Ribtec 725 refurbishment

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Things been a bit slow with the rib, been busy at work and had not much time. Started removing all the wiring for the engine and also the leg removed so i can remove the engine.
Cheers Kevin

[A1an]

There’s going to be a lot of wiring behind that dash!

[fastasfox]

Originally Posted by A1an

There’s going to be a lot of wiring behind that dash!

You're supposed to encourage him

[A1an]

Originally Posted by fastasfox

You're supposed to encourage him

Ach, he likes a challenge

[paintman]

An explosion in a spaghetti factory!

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Yes there was wiring everywhere big rats nest but after a few hours of cutting and tracing cables finely got the console off the rib.
Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Managed to get everything off the engine ready to be removed lots of cables going everywhere and engine cover removed.
Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Managed to remove the inboard surprisingly it came out quite easily. so will be able to start looking at the transom and deck to replace

[A1an]

I quite fancy a project with an inboard.

Good progress.

[kevinsc]

Originally Posted by A1an

I quite fancy a project with an inboard.

Good progress.

Wasn't sure if to keep the inboard as it was growing on me and get an inboard with more power, but decided to change it to an outboard.
Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Removed the last of the bell housing from the transom, now going to start removing the deck.
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[kevinsc]

Hi all
Not had the time recently to progress my rib. But today I started on removing the deck and found a few bad repairs and found the plywood was good a bit before the bow. But also I found on the underside of the some brown sticky stuff, does any know what this stuff is?.

Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Was looking at the bow locker and wondering if anyone knows how it would be put together as the top part is rotten and requires to be replaced. Not sure if the top bit of wood is one piece and goes on top.
Cheers Kevin

[fastasfox]

Originally Posted by kevinsc

Hi all
Got a bit of time today to take the seats off and start untangle the electrical mess under the console so I can remove it.
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I found sorting out my project electrics to be satisfying difficult, rewarding and bloody time consuming in equal measures lol. Good Luck...keep us all posted.

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by kevinsc

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Do you have Mr Tickle helping you with this refurb?

[kevinsc]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Do you have Mr Tickle helping you with this refurb?

Want say no to any extra help[emoji6]
Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Not had much time so not done much but got started on removing the A frame and sansom post also remove the front locker section.
Cheers Kevin

[kevinsc]

Hi all
Need a wee bit expert advice I have cut the deck out till I've hit good wood but I noticed the front deck section has a bit of fibreglass lifting, does thing mean the wood might be delaminating.
Cheers Kevin

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by kevinsc

Hi all
Need a wee bit expert advice I have cut the deck out till I've hit good wood but I noticed the front deck section has a bit of fibreglass lifting, does thing mean the wood might be delaminating.
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Probably the only way to know is dig in with the grinder if its solid its not difficult to re glass but if its rotten then better off finding it now its not a huge issue while your on but could be if it deteriorates further once back together

[kevinsc]

Originally Posted by beamishken

Probably the only way to know is dig in with the grinder if its solid its not difficult to re glass but if its rotten then better off finding it now its not a huge issue while your on but could be if it deteriorates further once back together

Will peel back the fibreglass glass and have a look at the wood but it's the last 1.5m left of the deck, I might as well just replace it
Cheers Kevin