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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2018, 13:44
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By Portnahaven
Long enough run in a day. I run to Tobermorey,...

Long enough run in a day.
I run to Tobermorey, which is as far in one day as i like.
Plenty of B&B's, hotels,pubs and eateries, and refuel at marine.
That leaves a full day for Staffa, Fadda then...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 March 2018, 08:40
Replies: 28
Views: 2,972
Posted By Portnahaven
I always carry a small handheld Garmin GPS which...

I always carry a small handheld Garmin GPS which i keep on all the time, along with two spare rechargable batteries.
Might not plot you around nav obsticles like the big plotter, but gives good...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2017, 15:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,007
Posted By Portnahaven
Great Stuff - Lovely photography

Great Stuff - Lovely photography
Forum: Other stuff 14 September 2016, 09:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Portnahaven
Very sad news. Makes us realise how much we are...

Very sad news.
Makes us realise how much we are indebted to these brave selfless people.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2016, 08:48
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By Portnahaven
Lovely sunset - one of my very favourite places

Lovely sunset - one of my very favourite places
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2016, 08:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By Portnahaven
I've tried towing my 2.3m sib behind at planing...

I've tried towing my 2.3m sib behind at planing speeds. Does slow you down quite a bit, but main problem was in any kind of a wave (perhaps a larger sib would not be more stable) - the sib kept...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 June 2016, 12:34
Replies: 45
Views: 9,944
Posted By Portnahaven
Your craft was looking good in the sunshine as I...

Your craft was looking good in the sunshine as I passed by it this weekend. Didn't check the coppercoat in case someone thought I was trying to tow it away.:D:D
We boated 20 tope - then ran out of...
Forum: RIB gallery 31 May 2016, 08:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By Portnahaven
Super video - weather like that makes it all...

Super video - weather like that makes it all worthwhile.
Was over to Otter Ferry two months ago, unfortunately the pontoon was not out.
Food was good and Fyne ale was fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2016, 14:19
Replies: 11
Views: 1,914
Posted By Portnahaven
I took mine to the beach one evening when it was...

I took mine to the beach one evening when it was totally calm and sea flat.
Anchored it in 2-3 ft. water.
Jumped out and marked front, back and middle water levels with pantone pen - both sides....
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2016, 15:35
Replies: 40
Views: 7,430
Posted By Portnahaven
Spot on Billy :thumbs: Was going to head to...

Spot on Billy :thumbs:
Was going to head to Tayvallich for a few days - but weather forecast has worsened.
Forum: RIB gallery 03 April 2016, 14:35
Replies: 40
Views: 7,430
Posted By Portnahaven
Must admit I really enjoy sneaking around the...

Must admit I really enjoy sneaking around the lochs in my sib, without having to worry about dinging the props in the shallows.
And not needing a 375l tank.
Forum: RIB gallery 02 April 2016, 15:06
Replies: 40
Views: 7,430
Posted By Portnahaven
Very nice rig - good luck with the Guppy. Was...

Very nice rig - good luck with the Guppy.
Was there three years ago - great stay at the hotel for a few day.
Beautiful place.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 April 2016, 13:22
Replies: 45
Views: 9,944
Posted By Portnahaven
Spraying will give you a much smoother finish. ...

Spraying will give you a much smoother finish.
Burnishing will improve things a bit on roller application - taking some of the worst ridges off. But i did not want to thin the layer of coppercoat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2016, 14:22
Replies: 45
Views: 9,944
Posted By Portnahaven
Nice job Willk. I found the coppercoating...

Nice job Willk.
I found the coppercoating reduced top speed by 3 knots.
You were lucky with the hoist, i had to rock the boat on the trailer from one side to the other, and then jack up the ends....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2016, 09:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,118
Posted By Portnahaven
I am on the third year with Coppercoat. I get a...

I am on the third year with Coppercoat. I get a light slime on the hull at end of year thats easy to power wash off.
Good instructions on their web site.
Important to rough up well the hull for a...
Forum: RIB gallery 14 November 2015, 17:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By Portnahaven
Very little tide rise there - but I had about...

Very little tide rise there - but I had about 5/6ft. I would imagine it will be deepened for the keel boaters.
Forum: RIB gallery 14 November 2015, 17:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By Portnahaven
I did make a slight docking error by tying up to...

I did make a slight docking error by tying up to the bollard in the photo - except they hadn't bolted it down yet :rolleyes:
Forum: RIB gallery 14 November 2015, 16:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By Portnahaven
https://youtu.be/ryTWEDKED_0

https://youtu.be/ryTWEDKED_0
Forum: RIB gallery 14 November 2015, 16:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,414
Posted By Portnahaven
Pontoons at Gigha

Took a run over last month to see how progress was going on the new pontoons.
They hope to build a 100ft. finger out on right hand side of main jetty.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 September 2015, 09:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,547
Posted By Portnahaven
I have used the Alderney ring method for the last...

I have used the Alderney ring method for the last 20 years, and have pulled out nearly every time. With a bit of practice you can judge the angle of boat to anchor rope, and never take your eye off...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 August 2015, 14:17
Replies: 44
Views: 9,082
Posted By Portnahaven
Yep. :)

Yep. :)
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 August 2015, 16:10
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By Portnahaven
Hello and welcome. Lovely outfit. Have been...

Hello and welcome.
Lovely outfit.
Have been to Rothesay and PB quite a few times.
The Kyles must be one of the most beautiful boating grounds in scotland.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2015, 09:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Portnahaven
Coppercoated mine two years ago. Turned the...

Coppercoated mine two years ago.
Turned the horrible olive/brown colour in about a week, in the water.
Earlier this year when boat was out for engine service there was only a light covering of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2015, 14:38
Replies: 20
Views: 3,479
Posted By Portnahaven
Anywhere between Mull of Galloway and Cape Wrath.

Anywhere between Mull of Galloway and Cape Wrath.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 October 2014, 15:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,725
Posted By Portnahaven
Give Red Bay Boats a ring. as they glassed the...

Give Red Bay Boats a ring. as they glassed the tubes on "Predator" the 9.5m fishing charter boat rib. After sharks had bitten the tubes three times.
The job looks very successful. They also fill...
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