Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 August 2011, 18:36
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
22 August 2011, 18:33
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Replies: 42
Views: 18,304
I tow and launch my Ribcraft 5.3 with a vectra...
I tow and launch my Ribcraft 5.3 with a vectra 1.9 and it's absolutely fine (5.8 is not much heavier) - have been doing so for nearly 5 years. Like all front wheel drive cars if you are on a steep...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 August 2011, 18:27
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,589
Glad you're happy with it. I'm onto my 5th...
Glad you're happy with it. I'm onto my 5th Tohatsu now and relaly like them. Not quite as sofisiticated as their counterparts but reliable and solid.
If you ever need any help, the engineers at...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 August 2011, 07:12
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Replies: 121
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 20:45
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
Just had another thought.... I have 2 of those...
Just had another thought.... I have 2 of those re-chargeable silica gel moisture absorbing thingies. f I removed the anchor & other cr*p from the locker I could then drop them in and hopefully dry...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 20:41
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 18:17
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 17:17
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Replies: 121
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 16:57
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
Been thinking a bit more about this repair. Do...
Been thinking a bit more about this repair. Do you think it would be possible to dry the wood with a heat gun so that it could be done in a day?
I could wash the wood thorougly with fresh water...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 August 2011, 12:46
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
Thanks for the replies Richard and Pikey Dave
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Thanks for the replies Richard and Pikey Dave
I'll try and work out how far into the wood the problem has gone - I estimated 2cm yesterday and if it's dry at that point I guess the resin filling...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 August 2011, 22:31
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 August 2011, 20:09
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Replies: 121
Views: 30,035
Another Ribcraft botched hatch fitment
Hi,
(Not been to Ribnet for ages but time to get back into it!)
Was down at the boat today (RC 5.3 purchased new by me from ribcraft) looking at the anchor locker which has also been leaking...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
13 July 2010, 09:37
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,562
I just contacted Knott UK and they were very...
I just contacted Knott UK and they were very helpfull. so for reference:
Adjust the brakes on the drum such that they are "just" rubbing and no more.
In terms of turning the wheel back with...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
12 July 2010, 21:46
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,562
Yeah that does make some sense!
So how...
Yeah that does make some sense!
So how slack are you talking here ? 1/4 turn slacker than when they stop making any rubbing noise?
The bowdens have a reasonable bit of travel with H/B on so...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
12 July 2010, 18:23
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,562
Knott brake adjustment
Hi,
Just replaced the brakes in my trailer (Knott 200X50) and am currently trying to adjust the drums.
I've seen various strategies on this
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
29 October 2009, 23:51
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,451
Bit blue sky thinking here but here are 2...
Bit blue sky thinking here but here are 2 electronics options for you:
(1) Feed the pump through something that monitors the current in the pump supply (could be in the console). This can then...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
29 October 2009, 23:31
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,771
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
14 August 2009, 07:34
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
Out of interest, is your cable duct full of...
Out of interest, is your cable duct full of water? Mine is but I guess I don't have a full boat cover! Was contemplating sooking it out (with a vaccum rather than a straw) but decided it was no bad...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 20:31
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,983
I know you got the tow rope back but did you...
I know you got the tow rope back but did you manage to pull the transducer plug through? When you saw me hiding under the console cover a couple of months back it was because I couldn't physically...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 20:09
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 19:53
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 19:49
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,597
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 19:23
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,421
I've got an iCOM fixed and Standard horizon...
I've got an iCOM fixed and Standard horizon handheld. If I was to buy a new fixed unit it would be standard horizon. Don't get me wrong the iCOM is a really good radio (with good clarity and volume)...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 August 2009, 19:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,751
very unlikely you can interchange antenna like...
very unlikely you can interchange antenna like that... Some of the GPS units have active antenna (ie amps built into the antenna), some of them are more than antenna and are actually a GPS receiver...
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Forum: Engines & props
12 August 2009, 18:59
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,321
If it's not the ECU cutting the engine power...
If it's not the ECU cutting the engine power (assuming it has an ECU) then could be one of several other things:
- Dirt in carbs as per tufty's suggestion
- Blocked fuel filter
- Fouled plugs...
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