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Forum: Engines & props 19 May 2005, 15:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,351
Posted By alanc chapman
Nightmare Opti 225

I have a 10 month old Mariner 225 Optimax.

To date I have had:
a new gearbox,oil reservoir replaced and nowa new starter motor is being fitted. The engine has had over heating problems. The...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 May 2005, 15:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,788
Posted By alanc chapman
Very interested in this area as buying a holiday...

Very interested in this area as buying a holiday house in Tranche Sur Mer, 30-40 minutes North of La Rochelle.

So if any one has has any knowledge of other moorings around this area would be very...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 May 2005, 15:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,432
Posted By alanc chapman
I hope you both have a great time !!!!

I hope you both have a great time !!!!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 May 2005, 14:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,432
Posted By alanc chapman
Guernsey to ? this Liberation weekend

Any one planning any trips over the weekend. If the sea state is good fancy a trip to Carteret for the day?

Open to ideas.

Alan
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 29 April 2005, 13:23
Replies: 30
Views: 5,528
Posted By alanc chapman
https://www.herm-island.com/ Very welcome. ...

https://www.herm-island.com/

Very welcome.

If you do come via Guernsey you should visit Herm Island. Only 3 miles away and great beaches and a great pub for lunch.

Agree you should visit the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 26 April 2005, 12:35
Replies: 30
Views: 5,528
Posted By alanc chapman
Will you be visiting Guernsey on the route ? If...

Will you be visiting Guernsey on the route ? If you are and I am around would be happy to meet up. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2005, 12:21
Replies: 22
Views: 3,745
Posted By alanc chapman
Thanks but have to go out for a drink tonight. ...

Thanks but have to go out for a drink tonight.

Will be in Herm tomorrow for Lunch with a full boat. Search for the Dolphins first. Will be going out at about 11am.

Alan
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2005, 07:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,745
Posted By alanc chapman
Will be out 25 hours tomorrow! Thanks guys....

Will be out 25 hours tomorrow!

Thanks guys. Will be out over the weekend continuing the fruitless search for the invisible dolphins......


Alan

Would like to arrange an outing to Carteret...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2005, 12:46
Replies: 11
Views: 3,243
Posted By alanc chapman
Channel island article

Sorry you all found the article on Herm and Sark so boooooooring. Although I live in Guernsey and maybe a little biased I would have to admit it did go on a bit.

But I really would encourage you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2005, 12:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,745
Posted By alanc chapman
I dont believe it !!!!!

Still not seen any ****!!!1!!! dolphins. I was out On Friday afternoon so could have only just missed them.

Are you sure the pair of you are not just trying to wind me up ? If you are its...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 March 2005, 14:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
Cant believe you saw the dophins. I did hear...

Cant believe you saw the dophins. I did hear about them but couldn't find them. Went out again on Sunday but again no sign.

Was great to be at the Mermaid and in sun, almost summer.

Lets hope...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 March 2005, 15:40
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
Will probably also be out over tomorrow...

Will probably also be out over tomorrow lunchtime. Going to Herm for lunch 12 ish.


Fog permitting !!!


Alan
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 March 2005, 12:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,271
Posted By alanc chapman
Easter - Guernsey / Jersey

Anyone thinking of doing anything around Guernsey / Jersey over the Easter hols ?
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 March 2005, 13:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
I was thinking more like the self funding RNLI ...

I was thinking more like the self funding RNLI

No commitment sonny! Youth of todday.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 March 2005, 12:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
Squirrel:In view of your experience I nominate...

Squirrel:In view of your experience I nominate you to be Head of Sea Rescue and Survival for Guernsey Ribsters.

This is a very responsible position requiring you to be available 24/7....
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 March 2005, 09:23
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
It seems you are both getting the boats sorted...

It seems you are both getting the boats sorted for the season. Better to get the problems out the way now.

I did hear a request go out on c16 to offer assistance to a yellow Rib and thought it may...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 March 2005, 15:02
Replies: 2
Views: 2,100
Posted By alanc chapman
Honda Formula 4 Series

https://www.rya.org.uk/?contentID=3805059

The Formula 4 Series has now been released on the RYA website.

With one event in Guernsey may be worth coming for a visit ??? Probably a bit far for the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 March 2005, 08:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,021
Posted By alanc chapman
Guernsey to ??? This Sunday 13 March

Weather forecast is good for Sunday F1-3.

Anyone fancy a trip to Carteret or Jersey ???

Plan to leave Sunday morning (high tide is 0832) and return for the Gates opening approx 17.45.

Any...
Forum: Commercial operators 11 March 2005, 08:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,638
Posted By alanc chapman
Thanks Calshott Activities Centre - Powerboat Instructors Course

Just spent the last 3 days completing a Powerboat Instructors. For me it was for fun and to extend knowledge rather than for commercial reasons. Really lucky with the weather for this time of the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 March 2005, 14:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By alanc chapman
Yep Ok, will be fuelling up at 11 so maybe . No ...

Yep Ok, will be fuelling up at 11 so maybe . No problem and thanks for responding.

I have been on a diet since Jan, had my hair cut, been eating lots of beans and bought some cool shades.. so...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 March 2005, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By alanc chapman
At the moment about 45knots is the max I have got...

At the moment about 45knots is the max I have got to on flat water (flat water whats that), may get a little more playing with the trim or changing the prop. But starts to become interesting at this...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 March 2005, 11:46
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By alanc chapman
Sounds like good progress. What engine are you...

Sounds like good progress. What engine are you having fitted ?

Will I be able to keep up ??? Doing an Instructors course in the UK next week so better do some practice stuff this weekend....have...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 March 2005, 07:47
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By alanc chapman
Guernsey - quick blast tomorrow Saturday 5 march

Anyone fancy a spin tomorrow ? Depending on the weather can decide tomorrow if to stick to east / south coast or go across to Herm / Sark. Would have liked to go across to Carteret but wind forecast...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 February 2005, 14:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,539
Posted By alanc chapman
New Boat

Hows the Prosport build going ? When you hoping to be on the water ??

Maybe try to arrange something mid march weather permitting. Did you go to the Guernsey Boat show at the weekend. The...
Forum: Engines & props 15 February 2005, 13:52
Replies: 10
Views: 6,294
Posted By alanc chapman
Aux engines - how do you mount

Sorry but this is a stupid question but related. If I want to have a small outboard as an aux engine (and for use on a tender) on my single engined Rib, what is the best way of mounting it to be...
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