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Forum: RIBs wanted 23 April 2002, 20:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,969
Posted By seajay
Ribcraft 4.8

There's a 4.8 Ribcraft with a Mariner 60 that's just gone up on www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk today. It looks very very tidy, but at £8,000 I have no idea how the price compares?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 April 2002, 19:15
Replies: 29
Views: 5,584
Posted By seajay
Garmin 12xl v Magellan 315

I have used a Garmin 12xl for approx. 3 yrs, and more recently been trying several Magellan 315's at work. About the same price.

My personal experience is:

Garmin 12xl:
Quicker acquisition of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2002, 19:38
Replies: 22
Views: 4,629
Posted By seajay
35m v Digital

Keith

Sadly your using them because not all the judiciary are comfortable with the evidence chain associated with digital photography. Our A.I's have been using digital for 3 years now, with no...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 April 2002, 22:34
Replies: 328
Views: 40,905
Posted By seajay
..pot marker at 27knts...!

Perhaps I should confess I was helming at the time.....but it was only a small marker...honest! :eek:

Chris
Forum: Engines & props 21 February 2002, 00:19
Replies: 11
Views: 4,248
Posted By seajay
on the same theme......

Is there any science behind the placing of the throttle control itself? - i.e. some RIBS have them mounted to the left of the console and others to the right - or is it just good ole personal...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2002, 16:05
Replies: 10
Views: 3,560
Posted By seajay
'Readers Digest Book of FACTS' .....!!!! ...

'Readers Digest Book of FACTS' .....!!!!

You're older than I thought Keith...or you recently paid a visit to the dentists.... they are the only place readers digest books are found now aren't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2002, 10:55
Replies: 20
Views: 4,517
Posted By seajay
I did the Advanced course almost 2 yrs ago with...

I did the Advanced course almost 2 yrs ago with the RAF. My experience over the last 12 months however (without a boat!!)has been limited to say the least. If anyone's looking to arrange a course...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 January 2002, 20:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,986
Posted By seajay
Thanks. Thats helpful.

Thanks. Thats helpful.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 January 2002, 10:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,986
Posted By seajay
Appropriate Clothing

With the boat show upon us, and the prospect of some bargain goodies, just asking what seems to be the preferred clothing for RIB use.

I currently use a 'diving' dry suit, but confess it looks a...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 December 2001, 21:16
Replies: 24
Views: 8,377
Posted By seajay
and to avoid any suggestion of this being...

and to avoid any suggestion of this being personal........I'm not implying for one second that either you, your company, or your driver have been involved in such an incident......but trust me...it...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 December 2001, 20:46
Replies: 24
Views: 8,377
Posted By seajay
Depends what you consider to be important! ...

Depends what you consider to be important!

Whilst I'm sure the officers would be pretty pleased with themselves if they came across a stolen RIB, property is at least replaceable. By contrast,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 November 2001, 23:21
Replies: 8
Views: 3,669
Posted By seajay
Looks like a neat set up. The only issue with...

Looks like a neat set up. The only issue with the lights would depend on the rear overhang, i.e. the distance from the lens to the rearmost part of the boat. Thats why the usual set up is a board,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2001, 17:46
Replies: 24
Views: 4,988
Posted By seajay
Thanks Alan - I'll check out the accessories for...

Thanks Alan - I'll check out the accessories for my Garmin 12XL
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2001, 20:13
Replies: 24
Views: 4,988
Posted By seajay
Alan Mc Are 'dash brackets' a fairly...

Alan Mc

Are 'dash brackets' a fairly standard accesory for hand helds, or did you have to hunt around a bit?

thanks
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 September 2001, 19:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,421
Posted By seajay
I've used helmet mics for a number of years on...

I've used helmet mics for a number of years on motor bikes and in other high noise environments for UHF/VHF comms. I've found them very reliable and effective at high speed and in adverse weather...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 September 2001, 21:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,666
Posted By seajay
Can someone tell me, does the show finish...

Can someone tell me, does the show finish Saturday, or is it on Sunday as well?

thanks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2001, 20:22
Replies: 21
Views: 4,905
Posted By seajay
A really informative thread appeared on...

A really informative thread appeared on uk.rec.sailing recently.

Without wishing to steal the excellent responses from a guy who produces charts of the Antartica (he convinced me anyway!), but a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2001, 23:02
Replies: 20
Views: 5,143
Posted By seajay
Currently without a boat. But if anyone...

Currently without a boat.

But if anyone wants a 'contributing' crew member looking to gain more RIB experience then I'd be very pleased to join the trip.
cjh@hume100.freeserve.co.uk

Chris
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2001, 16:30
Replies: 59
Views: 16,265
Posted By seajay
Good reading. Would be interested to learn...

Good reading.

Would be interested to learn of the boat/ equipement spec for some of the crews, or better still a site for pictures.

Particularly keen to see how you managed to get so much...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2001, 02:51
Replies: 59
Views: 16,265
Posted By seajay
I'm not sure there are many boats taking part in...

I'm not sure there are many boats taking part in this event. The last I heard numbers were well down. The boats should be well kited out though. I did consider my 4mtr RIB for the event, but when...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 June 2001, 20:43
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By seajay
Many thanks. Have downloaded a programme called...

Many thanks. Have downloaded a programme called EasyGPS - seems to meet my needs.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 June 2001, 20:48
Replies: 14
Views: 4,748
Posted By seajay
Currently using a hand held Garmin 12xl. In...

Currently using a hand held Garmin 12xl. In order to down load routes and way point info from a PC to the unit, do I need 'MapSource', and if so which one, or are there other software programmes...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2001, 22:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,307
Posted By seajay
From past experience, is any day of the event...

From past experience, is any day of the event better than others?

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chris h
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