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Forum: RIB gallery 08 May 2007, 07:37
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Knew I should have refuelled in Yarmouth before...

Knew I should have refuelled in Yarmouth before the Channel crossing that day. It didnt feel that sunny to me, either!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2007, 07:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
Refuelled yesterday, and only squeezed 76 litres...

Refuelled yesterday, and only squeezed 76 litres into the tank - so about 130 miles and only 17 gallons. I'm certainly impressed given the last 50 miles was at close to 50 knots.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 19:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
I wish ... But I do feel either a foot...

I wish ...

But I do feel either a foot throttle or at least moving the throttle to the centreline (left hand) would be beneficial.

I suppose I could try slowing down as a last option? It's...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 11:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
.. and I'd spent time in the gym preparing for...

.. and I'd spent time in the gym preparing for the sailing season too (I run a small canting keel racer - she does 30 knots in the right conditions). Have to say I ache more than I do after a cross...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 11:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
It might have been the previous owner - I only...

It might have been the previous owner - I only collected the boat on Saturday. She is a good looking RIB, and capable of the odd commute between Jersey and Alderney that I need. Quicker than...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 10:04
Replies: 14
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Posted By qsiv
Revenger 29, 315 Yanmar - stored there, not...

Revenger 29, 315 Yanmar - stored there, not bought from them. The good consumption was probably due to the slower passage down the Solent and crossing the shipping lanes - didnt see more than 3...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 09:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
No - thats the throttle hand!! Flew over on...

No - thats the throttle hand!!

Flew over on the redeye, and back home by 14:30 - it's difficult to achieve that flying both ways.

It was choppy going down Southampton Water and the Solent -...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2007, 07:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,413
Posted By qsiv
Drained

Is it just me, is it old age ...

I just brought my new (seconhand) boat back from Southampton to Jersey yesterday. My steering arm is worn out (throttle arm fine!), and I seem to have acquired...
Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2003, 20:56
Replies: 14
Views: 3,219
Posted By qsiv
Maybe - but true. Do you think that most of the...

Maybe - but true. Do you think that most of the fast ferries in the world would use them if they weren't efficient? It was also the propulsion of choice for the transatlantic record run (Il...
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