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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2012, 19:27
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Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Some photos of today ...

Some photos of today

https://i45.tinypic.com/msmatd.jpg

https://i47.tinypic.com/35l6aev.jpg

As mentioned above flat spot / spluttering about 3/4 throttle but runs fine at full throttle. Will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2012, 15:18
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
quick update. Time spent on cleaning and...

quick update.

Time spent on cleaning and trying to sort out tubes, still a few patches needed.

Managed to get the old trailer with the boat so at the moment has something to sit on. Needs new...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2011, 16:27
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Not much has happened spent some time removing...

Not much has happened spent some time removing the console from the RIB and gave it a blast with a pressure washer. Actually looked better when it was covered in mud lol.

No trailer yet so RIB...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2011, 16:49
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Managed to come to a deal on the boat, so will be...

Managed to come to a deal on the boat, so will be getting the boat deilvered soon and will see if the engine is repairable or not. Will also be looking for a cheap trailer for it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2011, 18:10
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
I do not know the full details of how they now...

I do not know the full details of how they now own the Rib, I have been told that when the group folded the boat was either purchased from the group or that the group owed the leaders money and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2011, 17:43
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
100% used to be a Leader there myself at one...

100% used to be a Leader there myself at one point thats how I know the boat is roughly 1998.

Doubt they would donate it, they think the engine is worth money hence the £400 they want, plus the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2011, 14:41
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Funny enough the boat orginally started life as a...

Funny enough the boat orginally started life as a Scout Saftey boat and was retained by a couple of the leaders when the group folded.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2011, 22:37
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Thanks for your comments. Narrowly missed...

Thanks for your comments.

Narrowly missed out on a nice Zapcat Hull and trailer tonight :(

Going to try and lower the price on the Valiant, see what I can get it for.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2011, 20:06
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Yeah I know what you mean. Would not be...

Yeah I know what you mean. Would not be venturing far just a play thing. Although I have just been told that the engine may be seized. Had a look at the engine earier today and flywheel did move...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2011, 19:22
Replies: 49
Views: 11,604
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Valiant Rib worth doing up or bin

Been offered a 5.4m Valiant Rib approx 1998 with a Yamaha 50 1995. RIB has sat in a field for last 4 years.

Pumped up the tanks and 3 of them hold air and the 4th one has a 1inch slash in the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2011, 19:01
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
I put in the standard Tohatsu Mounts. And as...

I put in the standard Tohatsu Mounts.

And as for the steering I found the bushes sorted it out, however you might be able to get away with just tightening the steering arm up.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2011, 16:59
Replies: 5
Views: 5,507
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Check out the liquid latex on the Thundercat...

Check out the liquid latex on the Thundercat Racing Fourm:-

https://www.thundercatinflatable.com.au/forum/index.php

https://www.thundercatinflatable.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=2474
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2010, 18:47
Replies: 5
Views: 6,316
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Zapcats very capable crafts can be used to crusie...

Zapcats very capable crafts can be used to crusie along or blast about at full throttle.

What to look out for? I would suggest check the tubes for wear and tear transom for cracks and floorboard...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2010, 11:01
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Thanks its not gone as smoothly as I had hoped. ...

Thanks its not gone as smoothly as I had hoped.

The stencil has been painted and left to dry.

Started to pull off the stencil today and it took the paint with it, so had to cut round the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2010, 13:36
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Boat still running strong, been in touch with...

Boat still running strong, been in touch with Tiny Tach who think the Tach has gone faulty and have sent me a replacement. So will fit at some point.

As the weather has improved I have started to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2010, 17:57
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Another run out on the boat today. Tiny Tach...

Another run out on the boat today. Tiny Tach still not working think its faulty will contact Tiny Tach Uk for advice.

Tank almost empty of fuel so filled it up with some fresh super unleaded, got...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 May 2010, 14:48
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Finally got a chance to run the boat for about 30...

Finally got a chance to run the boat for about 30 mins today and sucess!

Ran at full throttle without any cutting out or surging :), although Tiny Tach stopped working again, so will need to look...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2010, 15:05
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
New HT Caps arrived, much tighter fit than the...

New HT Caps arrived, much tighter fit than the orginal also rubber so less chance of breaking them.

https://i43.tinypic.com/10wk850.jpg https://i42.tinypic.com/a2b4n6.jpg
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2010, 14:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,661
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Scary stuff that, exactly the reason I replaced...

Scary stuff that, exactly the reason I replaced both upper and lower engine mounts on my Tohatsu when the lower mount started to split.

On another occasion I was out in a Dory with a Mariner 40 on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2010, 08:28
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Thanks I have stripped and cleaned the fuel line...

Thanks I have stripped and cleaned the fuel line which started to leak when I reassembled so I replaced the clips and checked for leaks all seams fine. However I do have a spare connected to my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2010, 15:30
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Second Run in the Zapcat today. Running well but...

Second Run in the Zapcat today. Running well but still cutting out at full throttle. 5250 - 5500 Rpm Removed the rev limiter and still cutting out 5500rpm. (Moved Earth on Tiny Tach so working...
Forum: Engines & props 06 May 2010, 20:51
Replies: 12
Views: 8,447
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Just fitted a Tiny Tach Comerical to my Tohatsu. ...

Just fitted a Tiny Tach Comerical to my Tohatsu.

Set at 360o wrapped around one HT lead. The company that sells them have also advised that most racers wrap the pick up lead round all three HT...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 May 2010, 17:14
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Got the boat running on the muffs today and...

Got the boat running on the muffs today and connected up the Tiny Tac.

Took the boat on its first run this afternoon and had great fun playing with the surf waves. Was running well but started to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2010, 18:38
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Got loads done today. reassembled the engine...

Got loads done today. reassembled the engine everything went smoothly apart from getting the upper and lower mounts to attach to mounting bracket.

Engine started pretty easy, got a couple of small...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 April 2010, 18:19
Replies: 39
Views: 16,986
Posted By bobbyjoeufb
Another busy day, managed to clear coat last of...

Another busy day, managed to clear coat last of the engine parts and reassembled the mounting bracket. New nylon bushes installed less of a rattle already, should be very little play in it once the...
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