Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 May 2015, 11:39
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,042
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 May 2015, 07:18
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Replies: 3
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Slipways on Orkney
Hi,
I'm taking my RIB to Orkney in a few weeks….. And looking for decent slipways. Previously I've launched from Kirkwall, Tingwall and St Mary's but this was about 10 years ago
I've been told...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2011, 11:22
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,679
Flares....
I've taken mine on lots of ferry's. Not the particular one over to Ireland though....
As long as they're hidden on the boat or in the car, I've been OK.
Also had to 'hide' fuel tanks also, as...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
26 July 2010, 09:31
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
25 July 2010, 19:35
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 July 2010, 08:22
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 July 2010, 07:34
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 July 2010, 06:49
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
20 July 2010, 14:27
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: Trailers & towing
20 July 2010, 11:24
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 July 2010, 19:21
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Replies: 94
Views: 12,950
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Forum: Trailers & towing
18 July 2010, 19:01
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
Thanks for all the advise.
I have the ‘tool’...
Thanks for all the advise.
I have the ‘tool’ and new wheel bearings and hubs (it was cheaper to buy the wheel bearing with hubs than without… dunno why?)
Luckily when it fell apart I was 15...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
16 July 2010, 07:01
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
Thanks...
I do smother everything in grease...
Thanks...
I do smother everything in grease before I go on trips but I guess after 8 years they just gave up.....
I've ordered a 'bearing gear puller' tool, which will beat battering the thing...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 July 2010, 19:33
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
That looks V impressive, bit complex!
How...
That looks V impressive, bit complex!
How often does the trailer itself have issues? I'm not mechanically minded - the simpler the better! How do you strap the RIB on for long journeys?
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 July 2010, 15:29
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Replies: 60
Views: 12,783
Best trailer for long distance towing?
Last year I posted on here regarding converting a bunk trailer to rollers due to ease of use launching in little water....... Lots of discussion until the thread disintegrated into Broke Back...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 April 2010, 16:43
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 April 2010, 05:57
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
Yes I stay in Ullapool for the week. I usually...
Yes I stay in Ullapool for the week. I usually launch there a couple of times off the slip, I used the beach once when I'd over estimated the tide and there's a stream at low water so a great big...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2010, 19:00
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2010, 18:35
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
It was also a bit weedy last year.
I prefer...
It was also a bit weedy last year.
I prefer to launch with ropes or winch as I find it more manoeuvrable, especially new slipways……
I once watched some blokes launch their RIB, trailer, AND 4X4...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2010, 13:21
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2010, 06:57
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
Launching at Lochinver
Hi,
Question about the slipway at Lochinver……
Thinking of launching there next week and I’ve had a look round for a slipway before - I spotted a very steep thin one. Which maybe ok on ropes or...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 April 2010, 09:05
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,053
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 April 2010, 19:26
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,053
That could be a new thread - what repels...
That could be a new thread - what repels midges.....
I've tried all sorts, but in calm weather nothing seems to work....and I'm sick of hearing about Skin So Soft - they still get through, I...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 April 2010, 19:17
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,053
I believe the speed limits round the island are...
I believe the speed limits round the island are because its V shallow, also there's people swimming/fishing there..... on busy weekends lots of people camp on them......(and end up bitten to death by...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 February 2010, 20:11
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Replies: 68
Views: 9,344
Is that house next to the pub still for weekly...
Is that house next to the pub still for weekly rent, or has it turned into a B & B yet? Last time I was in the area we had to get a B & B up a hill out of the village? Was a bit of a hike for a drink...
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