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  1. Nos4r2

    Finished my RIB!!!..Picture Diary

    It's been a hell of a busy week doing this. On Saturday I collected the new centre console for the RIB.<br />On Sunday I went to our local chandlers and spent a small fortune on various odds and bits then went down to the RIB's storage.<br />This is what she looked like Sunday.The tarp had...
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    Merc classic 50 throttle linkage pic needed please

    Just put my classic 50 (the later 4cyl without the distributor) on my rib but the throttle lever pivot bolt had come undone during transport and the spring in the bit that joins it to the spark advance has fallen out. I've put it back in but not 100% sure I've got it right as the motor sounds...
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    Cheap hour meters

    Just a tip-the hour meters our local chandlery sells are exactly the same ones used on agricultural equipment-which you can buy for 1/3 the price...
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    Sold my boat!

    I've sold my boat at last....now I've got a big wedge of cash burning a hole in my pocket til I can spend it on BRAND NEW GOODIES for my RIB!<br /><br />I've never been able to go out and buy stuff new without saving for ages before-I think I'll start with a gps/fishfinder combo and a nice new...
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    Anyone used a cuda 240 or matrix 27 gps fishfinder combo?

    Just looking for one-I want a decent one for my rib-wondered if anyone had any feedback about them?
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    Current Ebay Outboard scam active NOW in UK- UK buyers take note!

    Easiest way to show it is to post this link to Ribnet-the guy is using stolen ads from AFA marine in florida. Shame, I'd like a sport jet!<br /><br /> http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10873
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    Still need a Picture of 50hp 4cyl mariner cowl stickers please.

    I've FINALLY found myself a motor for my RIB. :) It's the ex military mariner version of the 50hp blueband- Identical to a classic 50 4 cylinder in every way but paint. It's painted standard mariner grey all over, but being ex-military it has never had any stickers on. I've found a guy...
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    Anyone know a good cure for insomnia?

    It's 12.45AM here and I can't sleep...that's why I'm on here, been trying for 4 hours before I got up. I'm supposed to be driving a semi in 3 hours. I know that ain't gonna happen now so I'm not going in (don't want to kill people!) but this keeps happening and it's really getting on my...
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    What motor do I go for?

    I'm currently hunting for a motor for my RIB. Gotta be a longshaft so I can't use my current 50hp merc on it (wish I could-it's wonderful-but cutting the transom down isnt really an option as a s/s will be too close to the water at rest.<br /><br />Question is, what do I look for? Ideally I'd...
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    How do I remove paint splashes from Hypalon RIB tubes?

    Got my 'new' RIB yesterday. It's been stood in a garage for a very long time-during which time someone's done some painting in there and there's a few small splashes and a bit of fine white paint spray on the tubes. Any ideas on how I can get it off without damaging the hypalon?
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    English pro-war song (Warning- VERY RUDE!)

    Found this last night- it's from 2003 and by the Macc Lads who are reputed to be the rudest band in history so be warned-there is quite a lot of profanity in it. It's rather funny though...<br /><br /> http://www.macclads.com/Buenos03.mp3 <br /><br />BTW Boddingtons is an English beer.
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    SHT sanctioned by local government!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4640513.stm <br /><br />This has to be one of the most stupid ideas I've ever seen.This soon followed...<br /><br /> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/4672563.stm
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    Gun law debate...

    I live in the UK where as most of you guys already know guns are pretty much banned. Handguns are banned. Shotguns are allowed with a firearms licence which you have to apply to the local police for BEFORE you can even think about purchase (and they are very strict)<br />Rifles etc are in a...
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    I want a RIB! Anything specific to be careful of?

    I've come to the conclusion that my boat isn't what I want as I'm far too much of an adrenaline junkie for her so I've decided to trade her in for a cheapish RIB of around 13'.Never owned one before, so is there anything I need to watch for?
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    Housemates.... AAARGH! What do I do?-Updated from July...

    You guys will probably have a good laugh at this-it's quite funny...I could do with some advice though!<br /><br />Me and my girlfriend live in a house that we share with a bloke I met at work a few years back.<br />He's quite a pleasant chap at first but his Laurel and Hardy type unthinking and...
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    (edit) Chatroom set up-details are in post.

    <edit>well it's set up<br />you need MIRC or another chatroom program installed<br /><br /> When MIRC is installed click FILE then OPTIONS then CONNECT.<br /><br />IRC network needs to say ALL-the box under needs to say IRC.AFTERWORKCHAT.COM (you'll need to click ADD to add it)<br /><br />Once...
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    Bow too low on plane? Problems with ploughing/swerving at WOT.

    Been out this weekend and while I have full control in 3'-5' seas I seem to have a problem with the bow ploughing while on the plane at WOT in calm water. It's quite worrying as she swerves all over the place and is almost uncontrollable. I'm also 6mph slower on GPS in calm water because of...
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    Lack of courtesy/complete ignorance from powerboaters (rant)

    Ok it's rant time...<br /><br />Spent the weekend out on the boat ironing out a few teething problems etc, did some fishing etc. Generally an absolutely glorious weekend :) <br /><br />One niggle is getting to me though.<br /><br />WHAT IS IT with bowrider owners and BIG powerboat owners that...
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    Merc 50 blueband gearbox -parts interchangability question

    Are the internals from a '73 blueband 50 lower unit interchangeable with the internals from an '83 50 blueband? (type V ignition)-specifically the propshaft.<br /><br />I'm using a '73 LU on my shortshaft 50 but I've got a good set of internals in a trashed case from an '83 longshaft. It'd be...
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    Merc 50 suddenly lost half revs at WOT

    Was out trying it out for the 1st time on the water yesterday.<br /><br />Ran fine for 2 hours or so of intermittent use-maybe 20 mins of that at WOT. Running 40:1 premix with a bottle of Redex in the tank. BUHZW-2 plugs.<br /><br />On the way back in at WOT the engine suddenly lost power. Felt...
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