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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2010, 19:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,308
Posted By keelhauled
Thanks for your input guys, I'll post an update...

Thanks for your input guys, I'll post an update in a few weeks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 March 2010, 19:03
Replies: 10
Views: 5,308
Posted By keelhauled
Yamaha 115 V4 on a Valiant DR 520

I got a Yamaha 115 V4 as part payment on a job and its in mint condition, not a mark on the motor, skeg and prop and I'm told its the origional prop. Question is would you experienced ribbers chance...
Forum: Engines & props 01 December 2009, 19:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By keelhauled
Thanks for the tips guys. The boiling water will...

Thanks for the tips guys. The boiling water will probably do the trick. I had found the bolt below the anode so hopefully there is only a bit of corrosion holding it together.
Forum: Engines & props 01 December 2009, 06:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By keelhauled
Seized bottom end

Is it common practice to use an oxy/acetalene torch to free the bottom end on an outboard to change an impeller. All bolts are removed.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2008, 06:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By keelhauled
I too would have given it back without looking...

I too would have given it back without looking for salvage rights. Twice before I have accepted a rope from a fisherman for a tow home and when I found out they could have claim to my boat I was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2008, 10:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,597
Posted By keelhauled
E-mail John McAleese Marine. I got two off him...

E-mail John McAleese Marine. I got two off him last month. £20 plus postage for 2.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 May 2008, 10:28
Replies: 20
Views: 6,072
Posted By keelhauled
spartacus Thought RIBS were virtually unsinkable?...

spartacus Thought RIBS were virtually unsinkable? I can imagine she was shipping water in a F5 with no power, and loaded to the gunwales with the best part of 1.5t of cocaine. Wouldn't she have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2008, 20:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Posted By keelhauled
Thanks for that Alystra and 9D great help as...

Thanks for that Alystra and 9D great help as usual.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2008, 06:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Posted By keelhauled
Thanks Pete and Ian. Thats exactly what I was...

Thanks Pete and Ian. Thats exactly what I was looking for.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 February 2008, 06:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,290
Posted By keelhauled
Another A Frame question

I was wondering how you all fit your A frames to the floor of your ribs. The one I bought has bolt holes in the bottom but to do this I will have to go through the floor and also the hull. Has anyone...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2008, 17:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,926
Posted By keelhauled
Go for it. I'll meet you anywhere off the SE...

Go for it. I'll meet you anywhere off the SE coast with fuel and fresh food.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2008, 06:33
Replies: 17
Views: 2,767
Posted By keelhauled
Often did it from dive bottle, just keep the jet...

Often did it from dive bottle, just keep the jet about 3 inches from the valve then when the tube gets hard the pressure equalizes and valve lets no more in. The only thing about CO2 is the fact that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2008, 16:25
Replies: 31
Views: 5,766
Posted By keelhauled
Pete 7 Surely you mean a cavity block....

Pete 7

Surely you mean a cavity block. Breeze blocks float . Nearly!
Forum: Engines & props 07 January 2008, 19:44
Replies: 10
Views: 5,733
Posted By keelhauled
Thanks all for your replies. Yes Downhilldai dig...

Thanks all for your replies. Yes Downhilldai dig a prop out and drop me a line at demfolshopfit@hotmail.com when you get a chance and we'll do a deal.

Regards

Mick
Forum: Engines & props 07 January 2008, 17:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,733
Posted By keelhauled
New prop for Suzuki DT 85

I need a new priop for the above engine and there is no markings readable on the existing one. The catalog lists that the diameter is 13.5 inches but lists pitches from 11 - 21 in increments of 2. I...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 December 2007, 10:52
Replies: 21
Views: 4,914
Posted By keelhauled
In the rear well of the Valiant I siliconed the...

In the rear well of the Valiant I siliconed the transducer over the keel. There must be voids or timber or something in there as I could not get any signal till I kept the transducer to the side...
Forum: Engines & props 12 December 2007, 18:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,794
Posted By keelhauled
Are you sure the whole assembly is not just stiff...

Are you sure the whole assembly is not just stiff and close to seizing. I remember that engine and you had to smother the locking lever in grease or it would be stiff as hell and you had to keep a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 December 2007, 17:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By keelhauled
I always thought that the ideal dive boat for...

I always thought that the ideal dive boat for inshore diving was a rib with a tiller steer engine but years ago I had a flat bottom Zodiac and it really was suitable for summer cruising in the bay. I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 06:01
Replies: 21
Views: 3,512
Posted By keelhauled
The new Panasonic impact driver. Effortless...

The new Panasonic impact driver. Effortless screwing.
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 06 December 2007, 17:12
Replies: 1
Views: 3,626
Posted By keelhauled
Sorry to hear of your loss if it appears down...

Sorry to hear of your loss if it appears down this way we'll get wind of it and let you know.

Regards
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 November 2007, 07:09
Replies: 16
Views: 5,296
Posted By keelhauled
That looks like quite an easy fix but you will...

That looks like quite an easy fix but you will need compatible glue. Before you do anything fit overpressure release valves for safety. Also this time of year in Australia you should try to protect...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2007, 17:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,283
Posted By keelhauled
Would you have the room to flake the rope into a...

Would you have the room to flake the rope into a bucket and secure by putting the anchor and buoy on top? Could you wrap one of the mats round the anchor and secure with a piece of bungee? In my case...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 October 2007, 17:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,939
Posted By keelhauled
Sometimes I find that in your situation as the...

Sometimes I find that in your situation as the prop comes nearer to horizontal that the forward thrust turns into downward thrust almost negating any trim on the engine. In my case either me or my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 October 2007, 17:57
Replies: 13
Views: 3,253
Posted By keelhauled
You're taste is up your @rse. I'd kill for that...

You're taste is up your @rse. I'd kill for that boat.
Forum: Engines & props 15 October 2007, 06:07
Replies: 8
Views: 6,216
Posted By keelhauled
Also if its barely seized you will never pull it...

Also if its barely seized you will never pull it with the cord the first time. Try rocking the flywheel gently to and fro with a spanner on the top nut.
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