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Forum: RIBnet North America 19 June 2015, 10:31
Replies: 29
Views: 4,991
Posted By bkils@mac.com
If you have a 6BT Cummins with a rotary fuel pump...

If you have a 6BT Cummins with a rotary fuel pump in your 7-meter you can simply swap the dummy fuel solenoid with a $15 fuel solenoid shutoff. The navy rips out the internal plunger so the engine...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 July 2013, 04:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,931
Posted By bkils@mac.com
hey waternut - i've taken their course. PM me if...

hey waternut - i've taken their course. PM me if you have questions
Forum: RIBnet North America 13 March 2013, 02:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Sure - you can view an online gallery at...

Sure - you can view an online gallery at www.NYmediaBoat.com/soldini or check the cover & article in Latitude 38.
Forum: RIBnet North America 06 March 2013, 17:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Hey guys - thanks for your responses. The VO70...

Hey guys - thanks for your responses. The VO70 Maserati was doing a record attempt from NY to San Francisco so we didn't have a specific time for the shoot. Captain Brent from SF Boat Support...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2013, 01:47
Replies: 101
Views: 18,294
Posted By bkils@mac.com
I have a SR4 w/ a 50 2stroke Yamaha and put fins...

I have a SR4 w/ a 50 2stroke Yamaha and put fins on the outboard once, which made it extremely unstable. With no fins she starts chine walking at 35+ if trimmed up too high with only one person in...
Forum: RIBnet North America 11 February 2013, 01:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Any RIBs in San Francisco?

Hey guys - I'm looking for some contacts in San Francisco of people that have RIBs. I'm a New York based maritime photographer and might need to get out on a boat next week for about 2 hours to shoot...
Forum: RIBnet North America 09 April 2012, 02:29
Replies: 22
Views: 4,696
Posted By bkils@mac.com
I'm taking my RIB out on May 27 for the 1812 Tall...

I'm taking my RIB out on May 27 for the 1812 Tall Ship Bicentenial in New York Harbor. (weather permitting) All are welcome.
Forum: RIBnet North America 13 March 2012, 19:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,696
Posted By bkils@mac.com
My brother went to the Americas Cup races in San...

My brother went to the Americas Cup races in San Diego a few months back and said they closed the entire harbor to non-working vessels. Just throwing it out there.
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 March 2012, 16:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,696
Posted By bkils@mac.com
I'm in! Lots of experience in New York Harbor...

I'm in! Lots of experience in New York Harbor abd can trailer my searider to Annapolis, Newport or Boston. Looking forward to a cruise!! If anyone needs info regarding New York Harbor, boat ramps,...
Forum: RIBnet North America 01 December 2011, 13:32
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
For my friends on the other side of the pond, the...

For my friends on the other side of the pond, the mathmagicians and those by now out of popcorn: I took her on the Hudson River yesterday but there was some wind and chop and I wasn't able to...
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 November 2011, 22:51
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
I'll shoot you guys video the next time I'm out -...

I'll shoot you guys video the next time I'm out - most likely this Wednesday. You're right about not much hull being in the water --I've uploaded 2 pictures to the 'RIB PHOTOS' tab.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 November 2011, 22:45
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
yup 48 knots (Kts) as in 55.2 Mph = 88.9 Km/h =...

yup 48 knots (Kts) as in 55.2 Mph = 88.9 Km/h = 24.7 m/s. It's an old searider 4m bought in germany in 1986.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 November 2011, 22:13
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
@Jonny since you asked: Raymarine A50 GPS and...

@Jonny since you asked: Raymarine A50 GPS and secondary iphone iNavX software. With my old 40HP 2 stroke she topped out at 42 knots WOT with a 38x1.3 P prop. Next time you're in manhattan shoot me...
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 November 2011, 18:11
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Duncan, I pulled the prop off and this is...

Duncan,

I pulled the prop off and this is what it reads on the inside:
10 3/8 x 13 G. The engine is a 2009 50HP 2 stroke.

Bjoern
Forum: RIBnet North America 26 November 2011, 02:06
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
she cruises nicely at 38 knots but WOT is 48...

she cruises nicely at 38 knots but WOT is 48 knots with 2 persons on board and 12 gallons of fuel. I'll check what prop I got on the engine.
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 November 2011, 16:31
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
repowered my Avon 4m Searider with a 2 stoke 50hp...

repowered my Avon 4m Searider with a 2 stoke 50hp Yamaha and she's running 48knots with 2 people on flat water.
Forum: RIBnet North America 24 November 2011, 15:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By bkils@mac.com
hey guys - i'm planning to launch from Leonardo...

hey guys - i'm planning to launch from Leonardo this weekend and shoot over to the tip of sandy hook. if anyone wants to join let me know.
-bjoern
bkils@mac.com/c:732-586-7394
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2011, 17:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,545
Posted By bkils@mac.com
I use a Spinlock and love it

I use a Spinlock and love it
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 14 July 2011, 16:12
Replies: 4
For Sale: Avon SeaRider 5.4
Views: 3,668
Posted By bkils@mac.com
thanks Tom

thanks Tom
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 14 July 2011, 13:43
Replies: 4
For Sale: Avon SeaRider 5.4
Views: 3,668
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Hi Tom, Could you send me a few more photos of...

Hi Tom,
Could you send me a few more photos of the underside of the tube and cones? And also the serial number of the engine?
Best,
Bjoern
Forum: Electrics and electronics 02 June 2011, 03:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Thanks! It's a 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid Battery. ...

Thanks! It's a 12V 7AH Sealed Lead Acid Battery. I keep the case open when charging and the pelican 1150 case does have a vent valve -- you can see it on the photo in between the two bulkhead...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 June 2011, 22:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By bkils@mac.com
Waterproof battery-box/GPS/VHF setup

I decided to put electronics on my Avon Searider 4m, and since it's usually a pretty wet ride I wanted the entire system to be self contained and waterproof. I didn't really find any plans on the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 31 May 2011, 21:31
Replies: 281
Views: 116,940
Posted By bkils@mac.com
AVON Searider 4m = 36kt WOT

if waves are 1-2 ft
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