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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 February 2007, 08:41
Replies: 20
Views: 4,215
Posted By Bootneck
Hi Martin, sorry to hear about the old gal being...

Hi Martin, sorry to hear about the old gal being sold. I've had to put mine up for sale as well on ebay here...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 July 2006, 12:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,116
Posted By Bootneck
Don't mess around. If you have legal cover with...

Don't mess around. If you have legal cover with your house insurance got them on the job. I had a similar incident a couple of years ago when I purchased an item that was mis represented.....ended up...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 July 2006, 12:18
Replies: 38
Views: 8,819
Posted By Bootneck
Boxer ! :thumbs: ...

Boxer ! :thumbs:

https://www.puppydogweb.com/gallery/boxers/box_peet.jpg
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2006, 10:50
Replies: 38
Views: 7,361
Posted By Bootneck
If you want some advice on an insurance claim PM...

If you want some advice on an insurance claim PM me, I can put you on to a guy who knows his stuff.


BTW, did you know you can put in a claim in for normal damages to the Court within 3 years,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2006, 10:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By Bootneck
Hi, Yep, found that I had a leak between the...

Hi,

Yep, found that I had a leak between the tube and the hull (only about 10cm) they are going to sort it out.

BTW, the firm I mentioned has a small secure boat club at Skeggy and will launch...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2006, 09:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By Bootneck
Rib Service - East Midlands !

Before I say anything...I'am am only a customer ! :D

It may be of intrest to Rib owners in the East Midlands that there is a Company that specialises in RIB sales, parts, service etc at...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 June 2006, 15:59
Replies: 0
Views: 1,039
Posted By Bootneck
It's so Bracing !

Hi,

Anyone slipped from the East Coast around Skegness etc....planning a trip accross the Wash to Blackney soon. ?

Thanks

BootNeck :]
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2006, 08:06
Replies: 11
Views: 2,338
Posted By Bootneck
There is a similar engine going on ebay...

There is a similar engine going on ebay https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aussenbordmotor-Mercury-Optimax-150-Ps_W0QQitemZ4635978816QQcategoryZ36639QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemI think the boat is a tadd...
Forum: Engines & props 05 May 2006, 22:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Bootneck
1998

1998
Forum: Engines & props 05 May 2006, 20:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By Bootneck
The Bells, The Bells !!!!

Hi,

Took the old girl out yesterday (Rib I mean !) got a bin liner around the prop (Mariner 50) the alarm in the throttle contol went off. Exauast gas started to come out the tell tale.

Just...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 May 2006, 08:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,139
Posted By Bootneck
Looks a good buy ?

Hi

Check out https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/BHM512/ looks a good buy (I'am not selling it I hasten to add)


BooTneck
Forum: Engines & props 04 May 2006, 19:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
Posted By Bootneck
Hi, Thanks for the info, I took the old...

Hi,


Thanks for the info, I took the old girl out today on the River Trent, sticking to the speed limit in displacement mode it ate the fuel up big time.


Bootneck
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2006, 20:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By Bootneck
Right, thanks ! :thumbs:

Right, thanks ! :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2006, 17:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,175
Posted By Bootneck
Land Lubbers !

Hi All.

Just fitting a Plastimo 150 compass on the old girl. But...shock / horror !

Fitting instructions state the compass main lubber line be must strictly parallel to the boat bow and aft...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2006, 17:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By Bootneck
Grease is the word !

Hi All,

Whats the best type of grease for trailer and P/T engine mount swivels ?

Ta !

BootNeck
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2006, 22:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,513
Posted By Bootneck
Sunsail ? ...

Sunsail ?

https://travel.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10295-2098188,00.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2006, 19:26
Replies: 30
Views: 4,828
Posted By Bootneck
A good cure is to wrap a load of bacon fat on the...

A good cure is to wrap a load of bacon fat on the end of a length of string, get them to swallow it then pull it back. Three or four goes seems to cure sea sickness OK :thumbs:


Bootneck
Forum: Engines & props 19 April 2006, 13:09
Replies: 24
Views: 4,479
Posted By Bootneck
Get the Tohatsu 40, it will then go S*** of the...

Get the Tohatsu 40, it will then go S*** of the shovel ! :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2006, 13:02
Replies: 11
Views: 2,371
Posted By Bootneck
If you are selling on eBay then I am sure you can...

If you are selling on eBay then I am sure you can do a better job than the one that sold recently (4627093751) :thumbs:

Having sold 000's of items on ebay I could do you a template, all you need...
Forum: Other stuff 14 April 2006, 13:53
Replies: 27
Views: 3,667
Posted By Bootneck
Interesting hypothesis ; Sounds good,...

Interesting hypothesis ;

Sounds good, however without the Liberty ships, UK / US Merchant navy, lend / lease, protection in US waters for our ships, special relationships, US Eagle Sqd and moral...
Forum: Other stuff 14 April 2006, 12:34
Replies: 27
Views: 3,667
Posted By Bootneck
Yanks on the forum.....I love um ! When...

Yanks on the forum.....I love um !


When I was in the Royal marines we loved to work with the USMC, they used to come up to us and say gee fella, what does that RM on your shoulder stand for ?
...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 April 2006, 09:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By Bootneck
Thanks for that, I'am just after a seperate power...

Thanks for that, I'am just after a seperate power supply for a fixed VHF DSC radio and a cig lighter socket for other stuff. I want to be able to use this with the ignition switched off.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 April 2006, 19:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,290
Posted By Bootneck
Cut the yellow wire....NO THE RED !...BANG !

Hi,

I’m intending to fit a wiring loom from the battery to the fixed consol. The rib has power/trim/tilt etc but no power when the ignition is off. Can anyone suggest a good (safe) electrical...
Forum: Engines & props 09 April 2006, 19:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By Bootneck
I've Struck Oil Mr Clampit !!!!

Hi,

This may have been answered before, but....whats the best 2 stroke oil for a merc 50 ?

BootNeck
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 April 2006, 19:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By Bootneck
Well I wnt down to the farm today and struck a...

Well I wnt down to the farm today and struck a deal of £20.00 a month for dry secure storage with access 24/7....seems a reasonable price :thumbs:

WDYT ?

BootNeck
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