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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2024, 09:42
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By charliee
aside of speed I know what your talking about - I...

aside of speed I know what your talking about - I owned a Cobra 6.6 and a friend owns a Cobra 7.6. We have used them together on many occasions in the western Solent. His 7.6 will catch the "next...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 February 2024, 13:04
Replies: 7
Views: 490
Posted By charliee
3D tenders are reasonable probably a bit better...

3D tenders are reasonable probably a bit better than the Seago type
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 February 2024, 12:41
Replies: 82
Views: 8,406
Posted By charliee
as you suggest, it maybe fine, personally I'd...

as you suggest, it maybe fine, personally I'd have gone a couple of cm's to starboard - maybe wait to fix batteries etc as a little extra weight on the starboard side my offset any lean. Either way...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 February 2024, 11:04
Replies: 82
Views: 8,406
Posted By charliee
nice job, did you mount the engine centrally or...

nice job, did you mount the engine centrally or off set to stop the boat being thrown over to one side by torque from the engine?
Also looks like you need to modify the bow roller so it support...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2023, 13:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By charliee
Book in as soon as you have dates - Salcombe gets...

Book in as soon as you have dates - Salcombe gets very busy and there is a limited number of moorings - start with the harbour master - beware, its an expensive exercise.
Mooring, water dues,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 December 2023, 08:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By charliee
definitely take your boat - so much to do with a...

definitely take your boat - so much to do with a boat - so little to do without
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2023, 10:04
Replies: 13
Views: 989
Posted By charliee
Do you mean an A frame? A frames are good for...

Do you mean an A frame? A frames are good for Nav lights, All round lights, VHF antennas, life rings, radar units and water sports. If you have alternate places for all these things then maybe...
Forum: Engines & props 18 October 2023, 12:02
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By charliee
Personally I was was taking the cable off then I...

Personally I was was taking the cable off then I just replace it with a new one.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2023, 11:07
Replies: 13
Views: 891
Posted By charliee
If you are set on storing a boat in a normal...

If you are set on storing a boat in a normal garage you may so better exploring SIB's I don't think you can get much in a garage by way of RIB's.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2023, 11:42
Replies: 159
Views: 6,743
Posted By charliee
Have you tried the outboard yet as it could...

Have you tried the outboard yet as it could further add to the trauma of your vacation!
May be you can train the crew to row - or add air as you travel along?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2023, 16:26
Replies: 7
Views: 392
Posted By charliee
Y-10, paint on - leave for a few mins - rinse off...

Y-10, paint on - leave for a few mins - rinse off - back to white
Forum: Engines & props 28 June 2023, 09:17
Replies: 16
Views: 862
Posted By charliee
I just put mine in a locker until I wanted it.

I just put mine in a locker until I wanted it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2023, 16:16
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By charliee
Opening it up is probably the only good solution...

Opening it up is probably the only good solution - tanks were made from GRP on those boats and the ethanol has probably done a job on it.
I'd be looking to install a S/Steel tank and close it back...
Forum: Engines & props 21 April 2023, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By charliee
threadlock should work - just choose the strength...

threadlock should work - just choose the strength you fancy - some are neat permanent, others less so.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2023, 11:47
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By charliee
its a great slip but avoid low water, its too...

its a great slip but avoid low water, its too flat.
Forum: RIBs for sale 21 March 2023, 11:57
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By charliee
now sold

now sold
Forum: Other stuff 22 February 2023, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 999
Posted By charliee
total hear say - I was told he'd bought a new...

total hear say - I was told he'd bought a new boat and dropped the insurance on this one, furthermore - it's going to cost him £100K to remove and sort out the mess. I went passed it last Sunday,...
Forum: RIBs wanted 31 January 2023, 14:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By charliee
fair enough - or seek permission or ask for a...

fair enough - or seek permission or ask for a bigger mooring. Once you are on the water every extra meter makes a huge difference over the swell.
Forum: RIBs wanted 31 January 2023, 14:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By charliee
why limit to under 6m? I have put some details...

why limit to under 6m? I have put some details of my Cobra 6.6 on the ribs for sale section of the forum.
No uncomfortable jockeys on Cobra and its longer than 6m but it might be of interest. She...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 23 January 2023, 08:12
Replies: 46
Views: 8,328
Posted By charliee
I sold my X5 and bought a new VW Touareg, its by...

I sold my X5 and bought a new VW Touareg, its by far the best tow car I've ever used.
Air suspension & 4 wheel steering are brilliant.
Forum: RIBs for sale 19 January 2023, 11:00
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By charliee
Selling my Cobra NAUTIQUE 6.6 with Yamaha F150.

This is a really clean example of Cobra's Nautique 6.6, Mavi Su, built in 2012 with - C. 400hrs on the Yamaha F150 The boat and trailer are fully serviced with the 1000 hour service completed in May...
Forum: Engines & props 02 December 2022, 13:12
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By charliee
its a great 2 stroke engine but the fuel bills...

its a great 2 stroke engine but the fuel bills from those are eye watering, sorry can't help with a manual.
Forum: Engines & props 22 August 2022, 16:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,560
Posted By charliee
on my yam 150 1 bar is all the way down and 10...

on my yam 150 1 bar is all the way down and 10 bars are shown just before the engine goes into fast tilt mode - at 10 the engine is still retained by the forks on the mounting bracket (if that makes...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 August 2022, 16:01
Replies: 30
Views: 2,346
Posted By charliee
A mate of mine has a set and loves them - when he...

A mate of mine has a set and loves them - when he remembers to charge them up!
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 April 2022, 10:36
Replies: 24
Views: 3,189
Posted By charliee
reverse 90% of the way, undo the straps, attach a...

reverse 90% of the way, undo the straps, attach a painter - reverse at pace and hit the breaks - it normally works for me!
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