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Forum: Engines & props 14 August 2014, 14:57

Replies: 4 Engine dies when gear is engaged Views: 2,555 Posted By Wesley Engine dies when gear is engaged Hello all. Wonder if anyone has any advise, my engine is an ob 20hp yamaha about 2 years old. Last time I was out on the water I stopped the engine while at an island when I started the engine...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2013, 06:45

Replies: 14 Hydrofoils for outboards, good idea? Views: 20,140 Posted By Wesley Nothing to fix, just thinking of maximizing... Nothing to fix, just thinking of maximizing performance, fuel efficiency etc.. I heard you can get foils that clip on so perhaps if I can find one of those, as you said it might be worth seeing...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2013, 06:40

Replies: 14 Hydrofoils for outboards, good idea? Views: 20,140 Posted By Wesley Not a problem I never take it off the boat. Just... Not a problem I never take it off the boat. Just wandering about any performance boosts or the opposite... etc..

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2013, 06:14

Replies: 14 Hydrofoils for outboards, good idea? Views: 20,140 Posted By Wesley Hydrofoils for outboards, good idea? Hello.. I wanted to pose a question and see what the general response is from those who may have experience.. I have a small 3.5m rib with a 20hp outboard I use as a PWC for leisure etc.. I...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 December 2012, 06:53

Replies: 10 Can I Wake surf behind my RIB? Views: 7,304 Posted By Wesley Duely noted, thanks Tomkat Duely noted, thanks Tomkat

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 December 2012, 06:50

Replies: 10 Can I Wake surf behind my RIB? Views: 7,304 Posted By Wesley Thx Kubcat.. That is helpful and sounds like you... Thx Kubcat.. That is helpful and sounds like you were pretty much wake surfing, if you are interested to know just type in Wake surfing into youtube and you will see what it is.. similar to what you...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 December 2012, 04:32

Replies: 4 Anyone have a Ribquest? Views: 1,339 Posted By Wesley "we are sailing" Rod Stewart.. thanks... "we are sailing" Rod Stewart.. thanks :-)

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 December 2012, 04:25

Replies: 10 Can I Wake surf behind my RIB? Views: 7,304 Posted By Wesley Thanks I will give it a go.. I guess with the... Thanks I will give it a go.. I guess with the engine trimmed right out this could make it quite hazardous for the surfer behind should they fall forward towards the back of the boat haha I dont...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 December 2012, 03:33

Replies: 10 Can I Wake surf behind my RIB? Views: 7,304 Posted By Wesley Can I Wake surf behind my RIB? Hello.. Does anyone have good knowledge of wake surfing (not to be confused with wakeboarding) Looks like fun but my boat is a 3.5m RIB with a 20hp will this produce a big enough wake to surf ????...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 October 2012, 08:49

Replies: 30 Hello Ribnet Views: 4,592 Posted By Wesley hmm Interesting... but I would have thought in... hmm Interesting... but I would have thought in this case you would hear the engine labor or cough and lose power, in my case the engine didnt slow down (the noise of the engine was consistent) it was...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 October 2012, 07:52

Replies: 30 Hello Ribnet Views: 4,592 Posted By Wesley Hi Chris... Yes I was since advised to... Hi Chris... Yes I was since advised to "feather" the throttle in waves... as to the fluctuations in speed though ??? From now on I'm a very very fair weather sailor dont worry haha I quickly...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 October 2012, 04:48

Replies: 30 Hello Ribnet Views: 4,592 Posted By Wesley "I've been pursued by Navy, police and... "I've been pursued by Navy, police and coastguards the world over and learned to deal with all manner of emergency situations." Do you mean pursued as in they wanted you to train/work with them.....

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 October 2012, 03:00

Replies: 9 help please! I have water getting into my hull Views: 14,432 Posted By Wesley Thank you Locozodiac I will silicone the bow D... Thank you Locozodiac I will silicone the bow D ring as an extra precaution but last night I stuck a garden hose in the hull drainage hole at the bottom of the transom and filled my hull with water, I...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 24 October 2012, 04:45

Replies: 13 New expensive hobby! Views: 4,821 Posted By Wesley Hi Alex I am also a new owner, just bought a RIB... Hi Alex I am also a new owner, just bought a RIB 3.5m about 2 weeks ago and been out on it once already (to sea) and learning a lot not only about the boat but about the sea and it's moods too. I...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 October 2012, 02:38

Replies: 9 help please! I have water getting into my hull Views: 14,432 Posted By Wesley Thanks.. rib is a hull/deck yes.. the bow locker... Thanks.. rib is a hull/deck yes.. the bow locker is a separate compartment and not a part of the main hull and doesn't get any water in it. I tried the bathrub test and no water leaking through the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 October 2012, 07:36

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley So I shouldnt use the tilt lock bar during... So I shouldnt use the tilt lock bar during trailering? I guess the engine would bounce up and down a bit which would may cause the locking bar to break but if it's not for that then when would you...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 October 2012, 06:42

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley ha! I was completely unaware it had one.. I... ha! I was completely unaware it had one.. I bought the boat about a week ago 2nd hand the previous owner told me very little about it so still working it all out.. Thanks again

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 October 2012, 02:52

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley DOH!! Your silly thought was right, I'm an idiot... DOH!! Your silly thought was right, I'm an idiot and a first time boat owner if you hadn't guessed. Thanks for saving me a very embarrassing trip to the Yamaha service center.. :)

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2012, 08:38

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley Thanks Kerny.. easily fixed? Thanks Kerny.. easily fixed?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2012, 07:53

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley Thanks Donald I will try it.. That's a pain if... Thanks Donald I will try it.. That's a pain if it's a regular problem I was thinking thank god it didn't happen out on the water as we stopped at an Island and would have been screwed if it had...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2012, 04:47

Replies: 20 Outboard wont go down! Views: 19,855 Posted By Wesley Hello Jon I have the same problem, got my... Hello Jon I have the same problem, got my boat back off the water yesterday got it home, went to lower the engine and it jams it will go up again not problem but will only lower about 15% then...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 October 2012, 04:29

Replies: 9 help please! I have water getting into my hull Views: 14,432 Posted By Wesley Hi Bicyclejuju1. Just read your post, I have... Hi Bicyclejuju1. Just read your post, I have a similar boat which I just took out yesterday for the first time, was on the water for about 2 hours and when I came back in the Hull was full of...

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