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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2013, 20:27
Replies: 20
Views: 7,930
Posted By Brambles
I have done countless hours in Scorpions from...

I have done countless hours in Scorpions from 6.5m to 10m (including the one referred to earlier with the 350 Yamaha) by contrast only a few in a Revenger 29 - one inboard Yanmar & one with twin 250...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2010, 21:49
Replies: 16
Views: 5,376
Posted By Brambles
How was your engine trim?

How was your engine trim?
Forum: RIB gallery 31 August 2010, 17:29
Replies: 36
Views: 6,563
Posted By Brambles
Have a look at photo 2 in post #8 here (I don't...

Have a look at photo 2 in post #8 here (I don't want to lift his photographs without permission) https://boatmad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16816

Perhaps Mr Fuller will acknowledge the benefits of...
Forum: RIB gallery 31 August 2010, 17:23
Replies: 36
Views: 6,563
Posted By Brambles
Well if it was an XS200, I have never seen a...

Well if it was an XS200, I have never seen a picture of one riding level. They must be a real handful. I know Bob Turnbull in the white & blue one but I don't think he made the start as his seats...
Forum: RIB gallery 31 August 2010, 11:23
Replies: 36
Views: 6,563
Posted By Brambles
Certainly was! Never let a little bit of Solent...

Certainly was! Never let a little bit of Solent chop disturb a days ribbing :eek:

We did Poole, Yarmouth, Cowes & then back to Poole in the little Avon. I'm just waiting to hear when we get our...
Forum: RIB gallery 30 August 2010, 09:42
Replies: 36
Views: 6,563
Posted By Brambles
Good photos! I was in a borrowed orange Avon...

Good photos!

I was in a borrowed orange Avon 5.6 RIB & confirm it was rather lumpy out there yesterday.

When we left Cowes at 3pm plastic tables were being blown accross the hard by the band...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2010, 18:07
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By Brambles
Just remembered another very important thing I...

Just remembered another very important thing I learned on this course: Don't forget to empty the pockets of your waterproofs - it's surprising what embarrassing things end up at the bottom of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2010, 18:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,295
Posted By Brambles
I did the course with Stormforce back in April &...

I did the course with Stormforce back in April & would highly recommend the school.

I came away with a new respect for the sea & the conclusion that if I ever have to step up into a life raft I...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 05 February 2010, 17:36
Replies: 86
Views: 21,440
Posted By Brambles
I have an X5 which is coming up for four years...

I have an X5 which is coming up for four years old now. First of all, lets forget the off road debate. It's a posh estate car with a high driving position & great towing capability.

Good points:...
Forum: Engines & props 12 December 2009, 18:07
Replies: 20
Views: 12,804
Posted By Brambles
I use this stuff on my motor bike & have to say...

I use this stuff on my motor bike & have to say its fantastic. Approved for marine & avaition use.

Its about £13 a rattle can but lasts so much longer than WD40


https://www.acf-50.co.uk/
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2009, 11:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,600
Posted By Brambles
Difficult to tell with that quality of video, but...

Difficult to tell with that quality of video, but it looks to me like a standard boat with an Opti or Etc on the back & trimmed up to make a pretty rooster for the camera :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2009, 11:06
Replies: 41
Views: 5,934
Posted By Brambles
I was at the Nurburgring a couple of years ago &...

I was at the Nurburgring a couple of years ago & my instructor told me all about the Top Gear challenge in the Jaguar diesel. Bad news I'm afraid Mr C didn't do it in the time he said.

Like I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2009, 06:50
Replies: 41
Views: 5,934
Posted By Brambles
Exactly. I'm not a particular fan of either...

Exactly. I'm not a particular fan of either programme but then again I suspect the target audience is 14 year old boys, I know my nephew loves both shows.

Lets not get too critical here, next you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2009, 19:31
Replies: 41
Views: 5,934
Posted By Brambles
Give the bloke a break, of corse he has a camera...

Give the bloke a break, of corse he has a camera man, he is making a frigging tv programme :rolleyes:

"All I'm taking with me are a few basic survival tools & my camera crew" 2.15 if you watch...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2009, 17:00
Replies: 21
Views: 3,756
Posted By Brambles
ASAIK that is the price for the one in the...

ASAIK that is the price for the one in the photos; ready to go but without a trailer.

It would be interesting to compare the price to another make with similar spec.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2009, 07:06
Replies: 21
Views: 3,756
Posted By Brambles
Yes mate, here's one ar Ribex this year. :)

Yes mate, here's one ar Ribex this year. :)
Forum: RIB gallery 13 May 2009, 06:58
Replies: 23
Views: 6,453
Posted By Brambles
Hi all, long time no posting over here I hope you...

Hi all, long time no posting over here I hope you are all doing just fine?


I worked on the Scorpion stand again this year driving the new 6.5m. On Saturday morning I hitched a ride in a larger...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2008, 20:33
Replies: 60
Views: 12,546
Posted By Brambles
This set up looks pretty cool .. ...

This set up looks pretty cool ..

https://www.solutiondigital.net/cougarrib.html

Ian
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 03 July 2008, 10:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,131
Posted By Brambles
The best I can do is £176 plus the VAT:( ...

The best I can do is £176 plus the VAT:(

Cheers

Ian
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 July 2008, 18:18
Replies: 13
Views: 3,131
Posted By Brambles
Mollers, My company does a lot of business...

Mollers,

My company does a lot of business with a BM main dealer. If you want to let me know the part number I will phone my contact & see if there may be a bit of "trade" to be had. No harm in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2008, 17:22
Replies: 0
Views: 1,299
Posted By Brambles
Scorpion rib Fast Forward

Hi Christopher, I must have got your email address wrong on Saturday. Please PM it to me & will send over the photographs.

All the best.

Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2008, 18:11
Replies: 18
Views: 6,254
Posted By Brambles
How about Gavin (Howe on Ribnet). The clue is in...

How about Gavin (Howe on Ribnet). The clue is in the title of the post seven down from this one :)

Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2008, 20:27
Replies: 164
Views: 34,714
Posted By Brambles
Good luck with the race bandit! What's the...

Good luck with the race bandit! What's the latest news on your boat?

Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2008, 17:18
Replies: 16
Views: 5,288
Posted By Brambles
Hi Tony, Looking forward to seeing the...

Hi Tony,

Looking forward to seeing the photos & hearing your thoughts.

BTW I trust you spotted my deliberate mistake - I meant to say it will be faster than your Scorpion. Note to self: Don't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2008, 07:21
Replies: 16
Views: 5,288
Posted By Brambles
Wow :eek:.. I love the look of the Cougar...

Wow :eek:..

I love the look of the Cougar R8 rib. Does it have the same hull as the 225 race boat & if so does anyone know how stable it is under normal (non race) conditions?

Tony, I guess...
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