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Forum: RIBnet North America 18 December 2008, 16:50

Replies: 1 Good News For A Change Views: 1,519 Posted By Cabs Good News For A Change With all the bad news about the economy out there, it's nice to see some good news for change. Looks like Ribcraft is expanding. https://www.boating-industry.com/output.cfm?id=1908397

Forum: RIBnet North America 18 December 2008, 16:37

Replies: 16 RIBS on TV Views: 4,169 Posted By Cabs I've seen the Whale Wars episode, absolutely... I've seen the Whale Wars episode, absolutely nuts! I've actually been seeing RIBs quite a bit on some of the network shows as well. I watched Numbers on CBS a few weeks ago and saw a RIB, not...

Forum: RIBnet North America 23 January 2008, 14:17

Replies: 10 Maine/NH Hampsire Motor Dealer/Rigger Views: 3,320 Posted By Cabs Sounds like a decent showing of RIBs, but I... Sounds like a decent showing of RIBs, but I wonder why there weren't more RIBs bigger than 15'. I'm really surprised to hear that about the Ribcraft guys - I've always found them to be very attentive...

Forum: RIBnet North America 21 January 2008, 21:52

Replies: 10 Maine/NH Hampsire Motor Dealer/Rigger Views: 3,320 Posted By Cabs Did you see any good RIBs at the show? Did you see any good RIBs at the show?

Forum: RIBnet North America 21 January 2008, 21:40

Replies: 10 Maine/NH Hampsire Motor Dealer/Rigger Views: 3,320 Posted By Cabs If you're looking to have a bracket installed on... If you're looking to have a bracket installed on your Searider, might be worthy of talking to a dealer that also sells RIBs. I know Brown's Yacht Yard up in Gloucester, MA sells the full line of...

Forum: RIBnet North America 08 August 2007, 13:59

Replies: 8 new searider Views: 2,442 Posted By Cabs I'd give some of the Aurora products a try (speed... I'd give some of the Aurora products a try (speed clean and polyguard). From what I can tell, these products are designed specifically for Hypalon tubes. You could also use something called 303...

Forum: RIBnet North America 08 August 2007, 13:56

Replies: 7 any rides out there?? Views: 1,654 Posted By Cabs Funny you should mention that. Did you see the... Funny you should mention that. Did you see the posting from the folks at Ribcraft? It looks like they're trying do something in a couple weeks. Sounds like a good trip - too bad my boat is out of the...

Forum: RIBnet North America 08 May 2007, 13:29

Replies: 30 looking for glue Views: 11,365 Posted By Cabs I know that Ribcraft puts a tube of Bostik glue... I know that Ribcraft puts a tube of Bostik glue in their repair kits - perhaps you can contact them and they'd sell some of the glue. www.ribcraftusa.com (https://www.ribcraftusa.com) Actually, you...

Forum: RIBnet North America 22 March 2007, 19:16

Replies: 21 MEK on hypalon Views: 42,128 Posted By Cabs Polyguard is great stuff - really makes the tubes... Polyguard is great stuff - really makes the tubes look good. The only down side is once you've applied it you have to keep it up. I noticed that it can get a white chalky appearence if you don't...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 March 2007, 15:30

Replies: 26 Pressure washing Views: 5,012 Posted By Cabs I've used a pressure washer on the hull - works... I've used a pressure washer on the hull - works actually quite well with no damage to the hull. I've been told to keep it away from the tube as the pressure could easily peel back the patches holding...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 March 2007, 15:26

Replies: 12 Repair to Rubbing Strake Views: 7,908 Posted By Cabs I had the same problem and tried three times on... I had the same problem and tried three times on my own to repair the rubstrake. I've had great success with patches and other tube repairs, but the rubstrake is a whole other beast. It's well worth...

Forum: RIBnet North America 21 March 2007, 15:21

Replies: 15 Having a RIB shipped across country Views: 3,280 Posted By Cabs I'd also recommend talking to a local full... I'd also recommend talking to a local full service marina - they're quite familiar with shipping boats and are well connected. To the recommendation of talking to Polaris and NorthWind - I'd suggest...

Forum: RIBnet North America 21 March 2007, 15:10

Replies: 21 MEK on hypalon Views: 42,128 Posted By Cabs Whatever you use, you want to avoid using an... Whatever you use, you want to avoid using an products with silicone in them as that will hinder any future tube repairs should you need any - I'd be very cautious when using car cleaning products for...

Forum: RIBnet North America 08 February 2007, 15:58

Replies: 15 Nitrogen, anyone? Views: 3,375 Posted By Cabs Sounds like it's worth a try. Can anyone think of... Sounds like it's worth a try. Can anyone think of any downsides? Now all you have to do is figure out where to get enough Nitrogen to fill the tubes... any thoughts? I guess for a fire department...

Forum: RIBnet North America 07 February 2007, 20:28

Replies: 15 Nitrogen, anyone? Views: 3,375 Posted By Cabs Nitrogen, anyone? I'm friendly with some members of a local fire department that has a 19' RIB. I stopped in the other day and they were complaining about how they always have to pump their tubes up whenever they...

Forum: Engines & props 19 January 2007, 19:03

Replies: 8 Prop Size, 90hp Mercury 4stroke on 5.85 Ribcraft Views: 3,930 Posted By Cabs I'd agree with Stephen... stainless is great for... I'd agree with Stephen... stainless is great for top end performance, but if you're going to in and around the rocky shore - definitely stay with aluminum. Better to have a sacrificial prop than a...

Forum: RIBnet North America 18 January 2007, 20:23

Replies: 5 Toronto Boat Show... Views: 2,178 Posted By Cabs I agree - the boat shows lately have been fairly... I agree - the boat shows lately have been fairly boring - nothing new and not much in the way of RIBs. It's too bad that more RIB manufacturer's don't exhibit at the shows. I'm going to the New...

Forum: RIBnet North America 18 January 2007, 20:18

Replies: 2 Court TV / Beach Patrol San Diego Views: 1,602 Posted By Cabs I'm assuming you meant RIB - what brand did they... I'm assuming you meant RIB - what brand did they get?

Forum: RIBnet North America 09 January 2007, 20:51

Replies: 10 No Banks in the USA will loan on RIBS Views: 3,528 Posted By Cabs When I purchased my Ribcraft, the folks at... When I purchased my Ribcraft, the folks at Ribcraft here in the states recommended J Boat Loans, I think their URL is jboatloans.com

Forum: RIBnet North America 09 January 2007, 20:07

Replies: 16 Christmas Wind Views: 4,020 Posted By Cabs I got my first taste of a RIBCRAFT 5.85 down in... I got my first taste of a RIBCRAFT 5.85 down in the BVIs several years ago. Great boats - real impressed with the ride. Not sure how a feel about the idea of being in a 15' SeaRider with a Wahoo, but...

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