Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 May 2007, 11:39
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,126
Hi guys
Saw the RIB on the dock over the...
Hi guys
Saw the RIB on the dock over the weekend - looks really good.
How much did the dock cost?? and did you have to persuade harbours for very long to allow you to put it in there.
Just...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2006, 21:39
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Replies: 175
Views: 79,484
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
08 February 2006, 21:17
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,203
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
28 June 2005, 09:59
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,254
Replacement Garmin Antenna
Hi guys
Its finally happened, my tried and tested Garmin 235 has stopped picking up position. Not too bad after 5 years of ribbing I guess.
I have connected the head unit to a friends garmin...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 December 2004, 16:20
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,327
Hi Graham
I am off to Australia next week for about a month and the idea of taking a RIB around Sydney harbour sounds great. Did you find anyone willing to rent them out???
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 October 2004, 18:31
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,290
I have two batteries on the boat. The second (...
I have two batteries on the boat. The second ( backup battery ) is used to power the bilge pump. I have put a solar charger onto this battery to keep it topped up too. So far no problems even with...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 October 2004, 22:14
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Replies: 122
Views: 20,248
Going via Jersey
Sounds like an interesting trip...!! Do you know if you are going to swing past Jersey on the way down?? If so, I would be interested in joining there. Charles, I guess you are going to leave from...
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Forum: Engines & props
30 August 2004, 17:42
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Engines & props
30 July 2004, 12:06
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,287
Not sure if it helps but....
I switched to a Merc. Optimax 200 this year and have been very impressed with the consumption. At around 3500 its using about 25 l/hour
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2004, 12:38
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,166
Last year after some fishing trips, one of the...
Last year after some fishing trips, one of the guys landed a good sized bass and put it down heavily on one of our tubes. 3 of the spikes in the dorsal fin punctured the tubes and left us with tiny...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 May 2004, 22:53
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Alls well.....
Dan
The engine has gone back to the yard that put it on in the first place. I have since had two people ask if they can buy it - typical :p . If you're interested I can give you the phone number...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 May 2004, 20:30
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Hi Dan
Just ordered the 200 today - I think you're right, power is good.
We probably could get the engine to rev. , but the props were going to cost over £800 and no one could really tell us which would...
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Forum: Engines & props
16 May 2004, 17:17
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Yep, pretty peed off. :@ Took it out on the...
Yep, pretty peed off. :@ Took it out on the boatyard that fitted the engine and now am looking at a new Mercury Optimax 150 or 200 ( great price after lots of *negoitiating* :lastword: ).
Any...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
11 May 2004, 12:00
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,117
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 16:30
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 16:11
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 14:44
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Hi Thorper - yep, still working at RBSI. gotta...
Hi Thorper - yep, still working at RBSI. gotta make some cash to run this thirsty engine. Where do I know you from then?
I think I can get a set of the 21" props from the US for about 600 big ones...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 14:19
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 13:49
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Thanks Pete
I emailed Manos ( as a...
Thanks Pete
I emailed Manos ( as a newcommer, how come he is suspended - politics I guess ) and he is having no problems with the engine on a falcon race rib - 63kts at 6100rpm.
I think the...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 May 2004, 13:31
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,196
Choosing the correct prop pitch
Hi guys
I'm hoping for some advice on this one.....
I run a Tornado 6.5 and have recently put a Yamaha VMAX 150 TRP ( counter rotating props ) on the back. The engine seems to run great, but...
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