Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 October 2021, 15:24
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Show me your dive ladder
Hi all... I have a 5.9m Hurricane, which I use for diving. After years of just hauling my butt in over the tubes, I think it's time to consider adding a good dive ladder. I've seen a couple of custom...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 May 2020, 23:16
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,051
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 May 2020, 21:03
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,051
Using a kill-chord
I had to replace a kill chord this spring after the old one got pinched and broke. This lead to a bit of a chat with the guy at the shop. He said he never used one, unless he was on his own. It...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 April 2020, 19:10
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,680
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 April 2020, 18:04
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,680
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 April 2020, 17:27
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,680
Dive Ladder Ideas
Hi all..
I've been using this 5.9m Zodiac Hurricane for years for diving. Adding a dive ladder has always been on my to-do list, but I always decided against it. (That's my way of saying I haven't...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
18 January 2020, 15:47
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Replies: 2
Views: 983
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Forum: RIBnet North America
18 January 2020, 15:41
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
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Forum: Trailers & towing
18 January 2020, 13:55
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Replies: 2
Views: 983
Single vs tandem axle trailer
I have a Zodiac Hurricane 590 that lives on a single-axle trailer. We are contemplating a long trip pulling the boat, and I am wondering about adding another axle to the trailer. I've spoken to the...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
18 January 2020, 13:49
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Has anyone used this paint?
My 590 tubes need some love. I came across this product and it "sounds" perfect, but I'm curious if any of you fine folks have used it.
My boat is in MUCH better shape than the "before" pictures,...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
17 January 2020, 18:14
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,513
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Forum: RIBnet North America
11 January 2020, 00:13
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,233
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Forum: RIBnet North America
10 January 2020, 01:53
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,233
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Forum: RIBnet North America
10 January 2020, 01:09
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,513
Sorry VT... I don't spend enough time here...
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Sorry VT... I don't spend enough time here...
Previously I had a 150 Yamaha 2 stroke. I use the boat to dive so with 2 or 3 people and gear for same, I'd typically burn about 1.5 litres per mile @...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 January 2020, 01:00
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,339
I have a friend with the Bombard equivalent (I...
I have a friend with the Bombard equivalent (I think) to the 500. The one up Bombard includes some things like inboard fuel tank rather than Jerry cans. I have no idea if that's the same with the...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
19 November 2019, 01:42
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,513
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
17 August 2019, 01:14
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Replies: 7
Views: 608
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Forum: RIBnet North America
17 August 2019, 01:07
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,498
Thanks folks. The paint is really to touch up a...
Thanks folks. The paint is really to touch up a panel of worn hypalon that covered the painted police name (the previous owner). I ended up just using some spray-on vinyl upholstery paint! I intend...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
14 August 2019, 03:40
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Replies: 2
Views: 900
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Forum: RIBnet North America
08 May 2019, 03:31
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,498
Hypalon Paint?
Hi all...
I am looking for a gray hypalon paint to touch up some wear areas on my Zodiac Hurricane, and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a paint that is specifically meant for Hypalon.
My local...
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Forum: RIB gallery
05 January 2018, 04:56
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
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Forum: RIBnet North America
21 June 2016, 05:22
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,839
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 April 2016, 01:08
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
LOL... Yes, "Ethnically Challenged"... err,...
LOL... Yes, "Ethnically Challenged"... err, "complicated". Poor Missus Stoo had her leg busted this past summer while we were diving in the Gulf if St. Lawrence. The skipper of our RHIB was an...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
06 April 2016, 14:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Battery blankets/warmers
So it's April 6, and it's -10°C here, and snowing. And I want to go diving...
Does anyone use battery warming blankets? I tend to leave my RHIB plugged into a trickle charger when it's cold, but I...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
20 December 2015, 00:52
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,661
I'm going to disagree with the masses regarding...
I'm going to disagree with the masses regarding the trailer and a SIB. My first two boats were a 12.5 foot and a 14'. I started out rolling up the small boat for the first year or so, but that was a...
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