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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 May 2023, 07:10
Replies: 71
Views: 5,260
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi again beamer.. for absolute clarity .. I do...

Hi again beamer.. for absolute clarity .. I do disagree with your generalising that RIBS outperform SIBS in every way

Everyone had different needs and uses for boats and once again you highlight...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 May 2023, 06:58
Replies: 71
Views: 5,260
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi again Jenks87 ..yup I can fully understand you...

Hi again Jenks87 ..yup I can fully understand you wanting to try a lightweight RIB as that is how I felt when I bought mine. I am perfectly happy with mine and dont regret buying it. Just dont be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 May 2023, 12:48
Replies: 71
Views: 5,260
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi Jenks87 ..the above quote illustrates how...

Hi Jenks87 ..the above quote illustrates how misleading some of the posts on RIBNET actually are ..in particular from the Beamerman. :rolleyes:


I have the Alu Hull 420 Quicksilver for 3 years...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 May 2023, 16:07
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By The Gurnard
Here is another bushcraft tip for those that are...

Here is another bushcraft tip for those that are into that kind of thing.

Liquid sugar in coffee is better for you than sweetex.

Yes you get those who will tell you the evil drink is not...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 May 2023, 15:30
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By The Gurnard
Agreed PD is great stuff to stop dehydrating or...

Agreed PD is great stuff to stop dehydrating or as a hair of the brewdog that bit :cool:

However as Im a well trained kulinary chef ... it doesn't have quite the bite cooking my burgers as the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 May 2023, 13:27
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By The Gurnard
Hmmm .. At 200lb , Im not that heavy a drinker ?...

Hmmm .. At 200lb , Im not that heavy a drinker ? ... but as any sensible Scot will tell you ..one pint a day does no harm so I believe in following that golden rule. :cool:

Well..except .. I go...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2023, 12:38
Replies: 629
Views: 221,357
Posted By The Gurnard
From where I was getting soaked and shook up in a...

From where I was getting soaked and shook up in a 7.5m RIB Rolfhat ..

I would say your cat handles a rough sea exceptionally well

Now you have some photos of your boat in a bit of a chop....
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 May 2023, 06:01
Replies: 67
Views: 8,145
Posted By The Gurnard
video back on line at this new link.. enjoy...

video back on line at this new link.. enjoy :thumbs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbzqUwByZcI

best regards DonnyW
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 May 2023, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi again Steve You will find its around 40...

Hi again Steve

You will find its around 40 miles so you can do your own maths for your time and speed and whether you want to stop for a break on Kerrera.

I would only recommend it in...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 May 2023, 15:20
Replies: 67
Views: 8,145
Posted By The Gurnard
I was suffering insomnia last night so got up and...

I was suffering insomnia last night so got up and finished the Easdale RIB Rendezvous video as seen through both my cameras and James Booths drone. I think the final video captures the mood of the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 May 2023, 16:01
Replies: 67
Views: 8,145
Posted By The Gurnard
I too wish to thank Douglas and Tony, not only...

I too wish to thank Douglas and Tony, not only for organizing the meeting but for giving me the opportunity to video it. :cool:

I have been working flat out editing hours of footage into a half...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 March 2023, 11:48
Replies: 22
Views: 2,044
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi again OYZ..I will give you my Email address ...

Hi again OYZ..I will give you my Email address the same way I contacted you.

I think I like the Idea of a Gurnard OYZ combine video :D... could catch a few more of the bottom feeders... if...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 March 2023, 11:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,044
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi OYZ..welcome to Fibnet. :thumbs: Hope you...

Hi OYZ..welcome to Fibnet. :thumbs:

Hope you dont mind if I ask you a question too

Do you think you are outside my zone ?

I enjoy a bit of fishing if that help you answer :willk:
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2023, 23:17
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
hey thanks for the opening Willk ..and Im...

hey thanks for the opening Willk ..and Im delighted to get the chance to promote one of my videos :cool:

This one is no spoof ..it tells the true story of a bitterly cold night camping and I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2023, 19:49
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Proves no one is perfect Steve :thumbs: .. ...

Proves no one is perfect Steve :thumbs: ..

If Im totally honest .. for me I found their video very entertaining but a bit loud and "inyerface" for my taste ..but appreciate that is the younger...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2023, 18:35
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Ah Beamer.. good to see you still around :thumbs:...

Ah Beamer.. good to see you still around :thumbs:

If you watch their video they clearly say 40 miles from St Bees Head to Douglas.. I have turned on subtitles and screen shots to show you are...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2023, 15:09
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
His mate is Ron Steve :thumbs:.. they were on a...

His mate is Ron Steve :thumbs:.. they were on a Scottish SIB outing I was on a few years back. Poly organized this one. I got a bad leak hauling my SIB off the trailer at Largs and the rear section...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2023, 13:57
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Thats ok Steve ..everyone is entitled to their...

Thats ok Steve ..everyone is entitled to their opinion...and all Im trying to do is express mine. :thumbs:

I dont know the OYZ guys so not trying to defend them.. just trying to explain its a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 March 2023, 11:25
Replies: 15
Views: 1,082
Posted By The Gurnard
Dont know if this is any assurance to anyone with...

Dont know if this is any assurance to anyone with last years fuel but I will add my twopence anyhoo.

Your post reminded me that I filled and mixed a 5 litre container of E5 last year in April.....
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 March 2023, 08:10
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By The Gurnard
FerFluxSake Poly, well spotted. :thumbs: I...

FerFluxSake Poly, well spotted. :thumbs:

I missed the Pharos connection despite watching its latest model, only a few months ago, move equipment to Lismore Light by Helicopter.

Only a wild...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 March 2023, 21:44
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By The Gurnard
Because I still navigate by compass Willk .. I...

Because I still navigate by compass Willk .. I wonder if part of the answer is in the charts ?

https://i.postimg.cc/8cBwGsGg/Magnetic-Anomaly.jpg
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2023, 16:10
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Pealing the Duct tape off "The Massive Rear Leak"...

Pealing the Duct tape off "The Massive Rear Leak" to do a more permanent repair after the event :eek:

https://i.postimg.cc/dVPKmg7p/LeakSib1.jpg

Soaping the area and .. Look..no bubbles ???...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2023, 11:14
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Hi Steve .. there is no fire without smoke .. I...

Hi Steve .. there is no fire without smoke .. I did repair a leak on Easdale Shore using araldite two weeks ago. Then went round the island of Luing. I certainly wasn't stuck on a reef a mile off...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2023, 08:20
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
HI Steve .. No I dont think you are a...

HI Steve .. No I dont think you are a snowflake...

I do think you missed the point of the video though

To me .. it is a very cleverly though out video designed to get views and they do this...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2023, 16:22
Replies: 55
Views: 4,757
Posted By The Gurnard
Yeah..I was lucky I had it with me Willk :thumbs:...

Yeah..I was lucky I had it with me Willk :thumbs:

I was thinking along the same lines that you thought of ..just something to plug the leak.

My hole was about the size of a small pea and the...
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