Forum: Trailers & towing
03 April 2023, 09:41
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Replies: 8
Views: 735
Thanks all. The descender is interesting and...
Thanks all. The descender is interesting and would do the job, but I'll also give it a go with pure unfiltered gravity and a longer rope, and see what happens. I think the main concern is that...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
31 March 2023, 18:22
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Replies: 8
Views: 735
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Forum: Trailers & towing
31 March 2023, 10:50
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Replies: 8
Views: 735
Fixed capstan for launching
I have a plan that I'd like to follow to modify my trailer for easier and quicker launching. I have a DeGraaff roller trailer which is really good but at the moment the launching process is to lower...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 February 2022, 09:06
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Mine is 6mm and in 10 years I've never had a...
Mine is 6mm and in 10 years I've never had a problem, the key is that it all NEEDS to be wound on under good tension, if you do that then it's fine. Wind it on loose and then put a load on it, yes...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 February 2022, 09:04
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 November 2021, 08:28
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Had and broken RIB Raider and Metz. The RIB...
Had and broken RIB Raider and Metz. The RIB Raider just broke I think, the Metz used to lose its 'whippy bit' as there is a bit of a design flaw with the way it fixes on, unless they've changed it...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 November 2021, 16:51
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Well, I decided after a scout round to try the...
Well, I decided after a scout round to try the Plastic Padding gelcoat filler I already had. It was a bit stiff (been in the cupboard for a while) but seemed to mix up OK with the hardener and I have...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 November 2021, 08:25
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Thanks, no don't worry about it, because the...
Thanks, no don't worry about it, because the airmail comes on a passenger flight they are extra fussy about anything that has a hazardous label on it so it would probably get picked up.
I'll...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 November 2021, 07:05
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 November 2021, 09:02
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
That's the place :D
Frigging nightmare...
That's the place :D
Frigging nightmare when you need anything unusual with lots of cost and shipping restrictions by air and 2-3 months by sea.
Thank you everybody, I'll concoct some...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 November 2021, 09:01
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Thanks all. The worn section is the long thin...
Thanks all. The worn section is the long thin dark patch in the middle of the photo. Sorry - not the best photo - it was bright outside and hard to get one.
It's basically worn off the peak of...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 November 2021, 17:34
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 November 2021, 17:28
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,381
Keel damage on GRP hull
I was shocked this morning to discover when launching the RIB that the keel is worn away right through the gelcoat into the GRP below. Photo attached. I have no idea how long it has been like this,...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 October 2021, 10:07
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
Best place for E-TEC spares for export
With the demise of the E-TEC range for sale, where is the best place in the UK to order a selection of engine spares from? I need to make a list but likely to be nothing exotic just a few bits and...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 January 2020, 22:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 708
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Forum: Engines & props
13 January 2020, 08:26
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Replies: 7
Views: 708
Thanks, not something I have come across, looks...
Thanks, not something I have come across, looks like a good idea but quite expensive on Amazon as a one-off (£150 for the set) - will look around and see if I can find it from another UK supplier.
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Forum: Engines & props
12 January 2020, 09:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 708
Merc 4hp flushing port thread damage
I have a Merc 4hp Saildrive that I use as my aux.
The hose flushing attachment fits into the bottom of the engine casing, you take out a small threaded plug and screw in the hose attachment...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
01 September 2019, 10:20
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,081
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
25 August 2019, 20:47
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,081
Holy thread revival...........!
Four years...
Holy thread revival...........!
Four years on and she's still on the original battery - mid 2010 vintage. I'm thinking this summer is a good time to order one in.
Can somebody remind me if...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 August 2019, 19:08
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,119
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Forum: RIB gallery
17 September 2018, 00:09
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Replies: 3
Views: 923
Spring in the south
Time to get out on the water here in the southern hemisphere :)
A drone shot taken as I passed last weekend (didn't know the drone was there!) showing part of the local coastline, and some stills...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 June 2018, 23:11
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,649
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 February 2018, 22:53
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 February 2018, 08:16
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
This one is brand new so I haven't checked it,...
This one is brand new so I haven't checked it, but I do check the others (which are Marinepool 150N Hammar jackets). I only normally open them up to change the inflators and do an inflation check...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 February 2018, 23:04
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
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