Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 June 2010, 10:41
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Sounds a bit like the weather I had to face...
Sounds a bit like the weather I had to face crossing back from Belle Ile to the mainland last summer. The rest of the family opted for the ferry, so I was on my own! It's 15km, and I got pretty wet....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 June 2010, 07:10
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Thanks for the advice. Although we generally...
Thanks for the advice. Although we generally don't go out if the sea's at all rough, (2 kids) there are times, such as when we come back from a few days on one of the islands, (Belle Ile, etc) when...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2010, 16:31
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2010, 11:33
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2010, 11:31
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2010, 11:25
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2010, 09:30
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Er, I speak fluent French and this is not...
Er, I speak fluent French and this is not funny.......?
I am not a rib 'nut'. I am unlikey to discuss the thickness of my Hypalon tubes down the pub with my mates.
I just want to get out on the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 June 2010, 19:20
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 June 2010, 16:18
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Ribcraft must know what they sell most of. If...
Ribcraft must know what they sell most of. If it's two jockeys with basic console, then make a few of them.
If there is demand for more boats, then why not make them? Higher turnover should =...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 June 2010, 13:58
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 June 2010, 11:04
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That's all fair enough, but when the customer,...
That's all fair enough, but when the customer, keen to get on the water in June is presented with a selection of other boats in stock at dealers, the Ribcraft had better be alot better to justify...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 June 2010, 12:44
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I'm no expert on this, but it seems to me that...
I'm no expert on this, but it seems to me that whilst most ribs have a fairly deep, sharp bow, where they differ most is at the rear. My Capelli had a fairly flat V at the back whilst the pictures of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 June 2010, 06:47
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Thankyou Screaming4! That's kind of what I had...
Thankyou Screaming4! That's kind of what I had guessed.
So the only possible conclusion then is that the French are lightweight summer cruisers, whilst the British are hard core all-weather kind...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 June 2010, 19:47
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Why a deep V?
I have just sold our Capelli 5.70m with 100 Yam for a shade under 20 000 Euros (3 years old, 39 hours).
We need a smaller, more workmanlike boat, for a bit less money, and I'm looking at Ribcraft...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 May 2010, 14:43
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Replies: 8
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Wightdiver - I just ran my engine again in a...
Wightdiver - I just ran my engine again in a barrel of water, and the telltale was very limp.
Using a piece of fine wire, I gently probed up the telltale spout, and almost immediately, the jet...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 May 2010, 09:34
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Replies: 8
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I have the exact same problem on a Yamaha F100...
I have the exact same problem on a Yamaha F100 which is 3 years old and has only done 38 hours. The telltale jet is much weaker than it used to be, but went for a good blast at WOT for a good 10...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 July 2008, 06:56
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I watched the guy do most of it;
Oil change,...
I watched the guy do most of it;
Oil change, engine and gearbox. Oil filter changed.
Thermostat removal and greasing
Propellor removal and greasing.
Removal and greasing of various bolts...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 July 2008, 21:12
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 July 2008, 16:49
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Interesting comments.......
It was our local...
Interesting comments.......
It was our local Yamaha certified mechanic that gave me the tip.
Perhaps the best bet is to leave it half in, half out, i.e. engine centered......, hey who cares,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 July 2008, 12:02
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Anti corrosion tip
This one may well be known to some of the salty sea dogs out there, but I didn't and thought it quite a useful one;
When the boat is being kept at sea, or going into storage, turn the engine fully...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2008, 10:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,711
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2008, 06:56
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,711
Hi - it's odd - meteofrance is saying 20km/h...
Hi - it's odd - meteofrance is saying 20km/h wind, whilst the 'meteo-mer' is saying up to Beaufort Force 5, so not sure who to believe, although they both seem to be lowering their wind speeds this...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 July 2008, 21:20
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Replies: 6
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How rough is too rough?
Just hoping I can tap into the extensive experience of some of you old sea dogs out there.....
We are hoping to make a short crossing tomorrow from the Morbihan (NW France, Atlantic), and it looks...
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Forum: Engines & props
05 July 2008, 17:51
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Replies: 15
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There always seems to be lots of different...
There always seems to be lots of different opinions on this subject.
I flushed my Yam F60 using the hose connector, WITH the engine running, for over a year. Then I stopped 'cos I feared I might...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 May 2008, 16:39
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Replies: 11
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