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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2018, 19:03
Replies: 22
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Posted By Chicane
Very late to this thread......did You buy the XS?

Very late to this thread......did You buy the XS?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2018, 18:38
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Wow....used the 303 and boat looks like new! I...

Wow....used the 303 and boat looks like new!
I hope the sheen lasts a few weeks, will have to wait and see.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 19:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chicane
It’s hardly ever flat calm here, but when it is,...

It’s hardly ever flat calm here, but when it is, I drop all plans and get out on the water.
Looks a nice boat....more pics when you are able?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 18:16
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Lol...not daunted by the need for elbow...

Lol...not daunted by the need for elbow grease......worth it to have a clean looking boat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 18:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chicane
Is she black or dark blue? Hard to tell from...

Is she black or dark blue?
Hard to tell from photo!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 18:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chicane
Next time I am out I will open her up and let you...

Next time I am out I will open her up and let you know top speed.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 17:58
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
I have just ordered some Hypatec.....not heard of...

I have just ordered some Hypatec.....not heard of that one before......will give it a try...thanks for the tip!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 17:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chicane
I am not sure! It depends on sea conditions and...

I am not sure! It depends on sea conditions and passengers.
When I have friends about I tend to drive slower but love going out alone and letting the engine have a blast.
I suppose I look at the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 13:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By Chicane
Congratulations! I have a 2 yr old 6m...

Congratulations!
I have a 2 yr old 6m XS.........love her performance....
I downsized my prop to 17 on my 150 engine, .......boat now flies!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 13:47
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Wow that looks amazing....just the shine I’d like!

Wow that looks amazing....just the shine I’d like!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2018, 13:46
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Thanks everyone! I have some 303.....it looks...

Thanks everyone!
I have some 303.....it looks great at first but sheen disappears fast.
Maybe I am not using enough..?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2018, 17:18
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
I heard about a leather colour restorer which...

I heard about a leather colour restorer which several used on their tubes.....would that be harmful?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2018, 17:17
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Tubes faded

Thanks......the tubes are hypalon.
Sun has faded the very back of the tubes which escaped from my cover!
The rest is looking fine, but I was hoping to find a good product which would restore the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2018, 16:08
Replies: 30
Views: 10,797
Posted By Chicane
Tubes faded

Hi.....well that Hurricane Irma destroyed my house entirely but my rib was untouched........so that’s a relief....

Need advice about reviving the dark blue tube colour and adding a sheen.....saw a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2016, 17:38
Replies: 30
Views: 4,634
Posted By Chicane
Do you need to wax the hull after removing the...

Do you need to wax the hull after removing the anti foul, to protect it and seal it again?
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2016, 19:42
Replies: 0
Views: 767
Posted By Chicane
Oil scum on hull

Hi....just recently had my rib anti-fouled in hard white paint.
She looked beautiful until a nearby boat in the marina discharged oil onto the water.
Now white hull has large grey/black areas above...
Forum: Other stuff 26 November 2015, 13:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By Chicane
Sea swan made one for my 6.5 .....really well...

Sea swan made one for my 6.5 .....really well custom made....strong fabric but not too heavy to manage alone!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2015, 12:31
Replies: 63
Views: 9,586
Posted By Chicane
Yes....I went out with our search and rescue crew...

Yes....I went out with our search and rescue crew 2 weeks back.
A couple returning to their sailboat in their dingy slipped and fell into the water.
No kill cord used, dingy circled and made 3 deep...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 March 2015, 11:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chicane
Let me know when you are coming!There are...

Let me know when you are coming!There are hundreds of potential customers out here........the sun is great, but very tough on boats...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 March 2015, 13:35
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chicane
There is so much choice.......most ribs here are...

There is so much choice.......most ribs here are tenders to rented boats.
Caribe or novurania.....
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 March 2015, 11:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chicane
A friend here has an XS rib, bought in 2008. ...

A friend here has an XS rib, bought in 2008.
Its a strong, safe boat.
It is perfect for the sea conditions around the islands here.
That what i have decided on....plus its made in UK.
I may be...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 March 2015, 23:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chicane
Thanks for your welcome! I was embarrassed to...

Thanks for your welcome! I was embarrassed to admit to living in such a great place. I moved from UK 15 years ago.
Yes, i need lots of help and would welcome a ribnet flotilla here.! Come on down....
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 March 2015, 15:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Chicane
New from BVI

Hi......newbie happy to join you.
Very excited .....waiting for new rib to arrive in July.

I have been reading the forums and finding answers to many questions.
Cheers
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