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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2008, 21:19
Replies: 27
Views: 16,629
Posted By Matal Mickey
Fins or lifters.

Has anyone any experience of using doel fins on large power, heavy craft with drive legs? Say up to 300hp and approx 5 ton craft. Example Volvo duoprop, Bravo 3, etc. I would be interested to...
Forum: Engines & props 15 October 2007, 21:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By Matal Mickey
Goldfish??

Hi again,
Who are "Goldfish".
Do you have a link or any pics?:
Forum: Engines & props 15 October 2007, 21:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By Matal Mickey
QL Volvo Trim Tabs

Hello. In a very quick statement, I have tried all the general trim systems including Bennetts. I cannot critise any as they all do generally, a good job for tabs and their design.
Now the QL...
Forum: Engines & props 02 October 2007, 20:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,170
Posted By Matal Mickey
Volvo D6 problems??

[Surely someone out there has some input or relevant info on the Volvo D6, good or bad?:thumbs:
With the vast amount of knowledge throughout this entire forum including the fact that all or at...
Forum: RIB gallery 10 September 2007, 22:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By Matal Mickey
Vulcan XH558

Hi, can you please elaborate on "Vulcan XH558 soon in the skys again".

I fully realise this is not a RIB query but I am most interested in this statement regarding the Vulcan?
Thank you.
Forum: Commercial operators 02 March 2007, 22:03
Replies: 14
Views: 5,808
Posted By Matal Mickey
MCA and Irish rules and regs.

It is assumed that many many people would have known about this situation, however, not! Did you know or have any input on this important subject. Please enlighten all of us!
Forum: Commercial operators 20 February 2007, 17:48
Replies: 14
Views: 5,808
Posted By Matal Mickey
Commercial operations regarding Irish waters Ports and Harbours

Having gained substancial further information, regretably this is the answer to the original post. NO, we (British coded,registered passenger commercial boats) are not allowed to collect or drop off...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2007, 21:10
Replies: 5
Views: 3,529
Posted By Matal Mickey
Anti-foul for an aluminium hull.

I would appreciate any experiences, knowledge, or any kind of advice on what type of anti-foul to use on an aluminium hull. The hull is totally bare and brand new. I intend leaving the boat in the...
Forum: Engines & props 31 January 2007, 10:20
Replies: 34
Views: 7,845
Posted By Matal Mickey
Yellowfinn surface drive.

I have seen this system in the flesh at last years S'hampton boat show. It appears fantastic and if developed and marketed properly will I have no doubt revolutionise the whole marine drive market. ...
Forum: Engines & props 30 January 2007, 14:18
Replies: 34
Views: 7,845
Posted By Matal Mickey
Yellowfinn surface drive system.

I have seen the sales video etc,etc for this system. I have also seen it in the flesh (so to speak) and spoken to the developers. In my own personal opinion it will revolutionize the marine...
Forum: Commercial operators 29 January 2007, 21:28
Replies: 14
Views: 5,808
Posted By Matal Mickey
MCA and Southern Irish passenger rules and regs.

Purely for argument solving purposes, can anyone help with this query, it would solve a lot of bar talk in the boat club!
1. Can an MCA British coded, 12 passenger, boat, class three (we think) 30...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 December 2006, 23:46
Replies: 47
Views: 9,979
Posted By Matal Mickey
Aluminium or Glass.

My statements are purely personal and if I can assist or guide by them, all the better. I have 25 years experience in this activity, the majority being RIBS. I have operated these boats for the...
Forum: Commercial operators 12 December 2006, 07:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,952
Posted By Matal Mickey
Red diesel failure

Can anyone supply information of any source regarding the unfortunate situation of red diesel in relation to small commercial operators? By that I mean, one RIB, passenger, owner operators?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 November 2006, 18:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,963
Posted By Matal Mickey
Solar Panels.

Yes, most certainly leave it connected at all times, no problem. Mine has been continually charging for about 4 years and no hassle. Best of luck and keep charging!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2006, 23:02
Replies: 27
Views: 9,317
Posted By Matal Mickey
Trim tabs etc.

Yes, indeed we are both saying the same thing. I also have stated that to move cago/passengers etc and weights around is necessary. I am not as you think against trim tabs, to the contrary they are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2006, 22:06
Replies: 27
Views: 9,317
Posted By Matal Mickey
Trim Tabs etc.

This is again old hot air as they say. If something is not broken, leave well alone. If it works as design and constructed, leave well alone, Famous proverbs. Why not ask the manufacturers you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2006, 19:19
Replies: 27
Views: 9,317
Posted By Matal Mickey
Trim Tab etc.

Regarding drag and fuel consumption, these are my personal findings and results. No, they do not cause drag as we know it. Consider that the tabs etc are actually raising the stern under way and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2006, 18:35
Replies: 27
Views: 9,317
Posted By Matal Mickey
Trim Tabs et.

Yes, twin or dual rams are most certainly better and stronger. Unfortunitely it was dual rams that I continually broke on my initial tabs. The Bennet Tabs were much, much stronger and suffered no...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2006, 18:09
Replies: 27
Views: 9,317
Posted By Matal Mickey
Trim tabs V Hydrofoils V Volvo interseptor

For general inforrmation and this is from practical "on the job" experience.
I had a large RIB that had a bad attitude problem (inbuilt from manufacture). She always was bow high in the water at...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 November 2006, 16:45
Replies: 15
Views: 4,963
Posted By Matal Mickey
Solar panel and charging

My apologies for the unintended last thread, pushed the button at the wrong time!!!
Regarding this solar panel, I have used one on a fuel bowser to constantly top up a golf cart battery which in...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 November 2006, 16:29
Replies: 15
Views: 4,963
Posted By Matal Mickey
Solar panels and charging.

I hope the following information will be of some benifit.
I use this exact charger on a small fuel bowser and boat.
Forum: Engines & props 31 October 2006, 19:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,649
Posted By Matal Mickey
Ruggerini

I can only hazard a guess that Allun is in good weather conditions and spirit as he was communicating on the forum with me only days ago on trivial matters. Hopefully he will help us all out on this...
Forum: Engines & props 30 October 2006, 15:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,649
Posted By Matal Mickey
Ruggerini

General Information.
I had a thread on a totally different subject only last week elsewhere on this forum. If, A P. or Allun P. is the same guy then he actually replied to my thread only some...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 20 October 2006, 21:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,869
Posted By Matal Mickey
Navman Electronics.

Hello and thank you. I would be most interested to talk to you, however I have an e-mail problem, although I can post here I am unable at present to get standard e-mails out (not an expert but will...
Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2006, 19:41
Replies: 31
Views: 14,175
Posted By Matal Mickey
Yamaha engines and stern drives

Andy Gee: Thank you for your response. If only the world were as seen through you eyes! Yes , you are so correct in your statement regarding "how claims and aftersales are dealt with". ...
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