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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2011, 17:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,184
Posted By mdt
this might help ...

this might help

https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29364&page=6

really not that tricky just think lots and cut less
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 February 2011, 08:18
Replies: 18
Views: 3,220
Posted By mdt
Ah ok should have looked and seen 9m Redbay. So...

Ah ok should have looked and seen 9m Redbay. So in this instance more like a yacht then in some respects than a RIB.

If you are going East to West then and you have a wheel house and a fair bit...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 February 2011, 05:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,220
Posted By mdt
I have done the Forth and Clyde a few times in...

I have done the Forth and Clyde a few times in yachts the locals are fine, even in Mary Hill and Clydebank just don’t hang about too long. Yes there is the shopping trolley/car issue but they are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2010, 06:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By mdt
On the 5.4 there is a second flotation tank at...

On the 5.4 there is a second flotation tank at the bow end I think it starts about a foot or so back from the bow. I think it would be quite hard to take the floor up without causing some damage to...
Forum: Engines & props 20 May 2010, 14:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,939
Posted By mdt
Perry I will be down this evening. will be...

Perry

I will be down this evening. will be about to give you a hand properly to see what is going on or not with the sparks etc.

:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2010, 10:16
Replies: 69
Views: 13,430
Posted By mdt
Eh…. No :( Been kind of cold up this way...

Eh…. No :(

Been kind of cold up this way over the winter to be playing about with fibreglass and standing about a cold garage. And there has been a few other demands on ones time and pocket money....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2010, 05:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By mdt
Just over the Forth Road Bridge. ;)...

Just over the Forth Road Bridge.



;) https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=29364&page=6
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2010, 22:02
Replies: 21
Views: 3,177
Posted By mdt
Ahhhhhhhhhh I don't have a paper...

Ahhhhhhhhhh

I don't have a paper template... that would be no use....


However I do have a template in 9mm ply. :D

and YEP I have got it saved hung on the garage wall.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2010, 07:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By mdt
If you are going for the sponge roller, then yep...

If you are going for the sponge roller, then yep this will give a ok finish. But give your self a helping hand and get the ones for varnish as they will not react with the thinners in the paint and...
Forum: RIBs wanted 28 April 2010, 05:46
Replies: 20
Views: 3,708
Posted By mdt
That is just silly suggesting a SR4 for this sort...

That is just silly suggesting a SR4 for this sort of trip. SR5.4 is the minimum needed for the RB 2012
Forum: Other stuff 25 April 2010, 19:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By mdt
Call me old school but I loaded on XP. :)

Call me old school but I loaded on XP. :)
Forum: Other stuff 24 April 2010, 22:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,096
Posted By mdt
I have just got one of these, as in Thursday....

I have just got one of these, as in Thursday. really like it big enough to use, small enough to not worry about carrying about.

have not seen 8-10 hours... 6 hours is just about possible if you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2010, 09:18
Replies: 20
Views: 4,663
Posted By mdt
the one I have just done for my 5.4SR is 52mm of...

the one I have just done for my 5.4SR is 52mm of ply and it is not looking too thick or looking like it is going to move.
Forum: Engines & props 24 March 2010, 22:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By mdt
aye the ones that claim to be in Bristol /...

aye the ones that claim to be in Bristol / Glasgow yet have palm trees in the back ground... they are the easy ones to spot.:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2010, 11:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,511
Posted By mdt
The one thing to keep in mind with the searider...

The one thing to keep in mind with the searider is, there are 2 large flotation “tanks” under the deck. One just back from the bow and a larger secondary one at the stern from memory the stern one is...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 18 March 2010, 22:48
Replies: 80
Views: 13,438
Posted By mdt
I would say go for a disco 3. drove one of these...

I would say go for a disco 3. drove one of these last year (2.7D) was very impressed with it. interior is a nice place to be. and it went ok too.
Forum: Engines & props 16 March 2010, 17:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,913
Posted By mdt
well the petrol price has been going up at my...

well the petrol price has been going up at my local BP at about a 1p every second day or so for the last week or so... now at 118p Tesco are still at 113p at 18mpg every 5p counts.:mad:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 March 2010, 13:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By mdt
I would ask the skipper if he is right or left...

I would ask the skipper if he is right or left handded... I would say it would be best put it where you would get to use your best arm.

I would also take into account which side the tiller was on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 March 2010, 07:35
Replies: 36
Views: 5,920
Posted By mdt
I have seen one and used a rib with one. It was...

I have seen one and used a rib with one. It was made by covering the nose with tin foil taped to the tubes and then just lay up fibreglass on it.

Once hard you can deflate the tubes and then...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2010, 15:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,294
Posted By mdt
A frame for the Humber oh and Tubes for the 5.4...

A frame for the Humber oh and Tubes for the 5.4 would be nice.:D


hot tub:thumbs:
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 08 February 2010, 15:15
Replies: 42
Views: 9,902
Posted By mdt
Yep that will be the new super hi tec Diesels...

Yep that will be the new super hi tec Diesels which are truly amazing mate got a 123d 200+ bhp 47mpg and pulls like a train. Mind you once it had a few miles on it and it starts to play silly sods...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 January 2010, 05:30
Replies: 15
Views: 3,765
Posted By mdt
My first thought was “what a top idea” proper...

My first thought was “what a top idea” proper beds in an open boat. Thinking outside the box etc. well done.

Then I looked a second time, and the practicality struck home with two of you in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2010, 06:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By mdt
I think you will find that all DA sanders will...

I think you will find that all DA sanders will require a lot of CFM to run. You can getaway with running one on a small compressor but only if it was for a small job and for short bursts at a time....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2010, 16:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By mdt
oh no I just poor it into the car tank and fill...

oh no I just poor it into the car tank and fill it up next time I am out. :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2010, 15:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,001
Posted By mdt
plus a wee 5l can stashed under the seat "just in...

plus a wee 5l can stashed under the seat "just in case" :)
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