Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 April 2013, 20:29
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XS-ribs Guernsey owners
I am once again looking at XS ribs and wondered if there are any Ribnet members from Guernsey who own an XS in the 7m - 9m range. I have been in many different ribs including a Tornado 9m but never...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 July 2010, 12:12
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Prosport Rib Repair
The rubbing strake on my 7.5m Prosport is coming away from the tubes. About a foot has come lose from the back cone where the strake starts.
My question is what glue should I use on this repair?...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
27 May 2010, 13:57
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,443
Thundercat Trailer
Just wondering where is the best place to buy a thundercat trailer from. Is there a second hand market for these?
Any advise you could give me would be appreciated.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 October 2009, 12:48
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,574
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 May 2009, 09:19
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
My 7.5m XS is going to have to wait for a few...
My 7.5m XS is going to have to wait for a few months. Still thinking about getting one built but not this year.
In the mean time i have just bought a Prosport 7.5m with a 200hp Yam which is ready...
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Forum: RIBs wanted
30 April 2009, 20:24
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
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Forum: RIBs wanted
30 April 2009, 12:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
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Forum: RIBs wanted
29 April 2009, 13:58
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Rib wanted 6.5-8m
I am looking for a Rib in the 6.5m-8m size range. I am fairly flexible with make etc but the rib has to be capable of 20 mile passages between the channel islands.
Ideal boat would be a 7.5m...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2009, 08:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,980
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 April 2009, 08:13
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,980
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 April 2009, 20:18
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,980
XS 7.5 versus Ballistic 7.8
I have been looking around for a new RIB for a while now and thought i had narrowed my choice down to the XS-Rib 7.5m. The reason for this choice is primarily the ruggedness of the XS and the cost....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 February 2009, 03:03
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
Thanks for your replies,
The boat will be...
Thanks for your replies,
The boat will be used for island hoping as i live in Guernsey. I want the boat to comfortably reach Jersey, Alderney and France but also be just as suited to a three mile...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 February 2009, 03:17
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,534
New boat XS-750?
I am returning to the UK from Perth and am looking to buy a new Rib. I have previously owned a Tornado 7.5 which was ten years old which was my pride and joy. I always promised myself i would buy new...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 February 2008, 03:27
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,597
Thanks for the information.
Perth is on of...
Thanks for the information.
Perth is on of the windiest Cities in the world, especially in summer. The only time i went solo i could hardly go into wind without sh1ting my pants.
Blimp, a bit...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2008, 04:35
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,597
Tom,
You seem to be the resident expert of...
Tom,
You seem to be the resident expert of thundercats on the forum.
Currently living in Perth but originally from Guernsey and have just bought a thundercat.
I have a couple of questions:
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 October 2007, 06:29
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,134
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 October 2007, 04:56
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,134
Back to the subject of thundercats.
I went...
Back to the subject of thundercats.
I went on a sea trial (in this case river trial) on a Sovereign thundercat yesterday and my god was it quick. It had the usual 50hp on the back.
I sat in the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 October 2007, 00:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,760
Firstly a hello to all the Guernsey folk out...
Firstly a hello to all the Guernsey folk out there. Watched the England rugby match in Oz with a Guernsey flag next to me, i wonder if anyone wondered what the gold cross in the centre of the St...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 October 2007, 11:09
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,760
Gemini Ribs
Does anyone know much about Gemini Ribs. I think they are made in SA but they seem one of the most popular brands here in Perth Australia.
I am looking for one about 6 meters in length so that i...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 August 2007, 05:48
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,620
So,
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I e-mailed Gemini Ribs about...
So,
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I e-mailed Gemini Ribs about interest in a 8.5m Gemini to be used as a Rib tour package, see attached picture.
The next best thing was when i asked for a ball park price for the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 August 2007, 00:32
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,620
What i did not mention is that i gave the...
What i did not mention is that i gave the salesman my number and he is trying to arrange a time for a quick sea trial. I will let everyone know what i think of it.
He did also assure me with the 140...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 August 2007, 00:27
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,620
Thanks for your replies,
I think the reason...
Thanks for your replies,
I think the reason for not using Ribs is probably one of the following reasons:
1) About 60% of boat sales seem to be for fishing applications.
2) They like to build...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 August 2007, 10:49
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,620
What would Steve Irwin say?
Having moved from Guernsey to Perth I was looking forward to days out on the water dodging Tiger sharks. However having gone to the Perth boat show in search of a new Rib it became apparent that the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 March 2006, 12:32
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,275
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 September 2005, 13:00
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,806
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