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Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 11:10 PM
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Posted By Andy C
Although not yet finished can I give a big thank...

Although not yet finished can I give a big thank you to Mike Ring for all his help and advice :cheers:

and to Ben and Gary at the factory for all their hard work :cheers: :drink:
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
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Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Still some trimming to do - Rear padded...

Still some trimming to do -

Rear padded hatch.
Head Roll on rear seat.
Carpet around cuddy entrance to be edged with some carbon section.
Bulkhead to be replaced between cuddy and bow area.
...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Mike Ring has started producing a rather nice...

Mike Ring has started producing a rather nice high back seat - designed and built by his own fair hand.
I wanted to replace the original low backs (Although very comfy) with a high back version. So...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Dash by the 'Carbon Weezel' guys:up:

Dash by the 'Carbon Weezel' guys:up:
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Trim - yet again I had trouble visualising colour...

Trim - yet again I had trouble visualising colour schemes. In end I went with the main colour being slate grey with cushioning in cobalt blue.
Ring Powercraft made up a new three position rear seat...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
7" bracket from Stainless Marine fitted and water...

7" bracket from Stainless Marine fitted and water pick up.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
In Control foot throttle.

In Control foot throttle.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Water pick up and control from Steve Salmon.

Water pick up and control from Steve Salmon.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Some bling bits..... Transom lifting eyes...

Some bling bits.....

Transom lifting eyes and backing plates. Made by John Cunningham (Sorry John a blatant copy of those on Leviathan).
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
There was no problems with the transom but whilst...

There was no problems with the transom but whilst everything was stripped back we decided to add a plate to the interior face to give some added strength. The new/stronger fuel tank was then...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Next job was to sort out the faded red on the...

Next job was to sort out the faded red on the outside of the boat.

So in the summer of 2011 it was towed down to Southampton so that Mike Nicholson could undertake a respray.
The only problem I...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
No rot or damage was found on the boat so it was...

No rot or damage was found on the boat so it was just a case of cosmetics....

This included a new flow coat to the rear section. Although in an out of site area I did not like that old red colour.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
The boat fully stripped down was then put back on...

The boat fully stripped down was then put back on it's new trailer.

I would have no reservation in recommending DeGraaff trailers. A Good product at a good price.:up:
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
The fuel tank is in the rear of the boat under a...

The fuel tank is in the rear of the boat under a padded hatch. Although I was not initially going to change this I thought whilst I was doing the job I may as well do it all.
So the old tank was...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Next job was to strip out the interior of the...

Next job was to strip out the interior of the boat.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
You can see a bit better in this pic. how the red...

You can see a bit better in this pic. how the red had started to lose it's colour.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
The 'Cat' was then lifted from the trailer and...

The 'Cat' was then lifted from the trailer and placed on tyres so she could be stripped down.
The old trailer was then put on to a large road worthy trailer and piggy backed to De Graaff trailers at...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
First job was to remove the 225hp Opti off the...

First job was to remove the 225hp Opti off the back and the Paralift.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
We collected 'So-an-So' in March and moved her...

We collected 'So-an-So' in March and moved her back to Mr Ring's manufacturing emporium.

The trailer was on it's last legs. The front end was fine but the back end was totally shot after years of...
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Original owner 'Richard' at the helm with 'Mike...

Original owner 'Richard' at the helm with 'Mike Ring' in the passenger seat, out in the Solent.
Forum: Gallery 02-01-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
'So-an-So' was built by Mike Ring in 1993 and I...

'So-an-So' was built by Mike Ring in 1993 and I think it was the second Ringcat 22 built by Ring Powercraft. From that date it only had one owner living all it's life down in sunny Littlehampton and...
Forum: Gallery 29-11-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
Mike will be able to give more details but I...

Mike will be able to give more details but I think the design idea was more about how it handled the lumpy stuff rather than top end speed.

It may not be the fastest thing out there but it does...
Forum: Gallery 27-11-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
This is 'So-an-So'. This is Ringcat hull No....

This is 'So-an-So'.

This is Ringcat hull No. 2 built by Mike for his mate who was then the sole owner until I convinced him to part with it earlier this year.

Over the 18-19years of it's life...
Forum: Gallery 27-11-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 26,833
Posted By Andy C
This one will probably be the best one you will...

This one will probably be the best one you will see.
There are not many out there, I would be surprised if more than 10 now exist.

I got the Cat rather than a 21 due to the fact they are so rare...
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