F-rib 360 or Honwave 3.8ie

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Re: F-rib 360 or Honwave 3.8ie

Post by Martin » 14 May 2020, 22:30

Great info shared, this is where the power of a forum platform blows the likes of facemuck out of the water. :Boxsmile
Cracking heads up IAN, you must have eyes like a shizzle house rat. :lol:

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Re: F-rib 360 or Honwave 3.8ie

Post by harrison » 15 May 2020, 09:02

TheDampMan1 wrote: ↑
14 May 2020, 18:38
Just a quick update,
Picking it up tomorrow so very excited.
Although they will have removed the HIN plate, if you get the box with it, the serial number is on there also. This was the box from the returned boat showing serial number.


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Returned T38 with slow leak
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Re: F-rib 360 or Honwave 3.8ie

Post by TheDampMan1 » 16 May 2020, 06:28

Picked up the boat yesterday inflated last night, I am very pleased so far.
will be fitting transom Wheels later today so any advice before I drill holes?

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Re: F-rib 360 or Honwave 3.8ie

Post by Martin » 16 May 2020, 20:17

Yes.....
Measure , Test, Measure , Test and repeat again... :D
Seriously, If you can find a way to clamp the mounts and launch wheels to test the engine clears lock to lock with the wheels in upright position without fouling, Ensure wheels lift sib fully in downward position with clearance for outboard in vertical position if possible so you dont foul the skeg or bend the prop when the wheels are down.
There's a thousand and one people will give different how to "seal the bolt holes" information, The alleged correct way is time consuming and more traumatic than adding some quality marine sealer, You tube/google has plenty hints and tips or come back here and ask foir advice on the route you choose...

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