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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 July 2015, 17:17
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Posted By GeoffChopper
Thanks for organising a great day and hopefully...

Thanks for organising a great day and hopefully raised a good amount of money
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2013, 21:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,648
Posted By GeoffChopper
I've been into Portsmouth a few times and there...

I've been into Portsmouth a few times and there is some interesting stuff there, use the small boat channel. Not sure if you can just cross to gunwharf or you need radio ahead?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 March 2013, 08:56
Replies: 0
Views: 1,107
Posted By GeoffChopper
Life jackets

Does anyone know a place close to Oxford that services life jackets? I've found a couple in Southampton but ideally I would drop them somewhere a but closer
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2012, 06:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Posted By GeoffChopper
I went to Southampton yesterday, weather was...

I went to Southampton yesterday, weather was poor, by the time the rain stopped a lot if exhibitors had shut up and gone home!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 January 2012, 12:07
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By GeoffChopper
Thanks for the advice and responses, its a...

Thanks for the advice and responses, its a membrane suit

Think i'll get shopping for a repair kit and some thermals

Cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 January 2012, 20:35
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By GeoffChopper
Dry Suit for Ribbing

i've recently got hold of a dry suit to go ribbing in for a couple of reasons:

1. Staying dry while launching from slipways where there is no pontoon and less risk than using waders
2. Staying...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2011, 12:17
Replies: 43
Views: 21,406
Posted By GeoffChopper
what degree would a rib become classed 'deep'?...

what degree would a rib become classed 'deep'? greater than 22?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2011, 19:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,009
Posted By GeoffChopper
I'm heading to brixham next week end and am...

I'm heading to brixham next week end and am intending to use the main brixham slip.

I have looked at the Torquay slip before and it looks good with plenty of parking but I'll be camping near to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2011, 18:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,491
Posted By GeoffChopper
Totally agree with the points about getting ready...

Totally agree with the points about getting ready away from the slipway, I do that when launching with family or friends, also note the valid point of not rushing and causing damage.

Like the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2011, 17:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,491
Posted By GeoffChopper
All very good comments thank you, I have 2...

All very good comments thank you, I have 2 worries really

1. When there is no pontoon etc to moor to and need to leave the boat at anchor
2. Leaving the boat at anchor at the bottom of a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2011, 10:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,491
Posted By GeoffChopper
Lone launching and recovery

Has anyone got any tips for me to launch and recovery my rib from a trailer when alone? Usually have some sort of help even if it's the kids but might want to go out alone sometime
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2011, 07:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By GeoffChopper
Ian Thank you for the link Geoff

Ian

Thank you for the link

Geoff
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2011, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By GeoffChopper
Radar Reflectors

i did have a tube type radar reflector but it didn't last long and i have since read that actual they are not very effective.

Does everyone have a radar refelctor on their rib? If so which do...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 July 2011, 12:55
Replies: 468
Views: 60,616
Posted By GeoffChopper
Looks a great trip, wish you all a safe journey ...

Looks a great trip, wish you all a safe journey

If i get you a long hose could you pump some of that cheap fuel back home
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 July 2011, 20:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By GeoffChopper
Ok might try and rig that up, cheers

Ok might try and rig that up, cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 July 2011, 09:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By GeoffChopper
Ok I'll have a look, cheers

Ok I'll have a look, cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 July 2011, 15:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By GeoffChopper
The plastic 'L' has disappeared, the bracket is...

The plastic 'L' has disappeared, the bracket is part broke and the transducer is hanging on it's wire, all looking a bit of a mess! I guess I may have to 'bodge' something up
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 July 2011, 07:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By GeoffChopper
Transducer Bracket

Can anyone help me with pointing me in the direction of a new transducer braket? i have an avon 560 with yamaha controls, engine etc, they appear to still be working but the bracket securing the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 July 2011, 19:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By GeoffChopper
Hope you had a good day, it was breezy! I went...

Hope you had a good day, it was breezy! I went out from calshot up to Yarmouth then to the forts, cowes and Lee on Solent, great fun and got wet, also good experience for a novice like me
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2011, 22:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By GeoffChopper
Can anyone suggest a good supplier of yamaha...

Can anyone suggest a good supplier of yamaha parts that would have an on line catalogue ? I've found a couple but they are in the states and I'd rather speak to someone in the uk when ordering
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2011, 14:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By GeoffChopper
I'll have a look at those and make sure, cheers

I'll have a look at those and make sure, cheers
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2011, 13:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By GeoffChopper
thats the sort of reply I was hoping for, thanks....

thats the sort of reply I was hoping for, thanks. I won't have to miss a day boating waiting for the part to arrive and get time to fix it.
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2011, 12:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By GeoffChopper
Yamaha Outboard Anode Bracket

At the weekend a section of the outbaord came loose so I removed it and continued using the boat. I have identified the part as the Anode Bracket, it had been left hanging by a wire connection,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 June 2011, 18:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By GeoffChopper
Just what I was thinking about the tide, and I...

Just what I was thinking about the tide, and I can understand why it will be better with wind when more exposed, cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 June 2011, 12:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By GeoffChopper
Round The IOW

Knowing that the round the island race is on this weekend i thought to myself i might do that one sunny day in my rib. Looking at the tidal streams, at some pont i would be going against the tidal...
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