Utility Belt for Rib

[Bigplumbs]

It is always fun finding places to keep your wallet, Phone, Radio etc on the rib. I have just bought this for the princely sum of £6.99. I am sure the Rib Kings PD and WK will advise that the zips will rust in 30 seconds and the fabric will instantly disintegrate but I think it will be useful.

Just sharing the idea so that others might benefit

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[lakelandterrier]

No a problem for me ....
wallet in a pocket, same with non-boat keys.
Radio / PLB clipped to LJ
Phone and anything else in waterproof case in cockpit tidy on rear of console.

"Belt order" pouches are bulky, and wouldn't allow me to stand / sit comfortably against the seat backrests (IMHO)

Will be interested how you get on with with it

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

No a problem for me ....
wallet in a pocket, same with non-boat keys.
Radio / PLB clipped to LJ
Phone and anything else in waterproof case in cockpit tidy on rear of console.

"Belt order" pouches are bulky, and wouldn't allow me to stand / sit comfortably against the seat backrests (IMHO)

Will be interested how you get on with with it

Thanks for £7 worth a test

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Thanks for £7 worth a test

Even if you don't wear it, I guess you could clip it onto something just as handy storage (with a secondary security clip if its got all your valuables).

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

Even if you don't wear it, I guess you could clip it onto something just as handy storage (with a secondary security clip if its got all your valuables).

Yes the clip will certainly get some attention although these spring plastic Jobs do see to be quite strong

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

I am sure the Rib Kings PD and WK will advise that the zips will rust in 30 seconds and the fabric will instantly disintegrate...

I think it's very you. Maybe add a little bat shuriken...

[willk]

Actually, I've just ordered one too. It's very me as well

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by willk

Actually, I've just ordered one too. It's very me as well

My you have a big one that must mean you are better than all the rest of us put together...… Clever you

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

My you have a big one that must mean you are better than all the rest of us put together...… Clever you

No, I take a Medium Utility Belt, so I expect you outdid me

And the RIB is very modest as Redbays go - you really shouldn't get so exercised....

[Tim M]

A utility belt for a days boating.....now I’ve heard everything

[spartacus]

Stepping off a boat with that thing looking like a marine... the locals will think you're invading!

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by Tim M

A utility belt for a days boating.....now I’ve heard everything

So We can all forget google you know it all

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by willk

No, I take a Medium Utility Belt, so I expect you outdid me

And the RIB is very modest as Redbays go - you really shouldn't get so exercised....

Redbay…….. Coooooor ……. well done you

[willk]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

Redbay…….. Coooooor ……. well done you

Cheers mate! However, I'm still not sure that peeps will be impressed enough - I think I'll hire a drone "pilot" to take some footage of me going around in distant circles on a local lake.

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by willk

Cheers mate! However, I'm still not sure that peeps will be impressed enough - I think I'll hire a drone "pilot" to take some footage of me going around in distant circles on a local lake.

Happy to oblige

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Bigplumbs

My you have a big one that must mean you are better than all the rest of us put together...… Clever you

Aye well! When you’re working in the North Atlantic rather than pottering about on the local river, it’s not the size of the “fleet” that matters, it’s the quality of the ship. Horses for courses.

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Aye well! When you’re working in the North Atlantic rather than pottering about on the local river, it’s not the size of the “fleet” that matters, it’s the quality of the ship. Horses for courses.

What local River are you talking about.... Do you mean the North Sea

Good of you to come along and support your little chum Will..... He was indeed starting to struggle as usual

[GuyC]

I'd agree with Lakelandterrier in that a belt would probably get in the way of sitting down or bracing against a backrest.

I've put a Henderson hatch in the side of the console with a little lined compartment behind it which contains a couple of USB connectors and a cigarette style socket for phones, handheld radio's etc. I'll probably put stuff in a little Overboard drybag if it needs extra waterproofness. It's not secure from a theft perspective but I'll only leave valuables in it when I'm on board.

Willk - nice RIB.

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by GuyC

I'd agree with Lakelandterrier in that a belt would probably get in the way of sitting down or bracing against a backrest.

I've put a Henderson hatch in the side of the console with a little lined compartment behind it which contains a couple of USB connectors and a cigarette style socket for phones, handheld radio's etc. I'll probably put stuff in a little Overboard drybag if it needs extra waterproofness. It's not secure from a theft perspective but I'll only leave valuables in it when I'm on board.

Willk - nice RIB.

Have you got any pics of the Henderson Hatch compartment. Might be useful with an Idea I am thinking of

[Poly]

Modern boaters are getting soft. Back in the day when Garfish ruled the waves round here, real ribnobbers rode on the tube with a Bowie knife between their teeth.