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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 August 2007, 12:02
Replies: 28
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Posted By GBRIBChallenge
hi Pete! Oh boy could we have done with you...

hi Pete! Oh boy could we have done with you onboard! We've lifted the console today, well we've undone all the screws and have found the fuel tank inspection cover (didn't know there was one). Turns...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 August 2007, 00:19
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
here's the 'blog' from the website... There...

here's the 'blog' from the website...

There was silence and bowed heads as the team arrived at the marina in Plymouth. Was it a problem that could be fixed, or was it a terminal problem?

It had...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 August 2007, 09:11
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Well... it didn't exactly go to plan... ...

Well... it didn't exactly go to plan...

Turns out the main tank must have been damaged when we bought her. It wasn't long after leaving Dartmouth that it burst or split or god knows what, but it...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 August 2007, 15:58
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Well... that's it. I'm about to jump in the car....

Well... that's it. I'm about to jump in the car. All that remains is to put the boat in the water, check she doesn't leak (he said with a nervous laugh) and we're off in the morning.

Cheerio...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 August 2007, 11:41
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Thanks Pete, for the best wishes and all the...

Thanks Pete, for the best wishes and all the help. You were right on the money with the priming pump - one revolution of the engine and we sorted it out in no time. Didn't bother with the valve...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 July 2007, 16:48
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
holy moly. We might yet pull this off. VHF...

holy moly. We might yet pull this off.

VHF - fitted.

Plotter - fitted (and the two talk to each other!)

Fuel tanks - oh boy are they fitted. Three of the Plastimo 91L tanks fit very nicely...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 24 July 2007, 19:28
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
and day 7

and day 7
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 24 July 2007, 19:27
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Come join us

Well, if anyone is free and in the area - and you'd like to chug along with us you'd be very welcome indeed. Assuming, of course, we get Crooked Ken on the water in time...

A big thank you to...
Forum: Bits and pieces 24 July 2007, 10:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,297
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Marine Engineer near Ashburton URGENTLY NEEDED

Hi there, I need a marine engineer to fit deck diesel tanks and electrical fuel pumps to a Pacific22 RIB (currently on the hard standing near Ashburton, Devon - sort of near Torquay). I need an...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 18 July 2007, 14:00
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Thanks Cooke, I just spoke to Paul and he...

Thanks Cooke,

I just spoke to Paul and he sounds like a sterling chap.

Cheeky question now: Would anyone be willing to lend me some flexible deck tanks? It would be on a "return in original...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 July 2007, 21:15
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Thanks Grocer, Shouldn't be a problem as the main...

Thanks Grocer, Shouldn't be a problem as the main tank is below decks...

So much to do!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2007, 19:14
Replies: 32
Views: 7,684
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
I hope you were more supportive and complimentary...

I hope you were more supportive and complimentary to your son.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 July 2007, 19:04
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Hello H, Thanks for the recomendation, they...

Hello H,

Thanks for the recomendation, they certainly look interesting. Seem quite expensive though and I still have the problem of transfering the fuel to the main tank.

Found this from an...
Forum: Bits and pieces 16 July 2007, 19:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,510
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Do you still have it or know where I can get one...

Do you still have it or know where I can get one cheaply?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2007, 17:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,293
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Hi all, I'm urgently needing these manuals now as...

Hi all, I'm urgently needing these manuals now as well. I've downloaded the boat manual from Pete22 - but can anyone help me find or borrow the engine and the stern drive manuals?

With many thanks...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 16 July 2007, 10:10
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
First test drive this weekend... largely...

First test drive this weekend... largely successful. With the aft section of the port tube flapping in the water courtesy of some little urchin with a penknife we headed out from Dartmouth for a...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 July 2007, 14:14
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Well, the boat was delivered today to our 'HQ' (a...

Well, the boat was delivered today to our 'HQ' (a small farm house in Devon!)

Tell you what though, there are some rotten buggers about. This weekend was going to be the test drive before we set...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2007, 13:38
Replies: 32
Views: 7,684
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who...

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 07 July 2007, 18:15
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
We've bought a Pacific 22 ex-MoD (big thanks to...

We've bought a Pacific 22 ex-MoD (big thanks to Pete & Brian for all the advice on this) so looks like we're on.

Will update as it unfolds...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 05 July 2007, 12:11
Replies: 28
Views: 6,010
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
I hope so. The first RIB fell through and we're...

I hope so. The first RIB fell through and we're looking at an ex MoD boat tomorrow - can use red so should be a LOT cheaper and easier to find fuel...

Will check back in when I have more news...
Forum: Bits and pieces 21 June 2007, 14:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,346
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
hands off oli, I'm bidding on those! :-)

hands off oli, I'm bidding on those! :-)
Forum: Bits and pieces 15 June 2007, 09:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Can anyone tell me how much these things cost...

Can anyone tell me how much these things cost typically?
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 June 2007, 20:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Wanted - Jockey Seats

Can anyone help me source a pair of two person jockey seats for a RIB? Ideally with grab rails, space for fuel tanks within and in black.

Many thanks
George
0781 666 8388...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2007, 16:32
Replies: 56
Views: 17,517
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Hello again - my apols if you're reading this...

Hello again - my apols if you're reading this again.

I'm looking to go round Britain in August during Cows Week and would very much like a couple of boats to join us. We're not talking a big...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2007, 16:24
Replies: 33
Views: 7,565
Posted By GBRIBChallenge
Hello All, I started a thread under...

Hello All,

I started a thread under 'cruising' on a similar topic. I'm planning to do this trip in August 2007 (during Cows Week) with 3 other Ocean Rowers and would really like to get a few...
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