Ribtec - Page 2

Chris Caton · 07 April 2014, 21:21

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Originally Posted by Woosy

Thanks to you all for the advice,
Here is what im going to do, wait till I get back to the UK and take my boat somewhere else for a second opinion, there is another boat yard on Anglesey I can try. just want it sorted its not worked since last summer, frustrating!

I can recommend a good fella to have a look at your motor, he's just outside Caernarfon and looks after my Honda 150 for me, he's a top man

poulner6 · 01 May 2014, 22:59

I have a top engineer in Sussex, got plenty of marine engineers I deal with for my business so very lucky.

thomas · 02 May 2014, 00:16

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Originally Posted by poulner6

I have a Ribtec 655 with a 150 HPDI

Me too, just wish I could get out more often.

Woosy · 02 May 2014, 06:11

Thanks for all the advice and help, if it wasnt for you guys id have put that 115 yammi on and probably would have been gutted lol... My boat is at Dulas (Anglesey) now and I hope to have it back soon... Once its fixed I will update progress on here 🚣

HUMBER P4VWL · 03 May 2014, 09:16

Which boatyard on Anglesey are you at now?

Hi res Anglesey pics

Alex Whittaker / Shedpix Donations for Round Anglesey Macmillan 2014 https://www.justgiving.com/Rib-net

Woosy · 03 May 2014, 10:35

Hi mate, my RIB is in Dulas (yamaha dealer)

HUMBER P4VWL · 03 May 2014, 13:16

They've a fairly good rep. You could try ABC marine.

Hi res Anglesey pics

Alex Whittaker / Shedpix Donations for Round Anglesey Macmillan 2014 https://www.justgiving.com/Rib-net

HUMBER P4VWL · 03 May 2014, 13:22

They've a fairly good rep. You could try ABC marine.

Hi res Anglesey pics

Alex Whittaker / Shedpix Donations for Round Anglesey Macmillan 2014 https://www.justgiving.com/Rib-net

Woosy · 07 June 2014, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Chris Caton

I can recommend a good fella to have a look at your motor, he's just outside Caernarfon and looks after my Honda 150 for me, he's a top man

Hi mate, back again on here looking for help, can you send me the deets of the mechanic that's in Caernarfon, ive drawn another blank with my engine need help please.. DULAS FAILED TO PULL THROUGH, they said my rib not worth fixing and to sell it as it is!!! disappointed !!

Chris Caton · 07 June 2014, 18:32

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Originally Posted by Woosy

Hi mate, back again on here looking for help, can you send me the deets of the mechanic that's in Caernarfon, ive drawn another blank with my engine need help please.. DULAS FAILED TO PULL THROUGH, they said my rib not worth fixing and to sell it as it is!!! disappointed !!

pm on the way 👍

Nos4r2 · 07 June 2014, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Woosy

Great advice and thanks very much, the marine mech who is meant to be fixing my engine cant find the problem why its not running on full power, so he sugested that I find a newer engine, I might take else where, thanks again Andy

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Originally Posted by Woosy

Hi mate, back again on here looking for help, can you send me the deets of the mechanic that's in Caernarfon, ive drawn another blank with my engine need help please.. DULAS FAILED TO PULL THROUGH, they said my rib not worth fixing and to sell it as it is!!! disappointed !!

Can't feel good, but if one can't find the problem and the other says it's not worth repairing and to sell as is, it's a fairly strong suggestion that you'll be wasting money taking it somewhere else.

Did they say the motor wasn't worth fixing or the boat wasn't worth fixing?

Woosy · 07 June 2014, 19:56

Im under the impression that its rather a case of cant find the problem so they are saying its not worth fixing to save themselves embarrassment of failing to diagnose the fault.
The engine has good compression and runs but is down on power.
The RIB its self is in fairly good nick.

Nos4r2 · 07 June 2014, 19:57

Did they do a compression check and give you the figures?

Woosy · 07 June 2014, 20:00

No they never, but the mechanic before did, i think if i remember he said it was 150, 140, 150 ?? does that make sense? what are you thinking mate?

1eyedjim · 07 June 2014, 20:18

what year was the engine? would you want to sell the engine?

Woosy · 07 June 2014, 20:20

No .... haha im trying to fix it, i dont fancy rowing it in the Irish sea pal lol

1eyedjim · 07 June 2014, 20:34

no worries. if you do get another engine an want to sell it let me know

Woosy · 07 June 2014, 20:37

ok mate will do, but im sure it is fixable, i have another engine which i bought as a spare anything particular you need?

1eyedjim · 07 June 2014, 20:46

just looking to get another 90hp for my osprey, sold the suzuki that came with it as would prefer a merc, mariner or Yam. would like to get an optimax but dunno what the max weight is for the transom

Nos4r2 · 07 June 2014, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Woosy

No they never, but the mechanic before did, i think if i remember he said it was 150, 140, 150 ?? does that make sense? what are you thinking mate?

Well, if it's down on power and comp is that good, it can't be too much wrong unless it's got some nasty internal corrosion issues. Why not swap powerheads with your spare motor?