Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 December 2017, 08:02
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
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...
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Forum: RIBs wanted
11 July 2017, 12:22
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,570
Xs600
I have my XS600 at Southampton Drystack. I will PM you with further details
Jon
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
11 June 2017, 16:14
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,470
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Forum: RIBs wanted
03 May 2017, 12:39
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,374
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...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 September 2015, 09:09
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,376
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...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
20 November 2014, 13:25
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
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...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 November 2014, 15:33
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,356
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...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
29 October 2014, 16:31
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,778
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Forum: Engines & props
19 September 2014, 17:05
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Replies: 1
Views: 902
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...
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Forum: Engines & props
12 August 2014, 16:12
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Replies: 324
Views: 491,044
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...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 September 2013, 19:59
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Replies: 51
Views: 14,199
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...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2013, 18:19
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,646
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...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 November 2011, 19:55
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,993
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...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
03 October 2011, 16:49
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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Forum: Trailers & towing
21 September 2011, 11:02
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
19 September 2011, 07:26
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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Forum: Trailers & towing
16 September 2011, 06:07
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 September 2011, 22:25
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
14 September 2011, 21:13
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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Forum: Trailers & towing
13 September 2011, 21:42
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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Forum: Trailers & towing
13 September 2011, 15:32
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Replies: 37
Views: 7,457
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
...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 May 2011, 19:34
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
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...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
05 May 2011, 21:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,251
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...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 April 2011, 13:01
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,458
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
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 February 2011, 07:58
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,276
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