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17 April 2020, 20:45
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
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Cracking job on the hull refurb. Good job. 
I see the cone ends are goosed. Pity, but repairable. I've done the same repair on a Zodiac.
https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/zodiac...irs-52694.html
Can the lower leg on the Yammie be fixed? I like staying with the original gearbox, but appreciate it's maybe beyond saving. Spot weld?
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25 April 2020, 17:30
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Hi all
Getting bits back on now.
With the leg I will fix with liquid metal, an epoxy of sorts, sets super hard and good water resistance. Cleaned out all the salt deposits. No entry to gearbox.
Although the oil was very black, must have not been changed in ages. The impeller was really needing a change.
Back flushed the engine and ordered a new thermostat as the old one was stuck open.
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25 April 2020, 17:34
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the photos seem to rotate, need to work that out.
Got a back rest as recommend by you guys, its spot on. Fits great, made up a martine ply backing board to spread the load.
Backrest will be done when all back to work. Board done but I don't have the skills for the cushion and vinyl.
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25 April 2020, 17:35
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Got a few woody woodpecker stickers aswell. Could not resist ;-)
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27 April 2020, 20:45
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Got the rev counter mounted back in. Painted the case. Someone in the past has made the holder out of fiberglass. Well made. Can't be original avon? Does anyone know?
Put in the cable management. Got someone on my previous rib to do the battery electrics, he assisted on this one to put in an isolator which I like the idea of having. He has the pro crimper and proper marine terminals.
Waiting on the back rest.
Made up an anchor holder to fit in the forward fuel tank area.
Half way through making a small toolbox for basic tools / spare spark plugs / safety kit etc. Space under the seat to utilise.
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27 April 2020, 20:51
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Rear end !
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27 April 2020, 20:52
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i have to photo landscape to get them right, next ones will be OK. Sorry ........
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29 April 2020, 20:30
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Got the yamaha spray cans, primer / blue / topcoat. Primer just done tonight, hopefully get the blue on tomorrow.
The repair seems really solid to the leading edge.
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29 April 2020, 20:32
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found a company to make up a VIN plate which was missing, almost a fdun making that up as the rest of the refurb ;-)
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29 April 2020, 20:33
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the yamaha primer can sprays beautifully, well worth the £13 a can.
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29 April 2020, 21:04
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
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Nice job on the painting. I can imagine the Yammie stuff is good quality.
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30 April 2020, 10:47
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Box looks good! I want to paint my leg soon, do you clear coat it or just the solid colour ontop?
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30 April 2020, 12:24
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Town: Winchester
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Got the yamaha spray cans, primer / blue / topcoat. Primer just done tonight, hopefully get the blue on tomorrow.
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Really interesting, thank you.
I've got this to do, but I am waiting to do sea trials and establish that my motor is as good as I think it is before wasting my paint on a pup (don't want to count chickens before they hatch).
Your gearbox looks great and I have the same paint. Happy days.
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30 April 2020, 18:01
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Yamaha 3 stage paint. Was advised you need the clearcoat to assist with the waterproof / UV protection.
Too wet today to put the colour coat on, have to be tomorrow.
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30 April 2020, 18:28
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ahhhhhh still sideways
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30 April 2020, 22:12
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: edinburgh
Boat name: So Tender
Make: avon
Length: 3m +
Engine: yam 30 2t
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might try the mod of blocking the flooding hull, see how it is first. The kids have their eye on it for them and their mates, so stability might be needed. Never been in an SR4 before so try and see!
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Mock it up with gaffa tape, and see what you think.....mine was much better, but was a little underpowered.
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02 May 2020, 21:09
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Mock it up with gaffa tape, and see what you think.....mine was much better, but was a little underpowered.
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Will certainly try it, good idea with gaffa tape. Can't wait to get it on the water!
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02 May 2020, 21:14
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Got the new thermostat, all fitted, works well in a land test (put in saucepan and heated up in water)
Blue paint on now on the lower leg. Ready for clearcoat tomorrow.
The paint is like blue metal flakes coming out of the can, weird, very different to regular car paint. But goes on easier than car paint, in that it seemed easier to get a good finish. I've not done much rattle can painting.
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02 May 2020, 21:17
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you can see the repair I did on the leading edge and back a bit. A bit faint but definitely there, anyway came out OK. Not sure if you can use some sort of filler to fair it perfect, but was not sure what would work in marine environment. Maybe west epoxy. Have to try on next boat ;-)
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24 May 2020, 19:26
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Country: UK - Scotland
Make: Destroyer 5.5/Ring18
Length: 3m +
Engine: Yam 90HP/Yam200HP
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What made you decide to sell it after all the work you put into it?
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