Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 March 2011, 16:42
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,561
The longest trip was a 110km round trip up the...
The longest trip was a 110km round trip up the river Tejo on a 4m, 30hp rib, on a sunny June afternoon. The whole trip took 4 hours.
It was exciting at first but, after two hours the engine roar...
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Forum: Engines & props
08 September 2010, 09:46
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Thanks 9D280!
My setup is a Valiant V400...
Thanks 9D280!
My setup is a Valiant V400 with a console, steering wheel and remote lever.
My first step will be to check on the union between the cable and the engine, then, on to the remote to...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 September 2010, 08:24
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Hi!
Last night I found out what's going on...
Hi!
Last night I found out what's going on with the shifting. It seems that when I shift the remote to forward and then back to neutral again, the gears dont detach.
When I shift the remote to...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 September 2010, 14:00
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Problem with Mariner 30EFI - prop sliping?
Hello,
Last sunday went for a fishing ride almost 4 months after the last ride. The rib is kept in my garage safe from the elements.
On the way I started to notice a kind of ressonance coming...
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
23 June 2010, 17:10
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,556
Hello,
I drive an Opel Astra 1.4 petrol and...
Hello,
I drive an Opel Astra 1.4 petrol and tow a 4.0m Valiant with unbraked trailer.
Never had a problem going down the slipway, only going up, once, on a very muddy concrete spliway...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 April 2010, 13:28
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,933
Hi Chewy,
It only took a week to service it,...
Hi Chewy,
It only took a week to service it, but, since the following weekend all we got was rain and wind, he told me he would deliver it last weeked.
I live in Lisbon and the job was done on...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 April 2010, 11:31
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,933
Well, thats a bummer.
Had my Valiant...
Well, thats a bummer.
Had my Valiant serviced for the first time after purchase.
The guy was very nice and picked the boat up a my house, took it for service and delivered it back within a...
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Forum: RIB gallery
17 May 2009, 23:03
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Replies: 712
Views: 269,844
17th May - River Tejo, Lisbon
Trip along river Tejo with a couple of friends.
Little Valiant never got past 40km/h. Dont know why.
I moved the fuel tank into the seat but I guess that had nothing to do with it. Porpoising was a...
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Forum: Engines & props
06 April 2009, 14:49
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,994
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Forum: Engines & props
06 April 2009, 12:41
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,994
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 April 2009, 23:11
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Replies: 0
Views: 928
Valiant VG 400 third voyage - report
Hi!
Today went on my first trip alone (85kg) . This time the performance was a lot better. On the first trip we reached 31 km/h (340kg 5 people) but today I reached 50km/h. On the first trip the top...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 March 2009, 12:24
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
How to tell an engine is in trouble?
Hello,
I bought a 2nd hand rib with a Mariner 30EFI. It had 11 hours so the burn-in is allready made.
The question is, how can I know if the engine is in good shape? Let me explain...
From reading...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2009, 13:19
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
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Forum: RIB gallery
24 March 2009, 13:17
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Replies: 712
Views: 269,844
Valiant Vanguard VG 400
Hello,
This is my new toy. Valiant Vanguard VG 400 with Mariner 30 EFI.
First day out managed 20 kn with 5 people (340Kg) on board up the river Tejo.
Next Sunday will go for another trip with...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 March 2009, 00:14
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
First RIB, maiden voyage, first impressions...
Hello all!
Got my first RIB last Saturday. A Valiant VG 400 with Mariner 30 EFI.
Today we went for a small cruise, me, the wife and 2 friends with a child.
Cruised for about one hour up river...
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