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Forum: Trailers & towing 14 August 2013, 18:28
Replies: 15
Views: 5,820
Posted By BigDipper
Made up one for my trailer myself and it made a...

Made up one for my trailer myself and it made a huge difference as we have had no problem with seized drums since. The brakes used to lock up almost everytime before we fitted it as we only towed it...
Forum: Engines & props 20 June 2013, 08:54
Replies: 64
Views: 11,916
Posted By BigDipper
Would never go out without my aux motor. Any...

Would never go out without my aux motor. Any motor no matter how new or well maintained does not like rope or other garbage wrapped around it. Its not just out at sea. We have had a fouled prop in...
Forum: Engines & props 18 June 2013, 17:40
Replies: 64
Views: 11,916
Posted By BigDipper
Nice bracket. Where did you get the thick...

Nice bracket. Where did you get the thick polypropylene from as my auxiliary pad looks a bit tired and that looks great.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 23 May 2013, 09:54
Replies: 1,018
Views: 132,872
Posted By BigDipper
Are we okay to join you on a hard boat? Sold our...

Are we okay to join you on a hard boat? Sold our RIB a couple of weeks back but would still love to come along.
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 April 2013, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,420
Posted By BigDipper
Had these hitches on the last couple of trailers...

Had these hitches on the last couple of trailers I have owned and they can be nasty if your not prepared for it. I think you will find the damper you mentioned is actually just a spring to bring the...
Forum: Bits and pieces 16 April 2013, 18:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By BigDipper
Hi Andy Picked up jacket at post office this...

Hi Andy
Picked up jacket at post office this morning. Very happy with it.
Many thanks.
James.
Forum: Engines & props 15 April 2013, 19:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By BigDipper
I was refering more to oils or grease around...

I was refering more to oils or grease around seals which could be washed out and leave them dry, but I should have made that clearer.
Forum: Engines & props 15 April 2013, 18:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,206
Posted By BigDipper
Would not recommend flushing with washing up...

Would not recommend flushing with washing up liquid as it contains salt and will strip any protective oil that may be in system.
Forum: Bits and pieces 08 April 2013, 22:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,290
Posted By BigDipper
Would love the impact vest if still available. ...

Would love the impact vest if still available.
Cheers, James.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2012, 21:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,665
Posted By BigDipper
They have one of these that operates around...

They have one of these that operates around Bournemouth and Poole, it sits opposite us in the marina.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2012, 17:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By BigDipper
We have got twin 90hp mercury 2 strokes on the...

We have got twin 90hp mercury 2 strokes on the back of our 6.5m tornado and its sits very low in the water at the rear. I am sure your transom is up to the power, but you may find your bum sits a bit...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2012, 14:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,414
Posted By BigDipper
The yard next to Cobbs is Davis's Boatyard and...

The yard next to Cobbs is Davis's Boatyard and they share the same entrance but are cheeper. I think the slip is about £25 but I dont know if that includes parking, although outside the boatyard...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 May 2012, 22:04
Replies: 138
Views: 19,532
Posted By BigDipper
Sorry we could not join you as it sounds like you...

Sorry we could not join you as it sounds like you had a great time, but we ended up being marshals for the big race from Bournemouth giving diving and first aid cover as my father and I are both...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 09 May 2012, 22:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By BigDipper
Hi Foxfire, I did e-mail you after the message...

Hi Foxfire, I did e-mail you after the message you sent me but have had no response, should I assume that you no longer need assistance for the race. I really need to know either way so I can plan my...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 April 2012, 16:30
Replies: 138
Views: 19,532
Posted By BigDipper
Would love to join you in our RIB for the day or...

Would love to join you in our RIB for the day or maybe camping. We will be going from Poole if anyone wants to go in convoy.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 April 2012, 16:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,562
Posted By BigDipper
Hi would be very interested. My father and I are...

Hi would be very interested. My father and I are both coded commercial skippers and BSAC instructor and Advanced Diver with all our own kit if you need underwater rescue as well.
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