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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 March 2015, 15:59
Replies: 27
Views: 9,873
Posted By gibberfish
She looks good. The Atlantic 21 was always more...

She looks good. The Atlantic 21 was always more fun than the Atlantic 75. Harder on the crew but much more nippy and manoeverable.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2014, 21:28
Replies: 22
Views: 3,190
Posted By gibberfish
Jambo, i see you are from Girvan area? If you...

Jambo, i see you are from Girvan area? If you listen to the podcast you'll hear me talking about being inspired to join the lifeboat after living on the west coast of Scotland. Well that was Girvan...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2014, 20:46
Replies: 22
Views: 3,190
Posted By gibberfish
What we do...

Hope the mods don't mind, but as the helmsman of an orange RIB, I thought I'd share the first podcast that we have produced at Littlestone RNLI. We are situated on the Kent coast just north of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2013, 16:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,754
Posted By gibberfish
Quite so, but they are not "lifeboats" .

Quite so, but they are not "lifeboats" .
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2013, 07:56
Replies: 23
Views: 5,754
Posted By gibberfish
No, your post wasn't invisible, hence the reason...

No, your post wasn't invisible, hence the reason why I was/am sure it's not an ex RNLI boat. Although, in my defence, the phrase "looks like" is a little less definite than "is" and therefore leaves...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2013, 18:58
Replies: 23
Views: 5,754
Posted By gibberfish
I think you're correct. I'm sure it's not an RNLI...

I think you're correct. I'm sure it's not an RNLI lifeboat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 May 2013, 14:17
Replies: 19
Views: 4,504
Posted By gibberfish
Clean it out, chemical metal to repair it then...

Clean it out, chemical metal to repair it then change the gearbox oil to be sure. Oh, and check your anodes.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2013, 07:30
Replies: 23
Views: 5,754
Posted By gibberfish
It may have been owned by the RNLI but I'm sure...

It may have been owned by the RNLI but I'm sure it was never a RNLI lifeboat.
I've been on ILBs for over 12 years and never heard of any other ribs than the Atlantics being in service on the sea....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2013, 22:01
Replies: 23
Views: 5,754
Posted By gibberfish
As far as I am aware, the RNLI has designed and...

As far as I am aware, the RNLI has designed and built all its sea going RIBs. In the last few decades these have been the Atlantic 21, Atlantic 75 and Atlantic 85.
This boat may have been owned by...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2013, 12:59
Replies: 4
Views: 3,244
Posted By gibberfish
It's a good warning to folks. Years ago on a...

It's a good warning to folks.
Years ago on a big job we left 3 inches of unused gel coat in a bucket. It caught light and burned very fiercely.

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you...
Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2013, 18:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By gibberfish
Thanks, is this something that can be done on a...

Thanks, is this something that can be done on a lift on/off outboard with no external wiring or controls?
Forum: Engines & props 27 May 2013, 15:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By gibberfish
Merc 15 misfire?

I have a 15hp mercury 4 stroke that's about 5 years old. It has always had a slight misfire when at full speed at WOT. This doesn't happen at WOT when accelerating or into a headwind i.e. when the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2013, 21:48
Replies: 83
Views: 18,662
Posted By gibberfish
Dust pan and brush?!

Dust pan and brush?!
Forum: Engines & props 04 May 2013, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By gibberfish
Just spoken to Rob - very helpful chap, highly...

Just spoken to Rob - very helpful chap, highly recommended.
Spent a fortune on service parts however the poor engine hasn't been serviced since the day it was fitted seven years ago!
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2013, 21:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By gibberfish
Yup, that'll do it! Nice one, you'll be hearing...

Yup, that'll do it! Nice one, you'll be hearing from me soon
:)
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2013, 19:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By gibberfish
Thanks for that, I'll get googling and see if I...

Thanks for that, I'll get googling and see if I can find a number.
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2013, 13:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,283
Posted By gibberfish
Optimax service parts

Can anyone recommend a good uk supplier for a full service kit for my 2006 optimax 90?
I intend to service the engine myself and although I have serviced many other outboards, I have not serviced...
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