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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 January 2019, 09:34
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By rnwright1969
It's damn good, I need a tad less weight with the...

It's damn good, I need a tad less weight with the extra titanium that was added last summer......you can expect to hear from my solicitor Sue Grabbit of Sue Grabbit & Runne associates in the near...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 January 2019, 09:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,427
Posted By rnwright1969
Are you letting us 'dirty divers' on your new...

Are you letting us 'dirty divers' on your new boat then?:rofl:
Forum: Bits and pieces 14 November 2018, 07:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,047
Posted By rnwright1969
Dear All, Thanks for your help there are a...

Dear All,

Thanks for your help there are a few options. I like the design shown in the photo which will be good in five years time at the moment I want something at about half height so that...
Forum: Bits and pieces 13 November 2018, 15:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,047
Posted By rnwright1969
Wanted - Metal fabricator (stainless steel)

It seems as good a place to ask as anywhere so here goes.....

I am going to add a seat extension to the searider jockey console and with one thing and another, mainly mini-me doesn't go diving...
Forum: Engines & props 28 August 2018, 12:00
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By rnwright1969
Power tilt and trim fault

Hoping for a little help and guidance here!

Ok, the motor is a 2004 two stroke 90hp mariner with standard remotes.
The problem, well after a day of steady bimbling about the engine decided to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2018, 07:28
Replies: 35
Views: 4,460
Posted By rnwright1969
Being an avid bubbler I wear a dry-suit for 95%...

Being an avid bubbler I wear a dry-suit for 95% of my launching activities, that said I also use breathable chest waders for launching in the winter when bumbling.


In angling circles many people...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2018, 11:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By rnwright1969
I pop up the river a few times a year, mainly in...

I pop up the river a few times a year, mainly in the winter when the 'unofficial' advice is to 'go steady past the boat clubs, then you can open up round the S bends'.
You can get up past Yarm, I've...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 May 2018, 09:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,350
Posted By rnwright1969
Up here a quiet word in the ear-hole back at...

Up here a quiet word in the ear-hole back at harbour is the accepted way forward, there are just too many tourists and 'salty' language isn't really a good way forward....... that said there have...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 24 April 2018, 08:58
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By rnwright1969
Lake District Campsites & Ullswater Caravan Site,...

Lake District Campsites & Ullswater Caravan Site, Cumbria (https://parkfootullswater.co.uk/)


I use these guys for launching/parking, less than a tenner and the launch is 'ok' for a 2WD car with a...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 February 2018, 07:23
Replies: 62
Views: 14,993
Posted By rnwright1969
Give me an update on when you pass the Farnes, at...

Give me an update on when you pass the Farnes, at worst I could manage a RAS to stock you up with some warm or cold comestibles!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2018, 07:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,542
Posted By rnwright1969
On the slips I use up here in Gods country the...

On the slips I use up here in Gods country the only one which wants anything apart from 'cash' is the slip controlled by River Tees barrage chaps, they insist on a copy of your insurance certificate...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 January 2018, 09:13
Replies: 59
Views: 7,575
Posted By rnwright1969
Most (all) of these organisations have one thing...

Most (all) of these organisations have one thing in common, they are government organisations and we all know the competence of the specification, due diligence and procurement service offered via...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2018, 10:04
Replies: 59
Views: 7,575
Posted By rnwright1969
Leaving the dust caps off, now there's a thought!

Leaving the dust caps off, now there's a thought!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2018, 09:44
Replies: 59
Views: 7,575
Posted By rnwright1969
Pressure Relief Valves, what do you think?

I am considering putting some pressure relief valves (PRV) to my RIB, why? Well it is stored outside so I am a bit twitchy about the tubes, which hold air remarkably well for a boat of it's vintage,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2018, 07:40
Replies: 20
Views: 2,945
Posted By rnwright1969
My local volunteer RNLI 'dismembered' a stranded...

My local volunteer RNLI 'dismembered' a stranded yacht a few years ago, pulling off various bits and pieces.
There was a bit of a hoo-haa about it, but as I said it takes two to tango and the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 03 January 2018, 07:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,091
Posted By rnwright1969
Morning Nick, virtually identical set-up to mine...

Morning Nick, virtually identical set-up to mine and I reckon that you will love it!


You could start a major incident by asking if the flooding hull should be left 'as is' or sealed up :hide:
Forum: Bits and pieces 28 November 2017, 09:56
Replies: 3
Wanted: Gecko Helmet
Views: 996
Posted By rnwright1969
All sorted on the helmet front, many thanks all!

All sorted on the helmet front, many thanks all!
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 November 2017, 08:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,079
Posted By rnwright1969
Might be able to help at the Farnes

Might be able to help at the Farnes
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 November 2017, 14:45
Replies: 26
Views: 9,125
Posted By rnwright1969
Phew, panic over...... The current frau Wright...

Phew, panic over......
The current frau Wright and I oft go from Pooley Bridge to Howtown when seas are up for a spot of tiffin before a steady motor back.
I tend to be really anal about setting...
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 October 2017, 15:12
Replies: 3
Wanted: Gecko Helmet
Views: 996
Posted By rnwright1969
Gecko Helmet

Anyone out there got an open face Gecko helmet for sale, white if there is the choice of a few but relatively relaxed.

Thanks

RW

duo-divers.com
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 October 2017, 12:31
Replies: 21
Views: 3,461
Posted By rnwright1969
I don't even want to tot up how much I have spent...

I don't even want to tot up how much I have spent on the Sea-rider..... it would be frightening!

On Calypso we have kept track and it's been just over £1k with a lump of that being a new set of...
Forum: Bits and pieces 17 October 2017, 10:39
Replies: 2
For Sale: Gecko helmet
Views: 958
Posted By rnwright1969
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 October 2017, 10:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,400
Posted By rnwright1969
It's a 'good news' story insofar as no-one was...

It's a 'good news' story insofar as no-one was injured, the question is how many means of calling for aid should you have?
Obviously they should be in good working order, that is a given but should...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 October 2017, 07:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,521
Posted By rnwright1969
Gauges and Condensation.......

Despite searching on the forum I am struggling to get good advice regarding eradicating condensation in a couple of my gauges (tilt n trim plus tacho)

The gauges are 'reasonable 'quality OMC...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2017, 09:55
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By rnwright1969
That kinda ties up with my thoughts, you're a bit...

That kinda ties up with my thoughts, you're a bit bigger and heavier but perhaps the ribquest has better thru water characteristics than the avon at top whack, so I would have thought similar...
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