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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 May 2008, 07:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By Carlo
Thanks for that guys. Still have old anchor so...

Thanks for that guys. Still have old anchor so will take your advice.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 May 2008, 11:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Engines & props 30 April 2008, 16:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Posted By Carlo
Thanks all. I suspect I need a non-leisure...

Thanks all. I suspect I need a non-leisure battery replacement, especially given that the current one is getting on a bit.
Thanks for your help.
Forum: Engines & props 28 April 2008, 06:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 March 2007, 07:16
Replies: 287
Views: 55,953
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2006, 07:07
Replies: 12
Views: 2,428
Posted By Carlo
Thanks Vince. Wife and two sons about to sign up....

Thanks Vince. Wife and two sons about to sign up. Younger son is 14. Sounds like it should be fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2006, 06:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,428
Posted By Carlo
On the same theme, doeas anyone know what the...

On the same theme, doeas anyone know what the minimum age is (if any) for taking Powerboat 1 & 2?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2006, 05:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,558
Posted By Carlo
I discovered Rib Shop on the web whilst looking...

I discovered Rib Shop on the web whilst looking for something effective to clean my RIB with last year.
I went to see them and was delighted by the extremely friendly and helpful reception I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2006, 06:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,349
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2006, 05:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By Carlo
Thanks very much Robox. I'll take a look at my...

Thanks very much Robox. I'll take a look at my engine this weekend to see whether it works in the same way.
Forum: Engines & props 04 June 2006, 04:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By Carlo
Thanks very much for your replies. I'll see if I...

Thanks very much for your replies. I'll see if I can find the lever. If not A quick call to Yamaha might be the easy answer. Much appreciated. Carlo
Forum: Engines & props 03 June 2006, 06:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 March 2006, 17:00
Replies: 31
Views: 5,261
Posted By Carlo
Thanks for the advice Andy. Much appreciated. ...

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...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 March 2006, 08:52
Replies: 31
Views: 5,261
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 February 2006, 19:13
Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
Posted By Carlo
As Ribshop is suggesting, I bought some Rib...

As Ribshop is suggesting, I bought some Rib Revive from Steph last season and it works fantastically. It's also really easy to use. Boat looks like new.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2006, 07:04
Replies: 1
Views: 1,465
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 December 2005, 20:20
Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Posted By Carlo
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.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 November 2005, 19:34
Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Posted By Carlo
Hi Roy, Surely with 150ltr on board I should...

Hi Roy,

Surely with 150ltr on board I should be able to get there without refuelling (or is there no petrol in C'bourg?).
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 November 2005, 16:39
Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Posted By Carlo
Thanks Pete

Thanks for that Pete. Much appreciated.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 November 2005, 14:35
Replies: 12
Views: 6,736
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 March 2005, 19:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2005, 11:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Posted By Carlo
Thanks Zippy

Sounds like you found it necessary to submerge the trailer wheels.
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2005, 11:48
Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2005, 06:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Posted By Carlo
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...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 January 2005, 04:28
Replies: 38
Views: 7,867
Posted By Carlo
Roy

Thanks Roy, would be very interested to hear where he got them from.
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