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Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 18 August 2015, 15:50
Replies: 171
Views: 28,718
Posted By il corvo
from what was a mild "get it off the chest" post,...

from what was a mild "get it off the chest" post, alot has come out of it which makes it obvious that there is a need for some kind of reform. 4 full pages in one day, since ive been here (granted...
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 18 August 2015, 13:28
Replies: 171
Views: 28,718
Posted By il corvo
John, the problem isn't something that one click...

John, the problem isn't something that one click of a mouse can sort. there is a small nucleus of posters who gladly jump on bandwagons, spout negativity, sarcastic responses. unfortunatly, it's a...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 August 2015, 08:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,926
Posted By il corvo
its a shame that a rib of that size is rated to...

its a shame that a rib of that size is rated to such a low hp. i'm sure as time goes buy rib manufactures are loosing their balls!

avon SR4 rated to 50hp, even my tiny avon s3.45 rib is rated to...
Forum: RIBnet North America 18 August 2015, 07:53
Replies: 43
Views: 6,926
Posted By il corvo
mines "Rubber Johnny"

mines "Rubber Johnny"
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2015, 11:15
Replies: 30
Views: 8,726
Posted By il corvo
well, it had a pitot tube speedo so not really...

well, it had a pitot tube speedo so not really accurate (no hand held gps then) and that would read 54kts, it would out drag the red funnel hydrofoils and the 1st gen catamarans they used buy quite a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2015, 08:34
Replies: 30
Views: 8,726
Posted By il corvo
thats exactly what my father did on an early sr4...

thats exactly what my father did on an early sr4 then plated inside and out with 3mm ally plate top to bottom and full width of the transom then through bolted and sealed with 3 floor to transom...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2015, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By il corvo
Hull Paint

the previous owner kept the rib in the water most of the time so quite rightly antifouled the hull. well, that's now looking shabby and as i keep it on a trailer antifoul is not needed.

can i rub...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2015, 11:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By il corvo
on my S3.45 at the mo is an ex RNLI mariner, not...

on my S3.45 at the mo is an ex RNLI mariner, not a short shaft. i think its a "mid" length leg specific to the RNLI.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2015, 18:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By il corvo
Yeah, I agree. She's a good Lil tub so I will...

Yeah, I agree. She's a good Lil tub so I will leave her alone. Perhaps next season look at a searider. I was looking at perhaps a newer rib but even at 4m most only seem to be rated to 30hp so an...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2015, 15:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By il corvo
My back is bad from time to time. I'm just...

My back is bad from time to time.

I'm just toying with the idea. In the long run I may end up upgrading to a sr4 or similar.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2015, 11:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,605
Posted By il corvo
removing bow console

i thinking of fitting a small centre console on my s3.45. i took it down to the solent and by all accounts she did very well. my problem is me, she's a small boat and bounces quite well. the seating...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2015, 13:41
Replies: 11
Views: 6,963
Posted By il corvo
im in york and use my avon rib on the ouse. ...

im in york and use my avon rib on the ouse.

its quite simple really,

you need insurance to start,

then a river licence from here...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2015, 13:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By il corvo
looks well does that. goes ok for a larger sib...

looks well does that. goes ok for a larger sib with only 4hp on the transom.
:thumbs:
Forum: Trailers & towing 31 July 2015, 08:37
Replies: 20
Views: 5,158
Posted By il corvo
the only thing is the transom eyes sit very high...

the only thing is the transom eyes sit very high and strapping the leg to those wont do much to stop any bobbing of the engine as its almost a straight line, the angle of the dangle is all wrong...
Forum: Trailers & towing 30 July 2015, 10:23
Replies: 20
Views: 5,158
Posted By il corvo
cool. it's only a light boat so it bouncing a bit...

cool. it's only a light boat so it bouncing a bit is expected but just wanted to make sure the trailer and boat don't bounce independently. lol

oh, if you have the same rib, what tyre pressures do...
Forum: Trailers & towing 30 July 2015, 09:37
Replies: 20
Views: 5,158
Posted By il corvo
Tie Down Ratchet Straps

Next week I'm trailing my little avon s3.45 from York to Southampton for a play on the Solent.

obviously towing on the M1 and so on is boring at best but i wanted to pick peoples brains on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2015, 09:11
Replies: 56
Views: 13,741
Posted By il corvo
it is noticeable how much of a difference they...

it is noticeable how much of a difference they make. my little avon 3.5 rib is slightly over engined (rated at 30hp) with a 40hp on it so tends to sit stern heavy (especially on a longer run when i...
Forum: Other stuff 22 July 2015, 12:50
Replies: 22
Views: 3,152
Posted By il corvo
tbh, since getting the rib my riding has taken a...

tbh, since getting the rib my riding has taken a bit of a second place with all the tinkering i'm doing with the avon. lol

they are kinda consuming.
Forum: Other stuff 22 July 2015, 12:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,152
Posted By il corvo
when your not on a boat what do you do?

so, when your not spending time (and money) on the RIB/SIB what do you do?

me, i ride an Aprilia RSV Tuono 1000. ...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 July 2015, 08:44
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By il corvo
welcome and hello. :thumbs:

welcome and hello. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2015, 07:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By il corvo
or solent breezes in warsash. my old grandad had...

or solent breezes in warsash. my old grandad had a chalet there...

https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_East/Hampshire/Southampton/solent-breezes-holiday-park/
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2015, 07:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,366
Posted By il corvo
you used to be able to camp over at buckler hard...

you used to be able to camp over at buckler hard on the beaulieu river.

the slip is nice to use in cracking surroundings.

master builder house hotel has good food and beer plus once down the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2015, 06:40
Replies: 82
Views: 16,279
Posted By il corvo
Ridicule, no. Banter yes. Fun yes. The...

Ridicule, no.

Banter yes. Fun yes. The problem is not a big one and is being totally over complicated.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 11:23
Replies: 82
Views: 16,279
Posted By il corvo
kinda like a james bond , thunderbirds thing?...

kinda like a james bond , thunderbirds thing? class wi "flight of the valkyries" playin over a tanoy!!

screaming "charlie don't surf!!" as you go!!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 08:45
Replies: 82
Views: 16,279
Posted By il corvo
cos thats defo the most easy way to do it...:rofl:

cos thats defo the most easy way to do it...:rofl:
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