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Forum: RIBnet North America 04 September 2009, 06:19
Replies: 33
Views: 5,611
Posted By dctucker
LOL Randomly checking in, it's been a while!...

LOL Randomly checking in, it's been a while! I've been working as a principal in a startup, so I've been out of my mind busy. Have just given it up to take over an established business (in the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2009, 02:34
Replies: 20
Views: 4,035
Posted By dctucker
The Photoboat folks do get shots that others...

The Photoboat folks do get shots that others can't, because of the small boats that they use. It's sort of fun to see them zipping around the racecourse while you're sailing.
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 February 2009, 18:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,807
Posted By dctucker
If it were a bigger RIB, and on a trailer, you...

If it were a bigger RIB, and on a trailer, you could put it on a RORO (Roll On, Roll Off). Still going to run you a couple of thousand USD. That plus duty, and heaps of hassles. Your $1500 USD RIB...
Forum: RIBnet North America 09 February 2009, 21:39
Replies: 21
Views: 5,570
Posted By dctucker
Some interesting reading there. And being...

Some interesting reading there. And being Jamestown, RI, that explains why I never heard of such an issue with the Marblehead Harbormaster!

That reminds me, I need to replace the zincs on my...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 February 2009, 01:15
Replies: 21
Views: 5,570
Posted By dctucker
US Ribcrafts are wholly built in the US. Hulls...

US Ribcrafts are wholly built in the US. Hulls are laid up in Maine. Tubes are cut and glued in Marblehead, and final fitting of tubes to hull is also in Marblehead.

I a local, and haven't heard...
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 January 2009, 23:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Posted By dctucker
Tough to ignore that big saily thing! Note,...

Tough to ignore that big saily thing!

Note, towed by one big RIB, with 3-4 others working as tugs to nudge it around apparently.
Forum: Engines & props 04 November 2008, 17:09
Replies: 4
Views: 3,353
Posted By dctucker
I've had a 90 ETEC on my RIB for 2 years. Plenty...

I've had a 90 ETEC on my RIB for 2 years. Plenty of hours (300+) with no trouble, other than water in the fuel -which would knock out any outboard. I like it, just turn the key and it GOES!
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 October 2008, 03:03
Replies: 24
Views: 5,122
Posted By dctucker
LOL! My photography is all about sappy emotional...

LOL! My photography is all about sappy emotional response rather than technical competence!

Yeah, I'd be the first to admit that I'm biased with that subject. Those shots were during our last 2...
Forum: RIBnet North America 15 October 2008, 17:46
Replies: 24
Views: 5,122
Posted By dctucker
LOL! My two favorite shots from two weeks in...

LOL! My two favorite shots from two weeks in China and 3K+ images were total grabs with no planning or forethought whatsoever! The medal in hand shot, and the medal on the flowers & flag. My goal in...
Forum: RIBnet North America 15 October 2008, 00:51
Replies: 24
Views: 5,122
Posted By dctucker
Thanks I just got an 8x10 metallic print of...

Thanks

I just got an 8x10 metallic print of that shot of the medal in Nick's hand. It looks AMAZING on paper, in a decent frame. Simply stunning. I think it just might be the best photo I ever...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 October 2008, 18:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,761
Posted By dctucker
I've had an ex-USCG 5.4 Searider for 3-4 years...

I've had an ex-USCG 5.4 Searider for 3-4 years now. Still on the original tubes and no sign of needing replacement. Great boat, can handle more than I'm willing to throw at it, though it is wet at...
Forum: RIBnet North America 01 October 2008, 22:54
Replies: 24
Views: 5,122
Posted By dctucker
Don't know that I'm "normal", but it's a...

Don't know that I'm "normal", but it's a different culture over on SA. Amusing to watch, once you've been through it and are on the other side.

And you did get some good advice, I think. But look...
Forum: RIBnet North America 29 September 2008, 21:07
Replies: 24
Views: 5,122
Posted By dctucker
Hey Dal, I've been chuckling during your...

Hey Dal,

I've been chuckling during your "initiation" over at Sailing Anarchy. Thanks for sticking with it over there, the Dogzilla shots will be getting better as you see that beast under sail....
Forum: RIBnet North America 02 September 2008, 18:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,514
Posted By dctucker
Would love to go, but I'll be in the air on my...

Would love to go, but I'll be in the air on my way to Beijing for the Paralympics. I'll be stuck ashore or on a spectator boat, no ribbing on the Yellow Sea for me :(

You can follow my wife's...
Forum: RIBnet North America 08 August 2008, 00:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,512
Posted By dctucker
www.sailinganarchy.com too. Widely reviled for...

www.sailinganarchy.com too. Widely reviled for their business practices.
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 July 2008, 14:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,970
Posted By dctucker
This is not at all unusual. My wife's Saab wagon...

This is not at all unusual. My wife's Saab wagon is tow rated for IIRC, 1000 lbs in the USA. The exact same car (NO production differences) is rated 1500 kg in Europe. That's 3300 lbs. I've towed a...
Forum: RIBnet North America 20 June 2008, 11:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
Posted By dctucker
Yeah, the E-TEC is nice. The boat was a bit of a...

Yeah, the E-TEC is nice. The boat was a bit of a wreck when you saw it though. Needs a little TLC, particularly recovering the seat & new lifelines. All that stuff is original and starting to wear...
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 June 2008, 00:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,706
Posted By dctucker
My pleasure. I saw you just as you climbed into...

My pleasure. I saw you just as you climbed into your truck and drove off!

Another time...
Forum: RIBnet North America 10 June 2008, 03:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,328
Posted By dctucker
Hmmmm.... Sounds like one of the other routes we...

Hmmmm.... Sounds like one of the other routes we were talking about last year!

I think so. I suppose I could skip a day of racing. It would have to be better weather than last year, right?? Don't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 April 2008, 02:45
Replies: 42
Views: 7,742
Posted By dctucker
It was rather awkward the first few times I used...

It was rather awkward the first few times I used the radio, but I've gotten used to it. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a cute young blonde! :p

Here she is, solo on the Bouncy Pumpkin while the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 April 2008, 02:12
Replies: 42
Views: 7,742
Posted By dctucker
My daughter, now 8, has long referred to RIBs as...

My daughter, now 8, has long referred to RIBs as "bouncy boats". The sr hull is orange, I picked it up in October, just before Halloween -hence "Bouncy Pumpkin"
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 February 2008, 23:24
Replies: 15
Views: 2,787
Posted By dctucker
That's either wonderful, or a warning that she...

That's either wonderful, or a warning that she wants a new _______________ . (kitchen, bathroom, car, or...)!

I have a friend who's wife insisted it was fine to spend all he wanted on his boat, as...
Forum: RIBnet North America 26 January 2008, 03:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,241
Posted By dctucker
I second Brown's. The sold and rigged a 90 ETEC...

I second Brown's. The sold and rigged a 90 ETEC on my Searider last year. Nice people, nice work, attentive techs and a fair price. The also sell plenty of proper sized Zodiacs, so they know RIBs.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2008, 00:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By dctucker
I just kept thinking of the fuel bill... not for...

I just kept thinking of the fuel bill... not for the RIB!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 December 2007, 14:12
Replies: 58
Views: 13,694
Posted By dctucker
I want that console! I realized on a 40 mi round...

I want that console! I realized on a 40 mi round trip in some rough stuff last year, that the standard Searider console & seating is too low. It's not tall enough to comfortably stand over the...
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