Yam 55 Fun

RIB-Teccie · 24 November 2013, 18:20

Inter is setting in, so it's project time..!!

Before and After!

RIB-Teccie · 24 November 2013, 18:21

Winter is setting in....Can predictive text be switched off!!! Grrr

SteveHall · 24 November 2013, 18:36

Whats the project? Seems a little drastic...

Festinghouse · 24 November 2013, 19:18

isnt it obvious? hes done a proper paint job - thats on my list of things to do

RIB-Teccie · 24 November 2013, 19:20

For anyone who remembers, the old yammies were completely reliable and bombproof. I don't like to see them dying off. I've for a 3 cyl 50 destined for the Valiant, which will leave me with two 55s and a load of spare parts. The future idea is a twin engine rib, either a 6m Searider or if a moment of madness takes over, an ex Navy 5.4 set up for twins. The insurance may rule that out though, but how much fun would that be!!

I bought that one in the picture off fleabay, it looked as if it could use some TLC.

RIB-Teccie · 24 November 2013, 19:23

Oh, also during. I'm going to polish it up soon, gaskets are on order, I have a powerhead with less than 50 hours on it. The saddle was badly corroded but I had another from a 60 Mariner only ever used in fresh water.

SteveHall · 24 November 2013, 19:32

Ahh yeah, see the second photo now...

RIB-Teccie · 21 December 2013, 10:11

Project coming along nicely.

RIB-Teccie · 21 December 2013, 10:13

Project coming along nicely, alloy wheel cleaner works wonders on carbs.

spartacus · 21 December 2013, 13:31

Excellent. What are you doing with the cowl - is it damaged or marked? You can buy replacement decals from Yamaha, but they're not cheap.

RIB-Teccie · 21 December 2013, 14:32

I got some of the 1:100 decals made by a local supplier. As far as I know the original decals are no longer available, unless you know differently. The old Skool cowl only needs a paint. I have some newer ones too, but since everything is stock, I may just keep it original. I have some more awaiting the same treatment. The one without gearbox was only £125.00 but I got it running well.

RIB-Teccie · 21 February 2014, 19:35

Rust and Cobwebs. Lovely!!

RIB-Teccie · 09 April 2014, 19:36

Before, during and after.

colcreate · 09 April 2014, 20:11

The 55 twins are great engines.
This was mine from a few years ago that I renovated. Couldn't justify paying for the proper Yamaha decals, the ones used were given to me by a friend.

RIB-Teccie · 09 April 2014, 20:58

There was a lot of resistance when yamaha launched the 3 cylinder models in 1984. The 55 - 115 were bulletproof. Best engines around at the time and I still prefer these pushing a RIB along.

9D280 · 11 April 2014, 16:11

Only real down side was the 80000dB they sang at!

Twins would sound awesome (for the 10 mins your hearing would stay intact!)

RIB-Teccie · 11 April 2014, 17:30

No, not at all. Have used, Twin 55s, 75s, 85's and V6 200s, all Yamaha's. It's not noise, it's music certainly not easy listening, but certainly heavy metal. Bliss!!

The 200 's were superb in the big seas, plenty of power and the most glorious howl when the Rib decided to turn part aircraft!!

SimonStDavids · 13 April 2014, 20:54

Sorry to jump onto your thread but do you know what the recommended rpm range at wot should be on a 55B?

After what feels like a mountain of little jobs I'll be putting my sr4 back down for the season with some extra horses and a working tacho (a first for me!) and although I am pretty sure I am going to be under propped, nice to have an idea of where to go next...

Thanks, Simon

A1an · 13 April 2014, 20:58

My prop book says 4500-5500

Personally I think 4500 is a little low.

I'd be happier with 5000-5500

RIB-Teccie · 13 April 2014, 23:32

What prop do you have at the moment?