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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 September 2023, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 900
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Yes modern house perhaps. But I am hoping my old...

Yes modern house perhaps. But I am hoping my old garage you just fit one in. If not then I am considering knocking my two old garages down to create one large double garage. Unfortunately this would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 September 2023, 12:42
Replies: 213
Views: 31,344
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Goodwin

I thought I saw her heading south on the M6 close to Stafford last Thursday. I remember thinking at the time you don’t often see an Avon sea rider 4m with radar.

Didn’t make out the car but it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2023, 13:34
Replies: 19
Views: 3,709
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Oop’s didn’t check the dates. Yes you are correct...

Oop’s didn’t check the dates. Yes you are correct it has evolved somewhat. I think as the videos have grown in audience the potential benefit to sponsors has increased. Ergo more free stuff available...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2023, 12:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,709
Posted By tidalwave2.7
What!!!!

Harry’s little sea rider is more than dripping with money. OTT instruments, Radar, specialist gel coat renovation. Goodwin is not your average 4m sea rider she has come a long way. Excellent series...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2023, 10:24
Replies: 13
Views: 900
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Garage storage

Hello

Having just completed my level 2 power boat course I am thinking of buying a rib. If possible I wish to store in my garage to aid in maintenance and reduce storage costs.

L 6.6m
W 2.62...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2021, 18:43
Replies: 213
Views: 31,344
Posted By tidalwave2.7
It’s a commercial project. Entertaining but no...

It’s a commercial project. Entertaining but no different from a lot of tv output.

If you think youtube is just for fun you have missed the last decade of channels becoming extremely successful...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2021, 09:05
Replies: 213
Views: 31,344
Posted By tidalwave2.7
The huge tech input kind of destroys the budget...

The huge tech input kind of destroys the budget boating concept regardless who paid for the kit. I enjoy watching the series myself However I do think the 4m boat looks overburdened by gadgets now. ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2021, 10:40
Replies: 40
Views: 4,942
Posted By tidalwave2.7
I recently replaced an old Avon foot pump, a...

I recently replaced an old Avon foot pump, a plywood and hypalon affair with a cheap Decathon paddle board pump. Compared to the old pump it’s night and day. Tube pressure is easily reached quickly...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 01 September 2021, 10:28
Replies: 24
Views: 3,271
Posted By tidalwave2.7
When you first checked the carb for cleanliness...

When you first checked the carb for cleanliness this was the time to investigate linkage etc. pretty happy with my albeit old 9.8 starts with barely a pull and just works with out fail year after...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2021, 08:52
Replies: 19
Views: 3,199
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Yep. Seems like a lot of work for a rough end...

Yep. Seems like a lot of work for a rough end product. Resin and fibre are not cheap. Most likely cheaper to find a second hand replacement boat
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2021, 20:06
Replies: 19
Views: 3,199
Posted By tidalwave2.7
The initial post was with regard to glassing over...

The initial post was with regard to glassing over a worn out inflatable, my thought was that if you simply glassed over a tube it would be inherently weak if no pressure from a tube. Hence the foam...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2021, 13:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,199
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Unless foam filled I would be concerned about the...

Unless foam filled I would be concerned about the structural integrity. A tube is not the strongest shape and very susceptible to deformation if loaded.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2021, 21:22
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Avon s250 floor

https://www.rib.net/forum/members/10685-albums84-picture8563.jpeg to

You can see small locking piece in this image if you look carefully
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2021, 21:14
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By tidalwave2.7
The locking piece goes behind the fixed cross...

The locking piece goes behind the fixed cross member and locks the front of the main floor.

The bow shaped piece just fits in front of the cross member. Held in place by the tubes.

Running a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2021, 20:28
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By tidalwave2.7
https://www.rib.net/forum/members/10685-albums84-p...

https://www.rib.net/forum/members/10685-albums84-picture8564.jpeg
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2021, 20:23
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Avon s250 floor

I have the same boat.

It has a front piece which is tapered to fit before the wooden cross member in the bow.

Behind the cross member fits a further 3 floor panels and two angled side pieces...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2021, 20:23
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Yep. Most likely what I will end up doing. As you...

Yep. Most likely what I will end up doing. As you say it’s all about the pleasure of using the thing rather than dragging it around.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 August 2021, 18:40
Replies: 24
Views: 3,271
Posted By tidalwave2.7
One of the great benefits of plastic tanks over...

One of the great benefits of plastic tanks over the old steel ones. Chucked my old can when it contained more rust than fuel ⛽️
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2021, 07:16
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
We have a family visit annually normally this...

We have a family visit annually normally this week every year. House is at 55 seconds with the white car outside. This video gives a good view of Rhosneigr however there are lots of places that look...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2021, 22:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Thanks for the information. I will try to keep a...

Thanks for the information. I will try to keep a record of use this week and see how it goes.

I am hoping to catch some fish myself but it’s been a while since I tried so not expecting great...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 August 2021, 19:31
Replies: 24
Views: 3,271
Posted By tidalwave2.7
It’s a carburetor on a four stroke. I have a 9.8...

It’s a carburetor on a four stroke. I have a 9.8 but a two stroke so not sure if exactly the same.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 August 2021, 18:56
Replies: 24
Views: 3,271
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Have you tried a squirting of carb cleaner into...

Have you tried a squirting of carb cleaner into the air intake. Perhaps if that does not help it’s time to give the carb a strip down and check the jets for foreign bodies?

I have found the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2021, 12:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Leaving the boat on the beach

My thoughts exactly. Life has all sorts of risks and the holiday experience is what the boat is for. Just loaded the thing in the van setting off soon. Forecast today is wet, however the week is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 August 2021, 07:30
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Unfortunately villains exist however so does...

Unfortunately villains exist however so does insurance so it’s going to be balanced out in a sort of way. Boat will by chained up and to be frank there are far fancier and more youthful boats than my...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2021, 07:58
Replies: 17
Views: 1,049
Posted By tidalwave2.7
Yes will register at the slip. Insurance etc in...

Yes will register at the slip. Insurance etc in place. It’s only a small sib Avon s250 about 3.2m, So not going far just a few trips locally maybe a spot of fishing. I did look google earth and...
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