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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2007, 18:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By MCL Marine
You could try a Guy called John Ferguson (Fergie)...

You could try a Guy called John Ferguson (Fergie) based in Cowes. He built my A frame from scratch and did a very good job. His mobile number is 07775 942 705. He has a small unit at Britannia wharf.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2007, 21:36
Replies: 42
Views: 6,750
Posted By MCL Marine
REDBAY 11m at SEAWORK.

We have just bought down by sea an 11m Redbay Stormforce RIB. Left yesturday morning from Cushendall, Northern Ireland. Well worth a look if your going to Seawork! The boys from Redbay are going to...
Forum: RIB gallery 30 March 2007, 18:49
Replies: 159
Views: 57,735
Posted By MCL Marine
Hello Pete, No definately Rathlin, we were...

Hello Pete,

No definately Rathlin, we were in Ballycastle during the day then headed over to Rathlin for a pint of the finest! I took this on the way back from the pub. Boat is on the end of the...
Forum: RIB gallery 27 March 2007, 13:31
Replies: 159
Views: 57,735
Posted By MCL Marine
How bout this? Taken last Saturday at Rathlin...

How bout this? Taken last Saturday at Rathlin Island. The boats a Redbay 8.4 expedition.
Forum: Commercial operators 23 February 2007, 21:09
Replies: 11
Views: 4,711
Posted By MCL Marine
Thanks for your input.

Thanks for the replies, I was interested to see what was currently on offer in the uk.

We have been doing some work recently with a number of commercial operators and it has been mentioned more...
Forum: Commercial operators 22 February 2007, 11:57
Replies: 11
Views: 4,711
Posted By MCL Marine
Specialist RIB Training.

Does anyone know of any companies (other than MRI in Stonehaven) that offer specialist RIB training? Im talking about extended heavy weather stuff that goes way beyond the RYA syllabus.
Forum: Other stuff 11 September 2006, 22:06
Replies: 34
Views: 5,683
Posted By MCL Marine
Best of luck for the future

Hope you have a blast in NZ Ben!

Guess i'll have to find someone else to tie up to next year during Cowes week! Don't forget to leave me all your charter contacts before you go!

All the best...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 July 2006, 10:12
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By MCL Marine
Thanks for your answers. I have come to the...

Thanks for your answers. I have come to the conclusion that the battery must be more than 80% charged, so the charger has decided not to add any more!

Semi intelligent it may be, but it would be...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 July 2006, 20:43
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By MCL Marine
Thanks for all your info, I am going to leave the...

Thanks for all your info, I am going to leave the radio on overnight and totally discharge it then see what happens. Its a shame Icom can't provide a charger that matches the quality of the radios!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 July 2006, 03:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By MCL Marine
Looked at the contacts, all ok. Radio is always...

Looked at the contacts, all ok. Radio is always kept in an aquapac bag so proteced from the elements.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 July 2006, 00:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By MCL Marine
ICOM M1 Euro faulty desk charger.

Probably one for Mr Brooks, My desktop mains charger seems to have given up the ghost (about 6 months old). The LED charging light no longer comes on unless you wiggle the radio about in the charger...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2006, 20:03
Replies: 11
Views: 4,061
Posted By MCL Marine
As Pop said, we left Yarmouth probably only a few...

As Pop said, we left Yarmouth probably only a few minutes before. Very sad for someone to lose their life so unnecessarily.

Another couple of minutes and maybe we could have made a difference.
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Forum: Commercial operators 14 April 2006, 11:49
Replies: 0
Views: 1,472
Posted By MCL Marine
Commercial Yachtmasters Wanted.

Not exactly RIB related but maybe some of you ribsters cross to the dark side from time to time!

Due to an increase in work we are looking for qualified and experienced Yachtmaster with a...
Forum: Other stuff 10 April 2006, 02:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By MCL Marine
Even though my dealings with the Seafarers...

Even though my dealings with the Seafarers certification branch over the last 10 years have not been pleasurable I may be able to help out with some info!

Depending on what you actually want to do...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2006, 19:46
Replies: 26
Views: 3,833
Posted By MCL Marine
BA Small craft folios. They are great value, with...

BA Small craft folios. They are great value, with good coverage and the colours are right (Land,sea etc). I laminate the charts I use the most, costs about £6 per chart. The Solent pack is used...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2006, 10:06
Replies: 36
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Views: 6,859
Posted By MCL Marine
Replying to an earlier question, 102 knots and...

Replying to an earlier question, 102 knots and 000 degrees is the default setting for AIS, don't ask me why??? if it is not operating correctly it will show this setting. Also sometimes you will see...
Forum: Commercial operators 22 January 2006, 01:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,842
Posted By MCL Marine
They say the old ones are the best, but In not so...

They say the old ones are the best, but In not so sure! The older CRT radars were good, although modern technology such as ARPA, performance testing, radar overlay etc make your life a little easier....
Forum: Commercial operators 21 January 2006, 22:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,842
Posted By MCL Marine
Re Radar books.

I did the radar instructors course last year. I am an ex merchant navy Navigator so have used radars for years and have spent weeks at college and in simulators. It can be a very complex subject and...
Forum: Commercial operators 21 January 2006, 21:19
Replies: 7
Views: 3,149
Posted By MCL Marine
Have just ssent you a PM. Regards

Have just ssent you a PM.

Regards
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 December 2005, 13:07
Replies: 73
Views: 10,076
Posted By MCL Marine
Radar Reflector

After spending quite a few years on big ships trying hard to not run over little boats I can confirm that the active radar reflector are the most visibal on radar. A word of caution, it will make...
Forum: Other stuff 05 December 2005, 12:10
Replies: 5
Views: 2,153
Posted By MCL Marine
Van insurance

Van insurance can be a bit of a nightmare! Some regular car insurance companies will cover vans for private use but it is sometimes difficult to prove you are not using it for commercial purposes. I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2005, 15:19
Replies: 12
Views: 1,928
Posted By MCL Marine
Might be worth talking to Kevin Mole Outboards in...

Might be worth talking to Kevin Mole Outboards in Cowes (Yamaha dealer) on 01983 289699.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 November 2005, 08:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,180
Posted By MCL Marine
VHF DSC Course

You could also try Seasmart Powerboat School who have just aquired new state of the art Icom simulators for the DSC course.

Seasmart have a classroom at Kevin Mole Outboards in Arctic Road,...
Forum: Engines & props 04 November 2005, 02:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,375
Posted By MCL Marine
Yamaha F150

I have used this engine many times this year and have had the chance to compare it with the 150 HPDI on the same boat during a couple of RIB tests.

I don't have a bad word to say about it, it is...
Forum: Engines & props 11 September 2005, 21:49
Replies: 3
Views: 2,142
Posted By MCL Marine
Diesel Engine Kill Cords.

I have a volvo penta TAMD22 in my Rib and had a VP kill cord fitted back in May. I am having some grief with the kill cord switch sticking which results in the engine not stopping when the cord is...
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