Gel coat thickness is measured with a simple gel coat gauge - until the applicant is experienced enough to " know " how thick it is. Gel is a...
Remember also that the fumes from GRP layup are pretty noxious, so working in a closed mould will be very dangerous. For 36 foot boats most of...
In our experience the Evinrude two strokes use the same fuel at full throttle as the fourstrokes - we use Suzuki - , but the lower down the speed...
From here in England it seems a very reasonable course as the level is the same as the current level for driving a car - and yes we have just...
If it helps, we do make consoles for our RIBs in a rotatable mould. However we still can sit inside to gel coat as gel will not spread well -...
If it helps at all the Stability criterion required for RIBs (or RHIBs in some countries) to be sold in the European Union area requires that the...
KCook, the details that you have posted are a good start, but as someone who runs a boat business in England, may I suggest that you look at the...
I agree with Trelyns at post #10. Why re-invent the wheel when you can go down to most hardware or automotive / tool stores and buy a 150 watt...
I presume that you have no female mould to build the boat in as you are sheathing the exterior. When we - www.explorermarine.co.uk - want a...
I would avoid the cans as it will cause all sorts of corrosion isses, since most cans have aluminium sides and steel lids. Further the stell could...
Hi Guys, We have tested plenty of boats from many manufacturers and some of them chine walk in a really dangerous manner. Our boats -...
A few issues come to mind. Here at Explorer Marine we build fast Inflatables - see www.explorermarine.co.uk - and we fit E-TEC engines. In our...
We have tested these at idle and slow revs, at no load, on the trailer, and all seems ok. However, I have not dared to try it at full revs under...
We have been struggling with the vapor separator valve on a 2002 Evinrude 225 hp V6 Direct Injection engine. The problem is the valve sticks when...
RIB design & Technology and moulds Dear Seknas, Explorer Marine build RIB s from 4.5 to 10 metres in three differing moulds. 1) 15 degree...
Jet units for high rev engines Having built jet unit powered boats, we would suggest you fit a F.N.R . gearbox straight on the engine. Thay are...
Dear Seknas, What type of RIB moulds do you want, for what use, and what size of boat Regards Hugh Mattos www.explorermarine.co.uk
What sort of speedo sender do you have? Most small boats just use a water pressure pitot tube which does not require any electrics. However they...
We build RIBs in three different hull forms here at Explorer Marine, in sizes from 5 to 10 metres. The key issues are the bow forefoot shape and...
I see from todays news that Mercury have had to alter their emissions statement from best three star down to only two star and as such the Verado...
