Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 August 2020, 21:12
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Replies: 23
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 April 2020, 22:09
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
FoxZulu, very much agree! Interestingly whilst...
FoxZulu, very much agree! Interestingly whilst not helping in this discussion but the aviation situation is ironically polar opposite when it comes to the distress frequency 121.5. In that, we are...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 April 2020, 14:37
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,883
Polly and John, I agree.
On my VHF course I...
Polly and John, I agree.
On my VHF course I was specifically told not to do a radio check on Ch16 unless you really really have to. On my RYA's courses I was told exactly the same. (all in the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 October 2019, 19:25
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
03 April 2015, 19:42
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,052
Xk59D yup I did think I might be. But I didn't...
Xk59D yup I did think I might be. But I didn't buy the chargers for that very purpose. They were bought to ensure my Verado Battery did not drop below 11V as was advised by my mercury agent. They...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
03 April 2015, 08:10
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,052
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 March 2015, 08:26
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,821
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 February 2015, 21:32
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,225
I am not as accomplished or experienced as Alan...
I am not as accomplished or experienced as Alan but I agree the ARW is perfect for seeing foaming tops/crests. I am lucky that my ARW is high enough above head height that I have been able to place...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 January 2015, 16:00
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,075
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 January 2015, 09:17
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Replies: 114
Views: 26,187
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 January 2015, 20:45
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Replies: 114
Views: 26,187
To be fair C2RIBS VTS were giving out Securite...
To be fair C2RIBS VTS were giving out Securite messages from around 10am. We then heard the next at 11am. So again it seems many out there just don't listen to port ops or choose to ignore :/ ah...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 October 2014, 08:52
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Thanks all,
Especially Starovich! I...
Thanks all,
Especially Starovich! I sense a point was being made . . tbh I had tried similar words but clearly not in that order! Anyway I came here to seek independent advice as I have heard...
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Forum: Engines & props
09 October 2014, 10:43
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Mercury Spark Plugs
Hi all, anyone shed any light on a requirement to have the Spark Plugs replaced at 300hrs on a Mercury Verado Outboard?
I cannot find any paperwork to support this proposal.
Any advice...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 November 2013, 08:55
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,273
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Forum: Engines & props
09 November 2013, 12:03
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,786
Owned a first gen 275 and now a 300. For a big...
Owned a first gen 275 and now a 300. For a big end outboard I would not have anything but a Mercury. For all the reasons quoted above. Plus, they actually tilt fully out the water which saves the...
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Forum: Engines & props
29 July 2013, 19:46
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,576
mark241, you could well be right that there is...
mark241, you could well be right that there is more to this than we all 'assume' I therefore think there is too much opinion based on half the facts. Do we know if the engine was correctly mounted...
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Forum: Engines & props
29 July 2013, 13:18
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,576
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 May 2013, 19:54
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Replies: 160
Views: 18,685
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 11:05
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
And willks I am not suggesting we or I do not...
And willks I am not suggesting we or I do not wear and should not wear a kill chord! Just that there can sometimes be a situation that may on balance make it no safer to do so. I do not want to be...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 10:57
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 10:43
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
harryesd - agreed,
Jezza . . . yes I do....
harryesd - agreed,
Jezza . . . yes I do. And yes I wear it around my leg, as per my training advice years ago. Unfortunately the design of my boat means I have to spread my legs a bit . . . oooh...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 10:22
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
oooooh Biffer, a Bluetooth kill chord could be...
oooooh Biffer, a Bluetooth kill chord could be the answer to all our issues!! I like!
To me a kill chord is just one piece of the puzzle. From a simplistic point of view attacking the issue of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 09:54
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 08:54
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
Willks . . Haha if you say so :lol:
Nos4r2...
Willks . . Haha if you say so :lol:
Nos4r2 - not sure 'bloody dumb' is a fair criticism as if the risks have been 'balanced' it is hardly 'dumb' .
I would be interested in what you believe...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 May 2013, 08:15
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Replies: 534
Views: 77,269
And then Mercury users (if like the last two I...
And then Mercury users (if like the last two I have owned) will have a greater risk of injuring people from false emergency stops because the kill cord toggle switch is too sensitive. I gave up...
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