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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2005, 09:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,514
Posted By Ian Alexander
Hatches

Looking to replace the battery compartment hatch on my Northcraft 5.4m. As the console is orange and the existing(ish) hatch is black I'd like to replace with the the same colour. Despite searching...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2005, 14:14
Replies: 16
Views: 4,137
Posted By Ian Alexander
Well done both. Glad to hear the rest of the trip...

Well done both. Glad to hear the rest of the trip went smoothly.
Sorry about the local weather but one can only influence certain factors on an exped like this.
I was well impressed with your...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2005, 12:07
Replies: 10
Views: 2,128
Posted By Ian Alexander
Ollie, No cans at Peterhead but I can provide....

Ollie,
No cans at Peterhead but I can provide. 26 May gives me loads of notice to plan a skive from the surgery.

Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2005, 11:42
Replies: 10
Views: 2,128
Posted By Ian Alexander
Brian, No idea about Inverness, as last time I...

Brian,
No idea about Inverness, as last time I passed I was on sail power. If range allows it would certainly be worth a phone call to check.

Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2005, 10:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,128
Posted By Ian Alexander
Ollie, Apologies for delay in posting. I...

Ollie,
Apologies for delay in posting.

I work in Fraserburgh and live reasonably close to Peterhead and I can advise you that you can't get petrol from pontoon side in this neck of the woods. To...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 February 2005, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
Posted By Ian Alexander
Thanks for the info so far. I've been doing some...

Thanks for the info so far. I've been doing some research on the web (well it beats working) and have found Garmin GPSmap 76CS for £367.57 @ digiwoo.com. Company based in Denmark - has anyone dealt...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 February 2005, 08:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,382
Posted By Ian Alexander
Which Handheld GPS?

Looking to buy a Handheld GPS.
Principle use will be for the RIB but it would be easier to justify expense if it could be used on shore.
Has anyone got any ideas/words of wisdom/cheap suppliers?
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2005, 14:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Posted By Ian Alexander
You'r looking for Antiluce fastners (come in 2...

You'r looking for Antiluce fastners (come in 2 parts - plate and fastner).
Try www.towsure.co.uk.

Hope that solves the headache!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2004, 12:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ian Alexander
Not exactly the smallest yacht in he world! From...

Not exactly the smallest yacht in he world! From an interview with one of the crewmembers in Aberdeen it seems that after 4 days of heavy weather the hull seems to have 'developed a weakness'. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2004, 12:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ian Alexander
Update from BBC Scotland news. 9 crew now ashore...

Update from BBC Scotland news. 9 crew now ashore in Aberdeen 2 remain on board with pumps. Peterhead lifeboat escorting yacht to Peterhead Harbour. 35-40 Knot winds, 3m seas.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2004, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,793
Posted By Ian Alexander
Tidetables

Call me a cheapskate, but every year about this time I wander into the local garage that supplies fuel to the fishing fleet and pick up 2 free books of tidetables. Covers all the major ports in UK -...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2004, 13:50
Replies: 63
Views: 21,134
Posted By Ian Alexander
Ollyit, See the curent thread '303 PRODUCTS',...

Ollyit,
See the curent thread '303 PRODUCTS', post from POLISHER, e-mail link in this post. It worked for me - reply by return, sample in post - hope it works on a scruffy orange Northcraft.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2004, 12:39
Replies: 60
Views: 9,374
Posted By Ian Alexander
Exams.

Agree with Alan P. However as an RYA Instructor I do my best to ensure that that the students realise that the exam is only a start point - If the knowledge gained on the course keeps them and other...
Forum: Engines & props 13 July 2004, 07:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,969
Posted By Ian Alexander
Many thanks for the info and advice. My main...

Many thanks for the info and advice. My main reason for movng to a twin setup is for safety - I tend to feel a bit vulnerable with a single engine playing on my own in the North sea outside...
Forum: Engines & props 12 July 2004, 12:35
Replies: 11
Views: 2,969
Posted By Ian Alexander
Twins

I'm about to double the hp of my Northcraft 5.4 by installing another Yam 55.
Questions; How difficult would it be to have the new engine turning opposite to the existing? Can you get left handed...
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