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Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2009, 14:11
Replies: 33
Views: 8,972
Posted By Squirrel
Thanks for all the feedback. I am still none the...

Thanks for all the feedback. I am still none the wiser, but I guess there is a message in that as well!

We had a 200hp yamaha 2-stroke on the pro-sport we just sold and I always liked the...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2009, 10:43
Replies: 33
Views: 8,972
Posted By Squirrel
OK, thanks for your response, I will narrow it...

OK, thanks for your response, I will narrow it down a bit. If service and running costs were equal, which one?

So I guess that leaves performance: ease of getting on the plane, top speed and...
Forum: Engines & props 07 May 2009, 10:29
Replies: 33
Views: 8,972
Posted By Squirrel
Yamaha vs Evinrude?

I am looking into a new Ballistic 7.8 and our local dealer (sunsport guernsey) can deliver it from stock with an Evinrude Etec 250 or they can locally fit a Yamaha Four Stroke F250 EFI.

Does...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2006, 12:44
Replies: 34
Views: 7,475
Posted By Squirrel
Hi Simon I think it would damage the towed...

Hi Simon

I think it would damage the towed boat. If it twists too much there's loads of strain transfered to the towing eye in the bow. It also means the boat will be right in the wake.

I'd...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2006, 11:08
Replies: 34
Views: 7,475
Posted By Squirrel
Thanks for the replies. I can't tow by road...

Thanks for the replies. I can't tow by road because its Carteret to Guernsey!

Its GRP.

The boat does have a rudder, so I guess fixing that might help and last time they attached a fender with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2006, 10:30
Replies: 34
Views: 7,475
Posted By Squirrel
Towing a rowing boat

Hi, does anyone have any advice for towing a rowing boat? I'm guard-boating for a rowing race and need to tow the boat to and from the venue in open sea. Its a 10m long boat, but pretty light. ...
Forum: Other stuff 31 October 2005, 11:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Squirrel
Firework Safety

With 5th November rapidly approching, here's a fireworks safety tip. Never do this:

https://www.ebaumsworld.com/videos/buttrocket.html.

And remember, pets and fireworks don't mix:
...
Forum: Other stuff 28 October 2005, 09:07
Replies: 23
Views: 3,308
Posted By Squirrel
Good point roycruse. Don't underestimate the...

Good point roycruse. Don't underestimate the planning needed to get it right!

I assumed that I could put teh projector on a shelf at one end of the room with the screen on teh opposite side, but...
Forum: Other stuff 26 October 2005, 14:07
Replies: 23
Views: 3,308
Posted By Squirrel
I use an Epson EMP, bought from...

I use an Epson EMP, bought from https://www.purplecat.co.uk/ a couple of years ago. You wouldn;t have one as the main TV in your living room, but specifically for home cinema and gaming its great. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2005, 14:59
Replies: 35
Views: 4,754
Posted By Squirrel
I guessed that, but I just like telling people :D

I guessed that, but I just like telling people :D
Forum: Other stuff 07 September 2005, 13:32
Replies: 29
Views: 3,411
Posted By Squirrel
Women divers

Women divers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2005, 11:50
Replies: 35
Views: 4,754
Posted By Squirrel
20% income tax, no capital gains, no...

20% income tax, no capital gains, no inheritance...but I'm not smug... :p

Try buying a house though :sick:

Unleaded was 58p when I filled up a couple of days ago, could've gone up I suppose.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2005, 09:06
Replies: 21
Views: 6,033
Posted By Squirrel
Rupert, if you're in Guernsey, the best bet is to...

Rupert, if you're in Guernsey, the best bet is to go down to the Pro-sport yard and have a mooch.

They are next to the old B&Q at Admiral Park in a big tent(!). Go round the back of the Gas...
Forum: Other stuff 02 September 2005, 07:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,222
Posted By Squirrel
Ooops Not just me then... ...

Ooops



Not just me then...

Details (https://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/09/01/photo_controversy/index.html)
Forum: Other stuff 01 September 2005, 15:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,222
Posted By Squirrel
Spot the difference

White (https://news.yahoo.com/photo/050830/photos_ts_afp/050830071810_shxwaoma_photo1)


Black (https://news.yahoo.com/photo/050830/480/ladm10208301530)

:rolleyes:
Forum: Other stuff 17 August 2005, 12:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,549
Posted By Squirrel
On the subject of Copyrightnig etc, look out for...

On the subject of Copyrightnig etc, look out for Sony as well as Ipod. It behaves in a similar way to the Ipod in that you have to use their software to load up tracks and in fact doesn't let you...
Forum: Other stuff 12 August 2005, 12:55
Replies: 35
Views: 5,257
Posted By Squirrel
You need a video capture program. Windows Movie...

You need a video capture program. Windows Movie Maker comes bundled with XP I think (well its on my PC and I haven't paid for it!), look in Start>Programs>Accessories. Otherwise I guess there would...
Forum: Other stuff 11 August 2005, 11:33
Replies: 35
Views: 5,257
Posted By Squirrel
Nice one, wake boarding is way cooler than...

Nice one, wake boarding is way cooler than skiing. Next trick is to get outside the wake and pratice getting through it. You'll be airborne before you know it!!

On a serious note, have you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 July 2005, 20:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Squirrel
Definitely not overweight and I've had a good...

Definitely not overweight and I've had a good look under the floor.

Petall, I've noticed a lot of blue jellies this year, must have splattered a few of them. I'm off to find a deserted beach.......
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2005, 07:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Squirrel
Great thanks. I looked at it last night and its...

Great thanks. I looked at it last night and its definitely getting worse quickly. Better get scrubbing!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2005, 15:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Squirrel
Dirty bottom

My RIB seems a lot slower this year than last year. It was out of the water over the winter but we did not redo the antifouling as it was fresh for last season and seemed fine. The hull is showing...
Forum: Other stuff 25 May 2005, 13:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By Squirrel
https://www.banthefrog.org.uk/index.html

https://www.banthefrog.org.uk/index.html
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 May 2005, 12:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,432
Posted By Squirrel
I'm off to Nice for a stag do on a 40' Cat ...

I'm off to Nice for a stag do on a 40' Cat :cool: .

Graham's got the boat this weekend and no doubt will be out and about.

Still waiting for Pro-sport to fix the filler problem on the fuel...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2005, 21:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,858
Posted By Squirrel
I think there are two campsites in Guernsey, one...

I think there are two campsites in Guernsey, one at Vale Mill and one in the Fauxquets valley. Neither is particularly close to town.

Herm island, a five minute hop from Guernsey has a campsite...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2005, 12:37
Replies: 22
Views: 3,743
Posted By Squirrel
Yeah, funny how when the sun comes out,...

Yeah, funny how when the sun comes out, everyone's e-mailing with <hint>"doing anything tonight" </hint> messages! We're full tonight too.

Graham's got the boat tomorrow, you might see him in...
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