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Forum: Engines & props 09 March 2024, 16:06
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By Searider
But the RNLI don’t use Atlantic 21s any more....

But the RNLI don’t use Atlantic 21s any more. They are now called Atlantic 75s and 85s. I don’t know what the difference is but an ex RNLI Atlantic 21 I played with 25 years ago had ver6 little...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 March 2024, 16:00
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By Searider
Ribcraft jockey seat - orange!

Hello All,

Have just bought a 4.8 Ribcraft and am looking to add a second jockey seat in orange.

Cheers

Duncan
Forum: RIBs wanted 11 February 2024, 16:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
I'll see if i can take a look next time i'm up...

I'll see if i can take a look next time i'm up that way.
Forum: RIBs wanted 09 February 2024, 15:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
Is that the yellow one in Essex?

Is that the yellow one in Essex?
Forum: RIBs wanted 09 February 2024, 14:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
Looked at another cheap boat today - but tubes...

Looked at another cheap boat today - but tubes had all the RYA graphics shadows and the engine hadn’t run for over 18 months.

I have the right budget for the right boat.

Hull must be good....
Forum: RIBs wanted 08 February 2024, 14:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
I've looked at one - but needed tubes and an...

I've looked at one - but needed tubes and an engine!

What are you all hiding out there thinking of selling?
Forum: RIBs wanted 25 January 2024, 19:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
Yes - thanks.

Yes - thanks.
Forum: RIBs wanted 09 January 2024, 11:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By Searider
Ribcraft 4.8

I'm looking for a 4.8m Ribcraft.
What have you got.

I "think" i've seen all the ones on the mainstream portals.
Forum: Engines & props 10 April 2023, 07:54
Replies: 7
Views: 9,963
Posted By Searider
What about the XR-6? I’m in the Netherlands and...

What about the XR-6?
I’m in the Netherlands and have seen several XR-6 Mercurys on teenagers small ribs.
I wonder if 6hp is a limiting power for youngsters and the XR is a way of having hidden...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 20 May 2022, 14:02
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By Searider
Call lee at Fairweather Marine in Fareham. They...

Call lee at Fairweather Marine in Fareham. They built them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2022, 19:47
Replies: 20
Views: 1,312
Posted By Searider
Coast in Cowes are dog and puppy friendly. We...

Coast in Cowes are dog and puppy friendly.
We took our cocker there when he was about 5 months old.
Forum: Engines & props 27 February 2022, 16:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By Searider
new one is about £25.

new one is about £25.
Forum: Engines & props 27 February 2022, 16:25
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By Searider
Yes, those are the ones - "iridium" tops - can be...

Yes, those are the ones - "iridium" tops - can be up to £20 each but iirc recommended to be changed every 200hrs on an outboard.
Forum: Engines & props 15 February 2022, 14:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By Searider
Take the propeller off. There will be markings...

Take the propeller off. There will be markings on it. The size will be stamped or cast into the boss under the washer.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 14 February 2022, 20:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Searider
Early atlantic 21s had the 2 cylinder 50/55...

Early atlantic 21s had the 2 cylinder 50/55 Evinrude. Had one - it did 33 knots.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 February 2022, 10:54
Replies: 33
Views: 2,756
Posted By Searider
I think that the issue is that it's a fixed...

I think that the issue is that it's a fixed surface drive - it doesn't look like it can be trimmed up or down.
At slow speed the propeller fully immersed and effectively there's twice as much of it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2022, 21:36
Replies: 16
Views: 877
Posted By Searider
90hp on a 4.6m boat is "a lot"

90hp on a 4.6m boat is "a lot"
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2022, 21:35
Replies: 31
Views: 3,675
Posted By Searider
Very sorry to hear this. Stu was one of the good...

Very sorry to hear this. Stu was one of the good guys with a heart of gold.
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 January 2022, 16:43
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By Searider
Solent Towbars mobile fitting. Used them...

Solent Towbars mobile fitting. Used them recently and great service. They will supply almost any type to suit budget and also electric kits that are either vehicle specific or generic.
I'm a fan...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 December 2021, 14:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,015
Posted By Searider
Back in "The Olden Days" there was really only...

Back in "The Olden Days" there was really only the Seafarer echosounder. This had a circular transducer which you could either through hull mount or mount inside the hull.
The normal way to mount...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 790
Posted By Searider
Try Carrswood Yachts. Al is well connected in...

Try Carrswood Yachts. Al is well connected in the superyacht world and has sold a number of large / high value RIBs.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 17:04
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By Searider
My old 5.4 with a 90hp 2 stroke Mariner made...

My old 5.4 with a 90hp 2 stroke Mariner made 39.7knots with a 20" Laser II propeller. We couldn't quite make the magic 40!
(I think it would have gone faster with the engine raised a little but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 17:01
Replies: 103
Views: 8,297
Posted By Searider
I had a breakback trailer with bunks for my first...

I had a breakback trailer with bunks for my first 4M Searider.
I had a roller coaster with my second 4M Searider. The roller coaster was far superior.

A good trailer makes all the difference to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 08:48
Replies: 103
Views: 8,297
Posted By Searider
A 5.4m Searider on its trailer is just under...

A 5.4m Searider on its trailer is just under 750kg. If you can find a good one is worth considering.
4.8 Ribcraft also a good possibility - with the benefit that if you fnd it too small you should...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2021, 16:49
Replies: 28
Views: 3,807
Posted By Searider
Not all hydraulic steering is 5 turns lock to...

Not all hydraulic steering is 5 turns lock to lock. The Seastar system on my boat is only 3 turns. It's a bit heavy to be honest!
You can change the number of turns lock to lock by selecting the...
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