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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2014, 11:20

Replies: 52 Camber Slip Portsmouth Views: 9,110 Posted By paul325i We have used the facility for several years and... We have used the facility for several years and consider it to be unique. As most decisions by the council are made on financial merits, hopefully the council recognise that every user likely...

Forum: Engines & props 12 August 2011, 13:16

Replies: 22 coughing and spluttering optimax Views: 6,035 Posted By paul325i Have you checked tank vent? Had a similar set of... Have you checked tank vent? Had a similar set of symptoms in the past and the vent wasn't operating.

Forum: Engines & props 12 August 2011, 12:24

Replies: 1 Suzuki DF140 Oil Level Mystery Views: 4,521 Posted By paul325i Suzuki DF140 Oil Level Mystery Wondering if any of you could help with a minor issue I'm having... The DF140 service book states 6.5 litre engine oil capacity, so I have filled with 6 litres and re checked and it showed full...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2011, 12:19

Replies: 34 Bournemouth Airshow 18th to 21st August Views: 4,478 Posted By paul325i I'm going along to watch on the Saturday, trip... I'm going along to watch on the Saturday, trip round the needles in the morning then anchor up for the afternoon outside the restricted area.

Forum: Engines & props 12 February 2011, 20:37

Replies: 23 Suzuki DF140 vs DF150 Ribcraft 5.85 Views: 14,736 Posted By paul325i The df140 has been great on the 10hrs we've put... The df140 has been great on the 10hrs we've put on it before winter, very good on fuel and excellent top end. Could probably do with the extra torque of the 150 for acceleration but difficult to...

Forum: RIB gallery 11 February 2011, 12:14

Replies: 58 Show us your Ribcraft... Views: 20,153 Posted By paul325i 4.8 was spot on for it's size, easy to launch and... 4.8 was spot on for it's size, easy to launch and tow. Coupled with the 50 suzuki it's a nice package, 50 was that bit lighter than the 60hp and amazing on fuel. Manged some decent rough water in...

Forum: RIB gallery 10 February 2011, 17:01

Replies: 58 Show us your Ribcraft... Views: 20,153 Posted By paul325i Cheers, it's their 'sport' setup, bench seat... Cheers, it's their 'sport' setup, bench seat accross the back with a grey and blue colour theme. The 140 seems the perfect match for it too.

Forum: RIB gallery 10 February 2011, 16:05

Replies: 58 Show us your Ribcraft... Views: 20,153 Posted By paul325i Our 4.8, replaced with our new 5.85 a few months... Our 4.8, replaced with our new 5.85 a few months ago.

Forum: Engines & props 04 June 2010, 14:30

Replies: 23 Suzuki DF140 vs DF150 Ribcraft 5.85 Views: 14,736 Posted By paul325i Thanks for all the replies. Decided on the 140... Thanks for all the replies. Decided on the 140 in the end, the extra weight and size of the 150 was the deciding factor in the end. Once I get the boat I'll let you know my thoughts.

Forum: Engines & props 31 May 2010, 08:55

Replies: 23 Suzuki DF140 vs DF150 Ribcraft 5.85 Views: 14,736 Posted By paul325i Thanks for the replies. The boat will not... Thanks for the replies. The boat will not really be loaded up on weight, the most will be a full tank of fuel and usually 2 people, but occasionally 4 or 5. I have looked into the 2 strokes...

Forum: Engines & props 29 May 2010, 11:37

Replies: 23 Suzuki DF140 vs DF150 Ribcraft 5.85 Views: 14,736 Posted By paul325i Suzuki DF140 vs DF150 Ribcraft 5.85 Hello all, I'm having some trouble deciding between the two suzuki's on a 5.85. I know the differences in spec between the two but without actually speaking to somebody who has used both on...

Forum: Engines & props 02 August 2008, 11:30

Replies: 11 Ideal engine for 4.8m Views: 5,638 Posted By paul325i Well we've decided to go for the 4.8m Ribcraft. ... Well we've decided to go for the 4.8m Ribcraft. Just deciding on extras and colour then we'll place an order monday. The setup we're going for is the double FS jockey to take 2 fuel tanks,...

Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2008, 09:26

Replies: 2 Engine Mounting height 4m, bow rise.. Views: 1,166 Posted By paul325i sorry, Chinook 4m sorry, Chinook 4m

Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2008, 22:05

Replies: 2 Engine Mounting height 4m, bow rise.. Views: 1,166 Posted By paul325i Engine Mounting height 4m, bow rise.. We've fitted a 50hp Suzuki 4 stroke to our 4m, the mounting holes that are already in the transom were for a 40hp mariner. The anti cavitation plate is sitting about 1.5" below the bottom of the...

Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2008, 20:04

Replies: 11 Ideal engine for 4.8m Views: 5,638 Posted By paul325i The RIB we were looking at is made by lamberti,... The RIB we were looking at is made by lamberti, i've read up on them a little and they don't seem to be much cop, made in hong kong with no real UK dealer base and max rated at 50hp... I'm also...

Forum: Engines & props 09 July 2008, 12:13

Replies: 11 Ideal engine for 4.8m Views: 5,638 Posted By paul325i Ideal engine for 4.8m Hey guys, We're looking to purchase a 2008 4.8m rib, it's currently fitted with a 50hp 4 stroke. Is this going to be powerful enough? Or should we be looking more at 75hp+? Thanks, ...

Forum: Engines & props 30 June 2008, 17:12

Replies: 11 Mariner Magnum 40 Powerhead Views: 6,669 Posted By paul325i Had a bit of a breakthrough with the engine. It... Had a bit of a breakthrough with the engine. It seems it's sheared part of the reed casing which apparently is normally quite easy to weld up.....

Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2008, 17:50

Replies: 11 Mariner Magnum 40 Powerhead Views: 6,669 Posted By paul325i Thanks guys, Yes it's 4 cylinder, twin... Thanks guys, Yes it's 4 cylinder, twin carb. I'll spend some time searching down the used power head route then, so basically any 50hp Mer/Mariner block from around the same period should be a...

Forum: Engines & props 26 June 2008, 21:32

Replies: 11 Mariner Magnum 40 Powerhead Views: 6,669 Posted By paul325i Are new complete blocks still available for... Are new complete blocks still available for engines of this age or is it only a case of having it reconditioned? It's currently fitted to a chinook 4m with console and power trim so if it has to...

Forum: Engines & props 25 June 2008, 22:16

Replies: 11 Mariner Magnum 40 Powerhead Views: 6,669 Posted By paul325i Mariner Magnum 40 Powerhead Quick question about my 96' Magnum 40. It seems to have died a death internally, sounds like a push rod or something fairly large has broken inside. The engine is free for about 45 degrees of...

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