Ensure to gently blow out the new hose and oil cooler before assembly. I remember a lizard crawling into one of my projects and causing issues....
Then it can get more expensive. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
A few years ago, I was introduced to a family that made aluminum prams, Jon-boats and tenders. I was intrigued with a nice 13 foot v hull....
May I modify your thread? Are you shopping for another RIB? What makes air tubes so worthy over a regular V bottom hull? It's not the room they...
Yep. What a ride though.
It is VERY close. The same family started both brands.
[ATTACH] Dramatic U.S. Coast Guard Rescue in Pacific Northwest Caught on Video Mike Schuler February 4, 2023 Some incredible video coming...
I'm sorry my friend, I do have a problem with your line; "it is determined after the fact that there needs to be a greater LWL". Who determined...
I found Yanmar getting heavier into diesel outboards. This may be the red-neck outboard in da swamps. Maybe I can afford these. Gad I luv my...
Yes kids, current diesel engines are heavy and expensive. There will be technology / cost improvements in the future in the OBs. Hull forms will...
Wow, I lost track of those kids. Pretty cool. :cool::cool: I'll read up on them this weekend.
I couldn't afford one of my own. o_Oo_O
When designed correctly, the newer boat / outboard CG is good. Somehow, That OP picture, the bow level looks good. Lots of fuel?? If you can...
I hate posting, not in agreement my friends, Butt;; Some of those old SeaDrives had a snorkel that went thru the transom and drew dry air from the...
Kind of hard to answer this. The old apples to oranges line. Two way different hull designs is hard to compare also. I will ad one comment;...
Nuff Said :D:D
There were some bugs with the Series 60s in marine form. All hang on issues and quickly fixed. Any real engine issues were not the engines fault....
BTY Gongrads on you 1000th post. I am honored it was towards me. [ATTACH]
I am afraid, a new tube installed is more than a few Gs. But, like my 45 year old boat. After I fixed her up last year, new shaft, new swim...
d_meister does remind me; As much as we luv to rebuild our boats and engines, RIBs have been to me, typically disposable. When we go on long...
