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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 November 2023, 11:44
Replies: 2
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Posted By Jon Tallis
Check with your insurer first....... I...

Check with your insurer first.......
I significantly reinforced the transom on my 6.0 Destroyer (added 50% extra thickness and bigger Knees), but even so when I enquired about going to a higher HP...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 August 2023, 21:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By Jon Tallis
You don't say what year your A6 is. I presume...

You don't say what year your A6 is. I presume you've checked towing capacity Vs all up trailer weight. The later A6's are 2.5te so no probs there but the earlier ones are 1.5te and a 6.5 Redbay,...
Forum: Engines & props 17 August 2023, 18:11
Replies: 23
Views: 1,167
Posted By Jon Tallis
Previous post of mine on the subject.... ...

Previous post of mine on the subject....
https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=85913
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2023, 09:18
Replies: 24
Views: 1,017
Posted By Jon Tallis
Well done Stu, pleased it all went well [emoji16]

Well done Stu, pleased it all went well [emoji16]
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2023, 19:52
Replies: 24
Views: 1,017
Posted By Jon Tallis
All good thanks Steve - just need some bloody...

All good thanks Steve - just need some bloody decent weather to get on the water!
Drop me a line next time you're down this way [emoji16]
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2023, 16:33
Replies: 24
Views: 1,017
Posted By Jon Tallis
Hi there Bluestu. Steve's advice is spot on -...

Hi there Bluestu.
Steve's advice is spot on - the cleddau is a great place to start and Llanion an excellent launch point for a SIB.
I'm based in Pembroke so if you want any other local advice feel...
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2023, 07:42
Replies: 13
Views: 567
Posted By Jon Tallis
Good advice as usual from PD [emoji106][emoji106]

Good advice as usual from PD [emoji106][emoji106]
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2023, 20:40
Replies: 13
Views: 567
Posted By Jon Tallis
By bigger, I presume you mean longer pitch....

By bigger, I presume you mean longer pitch. That's not going to raise your engine speed. Given your engine isn't reaching max revs with the now shorter prop it's going to drop even further with a...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2023, 12:37
Replies: 13
Views: 567
Posted By Jon Tallis
Are you running fully trimmed out? What prop are...

Are you running fully trimmed out? What prop are you running? I assume you're after max boat speed, not just to hit max engine speed?
Clearly you need to get your trim spot on for max boat speed,...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 May 2023, 21:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
My trailer is just about serviceable for local...

My trailer is just about serviceable for local trips (home to slipway) but my plans to join some Northern Exposure events have been scuppered for this year, unless I find a second hand trailer...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 May 2023, 06:59
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
By way of update.... Raised a dispute with...

By way of update....
Raised a dispute with Barclaycard sent them copies of all Comms and received my deposit back from them within a few days. [emoji4]

Have phoned the guy a few times just for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2023, 20:33
Replies: 6
Views: 500
Posted By Jon Tallis
Definitely talk to your insurer first, they might...

Definitely talk to your insurer first, they might be fine, they might not.....
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 May 2023, 14:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
Have spoken to the garage next door who advise...

Have spoken to the garage next door who advise that Full Throttle Marine were thrown out of their premises for non payment of rent and they have people there daily looking for the guy.
I'll be...
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 May 2023, 06:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
Thanks to all for your replies and to Beamishken...

Thanks to all for your replies and to Beamishken for your intel - you're obviously better on Google maps than I am!
The offer to pay the chap a visit is also tempting [emoji846]......I'll call the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 May 2023, 18:48
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
Is there anyone in the Coleraine area that could...

Is there anyone in the Coleraine area that could tell me if this company is still trading? Is supect not ......[emoji3525]

Story so far.....excellent Comms, detailed quotation and request for 50%...
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 February 2023, 18:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
Great info both - many thanks. Beamishken -...

Great info both - many thanks.

Beamishken - good point about trailer height, hadn't thought of that, I do like the ability to launch into shallow water without getting the truck wet so will ask...
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 February 2023, 20:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,404
Posted By Jon Tallis
Full throttle or leaf-sprung trailers - any experience?

I'm looking for a new trailer for my 5.8 Humber Destroyer and have come across these guys in Northern Ireland
https://www.fullthrottlemarine.co.uk/blank-page
They're offering a fully spec'd trailer...
Forum: Bits and pieces 24 January 2023, 07:58
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By Jon Tallis
Rib jockey seats on Farcebook

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563943342066649/

Might be of interest to someone on here.

I have no connection to the listing
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 22 January 2023, 15:25
Replies: 46
Views: 8,457
Posted By Jon Tallis
There's only one answer to that question...

There's only one answer to that question IMHO......whatever your budget....buy the best Toyota Landcruiser you can find for your budget.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2023, 06:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,172
Posted By Jon Tallis
Agree......sounds entirely reasonable to be bound...

Agree......sounds entirely reasonable to be bound by ColRegs etc, which I'm sure most users on here do anyway.
With luck might bring a few example prosecutions of the minority of irresponsible users...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 03 January 2023, 17:08
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Jon Tallis
Plenty of knowledge on here - ask away

Plenty of knowledge on here - ask away
Forum: Trailers & towing 31 December 2022, 08:30
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By Jon Tallis
The pull-rod and cable system should have only a...

The pull-rod and cable system should have only a couple of mm's slack in it with the brakes off. If this is adjusted correctly and the brake shoes themselves are adjusted correctly, the handbrake...
Forum: Engines & props 14 November 2022, 21:56
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By Jon Tallis
I guess I read the OP's question in the context...

I guess I read the OP's question in the context of laying the boat up....but yes...if you have the chance to use it, keep it in commission and use it. I've had some cracking days out in the depths of...
Forum: Engines & props 14 November 2022, 16:08
Replies: 8
Views: 740
Posted By Jon Tallis
In addition to what PD says above, I'd recommend...

In addition to what PD says above, I'd recommend winterizing it with fogging oil.
Store it trimmed fully down so you don't risk water freezing in the lower unit.
If you've just bought it, now might...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 November 2022, 21:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,660
Posted By Jon Tallis
Always an interesting debate this...

Always an interesting debate this one.........responsible use on a small leisure boat, exceptionally unlikely you're ever going to get into any sort of trouble without a licence.
However........
*...
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