5.4 Air craft rib.

kerny · 11 June 2011, 16:03

Thanks to the positive feedback from members on here, I have ordered the above rib which will take approx 6 weeks to be built by Ian at Liverpool Power Boats. Colour will be black tubes and white hull. I'm looking forward to getting back on the water.

vintner · 11 June 2011, 17:13

Majic , what engine are you going for . I had a 70 two stroke . Ian wouldnt go bigger . I think he usually rigs them with a 50 . You wont be disappointed . Great boats .

Channel Ribs · 11 June 2011, 18:43

Excellent, keep us posted on the process?

Ghostrider · 11 June 2011, 20:26

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Originally Posted by kerny

Thanks to the positive feedback from members on here, I have ordered the above rib which will take approx 6 weeks to be built by Ian at Liverpool Power Boats. Colour will be black tubes and white hull. I'm looking forward to getting back on the water.

Hi are we getting any build pictures

kerny · 12 June 2011, 01:23

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Originally Posted by ribcrazy

Hi are we getting any build pictures

I don't think that I can do that due to me being in Manchester and rib being built in Liverpool, but here is the next best thing.

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/new-buil...4-a-20218.html

Ghostrider · 30 June 2011, 18:00

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Originally Posted by kerny

Thanks to the positive feedback from members on here, I have ordered the above rib which will take approx 6 weeks to be built by Ian at Liverpool Power Boats. Colour will be black tubes and white hull. I'm looking forward to getting back on the water.

Hi Kerny going to liverpool power boats tomorrow to have a look at the 6.8 how is your build going any photos

kerny · 30 June 2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by ribcrazy

Hi Kerny going to liverpool power boats tomorrow to have a look at the 6.8 how is your build going any photos

No pics as yet, I know that the tubes have been ordered but not sure if they have been fitted yet, I will give Ian a ring at weekend. Are you going for a new build ?

Ghostrider · 30 June 2011, 18:36

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Originally Posted by kerny

No pics as yet, I know that the tubes have been ordered but not sure if they have been fitted yet, I will give Ian a ring at weekend. Are you going for a new build ?

Hi yes going for new build but not sure what size yet going to have a look at the 6.8 and the 6.5 tomorrow then going back next week to have a look at a 5.4 which must be yours.How have you specked yours

kerny · 30 June 2011, 18:50

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Originally Posted by ribcrazy

Hi yes going for new build but not sure what size yet going to have a look at the 6.8 and the 6.5 tomorrow then going back next week to have a look at a 5.4 which must be yours.How have you specked yours

Double jockey seat with 2 backrests, A-frame nav lights and bench seat at rear with backrest, Aux bracket, Black tubes white hull.,not sure what size engine yet.

Ghostrider · 30 June 2011, 18:59

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Originally Posted by kerny

Double jockey seat with 2 backrests, A-frame nav lights and bench seat at rear with backrest, Aux bracket, Black tubes white hull.,not sure what size engine yet.

Hi Ian said to me a etec50 would be good on a 5.4 whats your view i think it may be a bit underpowered i do like white and black are you getting fabric impression tubes

kerny · 30 June 2011, 19:06

I think the tubes are standard hypalon I certainly didn't ask for fabric impression. Yeh I think the 50 might be under powered, I personally would go for the max.

Ghostrider · 30 June 2011, 19:36

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Originally Posted by kerny

I think the tubes are standard hypalon I certainly didn't ask for fabric impression. Yeh I think the 50 might be under powered, I personally would go for the max.

Will let you know how it goes tomorrow will try and take a few pics

kerny · 30 June 2011, 19:38

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Originally Posted by ribcrazy

Will let you know how it goes tomorrow will try and take a few pics

Nice one

if you can get a few pics of mine I would appreciate it.

willk · 30 June 2011, 20:07

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Originally Posted by kerny

Yeh I think the 50 might be under powered, I personally would go for the max.

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Originally Posted by kerny

I think the tubes are standard hypalon I certainly didn't ask for fabric impression.

kerny · 30 June 2011, 20:10

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Originally Posted by willk

Cheers willk, I'm glad to know I'm doing summat reet.

tony t · 30 June 2011, 21:10

. Colour will be black tubes and white hull.

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reminds me of another rib with black tubes and white hull wonder if you will be getting a black shadow drysuit and joining our little gang

GED · 30 June 2011, 21:39

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Originally Posted by ribcrazy

Hi yes going for new build but not sure what size yet going to have a look at the 6.8 and the 6.5 tomorrow then going back next week to have a look at a 5.4 which must be yours.How have you specked yours

2 members on here have 6.5mt Aircrafts, John Firth and Doug Mcl.
search there posts for some info and pics

kerny · 30 June 2011, 23:39

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. Colour will be black tubes and white hull.

reminds me of another rib with black tubes and white hull wonder if you will be getting a black shadow drysuit and joining our little gang

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I haven't got one but I know someone who hadd

http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/drysuit...new-42502.html I promised hadd that I would take a pic of the both of you on the august cruise lol

yoyo · 01 July 2011, 00:34

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Originally Posted by kerny

bench seat at rear with backrest, .

Ok for fishing off but thats about it imho. Debate started!

kerny · 01 July 2011, 00:40

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Ok for fishing off but thats about it imho. Debate started!

Come on then yoyo why not??? it's somewhere to store an extra fuel tank.