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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2013, 05:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Posted By JeffD
I have heard that the (potential) owner will not...

I have heard that the (potential) owner will not take delivery until it is signed off as doing 70 knots. It has blown up several RR turbines already!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2013, 13:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By JeffD
I wish it was a wave. I was 50ft from the shore...

I wish it was a wave. I was 50ft from the shore on a dead flat calm day. No waves. No wind. A perfect ribbing day.

The RIB is rated for a max 8HP

I got it on the plane and very quickly it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2013, 07:10
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By JeffD
Thanks I will have a look at the set up.

Thanks I will have a look at the set up.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2013, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,456
Posted By JeffD
Automatic Lifejackets

So .... Today at Whitsand bay I swapped my 7.8m ribcraft for a 2.8m Rib (a well known brand) with a 8hp Yamaha which I was using as a tender between the mother ship and the beach. The Tender /Rib has...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2013, 04:35
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By JeffD
My 8.3 x 3m Aquadock cost £5400 without fitting.

My 8.3 x 3m Aquadock cost £5400 without fitting.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2013, 20:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By JeffD
I would agree with Everything PPenman said. As...

I would agree with Everything PPenman said. As you can see from the Photos it is very easy to build once you follow the instructions. I park a 7.8m Ribcraft on it and it is a breeze to drive on.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2013, 19:10
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By JeffD
I would agree with PPENMAN

I would agree with PPENMAN
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2013, 21:57
Replies: 36
Views: 6,091
Posted By JeffD
Mothercome beach on Monday with a 100 m trip...

Mothercome beach on Monday with a 100 m trip attached to the anchor and secured with a grapnel anchor on the beach.

No beach broaching today :) . That said I had to constantly assure my wife that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 April 2013, 12:27
Replies: 36
Views: 6,091
Posted By JeffD
Thank you for the sketch . I suppose the key is...

Thank you for the sketch . I suppose the key is plenty of rope in the loop to compensate for rising/falling tides.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 April 2013, 04:58
Replies: 36
Views: 6,091
Posted By JeffD
Do you have any pictures of the setup?

Do you have any pictures of the setup?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2013, 18:53
Replies: 36
Views: 6,091
Posted By JeffD
Thanks everyone for the tips. Having people ...

Thanks everyone for the tips. Having people watch me make a tit of myself means that i will give them a go and practice. I have even thought of a pulley on the anchor. I throw the anchor over the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2013, 07:33
Replies: 36
Views: 6,091
Posted By JeffD
Beach Broaching Tips

Advise Please.

What a lovely day yesterday out on a 8m with the dogs in Cornwall so I thought I old pull up onto a beach and buy a sandwich and ice cream at Cawsand. It was a rising tide so i...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2013, 18:16
Replies: 37
Views: 7,856
Posted By JeffD
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2013, 18:11
Replies: 37
Views: 7,856
Posted By JeffD
I am just about to take the teenagers go karting....

I am just about to take the teenagers go karting. Here is one recently taken. I will post some others

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2013, 20:59
Replies: 45
Views: 5,968
Posted By JeffD
Perfect. Just what my hands ordered :)

Perfect. Just what my hands ordered :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2013, 20:56
Replies: 45
Views: 5,968
Posted By JeffD
Over the last couple of weeks I'm not sure that I...

Over the last couple of weeks I'm not sure that I had any heat left.

Most modern touch screens use "capacitive touchscreen" which in short it means that for a glove to work with a touch screen it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2013, 20:34
Replies: 45
Views: 5,968
Posted By JeffD
I have a garmin 750 and 5008 both touch. Great...

I have a garmin 750 and 5008 both touch. Great equipment but be aware that they do not work with gloves on.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2013, 19:21
Replies: 25
Views: 2,886
Posted By JeffD
Thanks. Salcombe sand! Like yours it got...

Thanks.

Salcombe sand! Like yours it got everywhere and the bilge pumps didn't help. Hands and knees next :(

We had a nice 30knot trip up from Plymouth though (45 minutes)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2013, 18:22
Replies: 25
Views: 2,886
Posted By JeffD
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 28 March 2013, 08:28
Replies: 139
Views: 16,316
Posted By JeffD
Its nice in Plymouth today! 78052

Its nice in Plymouth today!

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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 March 2013, 22:23
Replies: 139
Views: 16,316
Posted By JeffD
You should all take a run up the river Tamar to...

You should all take a run up the river Tamar to Calstock (Cornwall). The hilly land should keep the wind off and it will be a smooth journey. It is scenic and there is a pub at the end here you can...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 12 March 2013, 20:28
Replies: 139
Views: 16,316
Posted By JeffD
We've got to support local businesses :)

We've got to support local businesses :)
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 12 March 2013, 20:23
Replies: 139
Views: 16,316
Posted By JeffD
FYI re mooring I emailed the harbourmaster and...

FYI re mooring I emailed the harbourmaster and received this reply.

Hi Jeff

The normal charge for visiting boats is £15.00 but if you are only popping
in for a short time I tend not to charge...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2013, 21:10
Replies: 24
Views: 5,815
Posted By JeffD
Three more strips were added before it was...

Three more strips were added before it was finished so it is now over 8m.

I'm not sure that my neighbour will be too jealous. You can just catch the stern of a large motor yacht in my last...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 March 2013, 14:17
Replies: 139
Views: 16,316
Posted By JeffD
This is the Mountbatten centre...

This is the Mountbatten centre https://www.mount-batten-centre.com/day-users/4566819016 where for £5/10 you can park your car/trailer and use their showers.

Pl9 9SA is the public slip next to it....
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