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Forum: RIBs wanted 08 May 2010, 09:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By Headhunter
Harry PM sent I have a 5.5M Humber...

Harry

PM sent

I have a 5.5M Humber Destroyer for sale with a Yamaha 130 2 stroke for sale.

Hull is 2003, only used for holidays, dry sailed.

Full bespoke laminated cover.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 July 2006, 00:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,797
Posted By Headhunter
Richard The fireworks are Friday 4th August...

Richard

The fireworks are Friday 4th August commencing 21.30.

John
Forum: Other stuff 10 July 2006, 19:51
Replies: 54
Views: 7,528
Posted By Headhunter
Try peanut butter for bait never fails here. ...

Try peanut butter for bait never fails here.


John
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2006, 15:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,352
Posted By Headhunter
Mike I could do with a flotation strap for...

Mike

I could do with a flotation strap for my Steiner 111 if you are OK to sell me one please?

John
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2006, 19:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,888
Posted By Headhunter
Town Quay is free for Cowes Week, due to...

Town Quay is free for Cowes Week, due to sponsorship by Scandia, but it is a bit of a bun fight, with the nickname "Rib City".

I am staying in Cowes for the week, hence the desire to find a secure...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2006, 12:39
Replies: 13
Views: 3,888
Posted By Headhunter
Cowes Week Rib Berthing

I am seeking advice please.

Does anyone know of or can recommend where I can berth my rib,(5.5Metre Humber Destroyer) during Cowes Week (28July-5 August).

The big marinas don't want them, East...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 28 June 2004, 16:29
Replies: 40
Views: 7,655
Posted By Headhunter
Did you finish in a good position?

Richard

Yes upright!!

John
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2004, 16:06
Replies: 4
Views: 6,992
Posted By Headhunter
How do you tie to the buoy?

We use a warp from the bow D ring to the chain attached to the mooring buoy.

Most mooring chains will have a loop where they attach to the buoy.

We take two tight turns around the loop in the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 28 June 2004, 15:54
Replies: 40
Views: 7,655
Posted By Headhunter
Bullwinkle GBR 7165T

Louise & Richard

We saw you heading west around Ventnor around midday.
Too busy to get to the VHF.
Did you continue west?
There were big seas off St Catherine's point, up to 2 metre waves,...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 June 2004, 07:51
Replies: 40
Views: 7,655
Posted By Headhunter
what class are you in?

Richard

SBR (Sportsboat Class) along with the Hunter 707's, Cork 1720's, J80's Etc

John
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 June 2004, 15:38
Replies: 40
Views: 7,655
Posted By Headhunter
RU coming out for round-the-island race?

Richard
I will be competing in it; 06.30 start, Sail No GBR 7165T, boat name Bullwinkle
Give us a wave (of the arm!) if you see us. We would expect to finish at circa 15.00.
Our spinnaker is...
Forum: Engines & props 09 June 2004, 19:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,946
Posted By Headhunter
What adjustments wiill you make?

I am told by my engine service man that the trimtab is the first place to look.

John
Forum: Engines & props 09 June 2004, 15:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,946
Posted By Headhunter
Humber Rib repower

Martin

I have a Humber 5.5 Destroyer with a 130hp Yamaha 2 stroke.

Top speed with light load so far 43 knots, with waves no more than a foot. A small chine walk began to develop so I will be...
Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2004, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 10,443
Posted By Headhunter
I would be more worried running the aux on 100/1,...

I would be more worried running the aux on 100/1, are they not usually 50/1?

Rupert

Yamaha handbook for 2B, 3A(MALTA),4AC, 4BC, 5C are all 100:1 mix ratio.

Pete

The advice to premix the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2004, 12:38
Replies: 31
Views: 7,770
Posted By Headhunter
Jig saws are awful things. By definition they are designed to cut curves, therefore c

JW
From my recent experience using a jigsaw with a fibreglass blade I was amazed just how well it cut, very straight, very smooth and no chipping.

I was apprehensive at first, but the whole job...
Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2004, 09:37
Replies: 13
Views: 10,443
Posted By Headhunter
Auxiliary long or short shaft?

Rich

I have a Yamaha 4hp 2 stroke short shaft auxillary fitted on to an adjustable mounting bracket, which works fine.

As it is only a get me home back-up I am not too worried that the shaft is...
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 May 2004, 09:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,879
Posted By Headhunter
Trailer wanted

If it's not too late try Admiral Trailers
Tiverton in Devon

01884 251577

They keep all the components in stock and make to order so they may be persuaded to put one together at short notice.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2004, 17:11
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Headhunter
The debate for rigid vs webbing which collapses when you stand on it is a valid one.

The Humber Toe Straps in my rib are a type of reinforced pvc so they flatten if stood on but return to a loop immediately, so no problem putting your foot into them, nor stubbing your toe on them.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2004, 17:07
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By Headhunter
Where can you buy them please?

Rich

Humber sell them, Toe Straps in their price list £30/pair fitted, so maybe less if not.

Ask for Sue 01482 226100

John
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2004, 09:50
Replies: 31
Views: 7,770
Posted By Headhunter
Making holes

I recently cut an oblong hole in my console using a normal drill bit (circa 10mm) in the corner to give a start point for the Jigsaw.
I used a special fibreglass blade in the saw (made by Piranha a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2004, 17:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By Headhunter
Daniel Lewmar or equivalent hatches on foredeck...

Daniel
Lewmar or equivalent hatches on foredeck of yachts take quite a hammering when racing, crew leaping about setting spinnakers, anchors etc.
I've never known one to give way when i'm on the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 May 2004, 10:27
Replies: 104
Views: 15,809
Posted By Headhunter
Thanks for the info John - might investigate other slipway options if Levington's too

Phil

I can't vouch for any other launch sites on the Orwell.
Iam still exploring myself.
Have a look at Felixstowe Ferry (mouth of Deben) but you may need a 4x4.

Good Luck

John
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 May 2004, 03:37
Replies: 104
Views: 15,809
Posted By Headhunter
What's the tidal access window on the slip at Levington?

Phil

I have launched both a 7.5metre yacht (with raised keel draught 0.7m) and my rib at all states of tide without any problems, using a car.
They have a steel cable and pulley at the slip if...
Forum: Other stuff 12 May 2004, 11:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By Headhunter
Most users ever online was 120, 03 May 2004 at 06:53.

Why so many users online at that time of the morning on a bank holiday monday?
Any ideas?

John
Forum: The Cancer Research UK auction 12 May 2004, 11:01
Replies: 19
Views: 9,123
Posted By Headhunter
My bid is £20 John

My bid is £20

John
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