Rybo Runner Repower

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Luis A Leon, Dec 12, 2006.

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  1. rybo30
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    rybo30 Junior Member

    Drop me your email and I will send some recent pics of the shed and boat. Must admit that the progress has slowed yet I hope to get back on it after the graduation season with the kids. What power does yours have? I am converting from inboards to OB and very interested in configuration of wt. I live in Marlton and have a family house in OC where the boat will eventually be docked. Tom
     
    rybo30, May 27, 2009
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  2. fishing1
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    rksnowbiz@aol.com
    My project has slowed for the obvious reasons as well. I have put the garage construction in front of the boat work. I will start working on it again in July if garage goes well.
    I have not powered it yet. Items yet to finish: electrical, electronics, motors, new t top and hard top, leaning post/ live well, rear bench seat. upholstry, new armstrong brackett etc small stuff.
    I was going to power with E-tecs but now am considering mercury verados. Weight is a big issue. I understand from another long time Rybo owner that I should be very aware of trying to improve the weight issue in the rear of the boat due to low scupper location.
    I live in Beesleys Point just outside of OC. I am in OC all of the time. When your down next give me a call and I can show you what I have done so far. The boat is located in Marmora in a metal building. I have relocated batteries forward as well as oil tank. Have always been considering a water tank forward to counter balance but this can always be done later after I know how it rides. Drop me an email and I will get you my cell. Russell
     
    fishing1, May 27, 2009
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  3. ThomasJ
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    Rybo Outboard Bracket

    My Rybo project didn't work out, so I have an original factory outboard bracket for sale. It has been totally redone and powder coated to match Awlgrip color "Cream." Looks like new. $3,000 OBO. If anyone is interested, reply with your e-mail address and I can send you some photos. Thanks.
    Tom
     
    ThomasJ, May 29, 2009
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  4. rybo30
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  5. kburrow
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    Is it still for sale??? What about the rest of the boat ..... Do you have pictures
     
    kburrow, Jul 20, 2009
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  6. kburrow
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    My Email is kevinburrow@live.com please get back to me asap i would like to buy the entire thing from you
     
    kburrow, Jul 20, 2009
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  7. dlbarb
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    Dry Stacking a rybo with both steps vented

    Any doing or have done this with success? I just purchased and would like to have my boat stacked at a marina that uses forlifts to put in and take out. Any suggestions tips lifting locations etc. is appreciated.
     
    dlbarb, May 18, 2010
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  8. Jack Enoch
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    Jack Enoch New Member

    Anyone still active on this thread?
    I have an '88 Rybo Runner in very good shape. Deep blue Imron hull--boat is beautiful. It is one of the two Rybo Runners pictured in the giant Rybovich book a few years ago.
    I have owned boat 4 years, and am the 5th owner.
    First owner was Blue Water Yachts in Hampton, VA, and it was used as their show boat for a few years..
    I am currently powered by two 1997 Mercury 225 EFI's, and they are getting long in the tooth. I would like very much to repower with a couple of Verado four-strokes but I am uncertain regarding the extra 300-400 lbs of weight.
    Does anyone have any actual experience with this?
    Thanks in advance.....
     
    Last edited: Jul 10, 2013
    Jack Enoch, Jul 10, 2013
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  9. tunnels

    tunnels Previous Member

    On a boat of that size (33 feet ?? ) it shouldn't make that much difference so what hp mercs you looking at ?? stand a few big people in the back of the boat to equal the extra weight and see what it goes down by !! maybe only and inch and a bit if that !! newer motors and more power underway its all trim-able so wont be a worry ! check out Boattest .com for more motor info and economics !! or try "the Hull truth ":) check the size of your existing fuel lines to what could be needed for bigger motors !!
     
    tunnels, Jul 11, 2013
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  11. Jack Enoch
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    Jack Enoch New Member

    Thank you.
    I suspect you are correct on all counts.
    My next step is to find a couple of heavy guys and see what the additional weight does to the trim--especially because I've got scuppers not too far above the waterline on the transom.
     
    Jack Enoch, Jul 12, 2013
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