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  1. Sea Rider

    Electrical Bummer

    This sea misfortune happened yesterday miles off coast, seems that their electrical installattion wasn't in a proper wortking order, no lives were lost to regret, boat was total loss. Was boating nearby to document the tragedy. Fish will have a new home to live in and me 3 nice recovered...
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    Garmin LCD Issues.-

    Have a Garmin E-Trex GPS which LCD inside screen fogs badly in hot days while at use, no issue on non sunny days, should I tear it apart and dry the interior, place LCD screen under a lamp that produces very low heat, take it to service or just throw it away ? Happy Boating
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    I swear...

    Yesterday finished assembling the transversal driving seat, lower wooden base is maintained immovable by side tubes pressure, high side wooden supports locks upper alum seat in place. No need to add any extra cushion, the alum seat is quite comfy if sitting down on a towel. Total deck/seat...
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    Susy 30 HP

    Hi, Was wondering if the newer 2 strokes Suzuki 30 HP outbord is a reliable engine, are there any flaws to be aware of ? Happy Boating
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    Seamax Ocean 430 Alu Floor Sib.-

    Waterloo Time, Sib didn't make it to the peer, blew one of its rear air chambers while topping pressure at just 3.2 PSI. So will be returned to dealer for a change of the same brand but the HD model which costs more, are near exact replicas of JP Marine Inflatables. Good news, after being...
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    I swear...

    Meanwhile not b to be stranded with a severe butt and spine ache, tried at Zodiac inflatable thwart placed on right side deck while sitting on it, although the tillering & sitting was superb comfy you could not see a thing up front, gee this 450 has a huge tall bow compared to any size sib. You...
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    Tech Definition

    Frank, The issue with new kid in town (dealer) is that he doesn?t know what he sells. Has 0 skills on inflatables and engines. Anyway, pics speaks for themselves, If more weight is placed up front along more throttle, the more water will splash to bow sides. Pics were shot on non wind, flat...
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    Seamax Ocean 430 Alu Floor Sib.-

    Seamax Ocean 430 Quick Review : A new boater of my same boating Club bought this new sib, prior buying it was advised not to do so and opt for a family oriented same size Rib. Made deaf ears to the recommendation. The package came with an engine stand, light trailor and a short shaft Evinrude 4...
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    Tech Definition

    If porpoising is when boat alternately rises and submerges bow, what do you call when a boat plunges bow to sea and rocks sideways ? it's difficult to control at speed, has erratical water behaviour, no matter if trim and weight ballance are set spot on. Meantime just good for fast displacements...
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    Seamax Ocean 430 Alu Floor Sib.-

    Was wondering if someone owns this model sib ? If so what's the manufacturer keel PSI recommended pressure ? A friend of mine bought one, has awfull water tech flaws. Will post complete water test so to be aware about this crappy sib. Happy Boating
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    I swear...

    While the carpenter if finishing making the lower transversal seat base took the perfect time to make an exhaustive 2 day preventive maintenance to all these parts after running for 300 spot on worked hours. Engine should be in opt running state if planing venturing into open sea with that nice...
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    I swear...

    Most of the 450 rigging is complete, was waiting for my co worker to show up and glue 2 side tube patches that will hold a nice alum seat from previous 430 never used. But on second thought reached the conclusion that in the medium run due to driver weight, bumps, waves, side patches holders...
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    I swear...

    After testing the combo with 2 up on slight choppy and windy sea cond, the 18 incredibly planes the Rib faster than was expecting, does so at just 3/4 throttle provided that Rib is well balanced with boater confy sitting up front on top cushioned bow locker. Trim remains on second hole out...
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    Tohatsu Electric Start

    Is there a conversion kit to convert a tiller driven 2 stroke M50 D2 engine to be electric start ? Happy Boating
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    Old Fiberglass Fuel Tanks

    Been having leaking issues on old fiberglass fuel tanks, before we went E8 no issues, so E8 is the problem literally eating those tanks inside out, was wondering if aplying a new exterior fiberglass coat to complete tank will hold the leaks at least for some more years. A new tank is out of...
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    I swear...

    Ronald, You can order same model in 5 different sizes, 420,450,470, 530, 580, hulls can be made white, light grey or black. Available in white, light gray, dark grey, red and black heavy duty 1.2 mm Polyurethane fabrics, including Orca Hypalon which costs a lot more. I prefer light color...
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    I swear...

    Pump it Up Baby Yesterday afternoon the 450 was trailored to the boating Club, arrived in one single piece, alleluia. Today woke early and went straight to the club, first step was inflating the whole Rib for a deep and exhaustive deck, tube cleaning with dish washing detergent and special...
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    I swear...

    Time to say Good Bye After huge troubles with Marina due to cracy water conditions, trailer man delays, you name it, sold the Sea Rider 430 Rescue Rib. Last week end was its last voyasge with me and new owner which by the way was fascinated with the quick Tohatsu 18 HP fast response and the...
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    Sea Eagle SR14 RIK + 30hp Mercury Two Stroke

    Sorry to spoil the party for some SE sibbers, but this is something you must be aware of or if a newbie plans buying a SE brand as first sib..The hollow plastic floorboard set is the worst part of the whole sib, bow floorboard with time and sun tends to harden and break in the portion adjacent...
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    Hours Comparison

    How many miles/kilometers would you say is one meterd worked hour equivalent to if comparing an outboard use to a car ? Happy Boating
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