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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 October 2009, 13:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,571
Posted By Jon Brooks
Come to Ramsgate, lots to do and see off the...

Come to Ramsgate, lots to do and see off the coast here

Cheers
Forum: Commercial operators 14 October 2009, 13:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,531
Posted By Jon Brooks
I use Euro Marine Serices very helpful and can...

I use Euro Marine Serices very helpful and can normally find the cover you need

Cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 October 2009, 17:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,079
Posted By Jon Brooks
They both need 3, NMEA in, NMEA out and then...

They both need 3, NMEA in, NMEA out and then Common. No more needed that that
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 October 2009, 10:47
Replies: 5
Views: 2,079
Posted By Jon Brooks
You will need to decide which port you wish to...

You will need to decide which port you wish to use and then connect as required.

You will also need to check the the Garmin unit is set to work on NMEA. The Garmin will come out of the box set to...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 October 2009, 10:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By Jon Brooks
It will work with a position request as well. So...

It will work with a position request as well. So you need to find another vessel with a dsc radio, send them a "position request" when they acknowledge it will pop up on the plotter

Cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2009, 08:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By Jon Brooks
Any plotter than can handle incoming NMEA/DSC...

Any plotter than can handle incoming NMEA/DSC info will work with the SH radio's.
Most Garmin units will. In the menu of the Garmin units it has a DSC tab and I have used them with Garmin so know it...
Forum: Commercial operators 30 September 2009, 08:53
Replies: 20
Views: 4,710
Posted By Jon Brooks
Both Icom and Vertex Standard (commercial radio...

Both Icom and Vertex Standard (commercial radio part of Standard Horizon) make fully waterproof commercial grade PMR radio's. You will require a PMR licence to own and use these radio's. The best one...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 August 2009, 12:36
Replies: 51
Views: 9,997
Posted By Jon Brooks
I have down loaded this app and is very good....

I have down loaded this app and is very good. Only thing is when we are at sea the chart does not seem to follow the boat, i.e chart stays still and does not follow the boat. Is there a setting I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 August 2009, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,697
Posted By Jon Brooks
trailer extention bar's?

Anyone used one or know where to get them?

Any good?

Cheers
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 August 2009, 06:32
Replies: 44
Views: 8,421
Posted By Jon Brooks
So they do work with the Gecko! Gecko and D...

So they do work with the Gecko!

Gecko and D S Developements make the "Adaptor Comm" work with both the Icom and the SH kit, its only a matter of changing the lead from the PTT box to the...
Forum: Bits and pieces 12 August 2009, 07:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By Jon Brooks
seem to remeber the CM138 and 139 (batteries for...

seem to remeber the CM138 and 139 (batteries for that model) were discontinude a few years back. You will be lucky to find them now. Shame because as you say a great radio and built like a brick out...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 August 2009, 13:12
Replies: 44
Views: 8,421
Posted By Jon Brooks
Well if it is only a year old you should be able...

Well if it is only a year old you should be able to send it back under warranty :thumbs:
Forum: RIB gallery 09 August 2009, 04:48
Replies: 478
Views: 216,364
Posted By Jon Brooks
As I say the boys at Ribcraft did me proud. The...

As I say the boys at Ribcraft did me proud. The consol "squeezed" in nicely.
I had seen one with a single seat but I wanted two. whilst it don't leave a lot of space it does give a huge amount of...
Forum: Commercial operators 08 August 2009, 20:35
Replies: 17
Views: 4,214
Posted By Jon Brooks
Was in Dover Harbour today

Was in Dover Harbour today
Forum: RIB gallery 08 August 2009, 18:19
Replies: 478
Views: 216,364
Posted By Jon Brooks
Well she is almost done now. There one of what...

Well she is almost done now. There one of what she looked liked when I got her and after treatment from them fine fellows at Ribcraft what she looks like now. New double FS consol fitted, A Frame...
Forum: Commercial operators 08 August 2009, 05:37
Replies: 17
Views: 4,214
Posted By Jon Brooks
Real shame they dont visit some of the other...

Real shame they dont visit some of the other sailing events. Its Ramsgate Week here and over the last three years I have seen a number of boats operating without the correct kit, code etc. They only...
Forum: RIB gallery 08 August 2009, 05:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By Jon Brooks
A few more......

A few more......
Forum: RIB gallery 08 August 2009, 05:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,154
Posted By Jon Brooks
Around the Isle of Sheppey

On Thursday we had a charter to travel around the Isle collecting samples. On the trip I fired of some pix of the sites, here are a few. Lovely flat day with a burning sun!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2009, 16:36
Replies: 15
Views: 4,250
Posted By Jon Brooks
Most def worth a chat with boy's at Ribcraft....

Most def worth a chat with boy's at Ribcraft. Tubes like that after 4 years have had some pretty rough treatment. Has someone power washed it over and over again? Have seen them fail like this if...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 July 2009, 19:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,674
Posted By Jon Brooks
The US model will have M1 and M2 missing (37a and...

The US model will have M1 and M2 missing (37a and P4) Channel 80 may not work properly as well.

Also the set will not be CE marked and not type approved for fit to a UK/EU vessel.

Not being...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 July 2009, 21:38
Replies: 44
Views: 8,421
Posted By Jon Brooks
With all due respect you will find most people...

With all due respect you will find most people will vote for their own VHF as long as they have never had a problem with it.

I have had the pleasure of testing most if not all the kit that is on...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 July 2009, 21:32
Replies: 15
Views: 3,174
Posted By Jon Brooks
Its a bit like the driving test, you learn how to...

Its a bit like the driving test, you learn how to drive to past the test. Not many really drive like that for long after passing.

Use of the VHF is the same but you should really use the right...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 July 2009, 12:14
Replies: 44
Views: 8,421
Posted By Jon Brooks
Ok IMHO, only two brands to look at Icom or...

Ok IMHO, only two brands to look at Icom or Standard Horizon.
Both give you 3 year warranty......why? good kit.

With the Standard kit you get the flush mouny kit FOC and a front dust cover.
With...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2009, 12:04
Replies: 26
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jon Brooks
Park benches!! how rude!! we don't allow tramps...

Park benches!! how rude!! we don't allow tramps on the boat, well we used but I fell out with the local tramp so he ain't allowed on any more!! :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2009, 11:57
Replies: 26
Views: 8,104
Posted By Jon Brooks
She is a top little boat, I have had the pleasure...

She is a top little boat, I have had the pleasure of taking her for a raz out.
Looks great parked next to mine!!

You have done a great job with her Gareth!!
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