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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2019, 10:14
Replies: 31
Views: 3,386
Posted By Roughrider
Proper coolbox was one of my best upgrades

Proper coolbox was one of my best upgrades
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2018, 18:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,690
Posted By Roughrider
harborview - congrats on your 780 - nice boat...

harborview - congrats on your 780 - nice boat too!

I didn't consider feeding the recover rope through the hole but I don't think it will work on mine the anchor is totally flush against its seat. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2018, 14:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,690
Posted By Roughrider
Tying off anchor rope - 2 cleats - and windlass

So my rib (Brig E10) has a chain 10m + rope 30m line, an electric windlass (under the bow - difficult / impossible to reach when at sea) and mooring cleats at the front to either side.

I have a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2018, 14:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Well in the end work and weather meant no epic...

Well in the end work and weather meant no epic maiden voyage. I feel a bit guilty for all the time invested in giving me advice, please trust it isn’t wasted I will hope to do some of this trip in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2018, 05:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Just heard she should be ready week starting 2nd...

Just heard she should be ready week starting 2nd July but trying to aim a bit earlier. Clock is really ticking now, it’s exciting
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2018, 18:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Apparently as long as you buy enough wine there,...

Apparently as long as you buy enough wine there, the trip pays for itself 🍷

Economy on the demo boat was surprisingly good compared to my expectations.

The real truth is, our old boat had 50...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2018, 16:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Brig Eagle 10, Suzuki DF350 x2, 600 litres fuel...

Brig Eagle 10, Suzuki DF350 x2, 600 litres fuel capacity so at optimal cruise on paper it’s one tank. Given I am stopping anyway, range is not a constraint, this was one of my main incentives for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2018, 16:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Hey just to thank everyone above tons of great...

Hey just to thank everyone above tons of great info. Unbelievably I found out I get additional work holiday due to long service today, so better chance to actually be able to do this :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2018, 16:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By Roughrider
Plymouth to Brighton epic maiden voyage maybe?

5 years ago we bought a rib and this forum was really helpful in advising us and sharing opinions on the wisdom of a 100 knot maiden voyage in our first boat from Southampton to Eastbourne. And of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2018, 17:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,175
Posted By Roughrider
I bought a set of Nevica Ski Helmet and Goggles...

I bought a set of Nevica Ski Helmet and Goggles for about £20 all-in I think in Sport Direct a few years ago. Warmer than any hat! Doesn't really leak either, does me perfectly, I would recommend it
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 June 2016, 15:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By Roughrider
Meh now it doesn't work. Seems like the battery...

Meh now it doesn't work. Seems like the battery won't charge any more. Very expensive if that is the normal level of reliability.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 April 2016, 12:08
Replies: 33
Views: 4,341
Posted By Roughrider
I am looking forwards to watching on the iPad...

I am looking forwards to watching on the iPad when there are fish under the boat from where I sit fishing (in front of the console), it is only 1 metre form the plotter but I can't see it from there...
Forum: Engines & props 11 June 2014, 08:59
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Roughrider
Hi Oscarguitar, thanks for the link I will take a...

Hi Oscarguitar, thanks for the link I will take a look and "favourite" it

I don't know if my mechanic is "Verado certified" but I think so, they are authorised dealer and service centre, I also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2014, 16:42
Replies: 31
Views: 4,262
Posted By Roughrider
that is sooo cool. My only time flying my drone...

that is sooo cool. My only time flying my drone from my rib I nearly crashed it when I landed. How do you land yours?

Anyway I love this footage and how exciting to be there in real life.
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2014, 15:58
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Roughrider
OK, engines raised, grp all fixed too, the shop...

OK, engines raised, grp all fixed too, the shop did a sea-trial and told me the following;

1) much less spray/wake and clean transom, felt lighter/cleaner
2) no water spouting backwards up the...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2014, 15:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Roughrider
oh current (old) WOT rpm on flat water best trim...

oh current (old) WOT rpm on flat water best trim is 6,000 rpm plus change, 46.4kts (GPS, one direction)
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2014, 15:45
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Roughrider
before in lower holes I had backwash up the...

before in lower holes I had backwash up the transom such that water jetted up the deck drains the wrong way and half floods the cockpit, so I have to shut the seacocks. Mechanic says transom...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2014, 11:38
Replies: 12
Views: 4,024
Posted By Roughrider
best Verado props - speed?

Hi I'm just finishing getting my boat tuned since it came out of the water for the first time since we bought it (one year ago). It is unbelieveable how much was wrong, but anyway having serviced my...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2013, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By Roughrider
yay it works I'm also a way from the sea at...

yay it works

I'm also a way from the sea at the moment - in Wimbledon, the lower end. I switched it on and 10 minutes later had a few messages from Hamburg about the weather and a light vessel...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2013, 10:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By Roughrider
portable navtex

one of these waiting for me at home

WIB2D (https://www.wetterinfobox.com/english/WIB2D.htm)

looking forwards to reading about all the dead whales and missing bouys - I don't know where else...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 September 2013, 08:30
Replies: 51
Views: 14,332
Posted By Roughrider
in the picture - that could almost be my boat! I...

in the picture - that could almost be my boat! I will not have tubes "bouncy" hard just normal to a bit soft to allow them to distort without putting too much additional pressure, as at least one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 September 2013, 17:18
Replies: 51
Views: 14,332
Posted By Roughrider
thanks :thumbs: coming from KB it definitely...

thanks :thumbs: coming from KB it definitely makes reassures me
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 September 2013, 14:00
Replies: 51
Views: 14,332
Posted By Roughrider
a case where you may let your tubes down a bit

I am taking my rib out with this. Mine is bigger but the top of the straps is 5.7m apart vs. my rib being 3.33 wide, I think in this instance the tubes will just deform slightly but I will have them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2013, 16:24
Replies: 26
Views: 4,101
Posted By Roughrider
101 miles! Updated with map

Map Epic boat collection by roughrider01 at Garmin Connect - Details (https://connect.garmin.com/activity/357928817)

I forgot to start tracker so the first bit from SDS down to the Hamble Marina...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2013, 10:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,101
Posted By Roughrider
The first thing to happen was when we arrived at...

The first thing to happen was when we arrived at Wimbledon train station to take the 05:43 direct service to Southampton. Despite verifying only 7 hours earlier that it was definitely running, it...
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