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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 September 2005, 14:46
Replies: 12
Views: 6,213
Posted By pettal
Nah no one but Laurence knows and they were...

Nah no one but Laurence knows and they were supposed to be telling the world in spring (2005) who they were......but nothing as yet! :@

Barnet only fit them out as they do with Tornado. They get...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 September 2005, 14:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,596
Posted By pettal
I notice they are selling Vin Diesel......that'll...

I notice they are selling Vin Diesel......that'll keep the misses happy! :rofl:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 September 2005, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 6,213
Posted By pettal
Loved my XS-700 and looking forward to luvvin my...

Loved my XS-700 and looking forward to luvvin my new XS-950 even more!!

Honestly though there isn't much in it between the two although I believe the XS is slightly better built and slightly...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 September 2005, 00:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Posted By pettal
FYI (This was the last announcement I received) ...

FYI (This was the last announcement I received)

Dear ESTB/EGNOS User, please note the following ESTB News:

ESA announces the continuation of ESTB service provision
Since 2001, the European...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 September 2005, 00:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Posted By pettal
Don't be a knob all your life Jonathan. :sick: ...

Don't be a knob all your life Jonathan. :sick:

The european version is called EGNOS (as in the old article you've managed to dig up) and is currently transmitting and working although it is...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 September 2005, 15:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,523
Posted By pettal
Last I heard it was supposed to be on. I get...

Last I heard it was supposed to be on.

I get around 6-9ft accuracy with WAAS switched on. They are still in test phases so they won't guarentee the signal will always be there, but I haven't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2005, 01:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,758
Posted By pettal
Just back off holiday so still catching up!...

Just back off holiday so still catching up! thanks for the responses I'll give them a try! :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2005, 14:33
Replies: 52
Views: 8,422
Posted By pettal
Ah now is that v1.3, v1.4 or 1.4a? It's just that...

Ah now is that v1.3, v1.4 or 1.4a? It's just that v1.3 fixed the non starter bug and added in numerous new functions including virtual propellor and the throttle dial now goes up to 11.

v1.4...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 August 2005, 14:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,800
Posted By pettal
Sorry! I keep thinking today is the start of the...

Sorry! I keep thinking today is the start of the bank holiday weekend....doh!! :sick:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2005, 09:32
Replies: 31
Views: 13,714
Posted By pettal
Quite agree that it's nice to see a boat being...

Quite agree that it's nice to see a boat being given a new lease of life!

Well done, you must be chuffed with the results! :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2005, 09:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,758
Posted By pettal
Nice one Paul!! Thanks for that!! :thumbs:

Nice one Paul!!

Thanks for that!! :thumbs:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 August 2005, 07:58
Replies: 29
Views: 4,800
Posted By pettal
Have fun! I'd come and meet you but alas I...

Have fun!

I'd come and meet you but alas I have to take the misses away on hols as she's bin grumbling ever since I went away with work for two weeks and didn't take her! You'd think she'd have...
Forum: Engines & props 19 August 2005, 07:50
Replies: 3
Views: 3,715
Posted By pettal
Yeah I get the "check pitot" thing quite a bit. I...

Yeah I get the "check pitot" thing quite a bit. I get the impression the paddle wheel etc is a little on the sensitive side and chucks a fit for no apparent reason. :sick:

I just ignore it. :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 August 2005, 07:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,758
Posted By pettal
Yeah I know it ain't cheap, but then it will look...

Yeah I know it ain't cheap, but then it will look the mutts with a SS anchor as well! :D

Cheapest I've found is about £8.50 per meter from an ebay shop and not sure if that includes VAT or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2005, 13:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,758
Posted By pettal
Stainless Steel Anchor Chain?

Anyone know a good, cheap place to get this??

I'm looking at 30-40m of 8 or 10mm close link.

Ta

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2005, 12:56
Replies: 109
Views: 14,932
Posted By pettal
I think I remember you. :D Damn you!...

I think I remember you. :D



Damn you! I never thought my spelling would be undone by you gArf!!! :D

Arse!........cover blown...... I'm an illiterate fop! :rolleyes:
Forum: Other stuff 16 August 2005, 13:16
Replies: 11
Views: 2,550
Posted By pettal
I use a creative Zen as it accepts more files...

I use a creative Zen as it accepts more files than the ipod and although isn't quite as sexy does the same thing better for less.
Forum: RIB gallery 16 August 2005, 13:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,754
Posted By pettal
Sorry mate, I'm with the rest of them. I've done...

Sorry mate, I'm with the rest of them. I've done my bit for Queen and Country and wouldn't hesitate in an instance to do it again should the need arise.

However I'm a little long in the tooth and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 August 2005, 13:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,408
Posted By pettal
Which type of transducer works best??

This has probably been answered before but I'm gonna ask it again! :D

Which one is best, transom mounted, thru-hull or in hull (shoot thru)???

I've normally gone for the old transom mounted...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2005, 12:59
Replies: 109
Views: 14,932
Posted By pettal
I wasn't referring to your inane drivel, just a...

I wasn't referring to your inane drivel, just a supposition that 90% of the people on this board are from the UK.

Ergo.....my education seems to be intact!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 August 2005, 08:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By pettal
https://www.echopilot.com/infopage.asp?infoid=145 ...

https://www.echopilot.com/infopage.asp?infoid=145

That's what you need and the lower versions aren't as horrendously expensive as you might think.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2005, 08:28
Replies: 109
Views: 14,932
Posted By pettal
Well now that you've slagged off 90% of this...

Well now that you've slagged off 90% of this board with your excellent diction and graceful manners........are there any other nuggets of well researched and constructed critisism you'd like to chuck...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2005, 08:06
Replies: 11
Views: 9,693
Posted By pettal
Very true! :D We had some cheeky bstrd's a...

Very true! :D

We had some cheeky bstrd's a few years ago in Sark trying to charge £20 a day for moorings that didn't belong to them. They looked official so most people either paid or went and...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 August 2005, 13:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,834
Posted By pettal
Glad to hear you had a good time (apart from the...

Glad to hear you had a good time (apart from the trip back)!!! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2005, 12:59
Replies: 11
Views: 9,693
Posted By pettal
Can't speak for Abersoch, but you'd get ya bollix...

Can't speak for Abersoch, but you'd get ya bollix ripped off over here if you tried that in any of the main moorings without permission! :D :eek: :D

Normally lots of moored boats in the same...
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