She's here!!

DGR · 26 August 2004, 21:55

Erm...

There are supposed to be pics of our new RIB attached. She's very nice - although currently invisible!!

I'm following ALL the instructions...and it isn't working. The files are less than 100kb, are jpegs, and it says that they are uploading - but then don't appear!!

I assume it's me being an idiot - Any ideas?

D...

Louise · 26 August 2004, 22:05

Are they saved in an acceptable format? We usually save as jpeg files. Are the picture dimensions inside the limits? 550 x 420

Manos · 27 August 2004, 05:33

The files should be 550 x 500 pixels (usualy if the width is 550 the hight is 412 pixels). Also if you upload more than 2 I found that you need to reduce them to 25kb otherwise it doesn't do it

The format I use is jpg

Good luck

& looking forward to see the boat

DGR · 27 August 2004, 06:50

...it's me being stupid. The files are slightly too big (pixel-wise) so I'll play with them and post them later.

Ta!!

Dylan...

DGR · 27 August 2004, 07:40

Let's see if this works...if it does, it's an 'homage' to Manos...

(cover on!!)

DGR · 27 August 2004, 07:42

and here's some more...

Louise · 27 August 2004, 07:45

Looks very smart, Dylan. Sure you'll have lots of fun!

Nick Hearne · 27 August 2004, 07:48

Very nice do you think she is a bit small!

What plans have you for her?
Looks like one serious bit of kit!
Nick

The Jackeens · 27 August 2004, 08:06

Major congrats !!!!

Us (looks great)

Andre · 27 August 2004, 08:14

Dylan

Great rib! Hope you have a lot of fun and perhaps one day we can meet up in the Solent

Manos · 27 August 2004, 08:24

GREAT LOOKING BOAT

VERY COOL

....and my instruction worked

Phil Chitty · 27 August 2004, 08:30

Very Very nice looking RIB Dylan.

Hope to see you around the south coast some time.

ollyit · 27 August 2004, 08:39

tasty mate, one day i'll have a big rib like that, start small and work up...

Bittentobuggery · 27 August 2004, 08:53

Lucky boy, Dylan. Looks like the dogs danglies.

Enjoy. Look forward to seeing you around sometime.

TIM · 27 August 2004, 13:31

Lovely :d :d :d :d

philip · 27 August 2004, 13:45

I can't even begin to imagine how chuffed you are ..

very nice

Brian · 27 August 2004, 14:34

V. nice rig. Congrats on your purchase.
I would be very interested in any performance figures you get out of her Dylan.
Any particular reason for the Bravo 2 over the 1 or the 3?

DGR · 27 August 2004, 17:45

Thanks for all the comments!!

The plan was to do something commercial with her - hence the size/spec etc etc, but then that plan went awry a couple of months ago - and she was on order by then (oh dear!!). It was quite amusing to see Nicky's face (my wife) when she saw it in the car park!! Ah well, I'll just have to play out instead.........

Brian, after reading up on some of the comments about Bravo 3 legs, and a bit of research, it all led to the impression that the B3 was not really able to cope with a 300BHP Yanmar. I spoke to Ribcraft about it, and they agreed that the B2 was the way to go - although for the life of me I can't remember why we dismissed the B1.

Having said that though, looking through the manual, at least I don't have to take the prop off to change the oil on the B2!!

We are launching her tomorrow morning, and once I've got her passed the initial 10-20 hours, I'll let you know how she does!!

Dylan... (still grinning like an idiot...)

Louise · 27 August 2004, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGR

It was quite amusing to see Nicky's face (the wife) when she saw it in the car park!!

I know that feeling very well, don't I Alan?

Sure you'll have lots of great adventures in her - hopefully some of them will be in the Solent!

ashbypower · 27 August 2004, 19:03

DGR,
Nice one mate

Hope you enjoy it!!

Brian