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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2017, 08:01
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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UPDATE! Finding the time to work on this...

UPDATE!

Finding the time to work on this project is proving too difficult. Soooooo....

I am having all the work done for me. The boat gets delivered on the 21st August to the workshop and the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2017, 15:09
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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going for 2m pole on transom - any higher would...

going for 2m pole on transom - any higher would look a bit odd?

2m carbon fibre pole on folding mount so it can be laid down (and clipped to side of jockey seat) for transporting.

Will post...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 December 2016, 16:07
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Side of the console on a pole perhaps?!?

Side of the console on a pole perhaps?!?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 December 2016, 09:35
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Hi All So have just bought a Metz aerial so...

Hi All

So have just bought a Metz aerial so am ready to fit the radio etc. Is it OK to mount this to the side of the console?

I have bought the side mount kit from Slaty John.

Or should...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 December 2016, 19:12
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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I can't wait!!! Cheers and Happy New Year...

I can't wait!!!

Cheers and Happy New Year people!

Mode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 December 2016, 09:30
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Just took delivery of the new rope for the grab...

Just took delivery of the new rope for the grab lines! Pic attached!

20mm - going to look great and should do the job!

Mode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 December 2016, 14:09
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Perfect! Will sign up asap! Thank you!!

Perfect! Will sign up asap! Thank you!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 December 2016, 09:04
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
I have been lucky so far! Oooh, santa came...

I have been lucky so far!

Oooh, santa came and bought me a new radio! ICOM M423G - will fit that soon then need to get out on the water!

Am applying for the licence - is it the Ship Radio I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 December 2016, 09:19
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Hi All A small video of the engine running! ...

Hi All

A small video of the engine running! (As promised)

Mode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 December 2016, 11:33
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Hi all Another update. Finally found the...

Hi all

Another update. Finally found the time to get he engine man back. Works done:-

New fuel pump internals
New inline fuel filter
New main fuel filter
New plugs
New fuel lines
New...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2016, 09:03
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Hmmm, a name................no where near that...

Hmmm, a name................no where near that yet! Will probably ask the kids for ideas!

I do like the idea of a big flat seat area - presumably just a big ply box with fibreglass applied does...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2016, 13:27
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Will do! I cannot wait to hit the water! ...

Will do!

I cannot wait to hit the water! Might be cold when I do but I don't care!

Will keep the updates coming and fingers crossed my luck continues!

Cheers

Mnode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2016, 11:01
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Hi All Not sure if this thread is still...

Hi All

Not sure if this thread is still interesting but I still like to tell all how it is all going!

A full day was spent at the boat and the engineer arrived (late so I got home late and was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 October 2016, 13:30
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
A full day working on the boat tomorrow - here's...

A full day working on the boat tomorrow - here's the plan:-


Check all tubes again for leaks and finish applying conditioner.
Apply Y10 fibreglass cleaner to hull and console (then decide how...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2016, 21:26
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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One thing i forgot to show on here was some...

One thing i forgot to show on here was some cracks i found on the hull today - picture attached - serious or not?

Thanks

Mode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2016, 21:21
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Thanks for the tip - I had intended to drain the...

Thanks for the tip - I had intended to drain the tank and use new - shiuld have mentioned that!

The tank looked ok though!

Cheers!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2016, 20:09
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
The latter! Cleaner and conditioner!

The latter! Cleaner and conditioner!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 October 2016, 13:16
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Hi All Productive morning at the boat...

Hi All

Productive morning at the boat today:-

Fitted new winch and jockey wheel to the trailer. (pic)
Repaired three pin prick holes in the tubes (pic with one coat of the glue drying!)
Fixed...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2016, 16:13
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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I found "Mike the Outboard" in Southend who...

I found "Mike the Outboard" in Southend who travels to the engine!

Waiting for him to come back to me with a date though! Am chasing him!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2016, 12:11
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
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Thanks for the tips but no need to worry! My...

Thanks for the tips but no need to worry! My brother in law (whose yard the boat is in) is a mechanic and we are putting on new wheels and other parts (brakes etc). The trailer is the one bit I am...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2016, 10:59
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
I hope it is that easy - think I might need to...

I hope it is that easy - think I might need to spray some WD40 on the rollers to have any success with that!

Will let you know!

Mode
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2016, 09:59
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Jobs for Saturday morning:- Finish Tube...

Jobs for Saturday morning:-

Finish Tube Clean (only one small section to do)
Fix 2 no. pinprick holes in tubes (Hypalon repair kit purchased)
Re-secure ruubbing strake to tubes on rear left side...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2016, 21:07
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Thanks Jeff!!

Thanks Jeff!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2016, 17:27
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
will try thinners first!

will try thinners first!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2016, 16:28
Replies: 77
Views: 16,388
Posted By Mode
Oh and have also ordered some tube conditioner so...

Oh and have also ordered some tube conditioner so hopefully the tubes will look as good as new (ish)!

Next time I work on the boat I will have it outside - wife had the big car with the towbar...
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