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Forum: Engines & props 28 February 2022, 20:31

Replies: 6 Optimax spark plugs Views: 964 Posted By Jbooth Tested the boat yesterday, with new plugs... Tested the boat yesterday, with new plugs installed and we’re back in business. 55mph- revving to 5500. Thank goodness for that.

Forum: Engines & props 26 February 2022, 20:47

Replies: 6 Optimax spark plugs Views: 964 Posted By Jbooth I paid £77 for a set of 6 NGKs. Not cheap for... I paid £77 for a set of 6 NGKs. Not cheap for sure, but hopefully will solve the mystery!

Forum: Engines & props 26 February 2022, 16:54

Replies: 6 Optimax spark plugs Views: 964 Posted By Jbooth Optimax spark plugs In the hunt for the missing top end revs on my engine, today I decided to change the plugs in my 225 Opti. I pulled the old ones, (managed to get them without splitting the bottom cowl!) and they...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 February 2022, 20:30

Replies: 8 21p stainless prop wanted Views: 776 Posted By Jbooth I’ve been let down by the seller of the laser 2... I’ve been let down by the seller of the laser 2 21p prop. The search is back on- if anyone can help I would really appreciate it.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2022, 17:27

Replies: 25 Looks very familiar! Views: 7,792 Posted By Jbooth I bought her in exmouth last year. When did... I bought her in exmouth last year. When did you have her? I’ve been getting her back upto scratch! Great layout. I don’t feel like I’m getting the best from her though..

Forum: Engines & props 13 February 2022, 09:58

Replies: 0 225 Optimax crankcase check valve Views: 389 Posted By Jbooth 225 Optimax crankcase check valve Since so many people were so helpful with my prop needs this week, I thought I would come back for more! Does anyone have a spare check valve suitable for a 225 Opti kicking around? I have ordered...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2022, 21:49

Replies: 25 Looks very familiar! Views: 7,792 Posted By Jbooth Just found this thread.. I now own this rib! And... Just found this thread.. I now own this rib! And she’s still in great shape. I do have a couple of questions for anyone that knows a bit about her though…

Forum: Engines & props 12 February 2022, 14:34

Replies: 327 Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here Views: 541,781 Posted By Jbooth thanks for looking. going from alloy to stainless... thanks for looking. going from alloy to stainless will make a big difference. 25% flex and slip in alloy to 10% flex/slip in stainless. like the difference going up a couple of inches in pitch. will...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2022, 14:10

Replies: 8 21p stainless prop wanted Views: 776 Posted By Jbooth I’ve agreed a sale on the laser 2 that you... I’ve agreed a sale on the laser 2 that you pointed me at. Thanks for that! I’ve got a 23p 4 blade solas now looking for a new home if anyone interested..

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2022, 12:51

Replies: 8 21p stainless prop wanted Views: 776 Posted By Jbooth Does anyone have much experience with these... Does anyone have much experience with these ballistic props?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2022, 09:25

Replies: 8 21p stainless prop wanted Views: 776 Posted By Jbooth found it. thanks for the quick replies!! Much... found it. thanks for the quick replies!! Much appreciated

Forum: Engines & props 12 February 2022, 07:54

Replies: 327 Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here Views: 541,781 Posted By Jbooth Thank you! I don’t know if the C thrust is the... Thank you! I don’t know if the C thrust is the same fitment- if you find it let me know and I’ll compare the fitting. Thanks again ��

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2022, 19:14

Replies: 8 21p stainless prop wanted Views: 776 Posted By Jbooth 21p stainless prop wanted HELP! Does anyone have a 21p stainless prop suitable for a 225 opti? 🙏🤞

Forum: Engines & props 11 February 2022, 18:35

Replies: 327 Sticky: List Your Spare Props Here Views: 541,781 Posted By Jbooth Does anyone have a 21p stainless suitable for a... Does anyone have a 21p stainless suitable for a 225 opti?

Forum: Bits and pieces 24 January 2022, 20:04

Replies: 3 For Sale: Icom icm87 with fist mic Views: 832 Posted By Jbooth Is this still for sale? Is this still for sale?

Forum: Engines & props 20 January 2022, 13:52

Replies: 33 Optimax 225 External oil Hoses / Sender Views: 7,656 Posted By Jbooth Thanks for looking though! I’ve got new hoses... Thanks for looking though! I’ve got new hoses ordered, Mercury put a join in the pressure hose to the remote tank, I’m not sure why. I’m going to do away with that and any other joins I can. Pressure...

Forum: Engines & props 19 January 2022, 12:55

Replies: 33 Optimax 225 External oil Hoses / Sender Views: 7,656 Posted By Jbooth Hi Neil Thanks, I’m pretty sure they are on... Hi Neil Thanks, I’m pretty sure they are on the right way. When I took the ducting off where all the hoses and cables run into the engine cowl, there was a lot of oil pooled in the ducting. Im...

Forum: Engines & props 19 January 2022, 08:14

Replies: 33 Optimax 225 External oil Hoses / Sender Views: 7,656 Posted By Jbooth It’s been a steep optimax learning curve for me! ... It’s been a steep optimax learning curve for me! Once the oil / pressure hoses are changed hopefully the problem will be sorted!

Forum: RIBase Member Registry 17 January 2022, 15:21

Replies: 0 Osession :: 2022 Solent Ribs 6.9 Views: 2,498 Posted By Jbooth Osession :: 2022 Solent Ribs 6.9 Osession :: 2022 Solent Ribs 6.9 (2022-01-17 11:21:25)

Forum: Engines & props 17 January 2022, 15:08

Replies: 33 Optimax 225 External oil Hoses / Sender Views: 7,656 Posted By Jbooth Had to replace the powerhead. I’m now having... Had to replace the powerhead. I’m now having issues where my engine mounted reservoir is not filling with oil from the remote tank- and no obvious air leaks anywhere.. I’m going to replace the hoses...

Forum: Engines & props 17 January 2022, 13:00

Replies: 33 Optimax 225 External oil Hoses / Sender Views: 7,656 Posted By Jbooth Don’t be tempted to Hotwire the low oil sensor on... Don’t be tempted to Hotwire the low oil sensor on the engine mounted oil tank if it’s faulty. someone had done this to my engine prior to me buying it. When the oil stopped transferring from the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2021, 07:13

Replies: 176 5M to 6.5M Ribs - Speed Survey Views: 85,358 Posted By Jbooth Just sold an Aircraft 7.8, ‘rude etec 225 39kts,... Just sold an Aircraft 7.8, ‘rude etec 225 39kts, very under propped to carry lots of people and gear. New boat is a 7m Solent and 225 Merc opti. 23” 4 blade stainless prop. Putting her in the water...

Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 July 2021, 18:38

Replies: 1 Oban Rib trips 2021 Views: 736 Posted By Jbooth Oban Rib trips 2021 Hi everyone,, I’m new to ribnet but not new to ribbing! Just wondering if anyone is interested in helping to organise an outing (or fairly regular outings) from Oban/Dunstaffnage marina- very keen to...

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