Avon Searider 5.4

[zubol]

Hello,

I am just wondering if I can do some work by the Winter on my RIB.
I would like to replace front cover by the Steering console and add transom locker.
I need your opinion. Do you think I can handle with that?
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with Ribs. It's my first boat.
Maybe I should start with Transom locker?

Thank you for your help,
Zubol

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by zubol

Hello,

I am just wondering if I can do some work by the Winter on my RIB.
I would like to replace front cover by the Steering console and add transom locker.
I need your opinion. Do you think I can handle with that?
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with Ribs. It's my first boat.
Maybe I should start with Transom locker?

Thank you for your help,
Zubol

Both sound like pretty good winter projects to me, let me know if you need a hand.

[zubol]

Malthouse,

Thanks for your response. Of course I will need a hand

I would like to start with Transom Console. Probably its easier and does not need an experience.

How I should start?
Make construction from marine wood ply and then use fibreglass on it?
Do I need to project some "extra" features?

Regards,
zubol

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by zubol

I would like to start with Transom Console. Probably its easier and does not need an experience.

Can you link to a photo of the kind of thing you are aiming for?

[zubol]

Hello again,

I would like to have Part Transom Locker similar to that one.

Also, I would like to have a Console with small sitting place on front. Something similar to that one.

[zubol]

How I should start my work with transom locker?

Should I build construction from marine wood ply and then use fibreglass?

If anyone can help, I will be very grateful.

[Downhilldai]

A couple of things to consider when designing the transom locker:

1. Deck drainage: Ensure you can get any water on the deck to the elephants' trunks. You could run round ducts through the locker.

2. Outboard tilt: The transom is cut down on a SR5.4, so make sure you are able to tilt the outboard up without it or its cables, hoses, etc fouling on the top of the locker.

Good luck