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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 April 2007, 10:19
Replies: 24
Views: 4,176
Posted By robbo
I'll be out on Saturday from Deganwy - the marina...

I'll be out on Saturday from Deganwy - the marina gate opens at 11.30am.

I could be around Puffin at 12.30ish

:thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2006, 16:01
Replies: 25
Views: 4,992
Posted By robbo
And I use this one www.tideplotter.co.uk ...

And I use this one www.tideplotter.co.uk

Hope this helps.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 August 2006, 15:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,540
Posted By robbo
Comments above are the best advice you can...

Comments above are the best advice you can receive.

Without sounding like a pompous preacher ( sorry !! ) if you are going to go any distance you should really know how to navigate using only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 August 2006, 15:03
Replies: 25
Views: 4,992
Posted By robbo
Massive tides at Conwy on those two days - an 8.7...

Massive tides at Conwy on those two days - an 8.7 m range


The tide will be racing through the Conwy Estuary and the Meni Straits good job its the middle of the night and I won't be out!!
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Forum: RIB gallery 24 August 2006, 08:09
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
Wish I was rich - never be rich owing a boat just...

Wish I was rich - never be rich owing a boat just had a 20 hour service bill from Dickies for £170!!!
Forum: RIB gallery 23 August 2006, 11:48
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
Oh great so I get the prototype from Jim, I...

Oh great so I get the prototype from Jim, I wonder if I could get some retrospective discount off him ( Ha Ha !! )

Anyway I love my Tek Dek and wouldn't swop it for anything!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2006, 11:44
Replies: 16
Views: 5,325
Posted By robbo
I flush my Suzuki every time i've been out. ...

I flush my Suzuki every time i've been out.

There is a screw plug on the front of the engine that you undo and screw a fitting to and then attach a normal garden hose.

Engine off and out of...
Forum: RIB gallery 23 August 2006, 11:21
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
It's Tek-Dek. Did you do this one? I think it was...

It's Tek-Dek. Did you do this one? I think it was fitted in December 2005.

I'm very pleased with the finish.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 22 August 2006, 11:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,721
Posted By robbo
I'll be hanging around Conwy Bay on Saturday....

I'll be hanging around Conwy Bay on Saturday. Would certainly like to meet/cruise part of the way round the north side of Anglesey with you as you pass. Weather dependant ofcourse!! Let me know your...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 21 August 2006, 09:35
Replies: 18
Views: 3,721
Posted By robbo
I'm with Phil on this one, but its nice to dream....

I'm with Phil on this one, but its nice to dream.

If it could be organised I would consider it.
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2006, 09:15
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
I think the hull is very stable at speed and the...

I think the hull is very stable at speed and the fact that it is 28 ft long means that it's able to skip over most waves.

My previous rib was a 15 ft BWM which was an entirely different beast,...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2006, 09:06
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
The first photo in the thread shows the inside. ...

The first photo in the thread shows the inside.

There is not much more to show. The cuddy is lined and would be ok to sleep in as long as you're not too tall, it comes with cushions.

I only...
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2006, 08:57
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
The rib is berthed in Deganwy Marina. If you are...

The rib is berthed in Deganwy Marina. If you are ever in Conwy Bay or round that area let me know. Any excuse to get out on the water.
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2006, 08:52
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
Didn't take the bog option, Jim from Bembridge...

Didn't take the bog option, Jim from Bembridge advised that it takes up a lot of space, decided to buy a bucket instead ( ! ) and use the space for all my gear which stays on the rib all the time.
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2006, 08:46
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
It does look a bit optical illusion ish but it...

It does look a bit optical illusion ish but it will take three full size people comfortably while under way.

The seat itself only comes to the hight of the tubes ( about 2.5 ft ) but it is very...
Forum: RIB gallery 17 August 2006, 13:27
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
They are great. Can't praise Jim and Tom...

They are great.

Can't praise Jim and Tom enough for being helpful and efficent.

Even though I keep my RIB 300 miles from them there was no probs in coming up to North Wales to fix a small leak...
Forum: RIB gallery 17 August 2006, 12:34
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
My New Shearwater continued

More pictures

Sorry about the cap it was a present!!
Forum: RIB gallery 17 August 2006, 12:33
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By robbo
My new Shearwater

After being swamped with requests for pictures of my new rib ( well ok there was just the one!! ) here are a few pictures that I have finally got off the camera and transferred onto my computer.
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Forum: RIB gallery 11 August 2006, 09:49
Replies: 100
Views: 33,316
Posted By robbo
The Video

Just seen Richard's video...wow

What a fantastic time you all had and what a great vid.

And to link Ribbing with the Canadian prog rock supergroup Rush ( the last track on the video for all you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2006, 13:01
Replies: 38
Views: 8,814
Posted By robbo
Yes it has a small cuddy cabin - not big enough...

Yes it has a small cuddy cabin - not big enough to sleep in ( well not big enough for a growing lad like me!! ) but plenty big enough to keep fleeces, wet weather gear, life jackets and all the other...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2006, 12:16
Replies: 38
Views: 8,814
Posted By robbo
Naming your boat is always a pain - you want to...

Naming your boat is always a pain - you want to make it cool and funky; practical and easy to say phonetically and a name that your mates will not take the p**s out of.

I called mine Rubber Soul
...
Forum: Engines & props 20 June 2006, 16:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,099
Posted By robbo
Thanks for the advice I think the wife has...

Thanks for the advice I think the wife has something I can use although not sure whether she has finished with it - oh well it can be her contribution to keeping up the maintenance on the rib!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 June 2006, 12:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,894
Posted By robbo
I have been using these charts for the last 5...

I have been using these charts for the last 5 months in my Lowrance 332.

I originally ordered the Navionics Gold charts from my chandlrey but when the chip came the sales guy asked if I wanted a...
Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2006, 15:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,099
Posted By robbo
I read this article in a boating mag which is...

I read this article in a boating mag which is what got me worried and thinking.
Forum: Engines & props 19 June 2006, 15:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,099
Posted By robbo
I might pop down on the Sunday but I will be...

I might pop down on the Sunday but I will be without my RIB as I don't trailer it ( it's too big for my car ) and I don't feel confident bringing it round from my marina berth at Deganwy - through...
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