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Forum: Bits and pieces 04 September 2013, 10:34
Replies: 3
For Sale: O'brien Ringo
Views: 1,341
Posted By TheKommandant
Deflate it. :lol: Sorry. I'm a knob.

Deflate it. :lol:

Sorry. I'm a knob.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2013, 08:34
Replies: 33
Views: 4,618
Posted By TheKommandant
In which case after perusing eBay I would...

In which case after perusing eBay I would probably ignore me completely and buy a brand new shiny one :lol: :whistling:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2013, 08:18
Replies: 33
Views: 4,618
Posted By TheKommandant
It's personal preference at the end of the day...

It's personal preference at the end of the day but I just couldn't bring myself to buy a brand new boat. Same with a car. For 12.5k you are getting a brand new 4.7m rib with a 40hp engine. Don't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 August 2013, 16:08
Replies: 33
Views: 4,618
Posted By TheKommandant
I've recently gotten back into Ribbing (sounds a...

I've recently gotten back into Ribbing (sounds a bit wrong) there wasn't much thought put into my purchase though as it just popped up in the local rag as a seemingly good deal so I took it.

I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2013, 13:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,733
Posted By TheKommandant
Shakespeare Ribs

Can anyone shed some light on this please:

Shakespeare 6.2m RIB Evinrude E-TEC 150hp Indespension trailer | eBay...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2013, 08:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,827
Posted By TheKommandant
No doubt the lifejackets helped. We were out...

No doubt the lifejackets helped.

We were out messing with the towing ring yesterday, I noticed even with a wetsuit on after a very short time my limbs started cramping up in the cold. Wouldn't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2013, 10:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,598
Posted By TheKommandant
Trading in Outboards

What's the sketch on trade ins at dealers / marine engineers?

I'm after a bigger motor but probably not brand new. From my perspective the easiest thing would be to take it to an engineer, point...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2013, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By TheKommandant
Cool thank you, sounds easier than I thought it...

Cool thank you, sounds easier than I thought it would be. (not sure what I was expecting)

I'll get the hatch ordered and get some sealant. I'm sure I'll have a friend somewhere with a jigsaw.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 August 2013, 14:26
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By TheKommandant
Replacing Hatch?

Sorry, another mundane question!

I have a cracked anchor locker (I've previously asked where to locate one)

So thanks to advice from here I've now located one :dance:

But...I may need to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2013, 14:18
Replies: 6
Views: 1,780
Posted By TheKommandant
Kill it! Kill it with fire!

Kill it! Kill it with fire!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2013, 16:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By TheKommandant
Cheers. How would I get to that underfloor...

Cheers. How would I get to that underfloor trunking?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2013, 15:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By TheKommandant
Cheers, I probably would have to replace the...

Cheers, I probably would have to replace the lines to reach the engine...I think! I have a spacial awareness issue where in my head when I plan things they are completely different to reality!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2013, 12:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By TheKommandant
Ok, thanks guys, worth considering that then. ...

Ok, thanks guys, worth considering that then.

I assumed it might be a hazard but you know what they say about assuming!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2013, 11:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By TheKommandant
It is one big compartment, my concern with...

It is one big compartment, my concern with putting it in there is that's full of wiring and battery..and other such potentially sparky stuff! I my thinking was I didn't really want to fill that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 August 2013, 10:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,978
Posted By TheKommandant
Relocating fuel tank.

Hello,

I'm thinking for a winter project I would like to relocate my fuel tank.

Somewhere during it's life Jockey seats were installed on my Valiant 520 replacing the more leisure type benches....
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 August 2013, 15:31
Replies: 3
Wanted: seat cushion
Views: 1,089
Posted By TheKommandant
No worries, happy I could help! As I say,...

No worries, happy I could help!

As I say, I'm not vouching for him as I've not actually used him yet! But I probably will.
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 August 2013, 14:11
Replies: 3
Wanted: seat cushion
Views: 1,089
Posted By TheKommandant
Me too. I've had a quote from a guy who...

Me too.

I've had a quote from a guy who makes them to spec.

Phillip Smith enquiries@pdsupholstery.co.uk

£55 + £15 delivery + VAT.

Can't vouch for him yet though as I've not got off my...
Forum: Engines & props 02 August 2013, 08:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,724
Posted By TheKommandant
It was the solenoid, replaced all working fine. ...

It was the solenoid, replaced all working fine. I'm a happy human!

Hopefully the weather improves for the weekend.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 July 2013, 10:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
I have to say having looked at other Valiants I...

I have to say having looked at other Valiants I wouldn't be a fan of the standard seating. I hadn't even really noticed it until mentioned on here.

Also..I wasn't too bothered about the fuel tank...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 July 2013, 08:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
Ta, never really thought about getting fenders...

Ta, never really thought about getting fenders for it.

I have always been conscious of RIBs rubbing against walls, wouldn't have done that had it not been a totally flat day and there was no...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2013, 12:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
Cheers, interesting about the seats. I did...

Cheers, interesting about the seats. I did wonder about the fuel tank as it is just sort of plonked at the back.

So you reckon originally it might have had a bench in the back?

I am going to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2013, 12:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
Ha ha, cheers, no problem I don't want to sell it...

Ha ha, cheers, no problem I don't want to sell it yet! That's promising though because I paid less than that.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2013, 09:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
Pictures below, no paperwork unfortunately. I...

Pictures below, no paperwork unfortunately. I was a bit over excited and it seemed like a good deal at the time so my 12 year old self took over...as usual :whistling:
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2013, 18:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,712
Posted By TheKommandant
I know exactly what you mean actually. There's...

I know exactly what you mean actually. There's one for sale at the moment over here, personally I would have thought it would be up for £15k+ but they're advertising for £11.5k. (If I had the money...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2013, 16:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By TheKommandant
I hadn't even thought of the insurance actually! ...

I hadn't even thought of the insurance actually!

I've heard horror stories about boats that have been overpowered and basically wreck them. I wouldn't be sticking a 150 or anything on it, just...
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