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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs Yesterday, 19:19
Replies: 30
Views: 1,242
Posted By Peter_C
Mix it with Cotol240 up to 50% and it will soak...

Mix it with Cotol240 up to 50% and it will soak into the threads completely sealing them, and lay down flat so no bumps. Won't take much to seal things up. Work fast once mixed.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing Yesterday, 19:14
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By Peter_C
I have a 4.5m RIB and use a 5HP kicker. With such...

I have a 4.5m RIB and use a 5HP kicker. With such a small boat the boats butt gets heavy. Lighter is better. It moves my boat along at 5MPH, and even though I have a very narrow transom with a deep V...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 19 April 2024, 00:00
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By Peter_C
I would hot the solenoid to rule out the starter...

I would hot the solenoid to rule out the starter motor first, then start checking wiring backwards. Often a screwdriver (Or a chunk of metal) can go from the large battery input of the starter, to...
Forum: Engines & props 18 April 2024, 23:51
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Peter_C
Buy a new one and put it in...cheaper than paying...

Buy a new one and put it in...cheaper than paying someone to diagnose it. If not the problem you now have a spare.

Otherwise you can use a labscope to check inputs and outputs.
Forum: Engines & props 16 April 2024, 05:44
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By Peter_C
Cut the wire off and check the ohms reading, per...

Cut the wire off and check the ohms reading, per the manual. If good put a new connector on and take it for a test drive. Of course replacing the sensor might be warranted. Sounds like it's time to...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2024, 19:29
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By Peter_C
How does it run at idle? How does it run at...

How does it run at idle?
How does it run at 3300rpm, when being limited?
How does it run just below at say 3000rpm?
When were the carbs last rebuilt?
Is it misfiring or just being ignition...
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 14 April 2024, 19:17
Replies: 9
Views: 255
Posted By Peter_C
I had 49cm Wheeleez on my former 4.2m Zodiac that...

I had 49cm Wheeleez on my former 4.2m Zodiac that allowed the motor to stay down and could power up the beach in surf as Chipko suggests. :thumbs: I don't believe you can buy wheels that have that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 April 2024, 18:51
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By Peter_C
If Stormsure is anything like Aquaseal in the...

If Stormsure is anything like Aquaseal in the USA, I would cut it 50% with Cotol to thin it so it penetrates the fabric, and put as little on as possible, not causing a mound.

In reality if it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 April 2024, 05:20
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By Peter_C
More POWER :thumbs: My older AB 450 has a Honda...

More POWER :thumbs: My older AB 450 has a Honda 75HP, and it does well, but maybe just a little more would be nicer. I get 45mph max. It is very comforting having 25 gallons of fuel down low, plus a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2024, 01:33
Replies: 28
Views: 2,033
Posted By Peter_C
Highfield's are fairly common in the USA. More so...

Highfield's are fairly common in the USA. More so in Florida. They are very nice boats, and highly regarded for tenders/dingys. I wish I had one...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 April 2024, 20:41
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By Peter_C
Welcome to RIBnet! :) NRS has a bunch of...

Welcome to RIBnet! :)

NRS has a bunch of info for repairs in both written and videos.
https://www.nrs.com/learn/
Scroll down thru the vids to find lots of repairs being performed. ...
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2024, 20:15
Replies: 26
Views: 809
Posted By Peter_C
Almost nice way to put it and a good explanation...

Almost nice way to put it and a good explanation of how it works.


Another good explanation of how the gaskets work, but calling someone dumb reflects on you. Please be kind to others that are...
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2024, 16:12
Replies: 26
Views: 809
Posted By Peter_C
Sure sounds like it is running out of fuel. The...

Sure sounds like it is running out of fuel. The fuel bulbs do go soft within a couple of minutes of pumping them up, that is normal. Just before the engine dies or as it is dying pump the bulb a few...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 March 2024, 21:58
Replies: 18
Views: 616
Posted By Peter_C
What's the ohms reading? There should not be any...

What's the ohms reading? There should not be any noticable IR/voltage drop. Check voltage from negative to battery connector, then to other end of new wire connector at fuse block, then at actual...
Forum: Engines & props 31 March 2024, 21:48
Replies: 26
Views: 809
Posted By Peter_C
Not uncommon for a black box (CDI unit) failure...

Not uncommon for a black box (CDI unit) failure causing loss of spark or limited RPM's. Unfortunately there really isn't much of the way in testing without a lab scope. I went through two black boxes...
Forum: Engines & props 29 March 2024, 17:30
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Peter_C
Are you planning on having a GPS and other...

Are you planning on having a GPS and other electronics, like a VHF radio, bilge pump, and running lights?

I could fairly easily pull start the 40HP I used to have. Much easier to hit a button and...
Forum: Engines & props 29 March 2024, 00:19
Replies: 9
Views: 336
Posted By Peter_C
Depends...is it tiller or console? What is the...

Depends...is it tiller or console? What is the goal of the boat? How is it transported/stored? How is it launched? Does it already have an electrical system?

If tiller and weight is an issue I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 March 2024, 21:42
Replies: 8
Views: 303
Posted By Peter_C
I went thru the same thing with my previous MKII....

I went thru the same thing with my previous MKII. The floor needs to come off, and re-glue everything. All the glue is failing. Fortunately the tubes themselves are thermo bonded and rarely fail....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2024, 04:34
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By Peter_C
A Sailrite walking foot sewing machine is what I...

A Sailrite walking foot sewing machine is what I use for vinyl, Sunbrella, and leather with a #18 needle typically. Otherwise I have a nice Brother industrial machine for more cloth projects. It has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2024, 04:28
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By Peter_C
Are you talking about the one in Antioch with a...

Are you talking about the one in Antioch with a deflated tube and a ridiculous amount of patches? With one tube still being deflated?

Either way once you go that big I would get a RIB or hard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2024, 20:42
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By Peter_C
When I bought my Zodiac MKII Futura Sport GT, it...

When I bought my Zodiac MKII Futura Sport GT, it had the glue failure. The tubes are thermo bonded and won't fail, but the bottom and the transom will fall off. Once some of the glue starts failing...
Forum: Engines & props 23 March 2024, 20:18
Replies: 10
Views: 355
Posted By Peter_C
Mine had a nut on the end. Disassembly was pretty...

Mine had a nut on the end. Disassembly was pretty straight forward. Put the eye in a vise and it turned right off. Keep track of the springs, and check valve bearings.

I have a 2005 BF75 that is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2024, 04:59
Replies: 12
Views: 445
Posted By Peter_C
As mentioned above a picture is worth a thousand...

As mentioned above a picture is worth a thousand words. If they are Halkey Roberts valves they can be had for a reasonable price.

This is one common part number. Halkey-Roberts 690BV
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 March 2024, 20:07
Replies: 12
Views: 445
Posted By Peter_C
Does that mean you found the repair parts?

Does that mean you found the repair parts?
Forum: RIBs wanted 15 March 2024, 20:02
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By Peter_C
Welcome to the board :) Luxury Rib Tenders...

Welcome to the board :)

Luxury Rib Tenders in FL seems to do a lot of them. https://www.luxuryribtenders.com/

Otherwise keep an eye on Facebook market place, Craigslist, and Ebay. Don't miss a...
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