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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2012, 20:00
Replies: 5
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Posted By ribandlandy
i believe the speed limit is 8 knots up to the...

i believe the speed limit is 8 knots up to the ski area which as said you need to be a member of to use/speed.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 June 2012, 15:21
Replies: 0
Views: 824
Posted By ribandlandy
Ribcraft 4.8 Aux fitting

Hi all,

I am thinking about getting an aux for rib and have read back through some posts mainly from Spartacus who has the same boat, the difference being i have an A frame and am not totally sure...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2012, 06:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By ribandlandy
I have checked the recovery eye because i thought...

I have checked the recovery eye because i thought it might be that to start with but all looks good. Will have a look and see whats what.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2012, 20:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for the reply, i have looked underneath...

Thanks for the reply, i have looked underneath and i cant see any parts starting to peel away. cant see how it is managing to get in at the moment. Will have a good look in the morning and see if...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2012, 19:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,239
Posted By ribandlandy
Ribcraft 4.8 leak!

Evening all,

I took the rib out this evening for just a quick run around teignmouth but going out the estuary i noticed a constant weep of water from the port bow area. I normally get a tiny...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 November 2011, 15:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for the replies. I have had no issues with...

Thanks for the replies. I have had no issues with a fuel vacuum when in use and yes the breather was tested with the fuel cap open. I am guessing then from what you have said that its a build up of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2011, 23:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By ribandlandy
I thought this but to be honest the amount of...

I thought this but to be honest the amount of fuel that came out was probably a litre or so would take it down below 'brimming'. I park the boat where i fill it so it doesnt move at all. Just cant...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2011, 17:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By ribandlandy
Ribcraft 4.8 fuel problem

Hi all,

I have a problm with my RC4.8 in the fact that i could small petrol when i walked past the boat today and thought i would have a look. I opened the fuel filler and out gushed a good load...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2011, 21:00
Replies: 27
Views: 22,139
Posted By ribandlandy
Can only comment on local to me really but...

Can only comment on local to me really but Teignmouth (Polly steps) is a very good slip except low water where its shallow and green £10 approx for day loads of space for parking and wash off...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 September 2011, 16:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,476
Posted By ribandlandy
My first rescue was two weekends back, sibber...

My first rescue was two weekends back, sibber drifting towards 'the orestone' off torquay. Couldnt get his engine going. Towed him back to Torquay. Didnt have a LJ or PFD, radio or anchor. 20ft from...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2011, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By ribandlandy
I get 30knts with 2 OB and full tank of fuel (12...

I get 30knts with 2 OB and full tank of fuel (12 Gallons) from yam 60
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2011, 16:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
Right sorted all air is out, not quite sealed...

Right sorted all air is out, not quite sealed properly like you said Willk. engine runs like normal. Nothing had any signs of water ingress so maybe a dickie sensor. Many thanks to everyone willl...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2011, 15:16
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for your response. The one under the...

Thanks for your response. The one under the cowling is the sensored one thinking of changing this for a new unit and see what happens but at the moment cant get any fuel through which is bloody...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2011, 15:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
Bloody one thing to another, the engine keeps...

Bloody one thing to another, the engine keeps stalling now!! Primed it up but not drawing any fuel through to the filter under the console its still empty!! It runs for about 30 secs and then stalls....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2011, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
Pikey Dave, just ran all the fuel out the bottom...

Pikey Dave, just ran all the fuel out the bottom of the filter under the console nothing untoward not even a drop of water. So i emptied it into a jar to make sure. Nothing! Guess the sensor is dodgy?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2011, 13:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
No there doesnt seem to be water in there. I cant...

No there doesnt seem to be water in there. I cant understand how water even gets to the engine filter when the filter from the tank should 'catch' it first? Could it be a tempermental sensor?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2011, 19:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,613
Posted By ribandlandy
RC 4.8m Water in fuel problems

Evening all,

As above really. I have done about 20 odd hours since owning my Ribcraft and love it to bits but just have had trouble with the water in the fuel symbol flashing on. Twice its...
Forum: Engines & props 06 July 2011, 18:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,687
Posted By ribandlandy
2007 Yamaha 60hp Speedo issue

Hi all as above really, speed doesnt come up on the tacho so mucks up the other details as well such as MPG and trip distance obviously. Nothing came up the other day to start with then i got some...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2011, 13:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,258
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks all for the replies, it is a small locker...

Thanks all for the replies, it is a small locker but looks like a Danforth is the way to go. What diameter chain should a go for with a 2kg Danforth. Sorry for all the questions but just want to get...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2011, 14:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,258
Posted By ribandlandy
Ribcraft 4.8 Anchors

Hi all,

As above really, just wondering what would be the best anchor to get for my 4.8 to fit in the locker. Also what type would be best for mainly sandy bottom around south devon.

Many...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2011, 18:44
Replies: 31
Views: 5,176
Posted By ribandlandy
Jeff, I have been in contact with Dave at...

Jeff,

I have been in contact with Dave at Ribquest yes seems a good chap. Budget needs to stretch a little but could well be an option. I dont have any experience with ribquest but i know they...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 March 2011, 19:17
Replies: 31
Views: 5,176
Posted By ribandlandy
Neil, i am not new to boating no but new to boat...

Neil, i am not new to boating no but new to boat owning! I am still looking for anything really been trawling through lots of different sites etc. I would go for a second hand but it would have to be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2011, 17:58
Replies: 31
Views: 5,176
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for all the replies, i see all have...

Thanks for all the replies, i see all have different ideas!

I am looking everywhere at different sites etc for boats - could someone shed some light on the Evinrude range of engines especially the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2011, 21:17
Replies: 31
Views: 5,176
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for the replies, As for rigging it...

Thanks for the replies,

As for rigging it myself i am not too confident on doing this just through fear of the unknown not through inability!

I was quoted 16 thousand odd for the ribcraft 4.8...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2011, 20:04
Replies: 31
Views: 5,176
Posted By ribandlandy
Thanks for the prompt reply, would prefer...

Thanks for the prompt reply, would prefer something with a bit more go something up around the 60hp mark i think, nice boat though.
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