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Forum: Engines & props 05 August 2005, 11:36
Replies: 2
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Posted By Rupert Bear
already tried that, worked by shorting to earth...

already tried that, worked by shorting to earth so just disconnected the whole switch, no joy.
It is not a bad earth or connection as all these have been cleaned, hence who do I check the CDI,...
Forum: Engines & props 04 August 2005, 09:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,674
Posted By Rupert Bear
Tohatsu 3.5

Stopped working, sometimes!
Used as donkey on RIB so only a couple of hours running but a hard life.
When testing I couldn't get it started, then I could but it cut out quickly and trying at home...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 25 July 2005, 08:28
Replies: 27
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rupert Bear
Did anybody go out? I went to Brodick which...

Did anybody go out?
I went to Brodick which was just as I remembered it :rolleyes:
Did the Tuscan on the way back which was not where it was supposed to be in the book, but I never find that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2005, 13:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,693
Posted By Rupert Bear
You mean like this, without the 100 other boats?...

You mean like this, without the 100 other boats? :rolleyes:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 July 2005, 11:48
Replies: 15
Views: 3,832
Posted By Rupert Bear
Been to them all just about. Eigg is a nice...

Been to them all just about.
Eigg is a nice place to visit but never really found any good diving around it.
Rhum/Rum is much the same.
Canna has some great walls round it to 80m + and a fantastic...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2005, 08:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,204
Posted By Rupert Bear
Watersports centre on Cumbrae, national centre so...

Watersports centre on Cumbrae, national centre so courses are subsidised and good quality.
Can recommend them with lots of kit to use and good accom.
Forum: Engines & props 15 July 2005, 09:44
Replies: 31
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Posted By Rupert Bear
You mean that you can run the motor BETWEEN idle...

You mean that you can run the motor BETWEEN idle and as far forward as the stick goes? :D
I always thought my boat only had two speeds, stop and flat out! :eek:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 July 2005, 08:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rupert Bear
If thats the puffer in the bay then yes. I forgot...

If thats the puffer in the bay then yes. I forgot to say your marks for the Moonlight were spot on but I never did find the one off Dunoon despite trawling up and down ( even lifted a small bouy near...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 July 2005, 09:11
Replies: 27
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rupert Bear
Well, weather permitting I intend to go to...

Well, weather permitting I intend to go to Brodick this weekend................
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 July 2005, 15:52
Replies: 24
Views: 16,615
Posted By Rupert Bear
I use old 11mm climbing ropes as anchor and shot...

I use old 11mm climbing ropes as anchor and shot lines. Usually carry a 50m length in the bow with two anchors. One 2.5kg Bruce and a few metres of chain for lunch stops onto the painter and a 5kg...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 12 July 2005, 10:33
Replies: 27
Views: 4,781
Posted By Rupert Bear
I was out across on Arran, didn't realise there...

I was out across on Arran, didn't realise there was a crowd out at the weekend.
Was sitting in Lochranza watching the Waverley scooting around and fishing off the North of Arran (never caught...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 June 2005, 08:45
Replies: 38
Views: 6,174
Posted By Rupert Bear
I suppose it it all relative for reliability. ...

I suppose it it all relative for reliability.
Now if you compare Icom reliability to Silva reliability...........................
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2005, 08:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Rupert Bear
Most of the small cheaper reflectors are useless,...

Most of the small cheaper reflectors are useless, however fitting one satisfies the requirements to fit one and in the event of an accident and/or insurance claim keeps you on the right side of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2005, 12:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Rupert Bear
I did fit the one that lasted a year with a small...

I did fit the one that lasted a year with a small bracket near the top which seemed to work.
I made and fitted one to the new one too but unfortunately it came loose and off the reflector went (I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2005, 10:19
Replies: 17
Views: 3,340
Posted By Rupert Bear
Plastimo Tubular radar reflectors

Anybody have problems with these falling off the boat?
The first one I fitted fell off the first day it went out, was replaced FOC and fitted with an additional bracket to steady it and lasted a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2005, 14:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,552
Posted By Rupert Bear
Yep, I have the Tempo 70l plastic mounted in my...

Yep, I have the Tempo 70l plastic mounted in my single seat jockey. Great place to have it out the road. Breather on back of console high up and a small round waterproof hatch above the filler cap to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2005, 15:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
I have 500kg (each tyre) tyres on my 10" wheels...

I have 500kg (each tyre) tyres on my 10" wheels and a 440kg rated tyre on the spare so they can be found :thumbs:
try googling Autow in Perth who sell them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2005, 08:59
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
Measured the trailing arm toe-in as best I could,...

Measured the trailing arm toe-in as best I could, seems to be straight as far as I can tell without proper kit.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2005, 12:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
If one trailing arm was bent both wheels would be...

If one trailing arm was bent both wheels would be affected, on a single axle trailer the axle would crab to split the forces through each tyre equally scrubbing both tyres. the one sided stress you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2005, 08:50
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
But surely if axle alignment is out both wheels...

But surely if axle alignment is out both wheels would be affected as well as marks on the tyres?
Scrubbing usually leaves light scuff marks that can be seen if it is happening for long enough and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2005, 16:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
Not overloaded. trailer only 18 months old,...

Not overloaded.
trailer only 18 months old, owned from new.
Nope no heavy bumps and tyre condition bears this out (undamaged)
Wheels have surface rust but and damage seems to be inside the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2005, 15:02
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
The wheels are branded CLM on a snipe trailer and...

The wheels are branded CLM on a snipe trailer and are the type with two pressings welded together. They are rated to 500kgs each and the whole boat and trailer weighs less than 750kg cos its unbraked...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2005, 09:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rupert Bear
dodgy wheels!

Anybody had problems with wheels cracking up? I stopped after hearing a clicking noise last week and found one of the 10" wheels on my trailer had started cracks under the paint around the outside of...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 24 May 2005, 07:58
Replies: 42
Views: 7,507
Posted By Rupert Bear
I am in Ullapool diving that weekend but if it...

I am in Ullapool diving that weekend but if it was another we would be interested. If we were bringing our RIB we would have to meet at Campbeltown though, we'd never keep up over the distance from...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 23 May 2005, 09:27
Replies: 42
Views: 7,507
Posted By Rupert Bear
Out diving the Beagle and Wallachia, expensive...

Out diving the Beagle and Wallachia, expensive day out though. Every time I let someone else drive they broke something, one rammed the rocks in Largs Marina (no damage thankfully other than a...
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