Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 May 2008, 07:56
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 May 2008, 11:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Anchor...
Hi there,
My 6.5m RIB will be in the Med for the summer. She will typically be moored bow to a jetty in around 5m of water. I have 35m of good quality anchor line and around 15meters of heavy...
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Forum: Engines & props
30 April 2008, 16:56
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
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Forum: Engines & props
28 April 2008, 06:20
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Battery for Yamaha 150F
Hi there,
I have had a Yamaha 150F for 4-5 years from new. The battery that was supplied with it (looks like Rulite? 110 AMP Leisure) has always seemed to struggle to turn the engine over with any...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
02 March 2007, 07:16
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Replies: 287
Views: 55,953
I have been considering a trip to Alderney for...
I have been considering a trip to Alderney for some time.
Maybe unwisely I made the trip to Cherbourg solo last year which went fine despite quite choppy conditions on the way out. Alderney looks...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2006, 07:07
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,428
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2006, 06:56
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,428
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2006, 05:34
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,558
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 July 2006, 06:45
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,349
I bought a pair of Plastimo 7x50 self-focusing...
I bought a pair of Plastimo 7x50 self-focusing binoculars and I can honestly say they are fantastic. You see them around in chandlers, boat-shows, websites and they are incredible value at around...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 June 2006, 05:18
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
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Forum: Engines & props
04 June 2006, 04:43
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
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Forum: Engines & props
03 June 2006, 06:00
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Inaccurate trim/tilt gauge
I have a Yamaha 150F. All has been fine for 3 years but recently I have found that when the engine is fully trimmed down there are still 3 (out of max 5 or 6) 'blocks' showing on the Yamaha trim...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
05 March 2006, 17:00
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,261
Thanks for the advice Andy. Much appreciated.
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Thanks for the advice Andy. Much appreciated.
Ct01 - Kind offer but sadly I am restricted to weekends.
Brian - If I do come over I will be sure to let you know. I guess I would need my own fuel...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
05 March 2006, 08:52
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,261
Channel Islands - Advice
I am looking to do a trip to the Channel Islands in May. Can anyone advise me on the best place to go from the point of view of range/easy refuelling/moorings/one night overnight accommodation/sights...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 February 2006, 19:13
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 January 2006, 07:04
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,465
De-winterising
I have always paid to have my RIB serviced and winterised/dewinterised each year. It occurred to me that dewinterising can't be that difficult and that I could probably do it myself. I am not exactly...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 December 2005, 20:20
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Thanks to all for the advice.
My sense is that 150ltr should be enough although I take your "better safe than sorry" point Simon. Maybe I'll take 40 or 50ltrs spare.
Thanks for all the other advice. Just what I was after.
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
30 November 2005, 19:34
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
27 November 2005, 16:39
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
27 November 2005, 14:35
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Cross-Channel Trip
Hi there,
I am planning a trip across the Channel for the first time next Spring. Can anyone advise me on the following:
My insurance states that I need to have an auxiliary o/b for such a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 March 2005, 19:46
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
Trip to Corfu
Can anyone advise me on what paperwork I need to have to trailer my RIB to Corfu next summer. I have a "RYA International Certificate for operator of pleasurecraft" for coastal waters, VHF Short...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 January 2005, 11:49
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Thanks Zippy
Sounds like you found it necessary to submerge the trailer wheels.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 January 2005, 11:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Hi there Simon,
Many thanks for that. Much...
Hi there Simon,
Many thanks for that. Much appreciated.
When you say that if the gradient is shallow it might be necessary to submerge the wheels, I assume you mean the trailer wheels not the car...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 January 2005, 06:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Roller trailer launching - Tips?
Just bought a new roller trailer for 6.5m RIB. First launch. Any tips for a novice?
eg. As it's a roller trailer with swinging rollers is it necessary to keep it attached to towing vehicle when...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 January 2005, 04:28
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,867
Roy
Thanks Roy, would be very interested to hear where he got them from.
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