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Forum: RIBnet North America 18 June 2020, 15:48
Replies: 0
Views: 711
Posted By geir
Vintage Hurricane

We used to have this ancient Hurricane RIB in our diving club, but never knew the vintage or type. I think this must be one of the earliest Hurricane RIBs, probably made between 1983 - 85. On this,...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 August 2015, 13:30
Replies: 43
Views: 6,919
Posted By geir
It's a Hurricane, so I call her Katrina, even...

It's a Hurricane, so I call her Katrina, even though some still might find that name in bad taste.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2015, 11:48
Replies: 27
Views: 6,029
Posted By geir
Domino double six manual

Scan of Domino double six manual

Geir
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2015, 11:42
Replies: 27
Views: 6,029
Posted By geir
Domino Double six floorboards

Domino Double six floorboards

Geir
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2015, 11:33
Replies: 27
Views: 6,029
Posted By geir
Hi, here is a scan of the original manual, the...

Hi,
here is a scan of the original manual, the floorboards came cut to size, so the drawings are not very good for measurements, but I'll post a few pictures of the surviving boards. They were made...
Forum: Other stuff 29 December 2014, 15:54
Replies: 23
Views: 4,131
Posted By geir
Seems to be a common solution:) Placebo button -...

Seems to be a common solution:) Placebo button - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo_button)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2014, 22:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,185
Posted By geir
In the old days we used to waterski all year...

In the old days we used to waterski all year round behind my 12 ft SIB with a 30 hp Yamaha. Used to haul it around in the back of my Volvo estate, and launch it on a slipway, so I could handle the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 August 2014, 06:09
Replies: 77
Views: 8,888
Posted By geir
Like this? Superb Skills - Log Truck 360 Turn...

Like this?
Superb Skills - Log Truck 360 Turn Around Above Dangerous Cliff Edge - YouTube (https://youtu.be/iX9ZPmQgiZI)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2014, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,382
Posted By geir
I used a SCUBA tank when I had a SIB that needed...

I used a SCUBA tank when I had a SIB that needed deflating/inflating...
Forum: Engines & props 25 May 2014, 00:23
Replies: 3
Views: 7,036
Posted By geir
I've got a few faulty Volvo Penta actuators, not...

I've got a few faulty Volvo Penta actuators, not sure if they are the same type as yours, but these consist of a leadscrew driven by a small motor. In the other end there is a feedback potmeter. What...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 May 2014, 18:35
Replies: 32
Views: 3,821
Posted By geir
The manual for my Lowrance VHF shows it connected...

The manual for my Lowrance VHF shows it connected directly to the battery, but I don't think there are any rules for leisure craft . It may be nice, however, to have an operational VHF even if the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 May 2014, 16:13
Replies: 32
Views: 3,821
Posted By geir
One test to isolate the problem could be to...

One test to isolate the problem could be to disconnect everything else and temporarily wire the VHF directly to the battery and gradually put the other equipment back.

Geir
Forum: Other stuff 15 April 2014, 21:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By geir
A lot of ribbing going on in this forum :)

A lot of ribbing going on in this forum :)
Forum: Engines & props 28 February 2014, 13:26
Replies: 15
Views: 4,639
Posted By geir
When I was working offshore, we occasionally used...

When I was working offshore, we occasionally used something like this: Loctite Nickel Anti-Seize - Henkel (https://www.henkelna.com/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797875208193)
Never tried it on my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2014, 08:02
Replies: 12
Views: 2,385
Posted By geir
This is a wooden boat, sort of. Just need some...

This is a wooden boat, sort of. Just need some tubes :) Dolvik 26 — Dolvik Båtbyggeri AS (https://dolvik.no/dolvik-33/)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 20:44
Replies: 238
Views: 33,888
Posted By geir
Something like this? He even promises the money...

Something like this? He even promises the money back if you get run over by your boat :)
How to install the Autotether Wireless Lanyard/Boat Kill Switch - YouTube...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2013, 12:11
Replies: 31
Views: 8,662
Posted By geir
I used this NoLand Engineering RS11...

I used this NoLand Engineering RS11 (https://nolandeng.com/rs11.php) with my Lowrance HDS in my RIB.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2012, 22:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By geir
Just need the right accessories :) ...

Just need the right accessories :)
https://www.shallownation.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/National_Geographic_Shark_Men_Hot_Water.jpg
Forum: Engines & props 08 August 2012, 19:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,154
Posted By geir
My old 100 hp, rather thirsty Mercury, seems to...

My old 100 hp, rather thirsty Mercury, seems to be quite satisfied with portable 22l tanks and quick-connects, one at a time.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2012, 19:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,586
Posted By geir
:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2012, 18:17
Replies: 81
Views: 12,978
Posted By geir
NRS Titanium Co-Pilot Knife...

NRS Titanium Co-Pilot Knife (https://www.rapidkayaks.co.uk/nrs-titanium-co-pilot-knife-i493.html) This is a small knife that's sharp and does not rust.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2012, 13:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,586
Posted By geir
We'll see how it turns out on the way back...

We'll see how it turns out on the way back...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2012, 22:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,880
Posted By geir
The tensile strength of SS316 is 515MPa, that is,...

The tensile strength of SS316 is 515MPa, that is, a bolt with a cross-section of 1 square meter will hold 515000000N force. The effective cross-section of a 8mm bolt is 36 square millimeter....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2012, 07:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,586
Posted By geir
Must have passed my hometown yesterday,...

Must have passed my hometown yesterday, unfortunately I'm in the Faroes at the moment so could not say hello :(
Forum: Other stuff 27 July 2012, 00:05
Replies: 42
Views: 13,273
Posted By geir
Assuming the density of the hull ++ is approx...

Assuming the density of the hull ++ is approx 1750 kg/m3 and the engine is 500 kg, the volume of the hull++ would be 2500/1750 ~ 1,4 m3. This gives it a negative bouyancy of 1,6T when flooded, so 1,6...
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