Adding a decent screen to an Outhill console?

HoveRuss · 11 May 2009, 17:13

Hi All

I really want to add a decent screen and stainless rail to my Ribtec cruising/double width console - which i believe is an outhill one (2004/5 Ribtec 585) The current one is just too low and offers poor protection in poor weather/long cruises.

So i'm looking for somebody to make up a stainless steel tubular surround and a curved screen to fit. Are standard screens available anywhere - can't seem to find any online? And can anyone reccommend a company able to produce the rails from a drawing?

Has anyone done anything similar - ie imprved one of these consoles? Noticed at Ribex yesterday that they're a lot higher on the new ones.

Thanks for any advice

Russ

Dirk Diggler · 11 May 2009, 17:38

Haven't got a clue, but I've just spent the last 15 minutes admiring your website. What a superb set of photographs. If I manage to save up enough for a divorce, then re-marry, I will be giving you a call!!!!

codprawn · 11 May 2009, 17:59

It's not often I am impressed by such things but your photography and eye for detail is amazing!!!

Coming back to the point in question just remember the higher the screen the more wind drag there will be = worse fuel and slower top speed.

Ian M · 11 May 2009, 19:01

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Originally Posted by HoveRuss

Hi All

I really want to add a decent screen and stainless rail to my Ribtec cruising/double width console - which i believe is an outhill one (2004/5 Ribtec 585) The current one is just too low and offers poor protection in poor weather/long cruises.

So i'm looking for somebody to make up a stainless steel tubular surround and a curved screen to fit. Are standard screens available anywhere - can't seem to find any online? And can anyone reccommend a company able to produce the rails from a drawing?

Has anyone done anything similar - ie imprved one of these consoles? Noticed at Ribex yesterday that they're a lot higher on the new ones.

Thanks for any advice

Russ

I have an Outhill console, and my problem was the lines of the stainless surround, I did not like the way it projected out to the side - matter of individual taste I guess. Stainless Steve in Lymington has made up a replacement for me to a different design, I'm sure that he would work from a drawing.
Interestingly I have cut my Outhill screen down as it was too high! I cannot post any pictures this week, but can post some next week if it is of interest. By the way, I have an Outhill stainless surround, all I'd want is the postage.

bedajim · 11 May 2009, 19:38

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Originally Posted by HoveRuss

Hi All

I really want to add a decent screen and stainless rail to my Ribtec cruising/double width console - which i believe is an outhill one (2004/5 Ribtec 585) The current one is just too low and offers poor protection in poor weather/long cruises.

So i'm looking for somebody to make up a stainless steel tubular surround and a curved screen to fit. Are standard screens available anywhere - can't seem to find any online? And can anyone reccommend a company able to produce the rails from a drawing?

Has anyone done anything similar - ie imprved one of these consoles? Noticed at Ribex yesterday that they're a lot higher on the new ones.

Thanks for any advice

Russ

Can you post a pic of the console

HoveRuss · 11 May 2009, 20:03

It's definitely a 'sitting down' boat - my friends 6.5 Tornado has a more substantial console, a harder ride, harder sets and is consequently more of a stand-up-when-its-bumpy type boat. It's screen is huge by comparison.

What i'm looking to do is get a screen made which is high enough to protect the passenger in this pic. Sitting down, it'll give much better protection, plus giving a much better grab rail to the passenger in rough conditions - it's pretty tough to stay in her at the moment! I may even extend it slightly wide of the console.

It's got to look good, though, I'm not sticking anything crappy on it.

Thanks for the kind words about the pics - it's cool doing your hobby for a living! :

Downhilldai · 11 May 2009, 20:45

It's not an Outhill console.

I'd suggest you try to get the screen made first, then when you're happy with the new screen height, get someone to fabricate a rail around it. You can try different height screens by adding pieces of thin perspex/polycarb to your existing screen and adjust the height until you get it spot on.

codprawn · 12 May 2009, 19:15

Whilst it will look horrible it's a good idea to cover the rail in foam such as pipe insulation or roll cage padding - if you stuff the boat it could save a few teeth!!!

chewy · 13 May 2009, 07:57

And a broken nose.

JSP · 13 May 2009, 08:47

I can't help much on this subject but wanted to say you obviously know how to paint with light! Great work on your site

HoveRuss · 13 May 2009, 15:44

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Originally Posted by chewy

And a broken nose.

That made me laugh - I got back from a Stag weekend in Riga last week and I'm currently sporting a dozen stitches, extensive bruising, busted cheekbone and....a busted nose!

Got on the wrong side of the Russian Mafia.

Bigmuz7 · 14 May 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by JSP

Great work on your site

Agreed .. nice and very quick .. credit to web designer

Kernow Buoy · 15 May 2009, 07:30

Russ, I assume you've checked but do Ribeye do anything with a higher screen? I see they do various options on their website, wondered if there's a straight swop perhaps.

PS. how does your 585 perform with the 115? I'm looking to re-engine and would value first hand experience.

Tim M · 15 May 2009, 10:05

Really cool website; if I ever have the misfortune of getting married I'd like photos like that! The music on the site is pretty good as well.

A 585 with a 115 will do upper 30s in terms of speed. Me and Jimbo had one (Greyhound). It started off with a Yam 115 which I think it did about 44 knots with, then I put a Merc 115 2-stroke (bag of spanners model) which did about 38 knots. I've got a 585 now which will do about 40 knots (although the GPS reports to have done 44) although its fitted with extra seating, an aux engine, and a lot of extra gear on board.

Kernow Buoy · 16 May 2009, 07:00

Thanks for that Tim,
so if you were to re-engine a 585 now, pleasure trips, wakeboarding, 3 double jockeys, big A frame etc. what would be your choice?

tonymac · 16 May 2009, 08:00

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Originally Posted by JSP

I can't help much on this subject but wanted to say you obviously know how to paint with light! Great work on your site

I have to fully agree! Wow for the pics.

Tim M · 16 May 2009, 08:09

I put the spare prop on the boat after the other had "issues". Drove it for about 5 minutes last night and this prop is a lot more responsive - 4 blades. I'm guessing it'll give less speed but would be ideal for wakeboarding. I think a 135 is the biggest engine you can put on a Ribtec 585, although a 150 opti would be fun :-)

Edit: Out of the various engines I've tried (I have a friend who had one with a 115 4 stroke Yam) I would definately go for a 135 Opti.