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Forum: Other stuff 29 May 2022, 00:17
Replies: 30
Views: 1,848
Posted By Kingsview
Further to my post above, I've discovered there...

Further to my post above, I've discovered there are two versions of this -

PS 30 as shown in the link I gave and a PS 30 Plus which has some extra features but is a bit dearer
...
Forum: Other stuff 28 May 2022, 22:58
Replies: 30
Views: 1,848
Posted By Kingsview
I have a couple of Karchers, the only problem...

I have a couple of Karchers, the only problem with the circular patio heads is, well, they are circular! Most patios are square/rectangular and it's impossible to get the round head right into the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2022, 12:38
Replies: 19
Views: 1,606
Posted By Kingsview
I always keep a spare kill-cord on board and make...

I always keep a spare kill-cord on board and make sure any crew/passengers know where it is stored and how to use it, so as to be able to restart the engine if needed to carry out MOB retrieval in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 February 2022, 13:00
Replies: 31
Views: 1,497
Posted By Kingsview
I can recommend Highfield Holidays at Benderloch,...

I can recommend Highfield Holidays at Benderloch, near Oban if you're bringing the caravan up - note it's not open until April though.

Good touring site with connections to the nearby Tralee...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2022, 12:45
Replies: 17
Views: 1,492
Posted By Kingsview
A few of those pigeon/seagull deterrent spikes...

A few of those pigeon/seagull deterrent spikes stuck on top of the transducer?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 February 2022, 23:28
Replies: 14
Views: 1,707
Posted By Kingsview
I have one of these, it's solidly built and rated...

I have one of these, it's solidly built and rated to 60kg load. It can be swivelled down to gain access to the boot without removing. I also got the optional two-bike adaptor kit.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2020, 15:42
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By Kingsview
I guess that description could also be applied to...

I guess that description could also be applied to an F-RIB

F-RIB | Revolutionary new Foldable RIBs (F-RIBs) (https://foldablerib.com/)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 December 2019, 23:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,359
Posted By Kingsview
I agree the dogleg transom wheels shaped to go...

I agree the dogleg transom wheels shaped to go around the airfloor tabs are a pain. I don't have any problem getting them on and off from inside the boat though, I keep the ends and sockets fairly...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 December 2019, 22:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,359
Posted By Kingsview
Hi - one of those was included when I bought my...

Hi - one of those was included when I bought my Honwave T32 and outboard package from a fellow forum member. I don't often use it as I fitted transom wheels, since I sometimes need to be able to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 October 2019, 16:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Kingsview
Posted it on Youtube here: ...

Posted it on Youtube here:
https://youtu.be/E3EAla7VtIg
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 October 2019, 16:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Kingsview
Just made a short video (mp4) showing fitting and...

Just made a short video (mp4) showing fitting and operation of Mercury kill-cord but can't find any way to post it on here :ermm:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 October 2019, 19:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,515
Posted By Kingsview
This is the type you need: ...

This is the type you need:
https://tinyurl.com/y4w4xy4o

Switch in OFF position, insert kill cord terminal, switch to ON.

(If that's still not clear let me know and I'll take a photo in the...
Forum: Engines & props 13 October 2019, 22:19
Replies: 56
Views: 106,538
Posted By Kingsview
Try here: Index of /lib/honda/manuals...

Try here:
Index of /lib/honda/manuals (https://boatinfo.no/lib/honda/manuals/)
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 October 2019, 18:50
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By Kingsview
On the Standard Horizon HX870 DSC which I own it...

On the Standard Horizon HX870 DSC which I own it is possible for the user to re-programme a new MMSI number by use of a password obtained by emailing the manufacturer.

The process is detailed...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 September 2019, 17:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,070
Posted By Kingsview
You're a braver man than I am, Scomich! I'm a...

You're a braver man than I am, Scomich! I'm a self-confessed fair weather boater, it's been a bit too windy for me out on the Forth the last few weeks. I keep looking out at those white horses on the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 19 September 2019, 20:37
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By Kingsview
Not sure if it applies to all models but on my...

Not sure if it applies to all models but on my HX870E I believe the E designates the model/firmware version for use in European countries including UK (as opposed to US etc) as some of the channel...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2019, 18:53
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By Kingsview
I've used this successfully: ...

I've used this successfully:
https://www.polymarine.com/advice/superflex-flexible-pvc-paint/
cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2019, 16:44
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By Kingsview
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2019, 16:39
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By Kingsview
When I phoned the harbourmaster at Crail a couple...

When I phoned the harbourmaster at Crail a couple of years back to ask about cost for launching a 3.2m SIB with outboard from the beach by the harbour, he said he wouldn't bother to charge anything...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 January 2019, 13:18
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By Kingsview
I agree with your comment re Anstruther Fish Bar,...

I agree with your comment re Anstruther Fish Bar, which isn't as good as its previous reputation since it changed hands a few years ago. There are two other fish bars along the shore in Anstruther...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 January 2019, 10:46
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By Kingsview
Another alternative would be to launch from the...

Another alternative would be to launch from the excellent concrete slipway in the free car park by the leisure centre at Burntisland, however the down side is it's only usable 2-3 hours either side...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 August 2018, 23:15
Replies: 86
Views: 9,378
Posted By Kingsview
Hi Donny Just watched the whole Jura box set...

Hi Donny
Just watched the whole Jura box set back to back, loved every single minute!
I'm saving the three wottery ones to enjoy tomorrow.
Hope all is well with you and your liver. No WWA this...
Forum: RIB gallery 14 April 2018, 22:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,835
Posted By Kingsview
Hi Donny Really pleased to hear your liver...

Hi Donny

Really pleased to hear your liver is sorted and you're back to being able to enjoy the gravy again.

Superb video as ever, will send me off to slumber with pleasant dreams.

Hope to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2017, 16:55
Replies: 17
Views: 2,782
Posted By Kingsview
Sorry, my bad as they say. You're right, I...

Sorry, my bad as they say. You're right, I should have added:
Perform the calculation for BOTH vessels and then add the results for the
total theoretical range between them

Luckily, if putting...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2017, 19:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,782
Posted By Kingsview
VHF antenna height is important for decent range,...

VHF antenna height is important for decent range, especially if relying on a lower power hand held transceiver:

RANGE (nautical miles) = 2.08 x √ANTENNA HEIGHT (metres)

On my Honwave SIB, I...
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