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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2014, 15:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,509
Posted By Martyn57
Thanks all for your input - left a message with...

Thanks all for your input - left a message with Propellor Solutions as they are suppliers of Powertech props but no response so Steel Developments it is then.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 December 2014, 10:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,509
Posted By Martyn57
Stainless Prop Repair

Damaged my prop at the weekend - not too serious but a few nicks out of the blades. I want to get it repaired and so far have found two likely candidates Castle Marine and Steel Developments.
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Forum: Bits and pieces 18 August 2014, 15:41
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By Martyn57
Tohatsu 3.5hp Kill Switch

Mine has just died - has anyone got one please?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2014, 17:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Martyn57
Hi Maximus - takes a lot to ruffle my feathers!! ...

Hi Maximus - takes a lot to ruffle my feathers!!
IMHO the demountable tanks have advantages and disdvantages over underdeck tanks - as with most things in life really. They are easy to fill, easy to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2014, 14:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Martyn57
I have a Ribcraft 5.3 with a Mariner 90 4stroke...

I have a Ribcraft 5.3 with a Mariner 90 4stroke and rear demountable twin fuel tanks.
Its a little stern heavy but still handles rough weather very well - "flat water leisure boat" it isn't!!
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 May 2014, 09:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,132
Posted By Martyn57
Had a bad experience with Dorset Marine in 2013,...

Had a bad experience with Dorset Marine in 2013, talked a good talk, nice guys but work was not up to standard, Failed to spot a failed thermostat on the engine service and fitted trailer...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2014, 14:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,873
Posted By Martyn57
Carrying O/B fuel tanks in car

Went to my usual garage today to fill up the 2 x 25 litre o/b fuel tanks only to be told that ' we should have shut off the pumps". I asked why and was told that transporting more than 10 litres of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2014, 19:07
Replies: 55
Views: 5,767
Posted By Martyn57
AA confirmed trailer covered if it breaks down up...

AA confirmed trailer covered if it breaks down up to 3500kg and max 2.3m width
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2014, 11:42
Replies: 55
Views: 5,767
Posted By Martyn57
Agree the AA policy statement is a bit ambiguous...

Agree the AA policy statement is a bit ambiguous so have emailed them for clarification, will post their reply once received
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2014, 09:17
Replies: 55
Views: 5,767
Posted By Martyn57
Never had to use ( yet!) but my AA cover policy...

Never had to use ( yet!) but my AA cover policy document says:
Maximum Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) gross vehicle weight Maximum Vehicle Width: 7ft 6in (2.3m)
Assistance will also be...
Forum: Bits and pieces 07 February 2014, 16:22
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Martyn57
Hi I'll have one of these please - Pm sent

Hi
I'll have one of these please - Pm sent
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 December 2013, 08:34
Replies: 14
Views: 4,186
Posted By Martyn57
Stubber - very interested in this and the outcome...

Stubber - very interested in this and the outcome as I live in Cheltenham and have a rib that I would like to use on the Severn/Avon - I will be contacting a boat examiner in New Year but feel free...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 15 December 2013, 17:47
Replies: 67
Views: 9,457
Posted By Martyn57
Agreed - I tow a 5.3m Ribcraft a few times a...

Agreed - I tow a 5.3m Ribcraft a few times a month - 170mile round trip - launch and recover - Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9DDiS - perfect tow vehicle with real 4x4 capability if you need it. A good 2010...
Forum: Trailers & towing 17 October 2013, 07:21
Replies: 7
Views: 5,600
Posted By Martyn57
I wouldn't ever reuse a split pin, once used they...

I wouldn't ever reuse a split pin, once used they can break when bent again.
I am just regreasing my bearings and found that on the last " proper service", the split pins used were a size too small....
Forum: Bits and pieces 13 October 2013, 11:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By Martyn57
please ignore posted in error

please ignore posted in error
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 August 2013, 21:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By Martyn57
Just checked on Google Maps and it's 160 miles...

Just checked on Google Maps and it's 160 miles from where I will be staying so another time maybe.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 August 2013, 21:45
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By Martyn57
Would love to but on hols from Friday in...

Would love to but on hols from Friday in Yorkshire - no boat.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 August 2013, 21:32
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By Martyn57
Great stuff - I'll keep an eye on the thread to...

Great stuff - I'll keep an eye on the thread to see if it's going ahead - would probably launch at Weymouth.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 August 2013, 21:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By Martyn57
can ribs join too? been looking for an excuse to...

can ribs join too? been looking for an excuse to get some ' blue water' under the rib - most of my ribbing is on the Bristol Channel so a little muddy....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2013, 07:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,080
Posted By Martyn57
Dorset Marine Services

Does anyone know if this company is still trading?
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