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Forum: Commercial operators 15 January 2018, 19:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
Posted By Al Baker
Skipper and Crew wanted in Scotland.

Skipper and Crew required for marine tourism operator. Minimum of RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Commercial Endorsed. Based around Scotland – immediate start.








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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 March 2015, 12:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
Posted By Al Baker
RNLI have a lifeboat based at Drum.

RNLI have a lifeboat based at Drum.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 March 2015, 07:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
Posted By Al Baker
Cruising on Lochness

Some snippets from last couple of seasons on the Loch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7V3SIo-Dao
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2014, 07:27
Replies: 37
Views: 12,408
Posted By Al Baker
Aluminium would be my choice. You can bang it...

Aluminium would be my choice.
You can bang it about.
Don't store your loose change or electric wire trimmings in the bilge.
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 July 2014, 07:18
Replies: 15
Views: 2,752
Posted By Al Baker
Have you tried it with the bilge bung out?.

Have you tried it with the bilge bung out?.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2014, 07:13
Replies: 26
Views: 2,262
Posted By Al Baker
The lid will only leak if it's at he opposite end...

The lid will only leak if it's at he opposite end to the anchor point.
Forum: Commercial operators 15 April 2014, 05:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,513
Posted By Al Baker
It does actually mention " fpso's and platforms"...

It does actually mention " fpso's and platforms" in the add.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 15 April 2014, 05:27
Replies: 29
Views: 4,236
Posted By Al Baker
My iPhone has the maps in it and works just fine...

My iPhone has the maps in it and works just fine without GPRS, 3G, wifi or any other additives. You just need to download the maps. If you're operating in areas with no signal or being forced to use...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2014, 19:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By Al Baker
Thanks for the feedback guys. That's what I was...

Thanks for the feedback guys. That's what I was hoping to hear.
:-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2014, 05:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,549
Posted By Al Baker
Gemini ribs

I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with or feedback from using Gemini ribs?
build quality, performance etc.
thanks in advance.
Forum: RIBnet North America 20 August 2013, 06:35
Replies: 33
Views: 13,569
Posted By Al Baker
Hi Jky, you're exactly right. It's a rib cat....

Hi Jky,
you're exactly right. It's a rib cat. I was just trying to illustrate that a hard hull with an inflatable fender round it means you have a rib. Regardless of hull shape or design. You're...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 August 2013, 06:24
Replies: 21
Views: 4,326
Posted By Al Baker
Ive never had any hassle in this respect though i...

Ive never had any hassle in this respect though i have witnessed it in the US.
I would think that Mitchcs solution would be the best solution.
Right away you've given them no wake to ride along...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 August 2013, 05:26
Replies: 33
Views: 13,569
Posted By Al Baker
Come on guys, lets get this in perspective . A...

Come on guys, lets get this in perspective . A rib has a solid hull with an inflatable tube around it. Even a chain ferry would be a rib if it had one. It doesn't mean its going to perform well.
Forum: RIBnet North America 16 August 2013, 06:33
Replies: 33
Views: 13,569
Posted By Al Baker
Yeah, a whaler is also a RHIB if you put a tube...

Yeah, a whaler is also a RHIB if you put a tube around it.
The difference is that a boat with a rubber ring round it is harder to capsize or sink.
Also the IB design tends to protect the RH...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2013, 11:43
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
Sorry mate, I'm not up for derailing Biffs...

Sorry mate, I'm not up for derailing Biffs Taskforce thread.
If you like you can PM me with any campaign related questions or maybe you could even start another thread and flame me there :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2013, 08:38
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
I'll ask the folks I know that still own them and...

I'll ask the folks I know that still own them and see if I can come up with a lead on a new nose for it.
As for asking Shell, I'll leave that to you. I'm not sure they'd want to speak to me. I'm not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2013, 07:51
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
At the risk of boring you I couldn't resist...

At the risk of boring you I couldn't resist posting one more picture of "Blossom" during the occupation of Shell oils Brent Spar Buoy. She conducted most of the re-supply work while getting bashed...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2013, 15:11
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
Here's a couple of Pic's of Task force boats I've...

Here's a couple of Pic's of Task force boats I've used before.
The one with grey Fenders is Fiberglass hull and the orange one had the Ali hull. The orange boat pic' (Blossom) was taken shortly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2013, 14:43
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
Ah, in the pic I saw it looked very similar to...

Ah, in the pic I saw it looked very similar to the Ali one due to the shape of the chines .
The ones I've used before had Automotive style tyre valves for inflation. Located in the circular indents...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2013, 19:38
Replies: 38
Views: 5,098
Posted By Al Baker
The Tubes are not foam they are hollow plastic...

The Tubes are not foam they are hollow plastic with an automotive tyree style inflation valve. I've had extensive experience with two different Task Force boats one fiberglass and one Aluminium....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2013, 07:43
Replies: 534
Views: 77,342
Posted By Al Baker
I agree wholeheartedly. Why bother meddling with...

I agree wholeheartedly. Why bother meddling with other people's enjoyment of boating, why not just get on with your own enjoyment?
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 09 August 2013, 20:37
Replies: 101
Views: 14,044
Posted By Al Baker
Another form of Highline transfer. Something we...

Another form of Highline transfer. Something we built in Ontario last year.
Stretching the line. - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTdu9sAXn78)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2013, 18:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Al Baker
83839 Tempest undergoing trials on Loch Mhor ...

83839
Tempest undergoing trials on Loch Mhor
35 hp 2 stroke Evinrude on two canoes.
Since they didn't plane, bow waves sunk opposite canoes at about 25knts.
The second attempt utilizing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2013, 18:42
Replies: 24
Views: 7,512
Posted By Al Baker
I sit starboard as the transverse thrust pulls...

I sit starboard as the transverse thrust pulls tiller away from me. You can keep your tiller arm straight that way. It's easier driving for long distances. Change hands when shifting gears, reversing...
Forum: Commercial operators 21 July 2013, 06:21
Replies: 23
Views: 5,668
Posted By Al Baker
When faced with similar situations, I've nosed my...

When faced with similar situations, I've nosed my rib onto their vessel and pressed against the quay. Had to do it only a few weeks ago actually, to a yacht in Den Helder.
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