive the thread here, am...

Hi all,
just to revive the thread here, am taking the boat out next week with a view to antifouling it for a stint in the marina for the winter. Has anyone got any updates on their copper coating...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2013, 23:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,735
Posted By piranha580
Great stuff I must check that out so.. It's great...

Great stuff I must check that out so.. It's great to hear back from other owners! Yeah I found the guys down there very friendly and helpful. That etec engine is fantastic, it was on one of the boats...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 20:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,735
Posted By piranha580
Hey there! I have a piranha 5.8 with Suzuki 90...

Hey there! I have a piranha 5.8 with Suzuki 90 4st on the back.. Bought it 2 years ago.. It was the model boat in most of the adverts for the company.. Black tubes and a frame.. teak coloured decking...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2012, 13:36
Replies: 21
Views: 12,773
Posted By piranha580
Hey guys haven't been on in a while.. But further...

Hey guys haven't been on in a while.. But further to this discussion about the winches.. Goodwinch do a decent system.. The website is pretty good there too.. I'm trying to ship one to Ireland but it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2011, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,850
Posted By piranha580
Mine is 2.6 I think.. But its actually printer on...

Mine is 2.6 I think.. But its actually printer on the CE plate... Check yours it may be there too!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 June 2011, 17:51
Replies: 17
Views: 3,524
Posted By piranha580
Why would you generalise all Chinese ribs like...

Why would you generalise all Chinese ribs like that?? Have you any personal experience with them or are you just going on second hand information? I'm not a dealer or manufacturer nor am I promoting...
Forum: Other stuff 25 April 2011, 23:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,813
Posted By piranha580
Yep same here.. Got 3 of them a few years ago and...

Yep same here.. Got 3 of them a few years ago and they're so handy.. Great value too and a fraction of the price of more 'well known' companies!!
Forum: Other stuff 04 April 2011, 19:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,133
Posted By piranha580
Absolutely.. And I know it's not a person but it...

Absolutely.. And I know it's not a person but it is good to see some good news.. And it was great to see the poor fella re united with his owner!! :-)
Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2011, 01:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,072
Posted By piranha580
Hey there Rory.. Cheers for the heads up...will...

Hey there Rory.. Cheers for the heads up...will deffo be keeping the boat under guard over here..any details on the transport used at all or any details? Had a few pikers snooping here a while back...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 March 2011, 00:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,115
Posted By piranha580
Yep.. Use the special spanner( only a few...

Yep.. Use the special spanner( only a few quid)... With the tube fully deflated squeeze the tube together to support the inner part of the valve.. When I was removing mine I used a wire coat hanger.....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2011, 22:43
Replies: 31
Views: 5,185
Posted By piranha580
Try Piranha ribs.. I have one myself! Great value...

Try Piranha ribs.. I have one myself! Great value for money, plenty of different size boats and packages too! I'm extremely happy with mine..
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 March 2011, 09:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By piranha580
Hi Phil .. I put those patches on my tubes...

Hi Phil ..
I put those patches on my tubes recently.. Used treadmaster ready to go patches.. Only lrob I found was the adhesive on them was crap for the tubes.. So I bought a pot of 2 part PVC...
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 March 2011, 12:57
Replies: 12
Views: 5,339
Posted By piranha580
I priced one of the 8500 pound winches on the...

I priced one of the 8500 pound winches on the Goodwinch website and by the time I add in the extras and vat it's costing the guts of 850pounds.. the shipping over the sea to Dublin alone is nearly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 March 2011, 20:35
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By piranha580
I'd just be a little concerned about it lifting...

I'd just be a little concerned about it lifting any of the gel coat.. They say not to spray too close to car paint incase it peels it...you can't beat a bit of elbow grease and the garden hose with a...
Forum: Engines & props 14 March 2011, 00:43
Replies: 16
Views: 2,692
Posted By piranha580
Is there a big difference between a 3 and a 4...

Is there a big difference between a 3 and a 4 blade prop? I'm toting with the idea of getting a different pitch prop at the mo for some better pick up.. But I also see there's a choice of a 3 or 4...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2011, 11:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,431
Posted By piranha580
I usually launch from Howth and it's a good clean...

I usually launch from Howth and it's a good clean slipway there.. I want to try dun laoighre too someday.. Plenty of parking over there too and it gives good acres to Dublin port, killiney head,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 February 2011, 07:25
Replies: 21
Views: 12,773
Posted By piranha580
I've got an awd diesel Subaru legacy, she'll tow...

I've got an awd diesel Subaru legacy, she'll tow 2 ton no probs and she's very economical.. But it's just with no low box in it, it's a lot of pressure on the clutch moving off on a slip way with a...
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 February 2011, 21:10
Replies: 21
Views: 12,773
Posted By piranha580
Ah that's fantastic, just checked out that site...

Ah that's fantastic, just checked out that site and it looks exactly what I'm looking for.. They have a winch in a box complete with all the attachments for the towball ready to go!
Good advice on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2011, 20:28
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By piranha580
Hi Adrian I don't have grey or White decks but...

Hi Adrian
I don't have grey or White decks but I do have a teak flexideck type flooring on mine if that Interests you? I've a 5.8 metre rib and they laid the flooring when I got the boat for a...
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 February 2011, 11:51
Replies: 21
Views: 12,773
Posted By piranha580
Electric winch for winching trailer up the slip!

Hi guys.. I know there are a few threads on winches etc but I said I'd start a newer Up to date one, just wondering has anyone got a electric winch for the towbar to pull the boa and trailer up the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 February 2011, 02:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,431
Posted By piranha580
Anyone around Dublin by any chance ??

Anyone around Dublin by any chance ??
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 February 2011, 20:51
Replies: 12
Views: 5,339
Posted By piranha580
Holy crap.. Good ad for the 4x4 .. And for the...

Holy crap.. Good ad for the 4x4 .. And for the winch!! The whole reason I ask this is getting back to saving the clutch.. Towing a ton on the level is all good, it's just from a standing start on a...
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