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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2008, 16:10
Replies: 12
Views: 4,871
Posted By mackey
Do you know of a company that does??

Do you know of a company that does??
Forum: RIBs wanted 19 November 2008, 08:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,589
Posted By mackey
I believe Lough Neagh Rescue (Northern Ireland)...

I believe Lough Neagh Rescue (Northern Ireland) are selling their 7.7 delta with twin outboard setup.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 November 2008, 08:30
Replies: 14
Views: 5,707
Posted By mackey
Andy Gee Thanks for clearing that up. ...

Andy Gee

Thanks for clearing that up.

On a bit of a tangent.

Do all duo props use more fuel and give slower top end speed or is this dependent on hull shape? I believe that most Scorpions...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2008, 13:46
Replies: 12
Views: 4,871
Posted By mackey
Thanks Doug, I will try contacting Ribeye and...

Thanks Doug, I will try contacting Ribeye and speaking to Porthcral direct.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2008, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 5,707
Posted By mackey
To clarify I was told that the 8.4 can be...

To clarify

I was told that the 8.4 can be fitted with duo props but that they cost more, are slower and use more fuel.

Possibly 'Excalibur Ribs' then :rolleyes:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2008, 08:53
Replies: 12
Views: 4,871
Posted By mackey
I have received a quote from Porthcrawl (using a...

I have received a quote from Porthcrawl (using a broker based in Northern Ireland) for commercial bareboat charter insurance which was actually fairly reasonable. The only issue I have with it is...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2008, 08:37
Replies: 14
Views: 5,707
Posted By mackey
A few friends and myself took a trip up to redbay...

A few friends and myself took a trip up to redbay over the weekend as well. We had a run in the 8.4 cabin rib and thought it was a good boat but a bit on the slow side max is 34 knots. The day was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2008, 18:18
Replies: 12
Views: 4,871
Posted By mackey
Unfortunately that is the case. Makes it a bit...

Unfortunately that is the case. Makes it a bit more expensive. I am looking for an insurance company that may offer an alternative but have not been able to find one so far.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2008, 15:54
Replies: 12
Views: 4,871
Posted By mackey
Use of Ribeye 785

Not sure if this is the best forum for this but I'll try.

I own a Ribeye 785 Sport with a 225Hp yamaha 4 stroke outboard engine capable of carrying up to 10 people. Electronics include vhf radio...
Forum: Bits and pieces 14 November 2008, 20:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Posted By mackey
Hi is the helmet still for sale?

Hi is the helmet still for sale?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2006, 07:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By mackey
Yes I was there as well , Navy Humber 6m, Mach 1,...

Yes I was there as well , Navy Humber 6m, Mach 1, just to the right of the page split. Very good day had by all I think.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2005, 15:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,277
Posted By mackey
RIB Owners from N. Ireland

Hi, I'm obviously from Northern Ireland and fairly new to this site. I was wondering if there are any others from Northern Ireland who post on here and would be interested in getting together for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 October 2005, 07:55
Replies: 11
Views: 11,139
Posted By mackey
Mollulnan Yes, your right. The RIB is to be...

Mollulnan

Yes, your right. The RIB is to be used for other purposes. Trips to Scotland/Isle of Man bit of fishing and generally bit of cruising round Northern Ireland. This is why I've opted for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2005, 18:42
Replies: 11
Views: 11,139
Posted By mackey
RIB for Water skiing

Want a RIB that I can water ski behind with a fixed point ski attachment ie pole or A frame, not a fan of bridles. Have been looking at Ribeye and Cobra. Any other makes out there in the 7-8 metre...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2005, 18:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,952
Posted By mackey
Teak Decking

Hi, I am considering buying a secong hand ribeye (2003) 785 with 225Hp Yam 4 stroke. The boat has teak decking in it and I was wondering if there are any problems or costs that i need to be aware of....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2005, 13:36
Replies: 88
Views: 12,538
Posted By mackey
Sometimes I find you don't have much say in the...

Sometimes I find you don't have much say in the matter. When you want to sit you end up standing and when you want to stand you end up sitting. Something like that!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 18:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Anybody know, is it possible to blow a diesel...

Anybody know, is it possible to blow a diesel engine if you get it to clear the water, wave jumping etc. I've heard that it can't handle the revs.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 15:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Shame, just what i was looking for too. They only...

Shame, just what i was looking for too. They only wanted it over here for the petrol, hard to get lately, most of it has been thrown at the cops.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 15:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Rogue Wave

Scorpion in NI sounds interesting. Any more details????????????????
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Somewhere in the ball park of £20k.

Somewhere in the ball park of £20k.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 13:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Not sure about diesels. Never had any experience...

Not sure about diesels. Never had any experience of them but I can see your point. Have heard though that they want to stop the use of red diesel which would reduce any benefit of using it. Also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2005, 12:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By mackey
Help with selecting a RIB

Living in Northern Ireland my choice of rib manufacturers is limited. I'm looking to buy a secondhand Rib in the 7.5 metre range with approx 200Hp, fuel injected or four stroke. Wanted to use for...
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