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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2019, 17:32
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By JonnyR
I’ve got a Highfield and there aren’t any zincs...

I’ve got a Highfield and there aren’t any zincs on the hull but as Orwell Boy correctly says they’re on the engine mount (and engine of course).
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 October 2018, 14:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,204
Posted By JonnyR
A tip in case you need to remove barnacles or other hard calcium-based deposits

I had a problem cleaning my transducer as it was covered with hard tube worm casings (see photo). Before attempting fairly draconian cleaning measures, I bowed to my wife's insistence that we tried...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2018, 13:05
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By JonnyR
Thanks (again!) Nos4r2 for your advice. Nice...

Thanks (again!) Nos4r2 for your advice.

Nice RIB by the way!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2018, 08:07
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By JonnyR
Thank you Nos4r2! That's cheered me up and I'll...

Thank you Nos4r2! That's cheered me up and I'll get some MEK to try (on an inconspicuous area first!) and report back.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 July 2018, 16:06
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By JonnyR
Is this a UV-damaged rubbing strake?

Hi. I've noticed the rubbing strake on the bow has deteriorated really quickly this season. This section of the bow gets the sun so I reckon it must be caused by UV which is causing the plastic to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2018, 10:34
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
Thanks again for another great suggestion! ...

Thanks again for another great suggestion! Highfield have changed the design of the trunk and hole in the transom which is now round and I've been told that they would need to be ordered from the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2018, 09:53
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
Thanks for the suggestion to take it out of the...

Thanks for the suggestion to take it out of the water for a short time to swap the trunk. That was my plan until I found out that they will need to be made to order so the boat would have to come...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2018, 08:17
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
That's an interesting idea Orwell Boy. I had...

That's an interesting idea Orwell Boy. I had thought of expanding foam but realised it could a) make quite a mess and b) be a problem to use if the area is wet. Using it inside a dry glove in the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2018, 08:14
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
Thanks Pikey Dave. The expanding bung could work...

Thanks Pikey Dave. The expanding bung could work if the hole was round but unfortunately it's more of an oval/oblong shape and finding a bung that will fit could be a bit of a problem!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 June 2018, 13:27
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
Oooh, thanks Last Tango. I've never heard of the...

Oooh, thanks Last Tango. I've never heard of the term self-amalgamating before so had to Google it!! So I guess the suggestion would be to wrap the tape around the trunk to create a watertight...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 June 2018, 12:57
Replies: 28
Views: 2,975
Posted By JonnyR
Leaking elephant trunk

Hi there. One of my elephant trunks has a small split below the waterline. The RIB is in a marina during the season and the tiny trickle is enough to flood the deck over a period of time. Both...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 June 2018, 16:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,076
Posted By JonnyR
The Simrad IS35 is brilliant for engine...

The Simrad IS35 is brilliant for engine data...the bad news is it might not tick your'cost effective' box! :)
Forum: Engines & props 23 March 2018, 12:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,709
Posted By JonnyR
So I think the general view is that flushing the...

So I think the general view is that flushing the engine is a good thing and its a good question to ask. So following on from this, my question is how much difference does it make if you can only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2018, 16:14
Replies: 10
Views: 6,787
Posted By JonnyR
You've asked a really good question. I was...

You've asked a really good question. I was dubious at first but I bit the bullet and bought a 2-year old Highfield OM590 last year. I love it! The hull is very tough and its rigidity is appreciated...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2018, 09:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,262
Posted By JonnyR
Many thanks Orwell Boy. That's really useful...

Many thanks Orwell Boy. That's really useful info and as you correctly say the relationship between Highfield and Honda has really been to everyones advantage. Honda's warranty has worked for me as...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2018, 14:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,262
Posted By JonnyR
Thank you Pikey Dave. Yes I agree they aren't...

Thank you Pikey Dave. Yes I agree they aren't ideal and for me the fuel gauge is the last resort and not to be trusted anyway! The engine is linked on the N2k and fuel flow provides a more accurate...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2018, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,262
Posted By JonnyR
Highfield OM590 fuel tank info

Hello. I'm having a Simrad/Navico fuel level sensor fitted to link to the NMEA2000 network that's connected to a GO7 chartplotter and IS35 digital engine gauge . This may need to be calibrated after...
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