Forum: RIBnet North America
15 September 2015, 01:07
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,339
Would you be going counterclockwise fro...
Would you be going counterclockwise fro annapolis? IE north to new york city, up to hudson, thru the erie barge canal, out on oswego, across lake ontario thur the welland canal, across lake erie,...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
14 September 2015, 00:24
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,339
Hi, which part of the great loop are you...
Hi, which part of the great loop are you thinking of running? Chicago to mobile or the other way? I have a 6.50 mtr and would be interested in running from chicago to st louis.
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
05 April 2015, 15:08
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,712
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
05 April 2015, 15:05
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,308
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 March 2015, 00:18
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,603
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 March 2015, 00:15
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,349
Like the last reply, one should always use...
Like the last reply, one should always use fiberglas mat and roving to close the hole. Depending on the original thickness of the hull, always lay it back up to the original thickness. Before...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 March 2015, 23:59
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Replies: 1
Views: 943
Hi,
If you are repairing the transom always...
Hi,
If you are repairing the transom always use a fiberglass roving. The weight of the roving should be between 12-18 oz, depending on the horsepower that you are installing you would need a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 January 2015, 02:25
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
I used a hairdryer, about 10" away and apply...
I used a hairdryer, about 10" away and apply slight force to the fabric as you are heating it. You will see that the glue becomes soft and you can see the glue get soft and then you pull the two...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 January 2015, 11:13
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,939
You know i always believe in redundancy and...
You know i always believe in redundancy and specifically purchased a RIB (nautica 680) with twin outboards. I do cross Lake Ontario quite often in the summer and the added safety it provides is a...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
06 September 2014, 01:01
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,360
Try to run a feeder cable first and see if you...
Try to run a feeder cable first and see if you can"fish" it from the console to the transom. If you can, then take a large diameter hose 50 mm od and attach to the fishing wire and pull it thru, be...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 August 2014, 02:12
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,977
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
17 August 2014, 01:17
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
10 August 2014, 01:04
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 August 2014, 12:58
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Replies: 1
Views: 884
Antifouling
I have a 22 foot nautica with twin outboards and i keep it in lake Ontario from May till October. Even though it is fresh water there is quite a bit of bottom growth and i like to apply antifouling....
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
05 August 2014, 00:18
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
I have had bad luck with the built in float...
I have had bad luck with the built in float switches. Always prefer the external switches, one made by ultra safety switch from Florida is a great switch, had it for 6 years and never failed once.
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Forum: RIBnet North America
18 July 2014, 22:40
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Replies: 13
Views: 17,056
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Forum: RIBnet North America
18 July 2014, 22:37
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Replies: 13
Views: 17,056
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
06 July 2014, 12:27
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,125
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
06 July 2014, 12:12
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Replies: 6
Views: 980
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
06 July 2014, 12:01
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,465
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Forum: RIBnet North America
05 July 2014, 11:54
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Replies: 281
Views: 117,129
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 May 2013, 01:47
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,371
I am certainly no fan of over regulating an...
I am certainly no fan of over regulating an industry that is relatively safe. Having a sticker warning you to use a kill chord will not help so it is useless. Every day there are hundreds of motor...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 May 2013, 01:08
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,371
I run on the great lakes in Canada and USA. I...
I run on the great lakes in Canada and USA. I believe it is in the person's own interest to use the kill switch. I figure in 5 degree water you survive about 8 minutes. Falling overboard and seeing...
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