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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2009, 14:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By le_forban29
Terrible news. My thoughts go to the family.

Terrible news. My thoughts go to the family.
Forum: RIBnet Europe 20 April 2007, 17:38
Replies: 3
Views: 6,319
Posted By le_forban29
Hello there, I happen to know the French importer...

Hello there, I happen to know the French importer of those boats, they've got fibreglass hulls and hypalon tubes, just like many Italian or English ribs do. The low price comes from the usual...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 April 2007, 21:37
Replies: 16
Views: 9,861
Posted By le_forban29
Mattchem Cleanboat Gel, works a treat. Apply the...

Mattchem Cleanboat Gel, works a treat. Apply the gel with a brush, have a cold one (10mn), rinse, all set. :thumbs:
Forum: Other stuff 02 April 2007, 17:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By le_forban29
That's the spirit :thumbs: I have to admit...

That's the spirit :thumbs:
I have to admit that last year I had a personal MLS at 42, not 45 but nobody's perfect, right ? There's quite a few associations in the EU now to defend this position. ...
Forum: Other stuff 02 April 2007, 11:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By le_forban29
Fishing sea bass from your RIB ? Look at this

If bass fishing is what makes your day, you may want to have a look at this petition: https://petitions.pm.gov.uk/BassMLS/

Why ? Because the previous decision that was adopted to raise the MLS to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2007, 14:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,376
Posted By le_forban29
Hello Simon, can you read French to have a look...

Hello Simon, can you read French to have a look at this (https://capbreizh.pneuboat.com/cales/maritime/29/cales.htm) or do you need a hand for that? (I can help)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2007, 20:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By le_forban29
Thanks Ian, will do :thumbs:

Thanks Ian, will do :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2007, 20:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By le_forban29
Thank you so much guys, I'll definitely have a...

Thank you so much guys, I'll definitely have a look at those places you mentioned and that Excel file too.

You're a great bunch :thumbs: Keep on ribbin' :cool:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 March 2007, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,268
Posted By le_forban29
Brittany / Isle of Man: Refuelling points

Hello Ribnetters,
I am gathering information for a friend planning a Brittany / Isle of Man cruise with his X690 Arimar and 225 Suzuki.
Even though his fuel tank seems huge to me (200litres+), he'd...
Forum: Engines & props 26 February 2007, 20:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,767
Posted By le_forban29
Thanks for the 411, I'll have a look when...

Thanks for the 411, I'll have a look when dent-time will come
Forum: Engines & props 21 February 2007, 19:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,767
Posted By le_forban29
The Suzuki is amazing, dead silent and massive...

The Suzuki is amazing, dead silent and massive torque (same block as the 115 and quite the same as the 140) but on the heavy side for a 90.
I own a Tohatsu TLDI that drinks slightly less than a...
Forum: Engines & props 03 January 2007, 09:14
Replies: 11
Views: 7,946
Posted By le_forban29
:thumbs: I hope you'll get a terrific discount...

:thumbs: I hope you'll get a terrific discount from Evinrude then, maybe your better half thought you'd be happier to follow her around with that shiny new eTec :D
Forum: Engines & props 02 January 2007, 13:29
Replies: 11
Views: 7,946
Posted By le_forban29
Oops, sorry, did not notice there was a question...

Oops, sorry, did not notice there was a question for me here :eek:

So, the 50 hours service is nothing difficult, just basic checks but it's mandatory for the warranty here so you must have it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 January 2007, 13:14
Replies: 13
Views: 2,904
Posted By le_forban29
Antoine, that's quite bit of a RIB you're getting...

Antoine, that's quite bit of a RIB you're getting there, good for you ;) ; are you going to go and collect it in the UK or have it imported by somebody else?
Forum: Other stuff 01 January 2007, 19:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,316
Posted By le_forban29
:cool: Happy New Year from Brittany, Bloavez Mad...

:cool: Happy New Year from Brittany, Bloavez Mad an aol :cheers:
Forum: RIBnet North America 26 September 2006, 18:13
Replies: 34
Views: 8,657
Posted By le_forban29
100hrs and the paint on the prop is wearing out...

100hrs and the paint on the prop is wearing out already big time, where was it used?Apart from this, the civilian version (Bombard Explorer DB500) tubes may be made of PVC, not Hypalon (that's the...
Forum: Engines & props 19 September 2006, 20:02
Replies: 11
Views: 7,946
Posted By le_forban29
As a non-profit, I guess money can be tight so...

As a non-profit, I guess money can be tight so the price of the Tohatsu is appealing but the maintenance schedule calls for service every 50 hours, not exactly free :( . On the other hand, the...
Forum: Engines & props 18 September 2006, 11:14
Replies: 23
Views: 4,457
Posted By le_forban29
Hum... That would be the TLDI 90 like mine, I...

Hum... That would be the TLDI 90 like mine, I think Mark was referring to the rock-solid carb'd ones which are NOT so good on fuel.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2006, 11:34
Replies: 9
Views: 5,257
Posted By le_forban29
Stephen, never before was that "beware" comment...

Stephen, never before was that "beware" comment more appropriate, the whole office is now certain I'm completely nuts, struggling to breathe and laugh my head off at the same time :D
=)
Maybe...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2006, 18:04
Replies: 9
Views: 4,645
Posted By le_forban29
How about 23mph with a 5 H.P.? You can get the...

How about 23mph with a 5 H.P.? You can get the plans for this thing (https://www.glenl.com/picboards/picboard5/pic347a.html) as a winter project, adding a set of Zodiac Futura mini-tubes to make it a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2006, 15:18
Replies: 8
Views: 3,043
Posted By le_forban29
Chinewalking is more likely to happen on a deep V...

Chinewalking is more likely to happen on a deep V hull with an engine mounted low, at speed and trimmed out. If you trim in (down) and/or reduce speed, you'll find it stops.

It may start like...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 August 2006, 17:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
Posted By le_forban29
It's been removed :D ... again ...

It's been removed :D ... again ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2006, 18:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,695
Posted By le_forban29
Well I found the mackerel to be difficult to...

Well I found the mackerel to be difficult to distinguish from seaweed apart from depth because this fish has no swim bladder so there's little echo on the fishfinder. Most other fishes do have one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 July 2006, 20:20
Replies: 30
Views: 6,539
Posted By le_forban29
Still, so sad to think these people have lost...

Still, so sad to think these people have lost their lifes for lack of a proper safety equipment/training.

Just in case some of you didn't know it, the rules are different in France. You need a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2006, 11:21
Replies: 175
Views: 79,605
Posted By le_forban29
Narwhal HD 580 and Tohatsu 90 TLDI, 13x19 Yam...

Narwhal HD 580 and Tohatsu 90 TLDI, 13x19 Yam prop,

39kts averaged (38.5 and 39.5 back), driver only, 40 liters fuel, pretty calm sea.

Usually 37kts@5600 RPM with 2 or 3 on board and chop.
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