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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 December 2023, 06:02
Replies: 15
Views: 1,206
Posted By SimonCh
The MRI 42! Spent many a rough day at sea on...

The MRI 42! Spent many a rough day at sea on her.

The MRI (Maritime rescue institute) was one of the few independent lifeboat charities in Britain until it went bust. We had the 42, then we had...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 December 2023, 10:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By SimonCh
Fantastic! will catch you nearer the time

Fantastic! will catch you nearer the time
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2023, 09:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By SimonCh
Thanks everyone! have emailed the harbour and...

Thanks everyone! have emailed the harbour and shall book my mooring soon! definitely taking the boat - I may be in touch with a few of you nearer the time for some local knowledge if thats ok!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2023, 06:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,116
Posted By SimonCh
I have the XM stuff as well and love it! Have you...

I have the XM stuff as well and love it! Have you had a look on vinted? sometimes you get some good quality stuff on there second hand at a bargain and i've seen XM in the past.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 November 2023, 13:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,197
Posted By SimonCh
Salcombe boating

We've been fortunate enough to be offered the use of a holiday home in salcombe next summer for a week. It's a long journey for us from the North East of Scotland. I've been to Poole before and it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2023, 10:48
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By SimonCh
ah yes you're right! no use for this...

ah yes you're right! no use for this application! my apologies
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2023, 09:46
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By SimonCh
Whilst not laser cut, i'm happy to 3d print...

Whilst not laser cut, i'm happy to 3d print adaptors if that's any use
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 August 2023, 13:24
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By SimonCh
Lol thought it seemed too good to be true! Thanks

Lol thought it seemed too good to be true! Thanks
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 August 2023, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By SimonCh
Bargain! Was that a braked axle?

Bargain! Was that a braked axle?
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 August 2023, 18:18
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By SimonCh
Trailer axle - cost effective replacement?

Hey all. Following on from my previous post I’m at peace with requiring a new axle.
I have an SBS trailer but am not a fan of the one shot nuts etc - maintenance seems harder work than my old...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 July 2023, 19:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,258
Posted By SimonCh
Bearings were good as new! New axle for me next...

Bearings were good as new! New axle for me next year then based on the comments. Don’t have much towing to do this year thankfully
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 July 2023, 16:43
Replies: 16
Views: 1,258
Posted By SimonCh
Good question. All I can think is that the last...

Good question. All I can think is that the last owner opened them, thought “f*ck this”. Then removed the delaminated liners before reconnecting it all
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 July 2023, 15:50
Replies: 16
Views: 1,258
Posted By SimonCh
Trailer maintenance… Jesus

How’s it going?

I started one side of my trailer earlier (and soon wished I hadn’t). The bearing was an absolute nightmare to get out. Took me about an hour of hammering with various...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2023, 13:29
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By SimonCh
Thanks guys! I'm fitting an additional roof bar...

Thanks guys! I'm fitting an additional roof bar so i can secure the boat further forward and through the D-rings as recommended! much appreciated.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2023, 09:43
Replies: 5
Views: 474
Posted By SimonCh
Tender on roof of car - thoughts?

Morning all,
See pic below. I was wondering if many of you guys have done this? I can’t decide if the windscreen will deflect air over the top of it or if it will try to take off the whole time....
Forum: Engines & props 21 March 2023, 06:56
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By SimonCh
Mariner 3.5 - fitting 5hp carb?

Hey,

Has anyone used one of the kids for a 4-stroke mariner 3.5 to convert it to 5hp? Wondering how much success you had?! Tempted to buy one as my engine is now out of warranty and i'd like my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2022, 06:20
Replies: 5
Views: 5,583
Posted By SimonCh
Thanks for the updates everyone! exactly the info...

Thanks for the updates everyone! exactly the info i was after. I'm fortunate enough to have a compressor so will go down the pneumatic route - still much cheaper than paying a professional.

I'll...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 December 2022, 10:56
Replies: 5
Views: 5,583
Posted By SimonCh
Stapling upholstery in to plastic

G'day...

I'm looking to re-upholster some of my seats this year. The upholstery is currently held in to a plastic backing with staples. I've had a crack with a hand staple gun to no avail - the...
Forum: RIBs wanted 02 November 2022, 08:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By SimonCh
https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/humber-ocean-pro-6-3...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/humber-ocean-pro-6-3m-with-suzuki-df140-for-sale-89001.html
Forum: Engines & props 27 September 2022, 13:45
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By SimonCh
have you done any work on it recently? Is it...

have you done any work on it recently? Is it possible the impeller has been fitted and the key has fallen out of the shaft?
Forum: Other stuff 25 August 2022, 09:40
Replies: 71
Views: 8,856
Posted By SimonCh
I've never been a heavy contributor to the forum,...

I've never been a heavy contributor to the forum, but over the years it is somewhere I have consistently visited for help and advice. I have found it to be one of the few forums where people seem...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2022, 05:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By SimonCh
I feel inadequate now. Are they from your bilge? ...

I feel inadequate now. Are they from your bilge? I was worried it was perhaps caused by a pinhole leak or something?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 July 2022, 19:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By SimonCh
Mushroom growing in bilge

Hi folks. See attached pic - I’ve a mushroom growing in my bilge. It is a bit damp in there but no obvious leaks. The gel coat etc all looks in good condition under the hull. Is this something to be...
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 June 2022, 14:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By SimonCh
I have a centre console with stepped hull and...

I have a centre console with stepped hull and have this exact same issue. I've had a 2m long extension bar fitted to my trailer which pivots out (a local agricultural company made it for me and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 May 2022, 16:11
Replies: 4
Views: 772
Posted By SimonCh
No worries at all!

No worries at all!
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