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Forum: Trailers & towing 21 March 2014, 18:11
Replies: 36
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Posted By 58 North
Maybe but that's what the ticket says. Its will a...

Maybe but that's what the ticket says. Its will a full 90lt tank, anchor and chain plus all the usual kit for a RYA course that it will be used for tomorrow. Just off now to push it about and onto...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 March 2014, 11:33
Replies: 36
Views: 5,788
Posted By 58 North
My Ribcraft 5.3 with a 70hp is 1140kg all up.

My Ribcraft 5.3 with a 70hp is 1140kg all up.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2014, 09:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,877
Posted By 58 North
Pugneys Country Park run inland PB2 courses. You...

Pugneys Country Park run inland PB2 courses. You can call them on 01924 302365.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2013, 19:55
Replies: 59
Views: 6,122
Posted By 58 North
The slip at Howtown is free. I have not seen it...

The slip at Howtown is free. I have not seen it used for many years but from the water a few weeks ago it looked the same as it did. You just have the single track road to contend with from Pooley...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2013, 19:44
Replies: 59
Views: 6,122
Posted By 58 North
I was running an Advanced PB course so the boat...

I was running an Advanced PB course so the boat was in the tidal river. But have used the slip just upstream of the Lady Diana bridge in Stockton and the Tess Barrage slip. Two of the simplest and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2013, 16:24
Replies: 59
Views: 6,122
Posted By 58 North
Just pick your weather and all will be ok mate....

Just pick your weather and all will be ok mate. North East coast is not all that different to the Solent or Poole, just not so many boats out. Recently been out at night from the Tees, Hamble and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 November 2013, 19:39
Replies: 59
Views: 6,122
Posted By 58 North
Whitby is a North facing harbour, if its...

Whitby is a North facing harbour, if its Northerly wind, yes the entrance is bad and the harbour closed. But given the prevailing west to south winds the vast majority of the time the harbour...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 November 2013, 13:21
Replies: 59
Views: 6,122
Posted By 58 North
Whitby is an easy launch with a good wide,...

Whitby is an easy launch with a good wide, sheltered concrete slip. A little steeper than many but easy to use.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 May 2013, 21:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By 58 North
Going out from Mary Port tomorrow ... not far...

Going out from Mary Port tomorrow ... not far from Windermere. Not a long trip up the Solway Firth as the slip is only a few hours each side of HW. May be a little cold as the weather forecast is...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 March 2013, 18:34
Replies: 40
Views: 16,228
Posted By 58 North
No problem with any of the ribs but do you want...

No problem with any of the ribs but do you want to leave a boat on a drying mooring in Staithes all year ... not sure this is a good idea. Maybe overnight from time to time in the summer.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2012, 06:18
Replies: 24
Views: 5,201
Posted By 58 North
Ullswater does have a warden and in the summer he...

Ullswater does have a warden and in the summer he is on the lake all weekend. I have seen him stop boats but not sure what the fine, if any is. The lake steamers travel at between 10 and 12mph so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 March 2012, 21:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By 58 North
Parking can be a pain but you can use the...

Parking can be a pain but you can use the Scarborough harbour crane near the Yacht Club Not sure what the fee is), better than putting the trailer in the water. But don't go at low tide because the...
Forum: Commercial operators 30 January 2012, 20:22
Replies: 25
Views: 10,764
Posted By 58 North
I did my test last week, I need it to be a RYA...

I did my test last week, I need it to be a RYA Advanced Instructor. You need night navigation experience before you take exam as a prerequisite. Therefore you may need to gain this first. The test...
Forum: Engines & props 15 June 2011, 19:16
Replies: 7
Views: 5,066
Posted By 58 North
I have a DF70 and had very little or even no...

I have a DF70 and had very little or even no water coming out the tell tail. But on muffs lots coming out the exhaust. Engine was running fine with no warning buzzer or lights. Using a flat screw...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2011, 19:39
Replies: 30
Views: 7,963
Posted By 58 North
Hi all just put my post on for a bit of...

Hi all just put my post on for a bit of information. I have found lots of good discussion on this site and found it interesting.
If I was using the boat for diving with a large crew it would not do...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2011, 07:58
Replies: 30
Views: 7,963
Posted By 58 North
I have recently purchased a Ribcraft 5.3 with a...

I have recently purchased a Ribcraft 5.3 with a Suzuki 70 … may even be this boat. Goes fine for me, WOT 34 knots with a full tank and 2 up. With 6 in not sure what the GPS said but was up and...
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