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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2008, 08:33
Replies: 10
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Posted By Mark Halliday
Rebuilding my what? About 2 weeks.

Rebuilding my what?


About 2 weeks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 December 2008, 13:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,837
Posted By Mark Halliday
Some might say that happened a long time ago....

Some might say that happened a long time ago. :thumbs:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 December 2008, 13:25
Replies: 112
Views: 17,056
Posted By Mark Halliday
I'm going to shoot that bl@@#~ valet. He...

I'm going to shoot that bl@@#~ valet.
He returned with the date, menu, pay by dates, but not the TIME. :@

I will asume 7:30 for 8:00 (RibNet Time). :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2008, 08:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,761
Posted By Mark Halliday
Pete That's how much of your "off cut" I didn't...

Pete
That's how much of your "off cut" I didn't get. :D

Nasher
I would go for it. That grey works nicely.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2008, 12:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By Mark Halliday
I'll be there. See yer.

I'll be there. See yer.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2008, 19:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,248
Posted By Mark Halliday
There is not a lot of choice at low tide. I...

There is not a lot of choice at low tide.
I would go for a picnic at East Head, if I were you.
Also, depending on the age of the family, you could try going up Emsworth channel to see if you can...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2008, 16:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mark Halliday
Thanks Cookie Thats just what I wanted to...

Thanks Cookie

Thats just what I wanted to know.

I hate (cleaning) paint rollers and I guess I am going to get to hate resin rollers.

Its just that for large flat areas a brush will be too...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 17:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mark Halliday
Hi Martini I supose I should have asked you...

Hi Martini

I supose I should have asked you straight away, seeing as you have just done about twice the area.

I bought some CFS rollers too. It just seems a bit of a shame to bin them every...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 10:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mark Halliday
What? Acetone explodes? Really? I thought it...

What? Acetone explodes? Really?
I thought it just burnt gently with a pale orange flame.

I was after "how" not "what with."
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 09:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Mark Halliday
Laminating GRP

Because I am a tight git, I would like to re-use my resin rollers when I laminate in my new deck. :(
What is the best method of cleaning resin rollers?
Is it really worth while or should I just bin...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 15:29
Replies: 12
Views: 2,703
Posted By Mark Halliday
It has saved me some fuel. :D The hard part...

It has saved me some fuel. :D

The hard part is knowing where to stop. I keep finding bits that may need replacing, so I rip them out.

Once clean and rot free it is (I hope) just a matter of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 June 2008, 09:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mark Halliday
Simon These guys perhaps? ...

Simon

These guys perhaps?

https://www.furneauxriddall.com/shop/index.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 09:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,703
Posted By Mark Halliday
Have a look at mine here. ...

Have a look at mine here.

https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24644
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 09:33
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
That is a nice solution. I think it would...

That is a nice solution.

I think it would show up the rest of the boat. Mine is a bit more, err, rough and ready.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 June 2008, 09:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By Mark Halliday
Bruce I will get some stick for this but.... ...

Bruce
I will get some stick for this but....

Use some ordinary WBP (exterior grade) ply. A whole sheet will cost less than a 1/4 sheet of the marine stuff. Hopefully your seat base will not be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 June 2008, 11:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By Mark Halliday
Hi Shirehorse. Don't start stripping your...

Hi Shirehorse.

Don't start stripping your unit down. You will have springs and ball bearing all over the shop in seconds.

Strictly speaking the pump is not a pump and should be known as a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 June 2008, 15:39
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Keith Thanks for that. It is a very similar...

Keith
Thanks for that.
It is a very similar arangement to mine. It even looks like the same top hat moulding. :eek:
I think Bruce is right about it being too far aft, but if I bring the whole...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 June 2008, 12:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By Mark Halliday
Doug I have had some very good reports about...

Doug
I have had some very good reports about the guys at Thornham marina.
I dont know their name (usefull, I know), but they are behind JBT. I am sure Riva will part with their details.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 June 2008, 07:30
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Spot-on. It is just the engine controls that I...

Spot-on. It is just the engine controls that I want to straighten out. All the other cables and pipes are easy to route.



It won't. I am still going to run the fuel hose out through the front...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2008, 12:28
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Bruce Your trunk is more or less how things...

Bruce
Your trunk is more or less how things were before it all went rotten. There is a photo of the old arangement further back.
I am trying to find a way of smoothing out the throttle and gear...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2008, 11:02
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Cable steering? You want me to bin my SeaStar? ...

Cable steering? You want me to bin my SeaStar?

Cunning plan in hand for engine control bends. ;)
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/FD56400.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2008, 10:13
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
A solution pehaps? I was looking at a mates...

A solution pehaps?

I was looking at a mates Ribtec 655 yesterday, and I may have an answer.

He has a bit of rectangular trunking (extractor duct) on the underside of the deck from the front...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 10:17
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
A cunning plan indeed. I could even use the other...

A cunning plan indeed. I could even use the other side of the flange where there is a 120mm shelf under the tube. A little bit of protection to stop chafing the tube and we might be in business.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 10:07
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Ah, now you are taking quality installation. What...

Ah, now you are taking quality installation. What we have here is (and always be) a BWM (Better off Walking Mate). All I have is a bit of rubber hose and a spigot on the tank. A Jubilee clip was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 09:24
Replies: 42
Views: 8,575
Posted By Mark Halliday
Thanks Guys. Lots of good ideas and allready...

Thanks Guys.
Lots of good ideas and allready some controversy.

It is just the engine control cables that I am considering. The electrical stuff is easy. There is very little under deck space...
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