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Forum: Engines & props 30 August 2012, 19:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,410
Posted By The Slug
I was looking at doing mine a while back but they...

I was looking at doing mine a while back but they transpired to be ok in the end. Best thing to do is to do a search on youtube and there are some good videos to watch. Also, do a search for "alpha...
Forum: Bits and pieces 22 August 2012, 19:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,945
Posted By The Slug
I also have this engine in my Parker and have...

I also have this engine in my Parker and have experienced this problem first hand. Infact its thanks to this forum that I spotted the siezed waste gate, which resulted in having to replace the turbo....
Forum: RIB gallery 10 August 2012, 20:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,039
Posted By The Slug
obviously I'm completly bias but Parker ribs do a...

obviously I'm completly bias but Parker ribs do a good solid consol and they're just across the pond from you in Gdynia, Poland. Andre (one of the directors) is a member on here, i'm sure if you send...
Forum: RIB gallery 10 August 2012, 18:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By The Slug
Hi Andre, cool pictures and thanks for sharing....

Hi Andre, cool pictures and thanks for sharing. That 800 Baltic looks well in the blue. My personal choice would still be the black or grey though:)
Forum: RIB gallery 04 July 2012, 21:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By The Slug
[Paul, what are you up to this weekend say...

[Paul, what are you up to this weekend say Sunday]
pm sent.



Thanks DNV, always good to share info. I haven't done any really long trips yet but from the journeys I've done she seems to be...
Forum: RIBs wanted 04 July 2012, 20:47
Replies: 36
Views: 6,744
Posted By The Slug
Nice one Alex, will try and get down to calshot...

Nice one Alex, will try and get down to calshot next time you're down to check out to new addition to the family. Some more pictures would be good in the mean time;)
Forum: RIB gallery 04 July 2012, 19:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By The Slug
I'll be along at some point for sure:thumbs:...

I'll be along at some point for sure:thumbs: Unfortunately July our busiest month at work so probably later in the year:)
Forum: RIB gallery 04 July 2012, 18:55
Replies: 9
Views: 1,843
Posted By The Slug
nice pics, I also have a 6.3 with 120 combo and...

nice pics, I also have a 6.3 with 120 combo and hope to do a trip to Alderney at some point ( when work permits ). What sort of economy do you get from yours at cruising speed?
Forum: RIBs wanted 19 June 2012, 21:11
Replies: 36
Views: 6,744
Posted By The Slug
nice 585 on the ribcraft site, just had a new...

nice 585 on the ribcraft site, just had a new engine by all accounts, think its only done 20 odd hours ;)
Forum: RIBs wanted 19 June 2012, 18:10
Replies: 36
Views: 6,744
Posted By The Slug
can't see past those turquoise tubes on the...

can't see past those turquoise tubes on the Parker then :rolleyes:. I have to say they wouldn't be my choice either. I'll keep my eyes peeled :)
Forum: RIBs wanted 23 May 2012, 20:43
Replies: 36
Views: 6,744
Posted By The Slug
Hi Alex, why don't you pm Andre and see if knows...

Hi Alex, why don't you pm Andre and see if knows of any second hand parkers, you never know;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2012, 20:23
Replies: 38
Views: 7,025
Posted By The Slug
We really enjoyed our day at the rib show and...

We really enjoyed our day at the rib show and hope it continues for years to come. Was great to catch up with Chris, Andre and nice to meet your better half Andre, you've done well for youself...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 April 2012, 18:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By The Slug
Did you stop off at the grosvenor arms? They used...

Did you stop off at the grosvenor arms? They used to do some good food in there, and the beer wasn't bad either:thumbs:

I lived in chester for 10 years, had some good times in Rosies & number 15...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 April 2012, 18:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,959
Posted By The Slug
thanks for all your help with this, i tell you if...

thanks for all your help with this, i tell you if i ever win the lottery my first purchase will be a lifetime lease on a mooring:thumbs:
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 April 2012, 12:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,959
Posted By The Slug
[Which trailer do you have?] It's an Alko...

[Which trailer do you have?]

It's an Alko trailer with type 2051 shoes etc. I did all the brakes at the same time as the damper so I guess I need to make some adjustments somewhere along the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 April 2012, 10:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,959
Posted By The Slug
I concur, i did mine a couple of weeks ago and it...

I concur, i did mine a couple of weeks ago and it was a real b*****d. The damper had to come out the back but unfortunately there wasn't enough clearance so in the end I had to remove the coupling...
Forum: Bits and pieces 21 April 2012, 20:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By The Slug
Thanks Geoff, will keep this in mind. I think...

Thanks Geoff, will keep this in mind. I think trying to change a stub axle at the side of a road might be pushing the boundries for me tbh plus it all looks pretty rusty back there. Thanks anyway...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2012, 19:12
Replies: 27
Views: 2,965
Posted By The Slug
Done :)

Done :)
Forum: Bits and pieces 15 April 2012, 20:57
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By The Slug
Thank you all for taking the time to reply, much...

Thank you all for taking the time to reply, much appreciated. The PCD measurement is 112m and its a 5 stud drum.

Treemendos- The drums you have there would be ideal but unfortunately the stub...
Forum: Bits and pieces 11 April 2012, 21:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By The Slug
Thanks Trailer guy, will get that measured...

Thanks Trailer guy, will get that measured tomorrow. Don't suppose you have any spare alko drums floating around?

thanks in advance

Paul
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 April 2012, 13:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By The Slug
66975 Thanks Rogue wave, i'm hoping...

66975


Thanks Rogue wave, i'm hoping this picture may shed some Light. Its a twin axle 1550kg per axle i think. apologies if this pictures doesn't show.
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 April 2012, 11:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,829
Posted By The Slug
Spare Alko brake drum.

Hi all, I'm heading up to loch Fyne in June and was looking for an old brake drum that i could use as a spare incase one of the bearing fail on the way up. It needs to be type 2051 with the one shot...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2012, 10:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,325
Posted By The Slug
I thought it was completely normal to see...

I thought it was completely normal to see differences of up to 15psi? no doubt someone will correct me if i'm wrong. I owned a yamaha 115 that had a difference of about 10psi and it ran beautifully....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 April 2012, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 3,595
Posted By The Slug
ribshop :thumbs:

ribshop :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2012, 21:42
Replies: 23
Views: 9,873
Posted By The Slug
Another vote for the Parker 6.3-6.5. Bomb proof...

Another vote for the Parker 6.3-6.5. Bomb proof and a very dry boat which will no doubt keep Mrs whisper happy.:thumbs:
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