Forum: Engines & props
19 September 2004, 13:51
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,356
Thanx Guys
Well thanks for the advice good people! Mostly advising not to winterise at all and to just get out when possible. This is the best course of action i've decided, some big repair bills earlier in the...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 September 2004, 21:20
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,356
Last Outing Then Winterising
Hi Folks, well been a pretty poor season for myself and a mate. Two Ribs, out 5 times all year due to mechanical problems, work and weather. Anyway going to be out in the Solent mid week hopefully...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 February 2004, 08:52
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,110
thanks guys
i appreciate the advice guys, will looking for somewhere later this week probably drive down and see whats what. Any more possibilities to consider?
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 February 2004, 19:34
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,110
south coast mooring
Could anyone advice me on somewhere along the south coast for a relatively inexpensive mooring from say May until September. Preferably in the Solent area as i am hoping to be on the water alot more...
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Forum: Engines & props
04 September 2003, 19:02
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,150
Hi Lee
The outboard was professionally fitted by the previous owner and serviced when due. Looking at a 3 grand bill for all the damage caused but its the time out the water thats bugging me most.
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Forum: Engines & props
04 September 2003, 18:33
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,150
Yamaha f115 Outboard Problem
Hi guys,
I could do with some help and advice from the more knowledgeable members of this Group as i'm not too clued up on this sort of thing. This is my first Rib bought earlier this year a...
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Forum: Engines & props
08 August 2003, 19:17
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,024
Scuba Kid
Thanks for the advice John but its in a Shop already i didnt want to hang about, i want it sorted asap!! Hopefully it will be ready in 3 weeks!
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Forum: Engines & props
08 August 2003, 19:16
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,024
Dirk
The bolts that have sheered off are the two main engine mounting bolts located just below the engine casing. I've got it into a local marine engineers workshop now in Glos. They say they've never...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 August 2003, 07:33
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,024
Yamaha Outboard Problem
I purchased my first rib this year and have been extemely impressed with it up to now. However yesterday i was out in the Solent and ventured out past the Needles and around the Island a few miles....
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
16 July 2003, 08:53
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Replies: 95
Views: 14,699
Deauville
Sorry guys but unfortunately for me a problem has cropped up that was overlooked by myself for this weekend. I double booked myself and the other weekend away has to take precidence. A good friend...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2003, 09:57
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,233
Following on
Anyway the wheel was totally gone with the nut bolt holes worn away and the studs a write off. Now theres me thinking how unlucky can a man be when i am told by a few guys in an engineering shop next...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2003, 09:43
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,233
H guys
Having towed down to the Solent from Gloucestershire many times in this my first season of Ribbing i have now come to the conclusion that keeping the Rib down nearer the water is my preferred choice....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 June 2003, 10:01
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,455
Hi mate,
I've got the 585 Ribtec with a 115...
Hi mate,
I've got the 585 Ribtec with a 115 yamaha on and i must say it is a great little Rib. All my family love it and i've got four demanding kids and an even more demanding Mrs! She swore...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2003, 21:09
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Saturday
Hi Mark,
Leaving for Lymington about 5am hoping to be on the water by 8am. Give me a call on 07939156666 if you are going to be around, would be good to have company at least part way. Or i will...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2003, 21:03
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Channel Crossing
Hi Mark,
Hoping to have better luck than my last attempt in which i came back part way with you. We are launching from Lymington at about 8am hopefully. Call me on my moby 07939156666 if you can...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2003, 14:17
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Thanks Andre,
Me too, very jealous after...
Thanks Andre,
Me too, very jealous after seeing all your photos. Much better conditions than my last attempt at crossing with Mike C and others last year. Suffice to say we turned back about 25...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2003, 09:02
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Thanks Richard,
I see the Race stars early...
Thanks Richard,
I see the Race stars early are there going to be boats launching off this slip really early, i live in Gloucestershire so im probably going to have to come down today in order to...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 June 2003, 07:47
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Saturday
Hi Richard,
I realise that there will be alot of traffic about on Saturday morning but i was hoping to be an early bird and beat the rush out. Thanks for the advice though, would you recommend...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
19 June 2003, 11:19
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,682
Cherbourg Saturday
Im planning on crossing to Cherbourg on Saturday launching from Lymington if anyone fancies it let me know. I missed the BIBOA Rib raid a few weeks back but it sounded like a great day. Im hoping for...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
12 June 2003, 08:28
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,865
Thanks for the tips
Thanks for all the advice Guys. My Gps is mounted on brackets on top of the console same as Powerboats set ups with similiar problems. I will have a look at the power set ups and see if i can...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
11 June 2003, 14:19
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,865
Problem with Garmin GPS
Hi Guys,
Could anyone offer any advice as to why my Garmin GPSMap 235 is in the habit of turning itself off if the Hull takes any sort of shock? I was cruising around off Plymouth last weekend and...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
12 May 2003, 20:51
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Replies: 95
Views: 14,699
Deauville Cruise
Having joined BIBOA recently and missing out on St Vaast due to being put off due to the weather i reckon this would be a great first trip for me and my crew. Count me in, there will be 3 or 4 of us...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
18 April 2003, 17:19
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,431
Naughty
Looks like you had a great day weather wise though me thinks that your boat was seriously short of lifejackets that day!
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 April 2003, 11:35
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Rib Useage
Hi Badbaws,
I have recently bought my first Rib, going halves with a mate, thus cutting costs in half straight away. However if you want to come out with us whenever you and we are free, no...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
02 April 2003, 13:51
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,690
Thanks Brian,
What is the approximate...
Thanks Brian,
What is the approximate distance if launching from Torquay. My Rib has a cruising range of 120nm and a cruising speed of about 30knts, is this too slow for you bigger Ribs? Also...
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