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Forum: Bits and pieces 10 April 2013, 20:38
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Posted By Birdo
Both Adult suits now sold...

Both Adult suits now sold...
Forum: Bits and pieces 21 March 2013, 16:48
Replies: 1
Views: 2,186
Posted By Birdo
2 drysuits for sale Gill and Crewsaver

Hi all

I have 2 dry suits that are surplus. Neither have been worn much at all. I think I've worn the Gill suit twice from new as it's somewhat large on me. They're both therefore in good...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2011, 19:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,141
Posted By Birdo
You could give Fowey Gallants SC a call, they're...

You could give Fowey Gallants SC a call, they're probably well placed to know of someone. Alternatively, you could always ask Alan or Trev at the Quay cafe at Penmarlam boatyard, they seem to know...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2011, 16:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,477
Posted By Birdo
We had a similar budget and requirements (seats 3...

We had a similar budget and requirements (seats 3 and a dog) when looking for a RIB a couple of years ago but £7-8K just seemed to buy pretty old engines and/or reasonably tatty RIBS. We ended up...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 22 October 2010, 20:56
Replies: 29
Views: 7,015
Posted By Birdo
A classic veedub beetle is on the cards.... can't...

A classic veedub beetle is on the cards.... can't see it towing me boat though :P
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 22 October 2010, 13:16
Replies: 29
Views: 7,015
Posted By Birdo
Gah Discovery 2 TD5s.... mine was a fecking...

Gah Discovery 2 TD5s.... mine was a fecking nightmare!

In the 18 months I had it, it managed to go through 2 fuel regulators, had a cracked cylinder head - diesel in the sump, it leaked like a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2010, 17:21
Replies: 38
Views: 4,308
Posted By Birdo
Can you tie up at the quay in Flushing? I know...

Can you tie up at the quay in Flushing? I know there's a restaurant or pub thereabouts but never seem to make it down there to see.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2010, 17:01
Replies: 38
Views: 4,308
Posted By Birdo
Guilty as charged lol.... :D Having said that, I...

Guilty as charged lol.... :D Having said that, I seem to spend almost as long in Cornwall as Derbyshire these days!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2010, 16:52
Replies: 38
Views: 4,308
Posted By Birdo
There's also The Pandora on Restronguet creek...

There's also The Pandora on Restronguet creek with a pontoon, which a nice place to stop, especially if you have kids who like crabbing... or you could pop into Mylor and tie up on the pontoon (for a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 June 2010, 17:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,774
Posted By Birdo
I'd be wary about buying a merc or mariner 4...

I'd be wary about buying a merc or mariner 4 stroke engine of that age as there are a couple of common and inherent problems (my 2003 mariner 60 efi is just being repaired for them). The voltage...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2010, 17:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,239
Posted By Birdo
If it's camping you are looking for, you could...

If it's camping you are looking for, you could try Trethem Mill in St. Just in Roseland. It's just a couple of miles from Pascos boatyard, which is on St. Just creek off the Fal. We usually, book for...
Forum: RIBs wanted 19 July 2009, 18:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
Posted By Birdo
Sorted! I ended up with a 2003 Warrior 165...

Sorted!

I ended up with a 2003 Warrior 165 and 2003 60hp Mariner efi and loads of kit- so still no tubes :/ Thanks for the couple of offers though!

Why the hell are the majority of (old)...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 07 July 2009, 22:54
Replies: 36
Views: 6,220
Posted By Birdo
I've just bought a D2 and there's definitely a...

I've just bought a D2 and there's definitely a shortage of them and it took ages to find a decent one (well it seems decent in the three days I've had it :)) I ended up with a Landmark. I was after a...
Forum: RIBs wanted 06 July 2009, 19:09
Replies: 1
Views: 1,610
Posted By Birdo
RIB 5.5-6.0m Wanted

Hi

I'm looking for a decent RIB and trailer approximately 5.5-6.0m ish (a 4.8m Ribcraft would be okay too). Ideally with seating other than a single console/jockey... a well maintained engine with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 January 2007, 13:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,466
Posted By Birdo
There's a small lake at Rother Valley near...

There's a small lake at Rother Valley near Rotherham that you can use for 30 mins - although you usually get around 45-50 mins, for an engine test. They charge £8.00 (from memory). You have to book...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 September 2006, 13:21
Replies: 21
Views: 12,013
Posted By Birdo
We launched from Fowey at Penmarlem (Bodinnick...

We launched from Fowey at Penmarlem (Bodinnick side of the river) in the summer and it's very handy and has a pontoon to pick up the crew.

Another excellent place to camp in Cornwall with a very...
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2006, 19:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By Birdo
@ Tim... thanks for the reply The engine...

@ Tim... thanks for the reply

The engine suouds like it's running at high revs to me. It doesn't sound like it's struggling at all. The boat it's pushing is a 16' Eurosport dory (next boat WILL be...
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2006, 18:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By Birdo
Thanks for the reply... I don't have GPS or...

Thanks for the reply...

I don't have GPS or a speedo so I'm not sure of the actual speed. However, it doesn't seem particularly sluggish (hence the reason I wasn't aware of a potential problem...
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2006, 13:28
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By Birdo
Yamaha 70 running at low RPM

Hi all... first post and it's a plea for advice :D

I have a Yamaha 70 (1995). According to the tachymeter, it's running at approximately 2400-2500 rpm at full throttle. I looked on the Yam website...
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