My new Ribcraft 5 Mtr - Page 9

chewy · 04 April 2010, 14:24

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Originally Posted by Resque

Hi matt,

Why not something bigger than the RC585? I mean the difference in length with youre RC5 is quite small...

I don't think it is.
I have a 4m RIB and my mate has a 4.5m RIB, he's does seem alot bigger. 85cm is a good bit more boat.

matt h · 04 April 2010, 17:11

the 585 is big enough ,anything bigger and the car will struggle on slips etc, i have seen a couple but i will continue to use it as it is such fun until its sold.

Swordfish · 16 October 2011, 06:36

Since selling my old Searider 5.4 I couldn't live without my boat so I just put my order in for a new Ribcraft 5.0 all in black. Thanks to Matt H for his valuable critique of the boat and to Jason Purvey at Ribcraft for his very professional service.....even when it seemed I'd never make up my mind on what I wanted!

Have sourced a lightly used Yamaha 90 two stroke I'm now turning my attention to the steering gear and prop spec. Any pointers on these two issues would be gratefully appreciated dear ribnetters!

matt h · 16 October 2011, 09:28

Congrats, great Boat and youl have a load of fun, i ran a 13.25 x 19 pitch on mine which gave me 42knots.. im not sure you could ask for much more, reference steering. i ended up using a teleflex Bit T helm as is very light to operate with out the extra weight of going hydraulic.
Hope you keep the pics coming!

Swordfish · 16 October 2011, 10:58

Thanks Matt, is the hydraulic really that much more heavy?

Must confess I'm rather confused on the prop selection bit. I take it stainless steel would be preferable, the 13.25" is constant but you can play with the 19"? I see some four bladed and "high performance" props on the web, are these worth a look?

matt h · 16 October 2011, 12:36

only a few kilos heavier really, but the deciding factor was it really neccesary, when i swapped to the different helm it made all the difference. now im in the same quandry at the moment, i have a brand new Hyd system sitting on the bench and the boat has a Heavy duty helm as before, do i fit it? or carry on with existing and as the engine is so light am i really going to notice that much difference, its really down to your personal preferece!
with ref to props, i tried 3 variants, 17 pitch stainless, 19 pitch ally which was the best all rounder, revved to 5500 (or its max rev for a 90 two stroke) and 41 42 knots and lastly i tried a 12.5 x20 pitch, and that one broke out more ofter and would not rev to its maximum, the winner for me was the 13.25x19 by a long shot

Poly · 16 October 2011, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Swordfish

I take it stainless steel would be preferable,

depends what for. an ally prop will hopefully just bend if you hit the bottom. a stainless one will transfer all the force to the gearbox which won't be so good.

Pikey Dave · 16 October 2011, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Polwart

depends what for. an ally prop will hopefully just bend if you hit the bottom. a stainless one will transfer all the force to the gearbox which won't be so good.

Tchu! only a numpty would hit the bottom

kerny · 16 October 2011, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Tchu! only a numpty would hit the bottom

I'm sure that hadd will have a red face when he reads this

matt h · 17 October 2011, 22:50

Oh no what has he done?

kerny · 17 October 2011, 22:54

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Originally Posted by matt h

Oh no what has he done?

Lets just say that steel developments is going to come in handy.

AVRibber · 18 October 2011, 19:45

I also have the 5.0 thanks to Matt, it is a wonderful boat. But all extra weight must be considered. and 10 kg extra makes the difference. I've a 60 hp Yam of 110kg, and will now put the DF 90 suzuki on it, because the 60 yam is to forceless.
But for the hydraulics I'm not sure what weighs most, the hydraulics of a traditional steering cable. I must say the comfort of the hydraulic is enormous , and the stainless A-frame at the back is a must for your boat look

hadd · 18 October 2011, 23:10

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Originally Posted by matt h

Oh no what has he done?

dinged mi prop mate that kerny is a jinks

Pikey Dave · 19 October 2011, 07:31

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Originally Posted by hadd

dinged mi prop mate that kerny is a jinks

Aye, yer right! that's 3 out of 2 to Kerny

Swordfish · 15 December 2011, 13:43

Coming along nicely!

Maximus · 15 December 2011, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Swordfish

Coming along nicely!

Looking Good! Like the Black Consul ect

The best of luck with her!

Matt h's 5m was a great little Boat.Nice to see that sometimes British is still Best

Swordfish · 17 December 2011, 00:40

Thanks Maximus. Sure is nice to still be able to buy British ..... for a change! But I have to draw the line at putting a Seagull on the back! Two stroke Yamaha 90 lined up.

Swordfish · 23 December 2011, 12:42

It's arrived, many thanks to all the team at Ribcraft for a fantastic job. Superb customer support from Jason and Dorian!

kerny · 23 December 2011, 12:54

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Originally Posted by Swordfish

It's arrived, many thanks to all the team at Ribcraft for a fantastic job. Superb customer support from Jason and Dorian!

It's no good covered up, show some proper pics.

matt h · 23 December 2011, 18:36

Get the bloody cover off and lets av a ganders!