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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2018, 17:17
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Posted By John G
The no.1 island - Sark ;)

The no.1 island - Sark ;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2018, 13:45
Replies: 17
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Posted By John G
Thanks Nasher - I appreciate the effort mate!

Thanks Nasher - I appreciate the effort mate!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2018, 12:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,329
Posted By John G
Thanks

Thanks Nasher!

I've just emailed Hampshire signs.

That console does look similar, but different. Looks like it's on one of their BWM based RIBs.

If anyone has a photo of the Tohatsu RIB...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2018, 11:17
Replies: 17
Views: 2,329
Posted By John G
Mistake

Hi Andy,

I've just re-checked my email and it is a Porters console!...but Ian Porter does not remember making any screens like mine. He thinks it is a one off and Havant Signs and Plastics may...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2018, 10:29
Replies: 17
Views: 2,329
Posted By John G
Ruled one out

Although it looks similar it is not a Solent RIBs console
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2018, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,329
Posted By John G
Who made this console?

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what make of console this is please? It's on a Tohatsu 6.5 RIB but I have contacted the builder (Porters) and it's not one of theirs apparently.

Reason for asking is...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2008, 23:39
Replies: 31
Views: 6,808
Posted By John G
:] Is the stepped hull a harder ride? I...

:]

Is the stepped hull a harder ride?

I thought it was the same hull with steps added via a plant in the original mould?
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 April 2007, 12:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By John G
:) :D That's what they cost mate! Stainless...

:) :D

That's what they cost mate! Stainless steel is best for performance...perhaps aluminium might be fine for your needs - cheaper than SS.

Maybe try ebay & you might get lucky :thumbs:
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 April 2007, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By John G
replacement prop

Hi Andy,

I'd guess new/2nd hand 300/100 pounds depending on quality / type.

The turning point propellers stocked by Propeller Revolutions, Cobbs quay, Poole are definitely worth a look if you...
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 April 2007, 10:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By John G
Pair Merc offshore cleavers 14 x 32

Brand new, unused, still boxed (though a little old!), perfect condition

900 quid for the pair - or offers - will not split :)
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 April 2007, 10:07
Replies: 0
Views: 1,103
Posted By John G
High-5 12 3/4" x 24"

New, still boxed - probably tested once - excellent condition except one small nick and a small scuff

Unusually large pitch

Could be a great prop for skiing / load carrying RIB - should give...
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 April 2007, 10:03
Replies: 0
Views: 1,108
Posted By John G
Pair Offshore cleavers 28 / 14

Pair of as new condition offshore cleavers 28"p 14"D just balanced by prop revs

New style 'fat' 2.5 shaft but can convert back to old style

900 squid or offers :)
Forum: Other stuff 20 September 2006, 09:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,336
Posted By John G
3D charts

My brother makes some fantastic 3D sea charts.

These are built up using layers of actual admirality charts cut to the contours of the seabed. The land being the last layer is flat and you are left...
Forum: Engines & props 20 September 2006, 09:36
Replies: 7
Views: 6,242
Posted By John G
Thanks for the reply Alan Does no one else...

Thanks for the reply Alan

Does no one else have any experience / comments on these drives?

I have heard of some scandinavian companies mating them to 370hp & even 440hp Yanmars - surely that's...
Forum: Engines & props 19 September 2006, 09:56
Replies: 7
Views: 6,242
Posted By John G
Bravo 3X

I know this has been talked about many times before but I've searched RIBnet & can't find the answers I'm looking for so am putting this one out there again;

I know these drives keep failing...
Forum: Engines & props 09 August 2006, 18:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By John G
https://www.tek-tanks.com/ These guys are in...

https://www.tek-tanks.com/

These guys are in Hampshire and make good tanks though am not sure about the threaded plastic fuel line connection tail ends - perhaps they do an alternative.
Forum: Commercial operators 26 July 2006, 16:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By John G
Outboards were not on a metal bracket (I'm pretty...

Outboards were not on a metal bracket (I'm pretty sure) maybe on a GRP stand off bracket, but I think they were just on the transom.

I'm sure it was a leisure boat - nice finish, bit of stainless...
Forum: Commercial operators 26 July 2006, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By John G
Was it a Boston Whaler type (the yellow one) with...

Was it a Boston Whaler type (the yellow one) with lots of jockey seats?

Do you know what that company is called?

Thanks,

John
Forum: Commercial operators 26 July 2006, 13:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By John G
Yes was definately dark blue, and a non-military...

Yes was definately dark blue, and a non-military vessel. Was probably then a boat from elsewhere. I just saw it from the beach heading into the harbour. Just two crew on board but looked like it must...
Forum: Commercial operators 26 July 2006, 13:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By John G
Unidentified charter boat

Bit of a long shot (and it's not even a RIB!) but wondering if anyone know's of the following charter boat;

Spotted in Poole on Saturday pm. 24ft(ish) hardboat with blue topsides and (I think) a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2006, 10:11
Replies: 0
Views: 1,247
Posted By John G
Zodiac 733

Does anyone know of any Zodiac Hurricane 733's in the UK (pref South Coast).

Would like to take a look at one sometime.
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