Forum: Engines & props
08 June 2010, 18:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Green Emergency Power
Anyone any opinions as to the usefulness of these electric outboards for an emergency/auxiliary motor?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 November 2009, 14:13
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
A Frame
Nice photo's
Is that an E Bay sourced A Frame? Pacer Marine or the like? I have been considering one of those myself.
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
17 September 2009, 12:40
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,100
Clyde web
Try googling the Arran Banner, it has a shot of Brodick pier.:)
I too have been searching for such webcams, conditions inland obviously vary enormously from what its actually like.:cool:
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 May 2009, 17:22
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Thanks all
A bit dissapointed but you do...
Thanks all
A bit dissapointed but you do raise some interesting points.
Spose its a must no do to go to the pub on a sunny day with all that flamable material on deck - ho hum.
Jambo - I'm...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2009, 12:18
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,394
Fuel and How to Carry it?
Does anyone have ideas as to how I could retro fit a below deck fuel cell to a 5m Humber destroyer?
I get a bit paranoid about having 75 litres or so on deck in puka tanks to keep up with the big...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 August 2008, 13:03
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,581
ITS WORSE THAN THAT - HE'S DEAD JIM !!!!!
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ITS WORSE THAN THAT - HE'S DEAD JIM !!!!!
Yes, as was feared by most, but not by some of the replies (presumably trying to be optimistic?), took it to the Mariner (Barrus - who have under the...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2008, 15:10
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,581
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2008, 12:03
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,581
Mariner with limp
Sorry - forgot to add THE most important bit, its only run 30 hours! in all the time i've had it from new.
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2008, 11:54
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,581
2004 Mariner 75 - 2 stroke, with a limp!
After a days cruising the following noted;
1. Engine will not rev to any more that 3000 rpm.
2. Engine runs rough and faltering on idle.
3. Bottom plug cold, others appear normal in temperature....
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
07 August 2008, 11:42
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,322
A Grand Day Out
Piccys attached (i hope), sorry if you have to stand screen on end - ribbers'll be used to that!
A real mix of conditions and scenery!
The first of a few trips I hope (well once my Mariner 2...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 August 2008, 15:31
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,322
Secure Parking etc
Greg
That sounds like a plan!:D
I should be up for it - almost regardless of the weather, so desperate to get out.
Your assistance with launching etc appreciated - will visit link and have...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 August 2008, 12:32
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,322
DETAILS DETAILS - to be or not to be!
Seaforce gave me some info - they propose launchings North side Renfrew Ferry (no time given), checked it out yesterday and as per other threads, it looks dire.
They helpfully suggest that they...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
25 July 2008, 15:36
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
16 July 2008, 14:47
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
Clyde River Fest, Rib-wise
Well, thats that then!:mad:
Called Sandpoint today - no public use of slip, at all, even for a fee! Berthholders only. Sumink about trailers left on slip damaging their plant - perhaps some wing...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
13 July 2008, 19:09
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
Clyde River Fest, Ribnet-wise
As the due date gets nearer - can we have a role call of who is all up for this?:eek:
Sandpoint-Dumbarton, looks to be the best (secure-est)bet, I'm going to give them a call during the week.:]
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Forum: RIBnet North America
26 June 2008, 12:27
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,368
Spare feet
This pheno. . . .phenomeno. . . . this Fenomino. . . .this situation being reported around Scotland too!
It was on the local news the other week.
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
23 June 2008, 12:21
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
"Hulk Tank" wosat then, howz that work? sounds...
"Hulk Tank" wosat then, howz that work? sounds very interesting, I had wondered if post build installation to below deck was possible.
I have a mind to get a single 50 - odd litre tank (about £...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
23 June 2008, 11:30
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
Launch site
Helensburgh sounds ok, is it free, what facilities, exactly where?
I have fuel capacity issues, 25+20 litres, and a dodgy jerry can of 25 litres - if I fancy riding a petrol bomb! (ooh! can I say...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2008, 11:44
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
26 February 2008, 21:10
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,561
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 February 2008, 12:42
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,184
Bruce B and Amber 1
Sounds like a plan coming together!
Clyde trip - yes, just need to sort out safe launching - Largs is a bit far, and the Esso pump at Port Glasgow wont reach the RIB.:(
Mull. . . . . hmmm,...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
18 February 2008, 12:26
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
I recall a couple of years ago reading, and I...
I recall a couple of years ago reading, and I think it was on this site, about a bloke returning after launching to find his trailer trashed, slashed and generally useless.
Bad enough?
That...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
17 February 2008, 21:25
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Replies: 104
Views: 24,226
Clyde Up River Trip
Hey
I'd be up for this - anyone aware of places to launch? had a look at Bowling this Saturday - no chance/no slip!
Did see slips on Google earth near Renfrew Ferry and at Erskine - have heard...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
17 February 2008, 21:13
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,814
Garmin Software
Hi
Anyone got any knowledge, advice, opinions on this ebay item?
I have the GPSMap and was looking to purchase the appropriate charts on data card or the Atlantic CD - but when I see this,...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
18 July 2007, 12:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,213
Half Day Closin
Me agen- you see its the Wednesday thing agen!:(
Pity no other replies received, looked like a fairly adventurous trip! The Corriewreckan/Irish guys called in there - see that thread for photos -...
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