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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 March 2024, 08:04
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By Bushrider
As agreed last year in November I came this week...

As agreed last year in November I came this week to Holland and together with my dealer here the Evinrude G2 was installed .
Fantastic 2 days were I learned a lot and we both had fun .
Peter is a...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 January 2024, 16:11
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Bushrider
That can be done easily . So I’ll go for it and...

That can be done easily .
So I’ll go for it and nothing to worry anymore .
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 January 2024, 15:32
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Bushrider
Good arguments . Basically I could simply turn it...

Good arguments . Basically I could simply turn it around and mount it with the knob to the inside of the console . Could use the same holes in the console and put a cover on .
Cable length remains...
Forum: Commercial operators 24 January 2024, 14:35
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By Bushrider
I launched recently on land a flare which was...

I launched recently on land a flare which was expired .
Honestly - would not like to use them on a RIB or only with a long stick .
Think once the flare burned down you have no tubes anymore .
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2024, 12:42
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By Bushrider
I had a Vipermax 7 with a similar problem . The...

I had a Vipermax 7 with a similar problem . The bilge pump was mounted flat on the deck and was never able to get the all the water out from the boat . So it was permanently wet inside.
The...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 January 2024, 05:12
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Bushrider
I had before my ETEC 90s were stolen a twin setup...

I had before my ETEC 90s were stolen a twin setup with the 2 batteries in the only available storage box (underneath the seat)
That left very little room to store any other items you want to take...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 January 2024, 05:08
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Bushrider
master swithc location

Hello ,
In my last SR6 post the pictures were messed up and turned so I assume nobody really noticed my question about the location I installed the new master switch .
Has anybody bad experience ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2024, 08:47
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By Bushrider
Was working over the new year when I been home in...

Was working over the new year when I been home in Germany on the SR6 to get it ready for the G2 installation .
Had to remove all the old harness / controls / gauges from the 2x 90 ETECs .
The 8...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2024, 04:21
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By Bushrider
Thanks buddy ! Let’s see whether some other...

Thanks buddy !
Let’s see whether some other guys chiming in 👍
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2024, 13:37
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By Bushrider
Bow line guide hypalon

Hi guys ,
Have seen on another SR6 such a guide for the bow line .
His guide came with the boat .
Any idea where I can get such guide or a similar one to be glued on hypalon ?
Thanks !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2023, 07:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By Bushrider
Thanks everybody - was a few days offline and for...

Thanks everybody - was a few days offline and for some reason Ribnet does not work on Tapatalk app on my phone .
I had yesterday a trip to Belgium and on the way back I visited my trusted friend and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2023, 11:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By Bushrider
Guys thanks ! The last bigger 4 stroke I had...

Guys thanks !
The last bigger 4 stroke I had was a F100 . Did the job but had a temperament like a sleeping drug ..
Since then I used ETECs . Several 90s , a G1 250 and a G2 250 H.O.
I am not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2023, 07:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,443
Posted By Bushrider
AVON SR6 repower advice

Have an SR6 with inbuilt 200l tank (no flooding hull)
Had 2 ETEC 90s at the stern and was very happy with them until somebody decided to steal them ..
Was looking all year but could not find 2...
Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2023, 16:29
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
No insurance or money in the world can get me a...

No insurance or money in the world can get me a pair of 90 ETECs
Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2023, 16:24
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
All I can expect from them is to compensate the...

All I can expect from them is to compensate the financial loss for the 2 ETECs .
I would go for new motors but they are not produced anymore.
So only option is second hand .. and 2 identical...
Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2023, 15:36
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By Bushrider
Google for "outboard making oil"

Google for "outboard making oil"
Forum: Engines & props 24 August 2023, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
Still waiting for feedback from them . The...

Still waiting for feedback from them .
The trouble is it's nearly impossible to find to identical 90hp ETECs .
At least the should be the same year of manufacturing.
Not too many outboards I...
Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2023, 09:38
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
After talking to a friend who has spent his life...

After talking to a friend who has spent his life with offshore racing I follow his advice and install the outboard at the center of the hull .
The balance will be achieved with locating battery /...
Forum: Engines & props 19 August 2023, 03:46
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
My SR6 is a trailer boat but about issues with...

My SR6 is a trailer boat but about issues with trailer loading I never thought off .
Had a Vipermax 7.2 with an offset ETEC G2 250 but never noticed any issue .
Engine height before drilling is...
Forum: Engines & props 18 August 2023, 17:32
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
Thanks for feedback ! Center mount could be an...

Thanks for feedback !
Center mount could be an option but before I drill 4 new holes I want to make sure I've checked what would be the best to do .
I know that people have their opinion about...
Forum: Engines & props 18 August 2023, 15:37
Replies: 13
Views: 716
Posted By Bushrider
Single setup

After my ETEC 90 twins on my SR6 were stolen I have little hope to get 2 identical 90's to get back on the water .
Loved a lot the twin setup but seems I'll convert to a single motor .
Have an...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 November 2020, 18:59
Replies: 100
Views: 7,510
Posted By Bushrider
That's the fire drum I built today . Will be...

That's the fire drum I built today .
Will be used just for fire / barbeque or cooking with the Dutch oven 135535135536135538135537
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2020, 08:54
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Bushrider
Just to add - dont forget the additional weight...

Just to add - dont forget the additional weight at the stern with bigger motors . As a tradeoff I didn't install now the big A frame with the self righting equipment .
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2020, 06:40
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By Bushrider
Cannot say much about this particular RIB but my...

Cannot say much about this particular RIB but my SR6 came with 2x 60hp 2 stroke Yamahas .
The first test drive impressed me actually - not spectacular acceleration but they have done the job well ....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 October 2020, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,878
Posted By Bushrider
Spent in september some time at the mediterranean...

Spent in september some time at the mediterranean with the SR6 in various conditions and mostly long distance cruising .
Should not compare with my previous diesel Scorpion but Iam very happy with...
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