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Forum: RIBs for sale 25 March 2018, 15:58
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Posted By Toonribber
Avon 560 with Yamaha 80 four stroke for sale

I have a 2007 Avon 560 which I would like to sell
It has been used in Devon by myself for a few years from when I bought it in 2009 around Salcombe Dartmouth etc and had some fabulous times.
The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2017, 10:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Unfortunately I think it may be difficult to...

Unfortunately I think it may be difficult to claim from where it was stored as it was a vehicle repairs and storage place - all a bit "French" and basic. We have now moved it to the local major boat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2017, 08:17
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Looks interesting. Thanks for the link.

Looks interesting. Thanks for the link.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2017, 07:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
That might be worth looking at I'll do a search....

That might be worth looking at I'll do a search. Thanks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2017, 07:39
Replies: 23
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Posted By Toonribber
No intention of doing anything nefarious. Quite...

No intention of doing anything nefarious. Quite happy to take the hit as just one of those things, I have never made an insurance claim other than vehicle related, so not something I usually do, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 15:23
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Ok. I'll speak with the insurance co and then...

Ok. I'll speak with the insurance co and then Ribstore. Thanks for your help
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 14:37
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Brian. You may be right I'll be calling them...

Brian. You may be right I'll be calling them shortly. Haven't got the details with me. But I have to say I have seen some pretty spurious claims that have been met in full. Friend Jin in south of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 14:27
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Thanks for that. What would you seal with 303?

Thanks for that. What would you seal with 303?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 13:41
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
No what is it? The damage is pretty bad although...

No what is it? The damage is pretty bad although tube integrity is fine. Is there any way of re- colouring them?121264
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 09:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,827
Posted By Toonribber
Faded Tubes - insurance claim?

Looking for a view on this. I have an Avon 560 which is dark blue of course. Tubes were excellent and shiny until I moved the rib to south of France a couple of years ago.
Unfortunately whilst in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2017, 19:08
Replies: 97
Views: 13,054
Posted By Toonribber
Looks great guys. We went to Vis island last year...

Looks great guys. We went to Vis island last year and found something the same there. Looks like you're having a real adventure. We're going next year but going to hire a Rib this time. Looks like...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 April 2016, 12:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By Toonribber
That was Bung by the way!

That was Bung by the way!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 April 2016, 12:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By Toonribber
Interesting. There may be possible water ingress...

Interesting. There may be possible water ingress around the Bing as there is a bit of grp damage around the keel here due to a too shallow recovery!!! I know this needs attending to but still fancy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2016, 16:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By Toonribber
That's great I now have a plan. Thanks all!

That's great I now have a plan. Thanks all!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2016, 18:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By Toonribber
Thanks for that.... It clarifies that I need to...

Thanks for that.... It clarifies that I need to form a hatch and locate the pump underneath. Just out of interest what sort of depth is the void in the deck/hull typically?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2016, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,712
Posted By Toonribber
Bilge Pump help

Hi Guys

I have an Avon 560 which I only manage to use for a couple of weeks a year as its now in the south of France. It's stored on land and only goes into the water for the time I'm there,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2016, 13:42
Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Posted By Toonribber
As far as I'm aware after years of visiting there...

As far as I'm aware after years of visiting there are no restrictions for beaches although some are private but allow public access.

Launching at Batson slip is free and big wide concrete slip....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2015, 13:25
Replies: 16
Views: 2,284
Posted By Toonribber
I use mine on the rail round my console using...

I use mine on the rail round my console using their bike mount. Perfect. Nil vibration at all.
In fact it's so solid that when playing back it looks like you're using a screen backdrop!

Sks good...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2015, 08:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By Toonribber
I've just returned from a week cycling around the...

I've just returned from a week cycling around the islands, using a ship between ports. What a great area for Ribbing, super weather, calm seas, lovely ports, harbours line of site nav etc

Also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2015, 08:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By Toonribber
Of course that was Sib not sub!!!

Of course that was Sib not sub!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2015, 08:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By Toonribber
Looks great Mick. Can't beat some warm weather...

Looks great Mick. Can't beat some warm weather and calm seas in the Med.

Some pics from our annual trip to South of France. Have the Rib stored there now and use a Sub here

Possibly best of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2015, 20:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By Toonribber
Ruddy 93. Sounds interesting but was hoping to...

Ruddy 93. Sounds interesting but was hoping to only change motor at present as the inflatable is good, but will bear it in mind.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2015, 20:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By Toonribber
Thanks beer belly that's useful. Not sure...

Thanks beer belly that's useful.

Not sure what pitch the prop is- and fair point a finer pitch may help, but suspect 8 hp just isn't enough.

As the boat is in Devon and I'm now back in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2015, 13:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By Toonribber
Thanks. That's all useful . Might even look at a...

Thanks. That's all useful . Might even look at a 20hp as it seems my family are turning into Giants!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2015, 12:32
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By Toonribber
Obviously that was 8 hp (predictive text)!!!

Obviously that was 8 hp (predictive text)!!!
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