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Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2013, 13:50
Replies: 0
Views: 1,187
Posted By Tight Fart
So you spec your new boat with 3 x 300hp

And what does the guy next door do?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 September 2013, 11:36
Replies: 34
Views: 6,401
Posted By Tight Fart
I saw these 2 last week, they look similar to the...

I saw these 2 last week, they look similar to the one above.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2013, 16:06
Replies: 34
Views: 6,401
Posted By Tight Fart
Biggest RIB?

What's the biggest RIB made? just seen 2 in France that must have been 60'!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2012, 07:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,393
Posted By Tight Fart
To good to be true, is it a scam?

I'll try and keep this short, I have my boat up for sale on a classified ad on Ebay, it's in dry storage in Salcombe, I'm in Essex 265 miles away, a guy in Germany wants it for his holiday home near...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2007, 19:23
Replies: 10
Views: 3,255
Posted By Tight Fart
I must remember to use the kil cord, I must...

I must remember to use the kil cord, I must remember to use the kil cord, I must remember to use the kil cord, I must remember to use the kil cord, I must remember to use the kil cord, I must...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 January 2007, 20:09
Replies: 8
hi
Views: 2,538
Posted By Tight Fart
Hi Mentor, nice to have you aboard. Sorry it...

Hi Mentor, nice to have you aboard.
Sorry it took a while to reply. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 December 2006, 10:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,339
Posted By Tight Fart
What a lovely pair!

They could brighten up my Xmas here (https://sports.webshots.com/photo/2755509950049001931hKGMGZ)

Merry Xmas to you all
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2006, 13:55
Replies: 14
Views: 5,857
Posted By Tight Fart
Would you take a RIB out here?

I don't think I would venture out in this surf https://morrobayphotos.com/uscg/USCG%20MLB%20Action/imagepages/image12.html the surfer is mad enough until you spot the boat behind. I did think it was a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2006, 19:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By Tight Fart
found it. https://ocrda.info/10.html

found it.
https://ocrda.info/10.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2006, 18:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By Tight Fart
Salcombe offshore racing

Anybody know where I can find details of the racing next weekend?
I fancy taking the rib out to watch :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 March 2006, 08:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,564
Posted By Tight Fart
Thanks I'd love to come along, I did spot one of...

Thanks I'd love to come along, I did spot one of your boats moored up last August and would like to have a proper look at it. I will try a pm you.
(or I will call the mobile no. on the boat as I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2006, 16:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,564
Posted By Tight Fart
Mooring security ?

Finally been offered a mooring (Salcombe estuary :cool: ) it has no access other than by water and at low tide dries out. But what security can I use?
It's not the most valueble of ribs but I would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2005, 08:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,047
Posted By Tight Fart
It's now at £15k and met the reserve !!

It's now at £15k and met the reserve !!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2005, 07:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By Tight Fart
Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to learn...

Thanks for all the replies, I have a lot to learn and I think some tuition is in order. I have never noticed 2 speed in the tilt action and will have a look at the weekend, The throttle response...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2005, 16:40
Replies: 25
Views: 4,219
Posted By Tight Fart
North west Wales.

North west Wales.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2005, 16:37
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By Tight Fart
Can someone please explain the difference between...

Can someone please explain the difference between trim and tilt :eh:
If I have been buzzing along flat out on still water I have adjusted the tilt and seen the speed change on the GPS, I don't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2005, 16:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By Tight Fart
I will take them off at the weekend and give it a...

I will take them off at the weekend and give it a try. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2005, 10:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By Tight Fart
There are fins on the outboard, I haven't changed...

There are fins on the outboard, I haven't changed the trim, is that different to the tilt?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2005, 07:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,970
Posted By Tight Fart
Me or the boat thats wrong?

I have a small 4.5m Quicksilver RIB with a 50hp Johnson, however in a small swell say 3 foot + ish, if I open her up a bit to get on the plane the boat feels as if it's going to take off and roll. at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2005, 18:55
Replies: 42
Views: 7,856
Posted By Tight Fart
She has "less" than a 1000 miles to go ...

She has "less" than a 1000 miles to go :thumbs:
Forum: Other stuff 20 January 2005, 20:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By Tight Fart
Thats the one thanks :thumbs:

Thats the one thanks :thumbs:
Forum: Other stuff 20 January 2005, 20:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By Tight Fart
Can anyone remember

A thread on here in the summer showing pics of a lorry tipping in a harbour while trying to lift a car out of the water.
If so please post a link
Forum: Engines & props 06 September 2004, 18:20
Replies: 26
Views: 10,542
Posted By Tight Fart
Motorcycle 2 strokes rev a lot higher than...

Motorcycle 2 strokes rev a lot higher than outboards and are higher tuned.
They do not use inferior oil, I would have thought the only difference would be for emmissions. With the exhaust exiting in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 September 2004, 13:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,559
Posted By Tight Fart
Not what we want to see!

This Rib returned to Salcombe under tow from the Lifeboat.
https://community.webshots.com/photo/167466141/183398274rtYSXd
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 August 2004, 21:28
Replies: 1
Views: 1,904
Posted By Tight Fart
Hope Cove / Salcombe

Should (all being well), I'll be in and around Hope cove from Saturday until the bank holiday at the end of the month, (grey Quicksilver rib looking like I haven't a clue what I'm doing :p )
Or...
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