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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 June 2009, 06:54
Replies: 327
Views: 55,485
Posted By Spottydog
Last time I went round it was nearly 80 nm - that...

Last time I went round it was nearly 80 nm - that was Holyhead to Holyhead - you will need to add probably 20 nm to that for the extra Conwy to Puffin bit.

I would look at 100 nm total.

BTW -...
Forum: Engines & props 21 January 2009, 07:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,906
Posted By Spottydog
Not sure how many hours quoted, but I know they...

Not sure how many hours quoted, but I know they charge £45-50 per hour and that the parts are about £300 so you can work it out. There was 1 or 2 hours travelling in that as well.

At the end of...
Forum: Engines & props 17 January 2009, 07:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,906
Posted By Spottydog
Not sure how different the D6 would be but I am...

Not sure how different the D6 would be but I am sure it will be similar....

I had a quote for my KAD44 from a proper Volvo agent - winterise, service (filters, oils, anodes and outdrive) and...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 December 2008, 08:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Spottydog
These have now been sold Purchased by "ALT"...

These have now been sold

Purchased by "ALT" on here. Great to deal with and a very prompt payer! :thumbs:
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 December 2008, 17:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Spottydog
Didn't sell first time so I have relisted. ...

Didn't sell first time so I have relisted.

New item no. at eBay is

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190270892437


Someone must need a pair of...
Forum: Bits and pieces 23 November 2008, 09:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,457
Posted By Spottydog
Outboard Engine Flushing Muffs

Outboard engine flushing "muffs".

These were bought to fit the Evinrude Etec 250hp, but will fit most outboards and some outdrive legs. Please don't ask me whether it will fit your engine!

Only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2007, 06:05
Replies: 1
Views: 2,959
Posted By Spottydog
I recently sold my RIB (Picton Cobra 7.5 + ETEC...

I recently sold my RIB (Picton Cobra 7.5 + ETEC 250) and used Boats and Outboards. No problems, no idiots, sold quickly for what I wanted and it was free. I have also sold a Laser Stratos dinghy on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2007, 06:03
Replies: 28
Views: 4,264
Posted By Spottydog
I couldn't agree more!! This lot refuse to...

I couldn't agree more!!

This lot refuse to antifoul, and yet will don protective clothing, gloves, masks etc and then lie on the ground in a muddy harbour, scraping the hull and spraying it with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2007, 06:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By Spottydog
As with all these "what should I buy?" threads,...

As with all these "what should I buy?" threads, it comes down to what you want to do with the boat.

I have just sold a Cobra 7.5 and thought it was fantastic. It did exactly what we wanted -...
Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2007, 06:14
Replies: 14
Views: 4,926
Posted By Spottydog
Sorry, but I can't resist any longer :D ...

Sorry, but I can't resist any longer :D

Cost of my 10hr service.......£0
Cost of my 100hr service.....£0
Cost of my 200hr service.....£0
Time spent in dealer for service in the first 3...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 May 2007, 07:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By Spottydog
Hi James, Just reading through the thread...

Hi James,

Just reading through the thread again....... just wanted to make it clear that the notes I gave were for St. Patricks Causeway (Sarn Badrig) NOT Sarn y Bwch. I've not been down to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2007, 13:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By Spottydog
That sounds good. Let us know. We are normally...

That sounds good. Let us know. We are normally around Sun, Mon or Tues.

Have sent you a PM with my e-mail address etc.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2007, 11:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By Spottydog
As with any trip like this, it is impossible to...

As with any trip like this, it is impossible to say due to conditions on the day. The only thing I would say though is that if you decide to go in a straight line - across or round the SW end of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2007, 09:55
Replies: 24
Views: 4,836
Posted By Spottydog
If money was no object then I would stick with a...

If money was no object then I would stick with a 3 to 4 metre rib - that way it would fit in the "garage" of the 30 metre Sunseeker I would add from the ribs options list.:D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2007, 05:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,464
Posted By Spottydog
Hi This is almost the same trip as we did...

Hi

This is almost the same trip as we did yesterday (Pwllheli/Barmouth/Pwllheli).

As Jono says, you can go across the causway and there are "gaps" every now and then - I'm presuming you have a...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 May 2007, 18:18
Replies: 79
Views: 14,445
Posted By Spottydog
Like to add my thanks to Ian for the great day...

Like to add my thanks to Ian for the great day even though we did turn back (at least my wife won't be in bed for a month with her knackered back though).

Real shame about the weather. We sailed...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 April 2007, 07:12
Replies: 38
Views: 6,127
Posted By Spottydog
I don't know what sort of business you are...

I don't know what sort of business you are involved with, but I have been in retail for 20 years. It is so difficult to get people out of the dogma of "gross profit is king - the more I charge the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 April 2007, 07:30
Replies: 38
Views: 6,127
Posted By Spottydog
Just to stick my oar in.........I agree with...

Just to stick my oar in.........I agree with Codders here.

My local marina provides diesel but not petrol. When asked if they were going to in the future, I was told - No, because the underground...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2007, 09:38
Replies: 13
Views: 3,041
Posted By Spottydog
To Polwart I'm ever so sorry about the...

To Polwart

I'm ever so sorry about the terrible mistake. Please forgive me. :sick:

If I can be arsed to dig up information again, I'll be sure to get it right.



To Alt
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2007, 06:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,041
Posted By Spottydog
Found this on the 'net. Hope it helps. CE...

Found this on the 'net. Hope it helps.

CE Boat Categories...

A. OCEAN: Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2007, 14:29
Replies: 13
Views: 4,365
Posted By Spottydog
Putting the fuel in a 250 ETEC is bad...

Putting the fuel in a 250 ETEC is bad enough.........:eek: and lauch and recovery could be interesting on a steep slippery slipway.:D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 March 2007, 13:39
Replies: 13
Views: 4,365
Posted By Spottydog
Yes, that one was in Holyhead for some work, and...

Yes, that one was in Holyhead for some work, and that they are support/emergency vessels for BP oilrigs.

I heard from someone who was doing said work that it was equipped with a fully functional...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2007, 20:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,600
Posted By Spottydog
Never mind a bit of roughing up before...

Never mind a bit of roughing up before antifouling, some people on here seem quite happy to cover their hulls in various acids and other chemicals - some will even take a sandblaster to it :eek: I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2007, 07:39
Replies: 26
Views: 4,600
Posted By Spottydog
I don't know if you have heard of this product -...

I don't know if you have heard of this product - it has been around for quite a while - it's called A N T I F O U L. You paint it on your hull and it stops stuff from growing on it - Amazing. :eh:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 March 2007, 08:44
Replies: 79
Views: 14,445
Posted By Spottydog
We would like to put our name down please.

We would like to put our name down please.
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