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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2008, 18:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By rugrat
thanks for the replies, much appreciated :P i...

thanks for the replies, much appreciated :P
i was looking at torbay seaschool/torbay+dartmouth powerboat school aswell but noticed Dave Hickman's rib is for sale on boatsandoutboards! is he still...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2008, 17:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By rugrat
Instructors course

Hello all
Im planning on doing my instructors course this summer, any recommendations as to which school would be best/cheapest? (in Devon area)
thanks
Forum: RIB gallery 02 January 2008, 14:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,896
Posted By rugrat
slapton? the fisherman usually drive their little...

slapton? the fisherman usually drive their little bonwitcos straight at the beach at about 30knts. they leave it to the last minute and cut their engines while their still in forward gear. the impact...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 August 2007, 19:45
Replies: 38
Views: 4,989
Posted By rugrat
on the rare occurance that i do take my hand off...

on the rare occurance that i do take my hand off the throttle i still never grip the wheel with two hands.....i just feels weird to me
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 November 2006, 09:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rugrat
lol ok :D

lol ok :D
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 November 2006, 16:39
Replies: 61
Views: 16,483
Posted By rugrat
has anyone had any experiance with these...

has anyone had any experiance with these "c-sport" inflatables?
https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F120861/
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 November 2006, 16:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,900
Posted By rugrat
more money than sense

more money than sense
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 November 2006, 16:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By rugrat
but you only just got that one! :]

but you only just got that one! :]
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 October 2006, 16:15
Replies: 61
Views: 16,483
Posted By rugrat
yup 5.4 ex mod. its been great (any rib that...

yup
5.4 ex mod.
its been great (any rib that is 20years old and has had the proverbial s*it kicked out of it by the rn that has no patches and still works is great!)
its just too big really
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 October 2006, 15:52
Replies: 61
Views: 16,483
Posted By rugrat
prairie tuber, remember we are talking about...

prairie tuber,
remember we are talking about ENGLISH pounds. :yawn:
i could get a perfectly adequate sib for below 1k.

anyway, the main reason for wanting to convert to a sib is accessability....
Forum: RIB gallery 27 October 2006, 23:03
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By rugrat
lol the look on thier face is priceless isnt it...

lol the look on thier face is priceless isnt it :eek: :eek: :sick:
he he :D its the same with my mum.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 October 2006, 22:57
Replies: 61
Views: 16,483
Posted By rugrat
sib's

hi all
I am thinking of trading in the searider for a sib :eek:
mainly because its becoming a bit of a pain in the neck and secondly because i have been offered a vgc 2003 mariner 15 for very...
Forum: Engines & props 27 October 2006, 22:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By rugrat
no,i dont think its that. the engine seems...

no,i dont think its that.
the engine seems "addicted" to choke, because when take it off, it stalls.
also is it normal to have one of the carb drain ports sealed off?
because on mine the bottom...
Forum: Engines & props 13 October 2006, 15:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By rugrat
thanks for replies. craig, im am using 2 of the...

thanks for replies.
craig, im am using 2 of the external barrus mod type tanks.
someone did mention something about the jets to me,they said just dismantle the carbs and blow out the jets. going to...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2006, 15:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,274
Posted By rugrat
contaminated fuel?

hi all
just a quick plee for help.

I am having some issues with getting the engine to run properly.
the only way it will start is with full throttle and choke, then, when i take off the choke...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 September 2006, 11:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,211
Posted By rugrat
i agree too much weight also, why a big foot?...

i agree too much weight
also, why a big foot? it would be a bit counter productive on something as light as a sib.
stick with the 40
Forum: RIB gallery 31 August 2006, 22:29
Replies: 106
Views: 53,975
Posted By rugrat
its not like an arctic 28 to get airborn like...

its not like an arctic 28 to get airborn like that, let alone with no waves :eh:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2006, 20:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,267
Posted By rugrat
not in the slightest :yawn: (sorry, feeling...

not in the slightest :yawn:

(sorry, feeling abit sarcastic today)
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 August 2006, 16:46
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By rugrat
yeah thats the one, matt has asked if my rib...

yeah thats the one, matt has asked if my rib could be used to ferry pissed sailors up the dart after the racing :sick:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 August 2006, 13:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By rugrat
come on its not THAT bad :D tj101, i am...

come on its not THAT bad :D

tj101, i am sailing on a dufour 34 which is moored in torquay marina,
quite close to yours i believe.
yachts name is TRINITY

and yes i will be doing both torbay...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 17 August 2006, 18:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By rugrat
nah! im sailing on a yacht most of the week so il...

nah! im sailing on a yacht most of the week so il take the wind thanks ;)
(the rib has been relagated to ferrying duty)
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 August 2006, 21:42
Replies: 15
Views: 2,694
Posted By rugrat
torbay/dartmouth regatta

how many people are coming to the regatta week?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2006, 16:13
Replies: 24
Views: 4,653
Posted By rugrat
when the seas become a short sharp chop a longer...

when the seas become a short sharp chop a longer hull is always better because the boat can bridge the waves better, unlike a small boat where you slam into every wave whilst struggling with the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2006, 10:26
Replies: 24
Views: 4,653
Posted By rugrat
if your planning to instruct then i would go for...

if your planning to instruct then i would go for a single outboard installation. because an inboard can be a bit confusing for inexperianced helms
and a twin rig would over complicate things.
so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2006, 17:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,811
Posted By rugrat
harbour authority?

harbour authority?
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