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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 April 2005, 18:26
Replies: 11
Views: 3,351
Posted By Nick West
Security on a mooring

Hello Again....Its been a while!

Rib now fixed and ready to go after the theft last July!!!!...almost

Has anyone any tips for securing to a swinging mooring? I'm thinking along the lines of one...
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2004, 09:38
Replies: 13
Views: 3,554
Posted By Nick West
MeMe, did you get the logo done at the...

MeMe,

did you get the logo done at the factory? How much extra?

Nick
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 December 2004, 11:49
Replies: 35
Views: 7,333
Posted By Nick West
Radar Reflectors

try these: echomax.co.uk or call John Simpson 07974 902416

I spoke with the distributer at Seawork this year and he reckoned that the tubular reflectors were next to useless. He could talk for...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 21 July 2004, 08:21
Replies: 27
Views: 14,085
Posted By Nick West
Damage about £2k.....insured with an excess but...

Damage about £2k.....insured with an excess but not sure if I will get her back in the water this season (my first) and the bastards are out on bail!

So what did I do apart from being bloody...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 16 July 2004, 18:12
Replies: 27
Views: 14,085
Posted By Nick West
Thanks again to all for messages of support....I...

Thanks again to all for messages of support....I spoke to Cowes Police launch tonight and apparently all 6 Ribs have been recovered and where undergoing forensic tests this afternoon. 2 of the gang...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 16 July 2004, 12:43
Replies: 27
Views: 14,085
Posted By Nick West
Looks like we may have located mine and...

Looks like we may have located mine and others....Hayling Is / Langstone Harbour Area...apparently 2 arrests....attempted escape of 2 others in one of 6 ribs stolen! police helicopter tracking...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 16 July 2004, 09:26
Replies: 27
Views: 14,085
Posted By Nick West
Raid at Bembridge Harbour

Iv'e just had a call from Bembridge Outboards to let me know that my rib along with a number of others were stolen last night from the harbour at Bembridge. Apparently police have found one on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2004, 08:24
Replies: 93
Views: 16,215
Posted By Nick West
Did someone make money out of this event? I would suspect someone did. So yes i will

Well put, I would have to agree. Just because the opinion is negative, does not mean that it is not valid. Hopefully the organisers will read these threads and it can be improved!......The people on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2004, 19:08
Replies: 93
Views: 16,215
Posted By Nick West
Thanks to all who posted on Friday & Saturday...

Thanks to all who posted on Friday & Saturday about the show.....I intended to go at some point over the weekend and was looking forward to catching up with Tim G and other Ribnet people. Iv'e...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2004, 12:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,262
Posted By Nick West
Thanks guys, will try the options. Nick

Thanks guys, will try the options.


Nick
Forum: Bits and pieces 29 May 2004, 19:04
Replies: 1
Views: 1,771
Posted By Nick West
Found one on e-bay......

Found one on e-bay......
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2004, 19:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,262
Posted By Nick West
Thanks Rogue Wave....will give them a call.

Thanks Rogue Wave....will give them a call.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2004, 20:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,262
Posted By Nick West
Valve Replacement

Can anyone recommend someone who can replace the valves on my Avon Redcrest Dinghy on The Isle of Wight? OR advise me how to do it? Iv'e bought a couple of Avon A4 valves from IBS but they don't have...
Forum: RIB gallery 27 May 2004, 20:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,570
Posted By Nick West
thanks mate....

thanks mate....
Forum: RIB gallery 27 May 2004, 19:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,570
Posted By Nick West
Meme, How Much Did We Get For That Brass Bell?

Jono,

I had to smile when I saw a 'large brass bell' advertised on e-bay today....... 30% cut?............don't tell the boss!

I notice Meme is rather quiet, still in the garage selecting...
Forum: RIB gallery 26 May 2004, 08:31
Replies: 17
Views: 3,570
Posted By Nick West
So come on fess up is this a wind up or what????

I did enjoy that...............!

RRB? Rapid Response Bloke?... I meant RRV - but we haven't got one of those either apart from THV Ready, which is in Harwich!

Could you give the causeway a...
Forum: RIB gallery 25 May 2004, 19:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,570
Posted By Nick West
about the buoys......

MeMe, Jono,

Check my occupation on user panel, our ops & control centre were aware that you had landed on our buoy almost immediately. All of our class 1 & 2 buoys have remote sensing and cameras!...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2004, 22:09
Replies: 43
Views: 6,272
Posted By Nick West
* Size max 6.5m for reasons of towing and...

* Size max 6.5m for reasons of towing and launching,
* min 5.75m for reasons of ride and general robustness. Also endurance (as in miles before filling up.

Bruce,

Try the Avon 620.......with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2004, 21:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,700
Posted By Nick West
Steve, as nobody else has replied..........have...

Steve,
as nobody else has replied..........have you tried bleach? it's great on my white kitchen sink! go on give me a credibility point!

by the way, are you still happy with the after-sale-...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2004, 21:24
Replies: 23
Views: 5,656
Posted By Nick West
I think it is worth while buying the right thing...

I think it is worth while buying the right thing :

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Scary......you are well versed in the field of tank testing! do you think that I'm putting myself at risk doing a sneaky 20ltr...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2004, 12:38
Replies: 23
Views: 5,656
Posted By Nick West
Same pump that I use.....but that's our cover...

Same pump that I use.....but that's our cover blown now!

The notice on the entrance to the kiosk is as a result of a directive from the IW fire brigade, 5ltrs plastic / 20ltrs metal. What I find...
Forum: Other stuff 07 May 2004, 17:28
Replies: 80
Views: 13,234
Posted By Nick West
Burgee and t-shirt (xxl) thanks nick

Burgee and t-shirt (xxl)

thanks

nick
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 May 2004, 12:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,771
Posted By Nick West
Wanted:Redcrest Outboard Bracket

Dear All,

I'm in the hunt for an outboard bracket for an Avon Redcrest Dinghy (1990's) Also other bits to do with the Redcrest may be of interest......cash waiting as they say!

If anyone can...
Forum: RIB gallery 15 April 2004, 21:55
Replies: 51
Views: 10,958
Posted By Nick West
Avon 4.0

Hi Alastair....I presume!

Yes, that was mine on the pontoon, I saw yours yesterday (and checked the tubes for pressure) It's a shame you missed Steve's - now in the yard clean and on a trailer!
...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 April 2004, 20:16
Replies: 51
Views: 10,958
Posted By Nick West
Steve, Great to meet you at last, I can...

Steve,
Great to meet you at last, I can honestly say that Iv'e had one of the best weekends that I can remember; taking the new boat out and getting Anna & the boys involved has really opened up new...
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