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Forum: RIBnet North America 17 July 2014, 15:26
Replies: 4
Views: 3,030
Posted By Manny
CA DMV boat registration costs

I bought a Intex Seahawk II in 2013, a PVC inflatable with oars about 10' long. Now 2014, I want to put a transom attachment and an outboard on it but CA DMV wants $90. That is about what the boat...
Forum: Other stuff 04 December 2009, 08:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By Manny
Aussie's weird/funny ebay boat listing

https://cgi.ebay.com.au/Speed-boat-modern-day-ark-fishing-boat-ocean-liner_W0QQitemZ160376184782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Boats?hash=item25572a5fce
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2006, 03:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,804
Posted By Manny
360° virtual tour of rescue rib

https://www.ccga12.org/virtual-frc/
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 June 2006, 21:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,538
Posted By Manny
FAQ section material

A reference to the animatedknots.com website should be put in the FAQ section. It is that good.

Put under the heading:

What is a good source for learning to tie knots?
Forum: RIBnet North America 30 May 2006, 07:34
Replies: 53
Views: 12,308
Posted By Manny
I think you just haven't been looking in the...

I think you just haven't been looking in the right places for them. I've seen a lot of them in SoCal. These RIBs are usually white and on larger sail and power boats as tenders. Motoring out of...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 May 2006, 07:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,757
Posted By Manny
I might try the suggested 303 protectant on the...

I might try the suggested 303 protectant on the tubes for UV protection. Who is Fred? Word on the grape vine is there may be a service center opening in SoCal. I hope so as I need the rubstrake...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 April 2006, 22:47
Replies: 21
Views: 4,725
Posted By Manny
You're saying the whole coast is a dump? Whoa! ...

You're saying the whole coast is a dump? Whoa! Well Catalina Island is very nice for scuba diving. Here is a UK site covering it:...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 April 2006, 21:30
Replies: 21
Views: 4,725
Posted By Manny
What about the flying fish? Did you see any when...

What about the flying fish? Did you see any when you went to Catalina Island? I hear there are alot of them around Catalina Island. Especially at night. They even have boat tours to see them. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2006, 08:45
Replies: 49
Views: 7,179
Posted By Manny
Mine are a similar style but have plastic cuff...

Mine are a similar style but have plastic cuff rings to connect to the drysuit not the latex wrist seals and are used mainly for diving. Divers use a section of tube to equalize pressure inside the...
Forum: RIB gallery 10 January 2006, 10:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,316
Posted By Manny
Dal, Serious question. Did you get to see...

Dal,

Serious question. Did you get to see Twiggy water skiing? I didn't attend this year as I knew it would be like you described, no real ribs. At a previous show I did see a rib like boat...
Forum: Other stuff 11 December 2005, 12:19
Replies: 33
Views: 4,796
Posted By Manny
The buzzword now is "freedom" for Iraqis. The...

The buzzword now is "freedom" for Iraqis. The Iraqis need this like the Native Americans needed occupation for "salvation".
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2005, 12:18
Replies: 67
Views: 10,346
Posted By Manny
Top speed

I've only reached 35 knots at WOT with my setup (reading GPS). That's with light chop to the water running a 3 blade 14"x19" aluminum prop. I also have a hull extension which may have effected...
Forum: Trailers & towing 31 July 2005, 04:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,367
Posted By Manny
Trailer tongue lengthened

How about having the trailer tongue lengthened? I had that done to my roller trailer at Polaris in Langley, Canada. Seems that would put the trailer further back and move the boat forward on the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2005, 03:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,515
Posted By Manny
Tent

I don't own one but the Tent Cot seems a neat idea. It gets you off the deck, don't need a pad, can buy a rain fly for it and you don't have to cover the whole boat. 28"X7' sleeping surface. Folds...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2005, 02:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,515
Posted By Manny
Sanitation issue??

I went with the Pett toilet and tent made by Philips Environmental. I haven't used it yet so can not offically rate it. The toilet is to be used with bags that contain gelling powder which gels...
Forum: Other stuff 21 April 2005, 10:03
Replies: 3
xXx
Views: 1,548
Posted By Manny
xXx

Ice Cube, rapper and ribster. Pic from movie "xXx, State of the Union". Yea, the movie is probably not very good otherwise. :yawn:
Forum: RIB gallery 15 March 2005, 00:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,909
Posted By Manny
Nice Shot!

I like the whale picture Dal. Thanks for posting.

The Police State stuff is a PITA.
Forum: RIB gallery 07 February 2005, 22:17
Replies: 712
Views: 269,105
Posted By Manny
Towing Bonza 2

Ray,

How does your short wheelbase Jeep handle the towing? Asking because I have a Jeep CJ-7 that I'm building up but unsure if the short wheelbase could handle the towing of my Ribcraft( total...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 January 2005, 05:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By Manny
License? :eek: I don't need no stinking...

License? :eek:
I don't need no stinking license! Well, how fast are those Mexican authorities?



Nope. This last outing was on New Years day so maybe it was too early to see any whales.
Forum: RIB gallery 21 January 2005, 00:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By Manny
Sound advice. Thanks. I probably was not ready...

Sound advice. Thanks. I probably was not ready to head out to the Coronado Islands but they just looked too tempting out in the horizon.
Forum: RIB gallery 20 January 2005, 23:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By Manny
Haha, I saw that one coming. Only the third time...

Haha, I saw that one coming. Only the third time out so I don't have a strong grasp of reality yet.
Forum: RIB gallery 20 January 2005, 22:17
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By Manny
Okay, here is one for those who like it cold,...

Okay, here is one for those who like it cold, dark, and with choppy water.
Forum: RIB gallery 20 January 2005, 22:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,131
Posted By Manny
Outside San Diego Bay

20 miles south of San Diego Bay entrance at the Coronado Islands ( part of Mexico ).
Forum: Electrics and electronics 02 December 2004, 22:29
Replies: 10
Views: 2,551
Posted By Manny
From the web page: ...

From the web page:
https://www.windmill.co.uk/rs232.html


"Windmill LabIML software ... is a universal driver for instruments that send or accept ASCII messages over RS232. It automatically feeds...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 November 2004, 08:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,709
Posted By Manny
repower

Ray,

My Ribcraft 5.85 is designed for outboards but the transom was still reinforced by Ribcraft USA to take a transom bracket. I suppose for the extra stress that is put on the transom by...
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