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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2007, 22:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By fjarvis
Thanks for the donation Polwart. If anyone wants...

Thanks for the donation Polwart. If anyone wants to see our progress, if all goes to plan we should be able to upload photos directly from the boats to https://fjarvis.blogspot.com (if we get a GPRS...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 April 2007, 22:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,001
Posted By fjarvis
hi, you should be able to d/l it from...

hi,
you should be able to d/l it from www.lowrance.com - i got mine there and my LMS-332C works great with the EP-10 now.
F
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 24 April 2007, 23:22
Replies: 30
Views: 6,202
Posted By fjarvis
he was asking 'fuzz avoidance' questions...

he was asking 'fuzz avoidance' questions yesterday and how to come by the scottish polis college stickers for the back of his car.... :D
Forum: Bits and pieces 22 April 2007, 20:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,727
Posted By fjarvis
you've got a PM Chris. F

you've got a PM Chris.

F
Forum: Engines & props 22 April 2007, 11:14
Replies: 21
Views: 8,585
Posted By fjarvis
Hi there, I've got the BRIG F400S with an E-Tec...

Hi there,
I've got the BRIG F400S with an E-Tec 40 on it, however I have the jockey console. I've got the fuel tank under the seat and in the bow locker just my anchor, and a spare 12L fuel tank. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2007, 19:09
Replies: 20
Views: 4,088
Posted By fjarvis
on a calm day with little wind / tide i can get...

on a calm day with little wind / tide i can get about 70 miles out of 25 litres of petrol on a 4m RIB with 40HP E-TEC.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2007, 23:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By fjarvis
Sponsored RIB Cruise for Charity

Hi Folks,

I'm afraid that this is a post begging for your cash!

In order to support the good work of Cancer Research UK, myself and mdt (who posts on here) have decided to organise a sponsored...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 April 2007, 11:38
Replies: 11
Views: 5,517
Posted By fjarvis
Hi Neil, For ref at PortE I pay around £90...

Hi Neil,

For ref at PortE I pay around £90 for 6 months storage outside, there is security guards, CCTV etc. That includes use of the slipway. In the shed it's roughly double that.

If you...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 February 2007, 17:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,198
Posted By fjarvis
is that so he can call for help when he is being...

is that so he can call for help when he is being 'buzzed' by 2 RIBs? :D
Forum: Engines & props 05 February 2007, 11:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By fjarvis
Got it sorted now! Turns out the fitter thought...

Got it sorted now! Turns out the fitter thought it was a Teleflex cable, but it was an original BRP cable so I got it replaced under warranty. They did it at the same time as the recall for the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2007, 09:35
Replies: 32
Views: 5,786
Posted By fjarvis
After I'd finished swearing a lot and kicking the...

After I'd finished swearing a lot and kicking the console.... I'd drop a sea anchor to slow movement. First I'd check the fuel levels and breather, then I'd check engine warning lights (if it's an...
Forum: Engines & props 25 January 2007, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By fjarvis
E-Tec Gear Cable

Hi Folks,

I had a wee incident with my E-Tec at the weekend, after putting the RIB on a pontoon whilst I got my trailer out of the water and parked the car etc. I got back in the RIB, cast off...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2007, 13:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By fjarvis
I'll also give Paul at Ferry marine a good...

I'll also give Paul at Ferry marine a good reccomendation. He's done some excellent work for me in the past and I'm more than happy with it.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 October 2006, 10:41
Replies: 13
Views: 3,706
Posted By fjarvis
Hi, Thanks for that I'll give it a go - I...

Hi,
Thanks for that I'll give it a go - I applied the available updates when I got it (to the GPS and the Plotter, but that was back in Feb) I hadn't realised that there were new updates for the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 October 2006, 11:22
Replies: 13
Views: 3,706
Posted By fjarvis
I have a 332C and currently have a problem with...

I have a 332C and currently have a problem with it, if the boat power is on, but the plotter is off (e.g. moored for a while whilst i go for a pint), I come back, press power and it can't communicate...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 October 2006, 11:18
Replies: 18
Views: 4,442
Posted By fjarvis
I'm using the Lowrance FuelFlow meter on my 332C...

I'm using the Lowrance FuelFlow meter on my 332C plotter - it's really very good. I have MPG and Fuel Remaining overlayed on my default view (two maps at different zooms), it's handy having all the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 October 2006, 19:19
Replies: 24
Views: 7,705
Posted By fjarvis
Hi Codprawn, I used a cone shaped connector,...

Hi Codprawn,

I used a cone shaped connector, you twist the wires together and push then in the cone then crimp it. The cone is made of plastic so the outer is waterproof and after i'd crimped it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 October 2006, 22:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,414
Posted By fjarvis
i'm in the market for a cup holder too :)

i'm in the market for a cup holder too :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 September 2006, 09:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Posted By fjarvis
I shall second that! It was quite a journey back...

I shall second that! It was quite a journey back to Port Edgar!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2006, 14:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,739
Posted By fjarvis
Welcome aboard, probably be seeing you on the...

Welcome aboard, probably be seeing you on the Forth! I keep my RIB at Port Edgar in South Queensferry.

Drop me a PM if you need a 'safety boat' when you first get her out on the water.
...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 01 September 2006, 08:55
Replies: 9
Views: 8,060
Posted By fjarvis
Hi Bogi, This company...

Hi Bogi,
This company https://www.4x4hirescotland.co.uk/ has a location not too far from Glasgow airport (probably £10 to £15 in a taxi) and one really close to Edinburgh airport. They have toyota...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 17 August 2006, 09:03
Replies: 46
Views: 10,479
Posted By fjarvis
I use a Smart Car for towing :) It's the...

I use a Smart Car for towing :) It's the forfour (four seater version) and it's actually not too bad for a 4m RIB (weighs in at just under the 1/2 ton complete). Get about 38mpg with the boat on...
Forum: Engines & props 15 August 2006, 11:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,025
Posted By fjarvis
Hi James, I've got an E-Tec and yes, it is...

Hi James,
I've got an E-Tec and yes, it is essential to have it installed by a suitable engineer as they require a PDA with software on it to properly setup the engine. They installed the engine,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2006, 15:27
Replies: 24
Views: 5,762
Posted By fjarvis
As someone who launches / recovers their boat...

As someone who launches / recovers their boat solo most of the time, a drysuit is a great tool, I use the following approach in rough weather:-

1. Use anchor on the bow-line to hold the boat in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2006, 11:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By fjarvis
Thanks for the replies guys, that gives me...

Thanks for the replies guys, that gives me something to get started on!

Cheers,
Fraser
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