McMillan donor RIB

[Daniel]

It's about 1m across the flat deck the rear 2/3rds of the boat.

In theory you could cut into the void front and back to route under deck without too much trouble.

[Daniel]

Well I found a warm shed yesterday and gave the tubes a good going over & thorough clean.

[Daniel]

Here is her new home.

I'll probably finish this project off in 10 weeks time but it would rather suit me to sell as a "finish at home" project; see ad in bits & pieces section.

[sherringham]

Great job, what did you use to clean the tubes?

[darklordhill]

Originally Posted by sherringham

Great job, what did you use to clean the tubes?

dito

[octavianpier]

Hi Daniel,
I've seen that you have some rib consoles for sale, would you care to email me photos and prices. email: oktawianpierozynski@gmail.com
Regards
Tony

[Daniel]

Thanks guys; I'm really pleased with it too.

This has certainly been a project for satisfaction not financial gain but he end result was worth it.

Tube cleaning is a combination of fairy power spray & a non-stick pan scourer (not a scotch bright as I have seen suggested) then hypalon thinners (toulene) on stubborn areas.

Oh and elbow grease.

Tony - The only console remotely ready to sell as any use would be the one in this thread. I don't really want to sell it until I know if anyone wants it with this boat in afraid.

[Daniel]

Sold via ribnet. New owner promised to continue the thread...

[whisper]

Nice one dude

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by whisper

Nice one dude

Yep! X2
Well done,good cause and it'll be nice to see it completed and used

[Jamesg514]

Having picked the Hull up on Wednesday,
The plans are developing, We're making the console and seating and Fitting it out for a purpose.
I'm will try and remember to get Pictures as I go.

Plans for the seating and console are underway building starts this weekend, time frame is ready and on the water for April

[whackywoody]

Excellent, I am looking forward to seeing a refurb thread as we haven't had one on here for awhile.

Good luck with the build!

[Daniel]

Here we go:

[Jamesg514]

So to give you all an update.

We have set about building a console, lean post and anchor locker which are awaiting a layer of glass and gel all look really good. Pictures to follow.

The boat is being fitted out as safety boat for swimming and rowing events, lots of storage and visibility is needed. It's only having a 50hp on the back as most of the time it is sat at idle.

A picture to wet the appetite

[Jamesg514]

So it's take alittle longer than expected gelcoat doesn't like the cold, the console is made awaiting atop coat today I pre cut all the hole for things it looks good and it will be amazing to get it in the boat and all wired up and working!

[Jamesg514]

It's finished (well!!)

[whisper]

Awesome!

[Daniel]

Kewl !

[Jamesg514]

So after a long summer with the engine playing up I bit the bullet and upgraded, next job is tubes maybe I'll wait till next year.

Ready to join the next outing!

[whisper]

Looking awesome! Well done, nice to see it went to a good home