Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 October 2019, 09:08
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Without shadow of a doubt the Cobra would be my...
Without shadow of a doubt the Cobra would be my choice. A very capable boat in general (I've three friends with Cobra's in the 6-7 meter range). I'd say the 130 engine is a little small but would do...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 September 2019, 21:53
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 September 2019, 21:23
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 September 2019, 13:04
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 August 2019, 06:12
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,526
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 August 2019, 20:35
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,526
I think it depends a lot on the boat.
I had my...
I think it depends a lot on the boat.
I had my boat out of the water last year, made sure it was fully drained on the slipway, got home, put it on the driveway, opened the bung, no water coming out....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 August 2019, 11:07
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,590
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 July 2019, 12:49
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,613
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2019, 08:17
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Replies: 4
Views: 710
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2019, 07:32
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Replies: 4
Views: 710
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Forum: RIB gallery
26 June 2019, 20:29
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,512
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 June 2019, 20:26
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Replies: 4
Views: 710
Cleaning off excess adheasive
I've recently had a leak from an old patch on the rear cone of my Bombard Explorer 5m - I kind of ignored it to start with as it was on the drive and it got worse to the point where it was loosing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 June 2019, 14:21
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,233
Oh yes but I do always make sure to give it a...
Oh yes but I do always make sure to give it a good wash underneath with fresh water after. It's only a few times a year. I can life the chassis on the air suspension also which really just means it's...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 June 2019, 09:17
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,233
What happens when you reverse electric vehicle...
What happens when you reverse electric vehicle down the slipway and the wheels into the sea? I use an Audi Q7 and take it back so the rear wheels are about 8" in and the exhaust is a couple of inches...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 May 2019, 12:23
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,143
Well, I grew up on Anglesea and my father was a...
Well, I grew up on Anglesea and my father was a machine archaeologist so boats, diving and stuff all went hand in hand. He was most active from about 1965 though to around 1995. He is on holiday at...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 April 2019, 18:46
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,343
I'm not supprised it's happening. I grew up in...
I'm not supprised it's happening. I grew up in Menai Bridge and spent a lot of time out on the water. I go back to visit my family every year and I've watched the increase in high speed RIB rides...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 April 2019, 20:55
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,608
Would they be these:...
Would they be these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTO-GUZZI-1000-SP-1980-SUSPENSION-REAR-SHOCK-ABSORBERS-BITUBO-WME02V1/273312201613?epid=704210241&hash=item3fa2ad3b8d:g:~40AAOSwRNRbK4SZ
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 April 2019, 10:33
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 April 2019, 16:10
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,679
My gran used to live on The Scilly Isles, my...
My gran used to live on The Scilly Isles, my grandfather was the postmaster and my mother was born there. I remember going on The Scillonian as a young boy and a lot of people being sick. I thought...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 March 2019, 21:20
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Thanks, I came to the conclusion last year a...
Thanks, I came to the conclusion last year a gauge may be a bit hit and miss so based on this feedback I'll just shelve the idea and simply go back to checking the level manually and being mindful.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 March 2019, 15:26
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Fitting a fuel tank gauge
I've got a 5m bombard Explorer with a 50HP Honda on the back.
It has a 30litre fuel tank in the bow locker which looks like this:
https://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/Images/Models/Full/3530.jpg
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 January 2019, 11:56
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
For days out with the kids, we have a...
For days out with the kids, we have a common-all-garden rope ladder we tie onto the A frame or other strong anchor point and throw it over he side, it makes getting in a doddle. However, if you were...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 October 2018, 16:18
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Replies: 2
Views: 793
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 October 2018, 12:49
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,574
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 October 2018, 18:15
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Replies: 45
Views: 4,574
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