Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 January 2009, 23:31
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It was indeed a great day out. Should we be...
It was indeed a great day out. Should we be thinking about a 'Shakedown' cruise for 2009 - maybe around Easter? We could do another Solent Run - or Cardiff is a good run out for the first of the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
01 January 2009, 10:00
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Replies: 33
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Seeing this brought back a lot of memories - I...
Seeing this brought back a lot of memories - I drove one of these for many years - and in some VERY rough seas- they are awesome craft. I looked up my old logs and we ran with a 40HP Long Shaft -...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
06 October 2008, 22:26
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WANTED - 40 - 50 HP Elec Start
Looking for a 40 - 50 HP Electric Start (PTT pref) - long/standard shaft - to go on the back of an Avon Searider SR4. Must be reliable and in good condition. All makes considered. Thanks
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 October 2008, 20:42
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Replies: 6
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According to legend there is no ceremony that...
According to legend there is no ceremony that will quell the bad luck from changing a boats name. Many of the US destroyers and Ships that were 'lend leased' to the UK had their names changed - and...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 September 2008, 06:25
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,714
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Forum: Engines & props
27 September 2008, 14:49
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Forum: Engines & props
27 September 2008, 10:53
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,714
2 Stroke Mix
Hi
Can anyone tell me whether a 40HP Mariner ML 2 stroke should be run at 1 : 100 or 1 : 50 2 stroke Mix. I have been told both - so just need to find out how it realy should be.
Thanks
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Forum: RIB gallery
22 September 2008, 05:57
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,961
Hi SamT
No idea what the speed is yet - dont...
Hi SamT
No idea what the speed is yet - dont have a GPS to check, and on the solent trip it was a little choppy so was nowhere near WOT at any time. Gave her a run out in Cardiff the week before...
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:42
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,961
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:38
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Replies: 24
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:36
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:35
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:33
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:32
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Replies: 24
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Forum: RIB gallery
21 September 2008, 16:30
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,961
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
18 September 2008, 08:11
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Replies: 92
Views: 13,828
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
15 September 2008, 06:17
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Replies: 92
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
14 September 2008, 19:19
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Replies: 92
Views: 13,828
Took the SR4 for a shakedown cruise today in...
Took the SR4 for a shakedown cruise today in Cardiff Bay. Had some fun launching and recovering, and a few problems starting the engine - much prefer electric start !!!
Not sure if Ventnor would...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
11 September 2008, 10:43
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Replies: 92
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Hi Duncan
I too will be in my new 4m Avon...
Hi Duncan
I too will be in my new 4m Avon with a 40 HP Mariner so wont be batting along - as the wife is a little sceptical about such a small RIB. We are launching at Camber so would be good...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
10 September 2008, 08:46
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Replies: 92
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I will make the decision now that I will launch...
I will make the decision now that I will launch from Camber - as my memory is that it is a good slip to use and trailer and car parking are good. Never launched / recovered from a non-rollercoaser...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
09 September 2008, 23:29
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Replies: 92
Views: 13,828
Graeme & Sian in 4m Avon Searider with 40 HP...
Graeme & Sian in 4m Avon Searider with 40 HP Mariner - boat not yet named - launch site depending on weather / meeting with someone else - personally prefer Camber Dock but happy to try anywhere
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
09 September 2008, 17:46
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Replies: 92
Views: 13,828
Hi
I have absolutely no navigation aids at...
Hi
I have absolutely no navigation aids at the moment - and not wanting to rush into anything - no 12v power onboard so wil lhave to go for portable, and not up to speed with what is out there - I...
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Forum: RIB gallery
08 September 2008, 17:51
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,223
If it is Amercian then friendly fire is almost...
If it is Amercian then friendly fire is almost compulsory - so no issues over the firing position.
I have it on good authority that the SA 80 Mk 2 is a very good weapon - but like all automatic...
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Forum: RIB gallery
08 September 2008, 09:21
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,223
Could have the answer for you - the M249 SAW in...
Could have the answer for you - the M249 SAW in the picture fires 5.56 Nato Ammunition - and on the M40 yesterday I passed an ammunition convoy of some 20 Heavy Truacks that must have had hundreds of...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
07 September 2008, 11:41
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Replies: 92
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Would love to join this trip - but in a baby...
Would love to join this trip - but in a baby searider - 4m - may not be able to keep up - and having been off the water for a few years may only be on if weather very kind. Where will people be...
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