Console's

Kristian · 27 July 2004, 10:06

Hi, I am RIBnet virgin so be gentle. I have a question I hope you can help me with.

I'm looking for a new console for a 6m RIB. I would like something like a double console with a seat in the front. I have looked at 'Outhill Boatbuilders' website but don't know who else would do just the console! Any idea's and would any know what I could expect to pay?

Is the double console a good Idea or would I be better to have a jockey seat?

Thank you

Andy Stevens · 27 July 2004, 10:19

I can't see how you stay on anything other than a jockey. As for consoles, i bought a very nice unit from Ocean Ribs, double jockey seat with back reat, steering and seat with a nice big cubby and hatch (big enough to just about get in) for just under £600!

They are based in fareham:

Winsor Marine Ltd
Unit 13 & 14 Wicormarine, Cranleigh Road, Porchester, Fareham, Hants
PO16 9DR
Tel: 01329 829100

Ask for Malcom

Nick Hearne · 27 July 2004, 10:51

Hi Bembridge outboards do them!

http://bembridge.boatsandoutboards.c...84/?xreferer=1

Nick

Rogue Wave · 27 July 2004, 12:43

Oceans are good also try L&N on this forum, he makes a couple of tasty ones and is reasonably priced.

ollyit · 27 July 2004, 13:59

Ocean ribs still have my Rib at present, they say it should be done before august, ill post pics as soon as I get it back, they have been extremely busy though at the moment - havingnew console ,hole repaired in bow and rear transom beefed up for for 60hp Yamaha

Kristian · 27 July 2004, 16:02

Thanks very much. I'll give them a try.

What about a Stainless 'A' Frame. I have thought about making one myself. We make boat trailers (Admiral) and it wouldn't take much to get them welded here. Is there any special requirement for them? What would you expect to pay? I don't know if it is worth the hassle or if it is easyier, quicker and cheaper to buy one.

Rogue Wave · 28 July 2004, 01:26

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Originally Posted by Kristian

Thanks very much. I'll give them a try.

What about a Stainless 'A' Frame. I have thought about making one myself. We make boat trailers (Admiral) and it wouldn't take much to get them welded here. Is there any special requirement for them? What would you expect to pay? I don't know if it is worth the hassle or if it is easyier, quicker and cheaper to buy one.

I'd make your own if you could,

jwalker · 28 July 2004, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I'd make your own if you could,

Agreed. Make the tig welds chunky so that you heat a good bit of the surrounding metal. This will ensure it cools slowly enough to be annealed. Otherwise, you risk cracking at the edges of the weld when the frame flexes.