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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2007, 22:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,498
Posted By Soupy
Returning or keeping sea fish

To get rid of fish quickly without damaging you or them - then follow this:

Tape the middle 3 fingers of 'strong' hand with insulating tape (not so tight as to stop circulation). When retrieving...
Forum: Other stuff 31 January 2007, 17:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By Soupy
Thanks for replies guys. Will look for original...

Thanks for replies guys. Will look for original CD and then use AVG as a number have recommened it. Cheers for that.
Forum: Other stuff 30 January 2007, 20:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By Soupy
Uninstalling Norton Anti Virus

Norton seems to be corrupting whole system. Have tried to uninstall and used add/remove programmes but does not respond as fails to recognise commmand. Anybody any advice?
Thanks.
Forum: Engines & props 24 June 2006, 10:18
Replies: 43
Views: 7,662
Posted By Soupy
Had a similar problem with my Zodiac pro open....

Had a similar problem with my Zodiac pro open. Stainless steel tank and leeking at top of sender unit. Bottom rubber gasket on sender within tank had gone and was allowing seepage when tank full and...
Forum: Engines & props 04 May 2006, 20:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,460
Posted By Soupy
Hi Fred. Using a 3 blade stainless steel on an...

Hi Fred. Using a 3 blade stainless steel on an Evinrude Ficht 150. Great acceleration and control. Does about 40knots flat out but cruises nicely at 25-30 with much better economy.
By the way, did...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 May 2006, 20:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,332
Posted By Soupy
Hull Cleaning - Good Product

Took the boat out of water last week and what should be a white hull very yellow and stained. Local rib maintenance guy was power washing another rib and offered me use of machine which cleaned...
Forum: RIB gallery 07 April 2006, 10:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By Soupy
Big Ribs - Scott & Erik

These are lying in Port Edgar Marina on the River Forth. Belong to BP and seem to be a form of tug as kitted out for towing/pushing. Deltas, twin screw but don't know much else as nobody around them,...
Forum: Other stuff 25 January 2006, 11:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,273
Posted By Soupy
The Garfish - a poet?

Not quite - nor as funny, but both sad and brilliant. Below is on the shortlist for a BBC Scotland competition to find the nation's favourite poem as voted by the public. Winner to be announced later...
Forum: Engines & props 02 November 2005, 12:48
Replies: 40
Views: 8,769
Posted By Soupy
Quote:

I'm sorry guys but you are wrong.

If you look at the Optimax manuals it clearly says you should not fit additional filters in the fuel system.

The engine has its own filters and seperators so...
Forum: Engines & props 25 October 2005, 20:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,715
Posted By Soupy
Replacing Fuel Bulb

Have had more than my share of fuel problems (water in fuel/tank and engine of course) this year. Now all resolved - pleased to say. However, when working on tank or putting seperator filters in ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2005, 19:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,407
Posted By Soupy
Keeping my boat in Oban at the moment....

Keeping my boat in Oban at the moment. Dunstaffanage Marina people superb and very helpfull. Petrol station 200 yds along the road and nice people there too. Great slip and lots to see and do from...
Forum: Other stuff 07 June 2005, 08:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,721
Posted By Soupy
Well, as a resident of Edinburgh

we don't want them! No problem if they are to be genuine protestors but how do you tell the difference between them and those from a European 'rent a mob' just coming for bother. By the sounds of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 May 2005, 10:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,198
Posted By Soupy
Fitting new fuel sender

Current sender for inboard tank packed in last week and previous to that was leaking at rubber seal between bolting plate and top of tank (slight tightening of bolts made little difference). New...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2005, 10:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By Soupy
Road or Water

Sorry folks - didn't make it clear. It was at sea in short sharp swell (shallow ground). Starts off slow but quickly becomes violent (chine walking?) until I take power off. Have now learned that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2005, 22:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By Soupy
Louise, Many thanks - knew it was called...

Louise,

Many thanks - knew it was called something different! Cheers!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 12 May 2005, 21:52
Replies: 42
Views: 7,500
Posted By Soupy
West Coast

Hoping to leave my boat in your area in about 4 - 5 weeks and keen to join in anything thats on.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2005, 20:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,567
Posted By Soupy
Sea Sawing

Up in Mallaig and just completed my Intermediate - excellent and recommended for somewhere different to gain. Ex fishing skipper teaching and lots of 'small points' of info - never minding scenery or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2005, 08:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,400
Posted By Soupy
Also making my first attempt at a repair

What kind of tape do you use please - type, width etc.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 March 2005, 19:15
Replies: 61
Views: 25,212
Posted By Soupy
Hugo Montgomery Swan - NOT a thief --Nor a Navigator!

Recently subscribed to RI out of interest and received 1st copy (current). Was delighted to find one of the main articles was 'Cruising Glenelg' as I originate from that area and grew up on the sea...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 December 2004, 09:24
Replies: 43
Views: 10,441
Posted By Soupy
Have a look at

https://www.gemini-crinan.co.uk/dvd.html
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 09 December 2004, 11:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,409
Posted By Soupy
Strange. Am accesing some (am in the Balkans) on...

Strange. Am accesing some (am in the Balkans) on 'new posts' but not through Main Forum.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2004, 20:50
Replies: 24
Views: 3,822
Posted By Soupy
Thinking of Xmas

Suggested sites for Coastal Suits and Lifejackets please.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2004, 22:45
Replies: 6
Views: 5,361
Posted By Soupy
Told weakened 'Jif' works well.

Told weakened 'Jif' works well.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 November 2004, 21:01
Replies: 33
Views: 5,752
Posted By Soupy
Oops! Sorry - fixed it now

Many thanks and its not there! Still to be finalised!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 November 2004, 20:47
Replies: 33
Views: 5,752
Posted By Soupy
https://https://www.boatus.com/names/Snames.asp

Thanks but not opening for me!
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