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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2017, 20:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,833
Posted By derdle
I'm sure you're right.:iagree: same as hiring a...

I'm sure you're right.:iagree: same as hiring a car on the continent. but I still have a favoured side to steer from.

But if there is a choice???? I may as well explore options:shrug: it would be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2017, 18:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,833
Posted By derdle
Steering... Port or Starboard

In the middle of a refurb and I am currently making the mould for the new console its quite large with a front lift up door to access a cuddy cabin with sea toilet.

Boat usage is going to be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2017, 07:19
Replies: 11
Views: 4,089
Posted By derdle
I also would be interested had one and it was...

I also would be interested had one and it was scarey quick for such a small boat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2016, 00:08
Replies: 46
Views: 8,478
Posted By derdle
I fitted one a while back. I Was staying at the...

I fitted one a while back.
I Was staying at the Premier Inn at South Mimms Services on the M25.
and popped into the Truck stop next door and they sold them in the Shop.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2014, 06:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,076
Posted By derdle
Thanks I will try them.

Thanks I will try them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 April 2014, 14:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,076
Posted By derdle
On the subject of insurance. 7.9m rib unknown...

On the subject of insurance.
7.9m rib unknown manufacturer
Unknown age.
Anyone know where I can get insurance without having the cost of a survey having to be carried out.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2014, 10:36
Replies: 13
Views: 4,862
Posted By derdle
I had a zodiac furura with a 30hp, i fitted a set...

I had a zodiac furura with a 30hp, i fitted a set of doel fins to cavitation plate (abouut £25) would plane with 2 adults towing a ringo with 2 teenagers no problem. without the fins no chance so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2013, 22:18
Replies: 24
Views: 4,732
Posted By derdle
I used them on a zodiac futura 3.6m sib with a 30...

I used them on a zodiac futura 3.6m sib with a 30 hp. with forward steering and throttle controls.
I could pull a large Ringo with both my daughters on it no problem with fins fitted.
On one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2013, 21:26
Replies: 48
Views: 7,462
Posted By derdle
Lake Garda 2012 unable to get up on the plane,...

Lake Garda 2012 unable to get up on the plane, towing my daughters on their Ringo with a Zodiac Futura with a 30hp.

after 20 minutes of trying different techniques and different engine trim...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 September 2013, 21:15
Replies: 48
Views: 7,462
Posted By derdle
Launching at Wells (norfolk), backed down the...

Launching at Wells (norfolk), backed down the ramp with van until rear wheels just in water applied handbrake and left engine running to ensure no chance of water ingress. released boat from winch...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 18:47
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
How about going commando with the immobilizer...

How about going commando with the immobilizer Velcro'd to your wedding tackle and a tube of conductive gell smeared on for good measure.

I bet you'd be jumping overboard every 30sec's
)))
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 16:49
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
JamesF If I'm honest so am I, I made my...

JamesF

If I'm honest so am I, I made my string a bit longer and all is good. Im just throwing ideas out there for the members of this forum that seem to have such a problem.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 16:44
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
I'm starting to wonder if i should have voted for...

I'm starting to wonder if i should have voted for legislation after reading the post's on this site from so called experienced members justifying there reasons for not using kill chords, these are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 16:32
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
Skin is conductive! thats why you don't stick...

Skin is conductive! thats why you don't stick your fingers in plug sockets.

a simple 9 volt current running between two contacts on an immobilizer the size of a car fob that you fit with Velcro...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 15:59
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
You where it under your dry suit. I assume you...

You where it under your dry suit. I assume you have got other clothes on underneath maybe even a belt. I didn't think going commando is a prerequisite of wearing a dry suit. it only needs to be the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 12:26
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
The sky news report said it was "Family owned"...

The sky news report said it was "Family owned" thats all I know.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 09:27
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
Looking at the recent incident I see an educated...

Looking at the recent incident I see an educated professional out for a day with his family, they seem to have had all the right kit on and the boat seemed well maintained with all the right gear....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 04:13
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
"Power Boat and Rib Kill chord stickers" ...

"Power Boat and Rib Kill chord stickers"

What a cracking idea!!!!

may be they can stick a few around there office and let us know if they work,


Photos from PB&R page 51,52 issue 111...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 08:47
Replies: 534
Views: 77,336
Posted By derdle
I had the same problem with a mercury. easy fix...

I had the same problem with a mercury. easy fix though I got a second chord and joined them together. longer string means more available hand movement.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 December 2012, 14:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,754
Posted By derdle
optimax 225 oil connections correct??

just collected a optimax 225hp 2003 model year.
everything connected but a question on oil tank.

The manual assumes the pipes are already on the engine and just need plugging into the in line...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 November 2012, 07:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By derdle
got mine here large range of shapes, sizes and...

got mine here large range of shapes, sizes and accessories and good quality.
Tek-Group Ltd Fuel Tanks (https://www.tek-group.co.uk/acatalog/Fuel_Tanks.html)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 November 2012, 14:03
Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Posted By derdle
forgot to mention I'm gonna flowcoat the...

forgot to mention I'm gonna flowcoat the compartment before the pour.

final result a tank that can't move is protectect from impact and as long as the compartment is totally sealed will not absorb...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 November 2012, 13:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,824
Posted By derdle
I'm about to do the same thing with twin tanks. ...

I'm about to do the same thing with twin tanks.
glass in some new ply stringers covering them completely in resin (to water proof them) To box the tanks in giving about 50mm clearance all round, sit...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2012, 18:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By derdle
don't really want that happening. but still...

don't really want that happening.
but still like the idea of more engine options, so may limit my self to 20 and 25 inch.
I have got 2 under deck 83lt tanks so this may help with centre of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2012, 10:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By derdle
transom height does it matter

I'm soon going to be building a transom extension.
one thing ill be ensuring is a bit more angle to allow a larger range of trimming.
ill also be repowering aswell. I was considering Increaseing it...
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