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Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2015, 13:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By Rokraider
I think the Ford Sabre (6 cylinder, 6.0 litre)...

I think the Ford Sabre (6 cylinder, 6.0 litre) produces around 250BHP and revs to about 3000 RPM, making 1.5 BAR boost. Top speed is pretty abysmal, It is strong rather than fast, It is a great...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 October 2015, 11:53
Replies: 23
Views: 4,277
Posted By Rokraider
I couldn't see a list of which vehicles they...

I couldn't see a list of which vehicles they actually tested. It would have been more helpful if they had done a write up of each vehicle tested and mention the good and bad points and explain their...
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2015, 11:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By Rokraider
I am surprised. I would have thought the Doen...

I am surprised. I would have thought the Doen manual should have the recommended propshaft angles ( can only be achieved by moving the engine mounting height and tilt of the engine) if it is showing...
Forum: Engines & props 05 October 2015, 11:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By Rokraider
Does the Doen have its own gearbox? I have got a...

Does the Doen have its own gearbox? I have got a Hamilton Jet on my Pac 22 and spennt a lot of time trying to get the engine height and angle correct. The Hamilton workshop manual has a lot of...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 14:38
Replies: 12
Views: 1,724
Posted By Rokraider
If they fitted a stern drive and a hydraulic...

If they fitted a stern drive and a hydraulic motor and pump, they would have a much more efficient drive and you can trim it and tilt it right up to get the prop out of the way when not in water. You...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 13:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,724
Posted By Rokraider
I will ask my brother who has used it in anger....

I will ask my brother who has used it in anger. The APGP only had a 2.25 petrol engine, so wouldn't be making anywhere near as much power as a TDi.
The one in the picture has a 2.6 petrol engine,...
Forum: Engines & props 23 September 2015, 12:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,724
Posted By Rokraider
We have a couple of amphibious Land Rovers in our...

We have a couple of amphibious Land Rovers in our collection. The original was the APGP Wader built on a 109 series IIA chassis using Avon tubes that were inflated using the exhaust gas.. That had a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 June 2015, 10:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By Rokraider
I would make sure that the event organisers have...

I would make sure that the event organisers have you covered on their liabilty insurance and establish who will be responsible in the event of a mishap, ie damage to goods or people. I have not...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 June 2015, 19:56
Replies: 35
Views: 4,556
Posted By Rokraider
I suspect it is the same old story. new product...

I suspect it is the same old story. new product emerges and great effort is made to make it as good as possible. Once a market is established, it then becomes how can we cut corners to earn more...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 June 2015, 18:57
Replies: 35
Views: 4,556
Posted By Rokraider
I used to use Optima batteries on the off-road...

I used to use Optima batteries on the off-road vehicles we prepare, but the quality seems to have dropped off in recent years and if they are allowed to drain fully, they seldom recover. I now use...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2015, 11:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,431
Posted By Rokraider
I have a Pacific 22 that is fitted with a...

I have a Pacific 22 that is fitted with a Hamilton HJ273 jetdrive. As others have pointed out, for manouvering at low speeds, I keep the revs at around 1200 RPM and then put the bucket down...
Forum: RIBnet North America 05 June 2015, 11:14
Replies: 29
Views: 4,995
Posted By Rokraider
I have a kill cord on my Sabre 250 that is in the...

I have a kill cord on my Sabre 250 that is in the Pacific 22. It originally had a manual cable cut off. I simply fitted a solenoid that pulls the arm on the pump to turn it off when the ignition is...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 19 May 2015, 08:03
Replies: 20
Views: 4,267
Posted By Rokraider
+1 for the Dragonfly. I have the combination...

+1 for the Dragonfly. I have the combination plotter / sonar fitted with the Navionics gold card, it is a very good package, The plotter is extremely accurate.
I believe Navionics now have a...
Forum: Other stuff 17 May 2015, 18:30
Replies: 21
Views: 3,925
Posted By Rokraider
A bit worse than just needing a quick winch out! ...

A bit worse than just needing a quick winch out! The Ford is only fit for scrap now.
Truck trapped by rising tide at Mumbles | South Wales Evening Post...
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 May 2015, 10:31
Replies: 41
Views: 9,008
Posted By Rokraider
You could consider a Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 2.7...

You could consider a Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 2.7 TDi. They have a proper transfercase with low range, which will be useful on steep or slippery slipways . The engine is the Mercedes 5 cylinder turbo...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2015, 19:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By Rokraider
I wouldn't worry about sitting on the tubes as...

I wouldn't worry about sitting on the tubes as far as their integrity goes. Whether you have people sitting on the tubes on the move is a different question.
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 April 2015, 13:51
Replies: 20
Views: 4,536
Posted By Rokraider
I suspect that the problem is turning the the...

I suspect that the problem is turning the the trailer tightly in a confined space with twin axles. The tyres will scrub badly, probably destroying the surface and generally making it hard work for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2015, 15:03
Replies: 13
Views: 2,055
Posted By Rokraider
Post a picture of the frame and the mounts it...

Post a picture of the frame and the mounts it currently has.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2015, 14:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,055
Posted By Rokraider
3/4" tube is pretty small, even doubled up. What...

3/4" tube is pretty small, even doubled up. What are you planning to put on it? As far as mounting it, my approach is to try and use existing bolts and avoid drilling holes where possible. For...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 April 2015, 14:09
Replies: 2
Views: 826
Posted By Rokraider
I have a Sportyak. Pretty well indestructable and...

I have a Sportyak. Pretty well indestructable and has built in wheels for dragging it up the beach etc.
Sportyak 245 BIC annexe boats the ideal dinghy...
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 April 2015, 15:52
Replies: 11
Views: 2,772
Posted By Rokraider
I like a good quality Wilton, myself.

I like a good quality Wilton, myself.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 April 2015, 21:41
Replies: 28
Views: 6,222
Posted By Rokraider
I use one of these. Very sharp and nice to use. ...

I use one of these. Very sharp and nice to use.
Gerber EZ-Out Rescue Safety Knife (https://www.force4.co.uk/department/maintenance/knives-multi-tools/gerber-ez-out-rescue-safety-knife.html)
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 26 March 2015, 11:22
Replies: 63
Views: 18,961
Posted By Rokraider
No doubt he will pop up on the ever increasing...

No doubt he will pop up on the ever increasing Facebook group.
Forum: RIB gallery 07 March 2015, 21:32
Replies: 474
Views: 138,771
Posted By Rokraider
Here is my latest toy to tow the Pacific. I built...

Here is my latest toy to tow the Pacific. I built this in 93 for a customer. It had a new 3.5 Mazda SLTI diesel and 4 speed ZF auto trans and Viscous couple transfer box. Air lockers front and rear,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 February 2015, 09:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,274
Posted By Rokraider
As an aside. The RYA state that the minimum age...

As an aside. The RYA state that the minimum age for taking PBL2 is 12. From a legal standpoint, if a PBL2 qualified 12 year old is in the RIB on their own and gets involved in a major incident where...
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