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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 December 2017, 08:02
Replies: 4
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Posted By Jon.esp
To Cold

I have used a groupage company to move an XS600 to and from Spain but would point out they are not specialist boat transporters.

You have to make sure the boat is securely strapped to a cradle...
Forum: RIBs wanted 11 July 2017, 12:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Posted By Jon.esp
Xs600

I have my XS600 at Southampton Drystack. I will PM you with further details

Jon
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 11 June 2017, 16:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,470
Posted By Jon.esp
Forum: RIBs wanted 03 May 2017, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,374
Posted By Jon.esp
Xs600

I have an XS600 which will be available from around Monday 15th May. It will be in the Southampton drystack so perhaps the wrong end of the country for you but let me know if you are interested at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 September 2015, 09:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
Posted By Jon.esp
Lough Derg Terryglass

As a non local about 7 or 8 years back we spent a week or so in a rental cottage just south of Terryglass. It was down a track and jut a few meters to Lough Derg where there was a small private...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 November 2014, 13:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By Jon.esp
Aluminium rivets

Agree with JKY. I think a rigger would have given you Monel ones and some Duralac or similar compound but perhaps that’s a bit OTT as we don’t know what you are attaching to what. Hope it works...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 November 2014, 15:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
Posted By Jon.esp
Electrolysis

Yes always best not to mix metals where ever possible with alloy hulls but the problem will not be that bad if using ss, the boat is not left afloat and rinsed off with fresh water after...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 October 2014, 16:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
Posted By Jon.esp
We keep our boat in Spain and when we use it the...

We keep our boat in Spain and when we use it the temp in usually in the high 20s although it can get into the high 30s We have dark blue tubes with white wear patches and white hull. Like you I...
Forum: Engines & props 19 September 2014, 17:05
Replies: 1
Views: 902
Posted By Jon.esp
Smart craft gauges intermittent fault

Our smart craft gauges don’t start to read until between 5 and 15 mins after the engine is started up.

This is an Opti 115 about 7 yrs old. There are 2 gauges fuel and smartcraft with it various...
Forum: Engines & props 12 August 2014, 16:12
Replies: 324
Views: 491,044
Posted By Jon.esp
Wanted 8½ x 6½

I am looking for a prop for my Yam 6c auxiliary. It had a 8½ x 6½ which is the 7 spline. From what I can tell the Yam product number is 6G1-45947-00-00. It has been suggested that if I found...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 September 2013, 19:59
Replies: 51
Views: 14,199
Posted By Jon.esp
My understanding, and please can the tube guys...

My understanding, and please can the tube guys correct me if I am wrong, is the issue is potential damage to the join between the tubes and hull. Such damage may be cumulative and take many years...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 February 2013, 18:19
Replies: 31
Views: 8,646
Posted By Jon.esp
Tow line

I would not use the eyes on the tubes for towing any distance even with the bridle running back to the transom. Perhaps the tube manufacturers on here will say I’m wrong but I think I would prefer...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 November 2011, 19:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,993
Posted By Jon.esp
Beaufort

Beaufort if I remember used to manufacture liferafts mainly for the commercial sector but also for the leisure market. I am sure they also made other product again mainly for the commercial sector...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 October 2011, 16:49
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Thanks for all the input Toerag is just too big...

Thanks for all the input
Toerag is just too big and expensive so not even thinking about it
We struck the Xtrail off the list due to so many tales of problems with this 2L diesel which left the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 September 2011, 11:02
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Thanks again for all the suggestions I agree...

Thanks again for all the suggestions

I agree I seem to be looking at different types of vehicles. The all wheel estate with slightly raised suspension would do the job fine but I suspect the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 September 2011, 07:26
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
That is what I was hoping to hear as I have also...

That is what I was hoping to hear as I have also had good reports from elsewhere. Can I ask how you have found servicing / running costs as I have asked the dealer I was going to get a test drive...
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 September 2011, 06:07
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
I have not even considered an auto my wife...

I have not even considered an auto my wife hates them so would need some persuading. Do they not hit th mpg a bit?

Jon
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 September 2011, 22:25
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Thanks for all the contributions I suspect...

Thanks for all the contributions

I suspect that the Audi and the Volvo are going to be too pricey.

I am going into a VW dealer over the weekend so I can look at the Passat then but my first...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 September 2011, 21:13
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Thanks for all the ideas and coments. I need...

Thanks for all the ideas and coments.

I need to do some more homework but am a bit pressed for time right now but do keep the ideas coming

thanks

Jon
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 September 2011, 21:42
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Thanks I will do some more homework but...

Thanks

I will do some more homework but meanwhile would welcome any other thoughts

Jon
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 September 2011, 15:32
Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jon.esp
Tow Vehicle Again

I didn’t want to hijack the previous thread and I hope Boats and Outboards and she who must be obeyed are enjoying their X5. I am however looking around for a new vehicle.

On our list are
...
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 May 2011, 19:34
Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Posted By Jon.esp
Healy Trailers

I think they went into specialised refrigerated equipment and moved. That yard has no sign of them any more, just a few small mews type houses and some lockups.

Thanks for the good idea...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 May 2011, 21:03
Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
Posted By Jon.esp
Is my Trailer legal

I have an un-braked trailer which is probably 10yrs + old

It is in excellent condition, looks professionally built to a high standard but has no manufacturers plate showing model / serial no and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2011, 13:01
Replies: 26
Views: 5,458
Posted By Jon.esp
Jerry Cans

A service station shouldn’t let you fill up a plastic 25l jerry can. I think there have been threads on this before.

Jon
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2011, 07:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,276
Posted By Jon.esp
I have a 280 which I bought new over 20yrs ago. ...

I have a 280 which I bought new over 20yrs ago. I don’t think they called them Rovers then but they seem to be pretty well the same.

I ordered a 3 point lifting kit with it which was I think an...
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