{"id":41681,"date":"2026-03-06T16:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=41681"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:42:49","slug":"rig-components-explained-tech-talk-by-goldfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rig-components-explained-tech-talk-by-goldfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Rig Components Explained | Tech-Talk by Goldfish"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CZ4nTvdJG2g?si=X2-IQlxf5n4mVWlQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Rig Components for Optimal Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial Director J\u00f8rgen&#8217;s insights on outboard rigging at the Goldfish yard in Son.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balance and Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achieving balance between <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/inboard-vs-outboard-tech-talk-by-goldfish\/\">engine characteristics<\/a>, gear reduction, and the propeller is vital for high-performance boats. Without a precise setup, a boat with 1200 horsepower might fail to plane. With the correct configuration, however, it can reach 70 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options and Mapping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goldfish primarily utilizes Mercury engines, specifically the 400R and 500R models. The Verado series focuses on smooth, silent operation for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, the &#8220;R&#8221; models are <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/gas-vs-diesel-boat-engines-all-about-performance\/\">performance-oriented<\/a> with higher revs. Software mapping ultimately determines these specific behavioral traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the comparison table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tie-bar Configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tie-bars connect the engines to ensure they always move in parallel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rear tie-bar offers a stiffer construction for increased power output. However, a front tie-bar allows users to trim engines individually during malfunctions or when hitting obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gear Reduction and Lower Units<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gear reduction slows the propeller to ensure it maintains a proper grip in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers must choose between prioritizing rapid acceleration or high top speeds. The &#8220;R Sport&#8221; drive represents Mercury\u2019s most aggressive underwater housing for surface rigging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A correct use of the Rig components get the best our of your RIB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Goldfishboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>Goldfish Boat AS<\/strong> YouYube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Got more to share about this <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/goldfish\/\">remarkable Norwegian brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mercury Verado (300\/400)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Mercury Racing (400R\/500R)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primary Focus<\/td><td>Silence and Smoothness<\/td><td>High RPM and Performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mapping<\/td><td>Comfort-oriented<\/td><td>Performance-oriented<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ideal Use<\/td><td>Cruising and Leisure<\/td><td>High-speed Adventures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gearcase<\/td><td>HD Gearcase<\/td><td>Sport Master \/ R Sport Drive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CZ4nTvdJG2g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Goldfishboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Rig Components for Optimal Behavior Commercial Director J\u00f8rgen&#8217;s insights on outboard rigging at the Goldfish yard in Son. Balance and Performance Achieving balance between engine characteristics, gear reduction, and the propeller is vital for high-performance boats. Without a precise setup, a boat with 1200 horsepower might fail to plane. 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