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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2016, 01:04
Replies: 20
Views: 2,410
Posted By Andy_
I use a combination of Met Office, Magic Seaweed,...

I use a combination of Met Office, Magic Seaweed, Windfinder, surf-forecast.com, Tides near me, which all give me a rough idea whether the conditions are suitable.

What I'd really love is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2016, 23:59
Replies: 26
Views: 4,351
Posted By Andy_
Brilliant programme. The crew that capsized...

Brilliant programme.

The crew that capsized at Blackpool :eek: Absolutely terrifying.
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 July 2016, 22:38
Replies: 26
Views: 4,019
Posted By Andy_
What happens if you only have portable tanks?...

What happens if you only have portable tanks? Have an SR4 and only have two portable 25 litre Yamaha tanks.

EDIT: Actually I just read a document I'd saved on my PC regarding filling up fuel tanks...
Forum: Trailers & towing 11 July 2016, 23:33
Replies: 26
Views: 4,019
Posted By Andy_
I trailer fully loaded and ready to launch. ...

I trailer fully loaded and ready to launch.

I don't want to hijack this thread but I'll also be taking the rib over to Ireland next month on the ferry. Is there anything you need to do other than...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2016, 00:21
Replies: 19
Views: 2,565
Posted By Andy_
On my SR4 alone, fishing is just about practical....

On my SR4 alone, fishing is just about practical. I haven't tried two but it would be a squeeze!

Have a 40HP and with myself or two up, it's nippy and handles great. Add one more person (even my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2016, 23:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Andy_
I bought an assorted six pack of these a while...

I bought an assorted six pack of these a while back. Thought they would come in handy for 'emergency' food on the go - on the rib/road trips etc. Keep one in the rib, one in the car, one in my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 00:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By Andy_
How about a cooler? I was in a similar...

How about a cooler?

I was in a similar position looking for inexpensive seating for my SR4 and eventually went for an Igloo cooler. Ok, mine is about 70cm wide but they go up to all sizes, have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2015, 23:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,901
Posted By Andy_
Glad all is well, I know the area since my family...

Glad all is well, I know the area since my family is from Tory Island. Many times I've passed Gola heading out to Tory, sometimes in very heavy seas.

Hoping for my SR4 to make it's maiden trip out...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2015, 00:10
Replies: 9
Views: 5,816
Posted By Andy_
What's the story on this? My rib came antifouled...

What's the story on this? My rib came antifouled and since I don't plan on keeping it in the water, I was just going to leave it as is. I don't plan on removing it but just figure if don't top it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2015, 23:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,069
Posted By Andy_
Some really good ideas there. Shrimpy,...

Some really good ideas there.

Shrimpy, Really good to see your pics on a similar setup :thumbs:. With the A-frame in the way, a combination of those approaches may work, although I'm not really...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2015, 00:45
Replies: 16
Views: 3,069
Posted By Andy_
Just thinking about this, I wonder if it's an...

Just thinking about this, I wonder if it's an idea to move the a-frame inboard, reverse the bolts and add some spacers to leave an inch or so clearance for the main outboard steering.

Still...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2015, 17:09
Replies: 16
Views: 3,069
Posted By Andy_
Another SR4 Aux Outboard Thread

For peace of mind, I'd really like to get some kind of aux for my SR4.

I know this has been discussed many times on here, I think I've searched and read a lot of posts, but wanted to post some...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2015, 18:13
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By Andy_
Yeah, I think I made the right choice :thumbs: ...

Yeah, I think I made the right choice :thumbs:



Cheers Lee, I saw your new boat thread a while back, was pretty jealous, it's a great looking boat. I may well be up that way at some point.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2015, 11:06
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By Andy_
Thanks again for all the advice, I've gone for...

Thanks again for all the advice, I've gone for the Deluxe. Picking it up next week :)

Absoulutely thrilled to be joining the SR4 club!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2015, 21:07
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By Andy_
Thanks for the advice. Regarding the...

Thanks for the advice.

Regarding the console, I think it looks ok, just wonder how well it's been attached and how they did it. The marks on the hull look like they are from the aft roller when...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2015, 18:21
Replies: 10
Views: 3,511
Posted By Andy_
Looking for an SR4, what do you think of this?

Hi All,

Fairly long lurker here but just registered! Learned an awful lot from this forum and you seem like a great bunch!

I've been wondering about a rib for some time now, and decided an SR4...
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