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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2019, 18:23
Replies: 20
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Posted By totallydave
That's interesting and sounds very relevant. ...

That's interesting and sounds very relevant.

Dealer has had both thermostats out, tested them and put them back which did not fix the issue.

I'm switching dealer now for several reasons, so if...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 November 2019, 20:03
Replies: 20
Views: 2,866
Posted By totallydave
To be honest I don't know if it has been a long...

To be honest I don't know if it has been a long running issue as I only bought the boat late last year and (due to skiing accident) did not use it until summer this year.

Dealer has had it several...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 November 2019, 07:40
Replies: 20
Views: 2,866
Posted By totallydave
So given a family RIB for touring, blasting and...

So given a family RIB for touring, blasting and water skiing, it would suggest I'm about right at 10mm above.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2019, 21:50
Replies: 20
Views: 2,866
Posted By totallydave
Yes 2016 Honda 225 with digital gauges. ...

Yes 2016 Honda 225 with digital gauges. Temperature was getting to about 93-95 then the engine cutting out. Dealer tells me pumps, impeller and thermostat are OK and that the gauges only read one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2019, 17:36
Replies: 20
Views: 2,866
Posted By totallydave
Engine Height?

Hi, I expect this subject comes up time and time again, but each situation is slightly individual so...

I am not getting blow-outs or any issues with turning, speed etc. The only issue I have had...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2019, 15:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By totallydave
Thanks, yes I'm guessing that the transom itself...

Thanks, yes I'm guessing that the transom itself comes up to around where that crack is and the top is probably padded with either a separate strip of wood or foam up to the top of the moulding - I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2019, 14:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By totallydave
Transom Crack

Hi, confession... it's been a while since my last post.

I've noticed some cracking on my transom recently. I've looked back at photos a year ago when I purchased the boat and I can't see this,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2018, 15:08
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By totallydave
It's definitely MEKP - don't make the same...

It's definitely MEKP - don't make the same mistake I made first time round and order MEK! :bang:
Forum: Engines & props 06 October 2018, 15:03
Replies: 111
Views: 9,181
Posted By totallydave
I somewhat agree - I only asked what size people...

I somewhat agree - I only asked what size people recommended, not whether it was a good idea to have one (already made that decision). I'm now at the point of unsubscribing from my own thread. :hide:
Forum: Bits and pieces 05 October 2018, 13:29
Replies: 11
For Sale: A frame
Views: 1,805
Posted By totallydave
Do you make them? I'm considering a custom frame...

Do you make them? I'm considering a custom frame to replace the standard on on my 785s.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 October 2018, 13:23
Replies: 110
Views: 11,219
Posted By totallydave
Keep me in the loop of such a trip. Keen to...

Keep me in the loop of such a trip. Keen to stretch the leg on this newly acquired 785.
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2018, 13:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,131
Posted By totallydave
Thanks all - I didn't set out to start a fight...

Thanks all - I didn't set out to start a fight about who thinks what.

Sounds like 8hp-15hp are what I need to look at. I appreciate they are not going to blast me home in a storm, it's more a...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2018, 13:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,131
Posted By totallydave
Thanks Xk59D, it would have it's own bracket,...

Thanks Xk59D, it would have it's own bracket, just don't want it on all the time as they just get bounced around - but I see your point that you don't want to be trying to put it on when the s*ht...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2018, 12:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,131
Posted By totallydave
Aux for Ribeye 785s

Hi,

Having recently acquired a 785, I'm looking at options for an Aux engine (as one of the main reason for the boat upgrade was to go a bit more offshore / longer distance).

I'm hoping I can...
Forum: Bits and pieces 04 October 2018, 12:15
Replies: 11
For Sale: A frame
Views: 1,805
Posted By totallydave
Are you selling or just showing what you bought? ...

Are you selling or just showing what you bought? I'm interested in having a frame made and looking for who does this (in the south england area).
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 June 2018, 12:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,348
Posted By totallydave
I had the 550 (OK smaller and lighter) with...

I had the 550 (OK smaller and lighter) with single 90HP and could get about 35MPH. Mine was a tiny bit over propped as I could only hit 5500RPM, but not much different.

I think the rule of thumb...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 June 2018, 15:28
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By totallydave
Looks like a good list - don't forget Kill Cord...

Looks like a good list - don't forget Kill Cord and some light lines for mooring (especially in locks on the Thames).

Agree with Fenlander on the electric pump and Buoyancy aids - that's what I...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 June 2018, 08:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,311
Posted By totallydave
I agree with this. I used to have a 3.25m...

I agree with this. I used to have a 3.25m aero-floor SIB with a 10HP which I used on the Thames regularly (Berkshire area) - I had it in a small box trailer but you could get it in an estate car. I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 June 2018, 06:34
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
Thanks all, I now get a better picture - it's...

Thanks all, I now get a better picture - it's about local manoeuvrability, which is important as I store in a caravan park.
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 June 2018, 06:31
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
What mover did you buy? I did have a quick look...

What mover did you buy? I did have a quick look at the Purpleline e-go plug&play (removable version of a standard caravan style mover)
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2018, 19:26
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
:thumbs:

:thumbs:
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2018, 18:55
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
Thanks, yes, very aware of this (I have a big...

Thanks, yes, very aware of this (I have a big 4x4, 3.5Tonne towing capability). My 5.5 was 7m on the trailer (probably too big a trailer).

I've also found that some 6.8's come within the weight...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2018, 18:47
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2018, 18:46
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
Thanks Beamishken - that's very useful. As you...

Thanks Beamishken - that's very useful. As you say, 2.9m width and the length will come down to overall car+boat or weight.

Obviously the people saying 7m max are looking at trailer and not...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 June 2018, 16:15
Replies: 26
Views: 6,156
Posted By totallydave
Towing size restrictions

Hi all,

There's loads and loads of info on this forum about towing weight restrictions, but I'm struggling to find anything about length and width restrictions.

I've seen some websites saying...
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