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Forum: RIBnet North America 13 September 2016, 02:52
Replies: 64
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Posted By tworotorturbo
Not sure on the exact numbers but it was less...

Not sure on the exact numbers but it was less than 20 gallons for a 80 mile round trip, cruising at 40ish mph.

The new owner is a member here so maybe he can get some more accurate numbers up.
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 August 2016, 19:55
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Sweet you dusted off the 5.4! I'm going to have...

Sweet you dusted off the 5.4! I'm going to have to do that trip soon.

It was calm out there. No wind. Perfect conditions to hang out and read a book.

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Forum: RIBnet North America 28 August 2016, 04:12
Replies: 64
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Posted By tworotorturbo
Completed a Farallons trip today after raising...

Completed a Farallons trip today after raising the motor up two holes. 750+ lbs of humans, 25 gallons of gas, cooler full of cods and gear, it went 45mph. I think lightly loaded it will be closer to...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 August 2016, 01:13
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Thanks! I still need to buff the hull,...

Thanks!


I still need to buff the hull, clean up the tubes and clean up the rigging but I finally got her in the water today. I am really happy with the transformation. Its now a lot faster and...
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 July 2016, 18:38
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Nice and slow :) New baby and work have me...

Nice and slow :)

New baby and work have me moving like a sloth on this project. I just finished the fiberglass work yesterday and will be painting it now. I left the lower portion of the engine...
Forum: RIBnet North America 30 June 2016, 21:13
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Drained the diesel out the poly tank, ready for...

Drained the diesel out the poly tank, ready for gas.



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Forum: RIBnet North America 26 April 2016, 21:54
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Not yet, Im hoping in the next few days. How is...

Not yet, Im hoping in the next few days. How is that Northwind going?
Forum: RIBnet North America 21 April 2016, 00:55
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Motor test fitted. Steering ram clears and motor...

Motor test fitted. Steering ram clears and motor clears when trimmed up fully turned. Luckily I only had to cut once, that transom ate up a new sawzall blade quick. Motor started right up too. I had...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 December 2015, 00:17
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
I hope so! Some more parts just arrived so the...

I hope so! Some more parts just arrived so the project continues.... In the meantime, I saw this on CL and couldn't resist. :)


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Forum: RIBnet North America 30 November 2015, 17:31
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Theres a Yamaha/Merc dealer here near the...

Theres a Yamaha/Merc dealer here near the Richmond Marina that works on a lot of high end ribs..hurricanes, protectors and some other expensive ones that I can never afford. They do excellent work on...
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 November 2015, 21:46
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Hole patched up by a local Rib shop. Paint came...

Hole patched up by a local Rib shop. Paint came out great. Now ready for the bracket.

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Forum: RIBnet North America 14 November 2015, 22:04
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Searider 6M is home now. Waiting on the outboard...

Searider 6M is home now. Waiting on the outboard bracket for the Hurricane then we will see which one is faster :)

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Forum: RIBnet North America 12 November 2015, 04:41
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Heart transplant begins 109687

Heart transplant begins

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Forum: RIBnet North America 08 November 2015, 00:25
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
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Forum: RIBnet North America 07 November 2015, 22:38
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Yeah theres a shop in FL. They quoted 1800 for a...

Yeah theres a shop in FL. They quoted 1800 for a custom flotation bracket with a platform. Its not going to follow the bottom line of the hull like the Zodiac bracket though.

Theres a chance I...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 November 2015, 22:31
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Lol already done! Theres a 6m searider that its...

Lol already done! Theres a 6m searider that its going on.

So I finally hit the water with the 630 this morning. The diesel isn't too bad. No rpm or speedo but it seemed to top out in the mid to...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 November 2015, 01:35
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Couldn't get the trim cylinder cap off and didn't...

Couldn't get the trim cylinder cap off and didn't feel like paying $1000 for a new pair. Solution? Twin Honda 150s.

Just kidding, only one will go on there. The pair were cheap on CL and I missed...
Forum: RIBnet North America 23 September 2015, 15:23
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Thanks for the advice guys, I appreciate the...

Thanks for the advice guys, I appreciate the help! I think its a 48 gallon tank.
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 September 2015, 03:55
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Original 15 year old tank... Leave it or get a...

Original 15 year old tank... Leave it or get a new one? Doesn't look damaged anywhere but I will inspect the underside for wear.

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Forum: RIBnet North America 20 September 2015, 03:52
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Are they anything similar to the ones on Wicked...

Are they anything similar to the ones on Wicked Tuna? Just watched an episode on netflix. Those are some crazy fish.

I will probably never need the speed but it would be fun to know I can outrun...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 September 2015, 21:58
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
46 knots? I will start pulling this motor out now...

46 knots? I will start pulling this motor out now :)
Ryan, if you weren't on this forum, I would probably be completely satisfied with my Avon SR4. Watching your builds makes me want bigger and...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 September 2015, 18:18
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Thanks. As much as I want to pick up a new Suzuki...

Thanks. As much as I want to pick up a new Suzuki 250 and mount it on a bracket, I will leave the diesel engine in there and give it a try. I know for sure that the trim seals are leaking on the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 September 2015, 22:34
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
You are right. I looked up how dual batteries are...

You are right. I looked up how dual batteries are wired and felt like an idiot.. :D I got both batteries hooked up today and tried starting it again and it cranked over.

Here are some close up...
Forum: RIBnet North America 16 September 2015, 23:53
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Thanks for the info guys! Ok so I see two sets of...

Thanks for the info guys! Ok so I see two sets of battery cables and one switch (1,2, both and off). The gauges are all new but I cant rely on them since I have no idea if they are even hooked up...
Forum: RIBnet North America 16 September 2015, 01:34
Replies: 64
Views: 13,710
Posted By tworotorturbo
Anyone familiar with the 4 cyl turbo diesel in a Zodiac?

My new project arrived today. Its a 2000 Zodiac 630 with a turbo Volvo 4 cyl. The wiring is all a mess and I am not sure where to begin. There are two sets of battery cables in the console so I...
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