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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2021, 18:18

Replies: 0 RIB boat project Avon Saerider SR4 Views: 450 Posted By Polspear RIB boat project Avon Saerider SR4 Hi everybody, I have posted some pics showing my project- Avon searider some time ago but pics have since vanished so here is link to my youtube channel https://youtu.be/ea5ct5_Ng8k ...

Forum: RIB gallery 25 April 2015, 19:04

Replies: 478 Show us your Searider Views: 222,341 Posted By Polspear Hi All, Some of you may recognize the boat as... Hi All, Some of you may recognize the boat as you might have seen thread about refurb. herea re some pic from first test in the water 2 weeks ago in Swanage: https://i62.tinypic.com/2s1sxa0.jpg...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 March 2015, 20:01

Replies: 13 galvanic reaction? Views: 3,589 Posted By Polspear Yes i've got this one, nothing on the transom... Yes i've got this one, nothing on the transom bracket though.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2015, 14:47

Replies: 13 galvanic reaction? Views: 3,589 Posted By Polspear Thanks guys, I am not a professional in this... Thanks guys, I am not a professional in this but i do not see anything that could do the job. Luckily the boat is not going to be kept on water. I wish I haven't realized that earlier. I really...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2015, 00:05

Replies: 13 galvanic reaction? Views: 3,589 Posted By Polspear well... that's the thing: I dont. well... that's the thing: I dont.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 March 2015, 23:45

Replies: 13 galvanic reaction? Views: 3,589 Posted By Polspear galvanic reaction? Hi guys, Following some examples on this forum I've put stainless steel as transom reinforcement: https://i58.tinypic.com/2wcqwar.jpg Looks more elegant than rottening ply. But it struck me just...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 10 March 2015, 21:53

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Thanks mick, That's the whole fun isn't it?... Thanks mick, That's the whole fun isn't it? I've prepared it for the beginning of the season but already have few upgrades in mind. I gotta stop my need for tinkering for now and have some fun with...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 09 March 2015, 23:06

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Ok, I think I'm almost ready for the... Ok, I think I'm almost ready for the season:https://i57.tinypic.com/2zodri9.jpg https://i59.tinypic.com/205uiw5.jpg https://i61.tinypic.com/szxzc2.jpg https://i57.tinypic.com/23u377t.jpg...

Forum: Engines & props 30 November 2014, 14:01

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear continuing the thread I've decided to convert the... continuing the thread I've decided to convert the OM to electric start. Managed to buy flywheel and solenoid already, I cant find the starter motor and the bracket. They seem to be kind of a rarity....

Forum: Engines & props 13 November 2014, 23:26

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear I might have been testing it on dc so must do it... I might have been testing it on dc so must do it again on ac (saturday). No I haven't bought it yet, if you want to get rid of it we can make a deal :)

Forum: Engines & props 13 November 2014, 22:03

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Thanks A1an. I think this one is not a regulator,... Thanks A1an. I think this one is not a regulator, and as I understand since I want it to feed chart plotter/echosounder it has to be regulated. Found this one today:...

Forum: Engines & props 11 November 2014, 20:21

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Since I presented the engine and i know there are... Since I presented the engine and i know there are some professionals among you... I found few threads about it and some info but perhaps you could clarify it to me... How do I connect battery to...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 October 2014, 20:03

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Hello shedsmith, Thanks, My opinion of that... Hello shedsmith, Thanks, My opinion of that work is not so high but for a first time it will do. The rachet strap seemed to be reasonable but you have to be very careful and not to tighten to much...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 28 October 2014, 23:06

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Hello Ribtecer, I don't mind at all, however... Hello Ribtecer, I don't mind at all, however I'm not sure if it's worth your effort. I wasn't planning on spending time and energy on unglueing the rubbing strake, for now the SIB as thypical donnor...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 23:14

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Thanks Barrowboy, that's how I imagined it, I new... Thanks Barrowboy, that's how I imagined it, I new this solution being used often for underdeck space. Well, its another thing to think about during winter. few more fittings......

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 13:37

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Hello Alan. I have to say, I was taking example... Hello Alan. I have to say, I was taking example of your project, excellent work and great photo description! my restoration is not as complete as yours due to financial restrictions. There are things...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 11:22

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Finaly, the transom is closed (dont have too many... Finaly, the transom is closed (dont have too many pictures), time for gluing the tubes back: https://i59.tinypic.com/w9e4ja.jpg https://i61.tinypic.com/28i9nc9.jpg And same mistake, tighten de...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 11:15

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Some work on Stainless steel fittings: ... Some work on Stainless steel fittings: https://i58.tinypic.com/vr5ylw.jpg Bought 1.6 mm marine grade steel. working on it was a nightmare, I thought titanium drills, 5 £ each would do the job! One...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 11:04

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear I bought a small avon sib as a source of hypalon... I bought a small avon sib as a source of hypalon fabric and valves (some of you might hate me for this but it was the cheapest option) https://i60.tinypic.com/r76ej6.jpg first attempt to change...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 October 2014, 11:02

Replies: 19 My SR4 restoration- the way I see it. Views: 4,122 Posted By Polspear Ok, some more pictures today from last few... Ok, some more pictures today from last few months... This is my first restoration project and I know I am making mistakes, some of them i can see myself so if you see any please do tell but don't be...

Forum: Engines & props 22 October 2014, 09:51

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Thanks, as i read the seller's description again... Thanks, as i read the seller's description again carefully it says the engine was used by " inshore rescue, Midlands area, never used in seawater". That would explain why it is not fitted with...

Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2014, 20:57

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Couldnt get to garage today, but found serial no:... Couldnt get to garage today, but found serial no: 40M 6E9 S 019816 (that corresponds to what you remember doesnt it? found these pictures as well: https://i61.tinypic.com/1zgx8nn.jpg...

Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2014, 16:20

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear It's a standard shaft (i think). The remotes... It's a standard shaft (i think). The remotes might have been fitted later it was used on speedboat with remotes afterwards. I will check the serial no today. If it is not fitted with a/m can it be...

Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2014, 12:53

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Thanks, however a bit disappointed... I thought... Thanks, however a bit disappointed... I thought the main change would be to carburetors?

Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2014, 10:50

Replies: 25 Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Views: 10,685 Posted By Polspear Ex RNLI Mariner 40 outboard- is it inversion proof? Hello, Tried to find it but failed. Bought a/m engine some time ago. It is said to be ex RNLI. Can anyone tall me how to check whether it's been fitted with the system? (attaching photos if that's...

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