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Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 July 2010, 08:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,517
Posted By jwrhold
B & G Focus digital display thingy! Suitable replacement?

I need to replace my B&G insturment. All I can tell you is that is called a 'Focus', and has digital display, and that you can twist the outside ring to get it to show you different readings on the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2010, 13:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
I've had someone measure it for me...

And the result is 20 1/2". I think that the access to the boat wasn't too easy, so I expect it is actually 21". I think this sounds right.

Thanks for all the assistance given.
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2010, 14:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,034
Posted By jwrhold
Thanks for all your valid opinions..

Haven't checked this thread for a while, so it was nice to see such lively and informative comments. I am still processing the claim. I've had one esitmate in, for a Mercury/Mariner 125 so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 13:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
Thanks Kernow, I think I will have to see...

Thanks Kernow,

I think I will have to see if I can get someone I know who lives where the boat is to measure it for me, as I didn't know there were so many variations in transom shape...I think...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 11:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
Boat currently living in Middlesex, but spent its...

Boat currently living in Middlesex, but spent its heydays in Poole, where it will be coming back to when re-engined.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 11:04
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
Sorry...not very good at attaching pics...will try again.

Hopefully you can now see a picture. Thanks for your help Tim...that looks like a nice boat!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 10:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
Here is a picture if that helps!

Here is a picture if that helps!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 10:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
Hi Tim, When you say cut down, do you mean...

Hi Tim,

When you say cut down, do you mean that the transom has a sort of 'U' shape cut into it, the engine resting on the lowest part of the 'U' because this is the transom shape of my boat.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2010, 09:37
Replies: 16
Views: 3,310
Posted By jwrhold
How big is my transom? Ribtec 585

Hi,

I am looking to replace the stolen engine from my RIbtec 585. (1993)

I had a Yamamha 115hp V4 2 stroke, and that got pinched about a month ago.

I need the transom measurement of my...
Forum: Engines & props 11 June 2010, 09:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,034
Posted By jwrhold
Thanks for you comments. All much appreciated. ...

Thanks for you comments. All much appreciated. I have already spoken with Charles at outboardsdirect, and also Keith at Powertec Marine, both have been very helpful.
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2010, 12:46
Replies: 34
Views: 6,034
Posted By jwrhold
What engine should I opt for to replace my stolen 115hp 2 Stroke Yamaha?

I posted earlier in the week to say that my beloved but thirsty Yamaha 2 stroke 115 hp had been nicked, I am now thinking about replacements.

Just to put you in the picture, the boat that the new...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 10 June 2010, 12:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,679
Posted By jwrhold
As promised, the serial number of the engine is...

As promised, the serial number of the engine is as follows:

6E5L394206
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 06 June 2010, 16:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,679
Posted By jwrhold
Stolen Yamaha 115 Two stroke, Middlesex

Some blighter has stolen my Outboard. They used bolt cutters to cut through all the steering, throttle, gear and electric cables, and somehow, they even managed to cut off the security lock fitted...
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 July 2009, 10:31
Replies: 63
Views: 11,183
Posted By jwrhold
Legally!!!! We were on the road!!! (almost...

Legally!!!!

We were on the road!!! (almost certainly illegally!!!)

It was fun to do though!!!

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 July 2009, 08:35
Replies: 63
Views: 11,183
Posted By jwrhold
This Volkswagen can pull 14 tonnes...so it should be ok with your rib!

Hi,

Ok, I better start by saying that this video is not going to show you a rib being towed by this vehicle (A Volkswagen Tiguan) but if you are looking into getting a new car, and want to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2008, 18:49
Replies: 48
Views: 9,836
Posted By jwrhold
I have a ribtec 585, i think it is 1993, with a...

I have a ribtec 585, i think it is 1993, with a Yamaha 115 V4 2 stroke.

The boat was comissioned by the father of a mate of mine, so I have known and used it since new. After having enjoyed using...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2004, 14:04
Replies: 13
Views: 12,840
Posted By jwrhold
Salcombe has an excellent slipway, wide,...

Salcombe has an excellent slipway, wide, concrete, free of seaweed, and parking facilities on had in immediate vicinity.......give it a try....

Johnny
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2004, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,878
Posted By jwrhold
Thanks.....i will pass this on to him, and will...

Thanks.....i will pass this on to him, and will persist in getting him to log into this site, and find out for himself...

Any further comments obviously still apprectiated.

I agree about...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2004, 10:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,878
Posted By jwrhold
Caribe 3.6m 30hp Tohastu - any good for a first time ribster?

I have a friend who wants a small boat for a little bit of watersport, buzzing about, and easy maintainance. Bearing in mind his predicted useage, a rib or a dory would be the sort of thing to go...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 September 2003, 10:09
Replies: 40
Views: 9,173
Posted By jwrhold
TUE! Thanks, i had thought about the splash...

TUE!

Thanks, i had thought about the splash proof cover option, but no idea about cost at the moment.

It is interesting what you say about speakers, and that modern cones are no longer...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 September 2003, 16:47
Replies: 40
Views: 9,173
Posted By jwrhold
Music On My Rib

Anyone know of an affordable music system (ie radio/cd or radio cassette & speakers) that would be suitable for a rib?

Or are you selling one?

I miss my music when anchored some times, and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2003, 16:44
Replies: 0
Views: 1,354
Posted By jwrhold
Winter Storage

Anyone know of a decent secure place to keep a 6m Rib over the winter in or around Poole / Bournemouth and surrounding areas???

Many thanks

Johnny
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2003, 08:47
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By jwrhold
Engines! yet again!

Mark,

I used to have a throttle cable like that when i could afford it!!!!

It would be nice to link up one day... if you are going out, let me know...I'll see if i can fix that cable for...
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2003, 10:20
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By jwrhold
engines again!

Well there you go, that shows you the difference in fuel comsumption with two vs four strokes!

Mark, you are getting good speeds out of that boat! it would be fun to have a standing start with...
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2003, 09:11
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By jwrhold
Ribtec 585/engines

Hi, i have a ribtec 585 , (actually it is the 6m version), with a Yamaha 115hp 2 stroke.

The engine is the original supplied with the boat in 93, and still runs well. It has superb acceleration...
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