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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 20:18
Replies: 534
Views: 77,377
Posted By Seamonstie
I have gone over to the dark side and sold my rib...

I have gone over to the dark side and sold my rib and brought a sailing boat, however when ribbing I always used to clip the kill cord around a loop on my lifejacket. Worked for me.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2013, 09:04
Replies: 534
Views: 77,377
Posted By Seamonstie
Educate people of the importance of kill cords,...

Educate people of the importance of kill cords, it is very bad that it takes an accident like this to bring it to our attention again. Sad but true. My condolences to the family and friends.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 22:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,665
Posted By Seamonstie
Thanks for all the replies, opinion so far would...

Thanks for all the replies, opinion so far would seem to favour the Optimax.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 17:55
Replies: 20
Views: 4,015
Posted By Seamonstie
Coppercoat is an epoxy resin and would do your...

Coppercoat is an epoxy resin and would do your tubes no good at all, details of Gummiepaint can be found here: https://www.boatpaint.co.uk/acatalog/Act_Gummipaint1.htm Use the Gummiepaint AF (anti...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 13:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,665
Posted By Seamonstie
Thanks everyone, any comments on...

Thanks everyone, any comments on reliadility/service between the two, one being a 4 stroke the other being a 2 stroke?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 09:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,015
Posted By Seamonstie
Would agree with Chewy, applied Coppercoat to my...

Would agree with Chewy, applied Coppercoat to my 6.5 mtr rib 3 years ago, no weed and barnacle free ever since. Once a year power hose the hull and lightly sand the coppercoat again to bring new...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 21:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,665
Posted By Seamonstie
Point taken :) how do they compare, cost of...

Point taken :) how do they compare, cost of running, service, reliability etc
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2009, 18:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,665
Posted By Seamonstie
Optimax 200 v Honda 150

Sure it has been asked before but have been asked the advantages/disadvantages of both engines and how they compare. Would be interested to hear your comments. Thanks all.
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 April 2009, 10:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,208
Posted By Seamonstie
Simrad Fist Mike (Free for collection)

I have a Simrad 68 Fist Mike in perfect working order to give away, the radio was kaput but the mike is good, free for collection, will post but will ask you to pay the cost.
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 February 2006, 13:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By Seamonstie
Mate of Nasher has made a grab for it, so sorry...

Mate of Nasher has made a grab for it, so sorry folks, it is his to collect.

All in under one hour, can e-bay hope to compete with this!!!!

Richard
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 February 2006, 11:02
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By Seamonstie
Stainless Steel A Frame...Slightly Bent but Free to Collect

Stainless steel A frame, slightly bent on right hand side uprights due to big fat gin palace in lock with doggy big fat skipper, large wallet, no brain.... Could easily be mended with new straight...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2005, 16:35
Replies: 32
Views: 5,073
Posted By Seamonstie
Master Covers at Port Solent made me a great...

Master Covers at Port Solent made me a great cover 4 years ago thats still going strong, can recommend but you are talking 300-400 quid.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 September 2005, 16:21
Replies: 32
Views: 17,765
Posted By Seamonstie
I have used Gummipaint AF made by Veneziani...

I have used Gummipaint AF made by Veneziani Marine Paints for the last four years, only comes in black in this country and can be obtained from https://www.boatpaint.co.uk/. Works well for about a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2005, 13:56
Replies: 32
Views: 17,765
Posted By Seamonstie
Thanks Andy & Pete for your input, someone else...

Thanks Andy & Pete for your input, someone else suggested putting copper powder into International Ultra. International say no way, but maybe they would anyway.....any thoughts?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2005, 12:47
Replies: 32
Views: 17,765
Posted By Seamonstie
Antifouling

What antifouling do you recommend for Ribs that spend all of their time in the water.

Based in Port Solent we seem to have thousands of the little b***ers, even worse this year. Have now stripped...
Forum: RIBs reported stolen 08 September 2005, 13:09
Replies: 47
Views: 24,327
Posted By Seamonstie
Very sorry to hear your news, was it stolen off...

Very sorry to hear your news, was it stolen off the water or on it's trailer away from the water?

Richard
Forum: Bits and pieces 24 August 2005, 14:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,938
Posted By Seamonstie
Now sold, thanks for looking Richard

Now sold, thanks for looking

Richard
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 August 2005, 12:19
Replies: 1
Views: 2,125
Posted By Seamonstie
Stainless Steel Props

This prop has now been sold.

Thanks for looking.

Richard
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2005, 12:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,695
Posted By Seamonstie
Whitecliffe Bay is another great spot, just...

Whitecliffe Bay is another great spot, just around the corner from Bembridge on the south side of the island. Cake, teas and ice cream ashore but no loos for the ladies!!!
Forum: Bits and pieces 12 July 2005, 10:36
Replies: 1
Views: 2,125
Posted By Seamonstie
Solas MD 13 1/4 x 17 RT Stainless Steel Prop for sale

Again off my old Honda 130 and now surplus to requirements.

Stainless steel, in excellent condition, no marks, chunks missing etc:

17 inch pitch, 15 spline fitting and locking bush.

Can be...
Forum: Bits and pieces 12 July 2005, 08:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,938
Posted By Seamonstie
Mercury Marine Vengeance Stainless Prop For Sale

I have for sale a Mercury Marine Vengeance -16986-16 in very good condition. Unmarked, sixteen inch pitch, 15 spline and locking bush.

Used on my old Honda 130 for less than one hour, given to me...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2005, 16:21
Replies: 0
Views: 1,259
Posted By Seamonstie
What sort of price could I expect for.....

Your great knowledge out there will help me sell two stainless steel propellers off my old Honda 130.

I have a Mercury Marine Vengeance 48-16986-16 sixteen inch pitch and a
Solas MD 13 1/4 x...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 November 2004, 20:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,618
Posted By Seamonstie
[QUOTE=mdumont] The back of my tubes are in the...

[QUOTE=mdumont] The back of my tubes are in the water and as the rib is permanently afloat they get weedy very quickly. Does anybody know of an antifoul that works. [/QUOTE

i've used this, it's...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 October 2004, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,008
Posted By Seamonstie
Hi, Fitted a flow meter to my Ribtec, works...

Hi,

Fitted a flow meter to my Ribtec, works very well, fitted it directly to the fuel filter engine side, used standard brass plumbing gas fittings but no teflon tape.

Be aware that when you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2004, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,245
Posted By Seamonstie
I own a Ribtec 6.55, what in particular are you...

I own a Ribtec 6.55, what in particular are you looking for in the manual?
Mine came with papers from new but not sure about a manual.

Richard
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