Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2006, 21:02
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I agree I only gave it a quick glance. But the...
I agree I only gave it a quick glance. But the boat had shipped (figures adapted for convenience) 240 litres in 48 hours. That's 5 litres an hour, average. When it's coming out again, it's got a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2006, 20:11
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2006, 20:08
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I understand Valiants make / have made ribs in...
I understand Valiants make / have made ribs in Hypalon, polyurethane, PVC and possibly even a patent plastic of their own. Suggest you contact a Valiant agent with your boat number so he can tell...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2006, 19:56
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2006, 19:52
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 July 2006, 12:37
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 July 2006, 22:36
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 July 2006, 22:31
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2006, 20:48
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Congrats on the detective work, Ian!
And...
Congrats on the detective work, Ian!
And thanks. It would appear to match my leak pattern too. I'll try take a look tomorrow. Unfortunately I think I'll have to take the transom lock and/or the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2006, 15:52
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2006, 15:49
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Hi Ez!
I take your point about cutting...
Hi Ez!
I take your point about cutting holes in the hull, and about how useless a pump would be if you got a really big leak. And as you say, the tubes should always keep you afloat.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2006, 15:26
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2006, 08:10
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 22:52
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 22:50
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 20:19
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 14:04
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It's a good thought!
It would certainly...
It's a good thought!
It would certainly solve the problem if leaks were an ongoing irritation.
The most likely difficulty I can see is making sure that the foam gets into all the crevices of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 10:22
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Just took the lower bung and fitting off and...
Just took the lower bung and fitting off and still couldn't see through into the hull :(
But I did notice that the deck drain does indeed have a one-way flap like yours, I had just failed to...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2006, 07:38
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 July 2006, 23:57
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Hi Ian!
Interesting. I'm replacing the lower...
Hi Ian!
Interesting. I'm replacing the lower threaded bung and socket tomorrow in hopes it will help. Sounds like it may not cure it. I'll keep you posted.
OTOH it's possible the pressure...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 July 2006, 16:09
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 July 2006, 23:54
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There are two bungs in Ruby's transom, one for...
There are two bungs in Ruby's transom, one for deck water, one for hull water. Launching and retrieving off a trailer for a daytrip is no problem, the water getting into the hull void is not enough...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 July 2006, 21:48
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Bilge pump for hull water?
I've just had my Valiant on the water for 48 hours for the first time this year, and got quarter of a ton of water in the hull. I'm not sure yet whether it came in through the deck (there was quite...
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