Forum: Other stuff
09 September 2011, 12:33
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Views: 903
Project Torpedalo
Not a RIB but a very interesting and worthwhile project ...With some excellent photos and videos on the Latest News section, including the boat design and build and kit for the voyage. Check it out...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 September 2011, 00:39
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,904
Renovo's products have a very good reputation...
Renovo's products have a very good reputation [url=https://www.renovointernational.com/]
I've used their Vinyl Soft Top Cleaner (also available as 'Boat Vinyl Cleaner' in their marine range - same...
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Forum: Other stuff
18 August 2011, 00:15
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,619
Visit My Harbour
Not sure if this has been mentioned on here before and apologies if so, but I came across this site a couple of days ago and thought it an excellent resource UK Wide Harbour Pilotage, View Full Size...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 August 2011, 23:32
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,249
The Galleon Inn in Fowey does excellent value...
The Galleon Inn in Fowey does excellent value (but not fancy) food and a good range of beers. Right on the waterside and ridiculously easy to get to... Just tie up on the harbour visitors' pontoon a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 May 2011, 12:35
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,393
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 November 2010, 19:14
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,334
Bruce, I know you stated clear but I have two...
Bruce, I know you stated clear but I have two unused tinted full face visors available if they are of any use to you. Not sure what they are worth but I would not want much for them. PM me if you are...
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Forum: Other stuff
16 November 2010, 19:10
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,899
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 August 2010, 16:47
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,957
Fairly inexpensive 'over the tube' option here...
Fairly inexpensive 'over the tube' option here https://www.compass24.com/web/catalog/shop/technics_chandlery_boarding_ladders/4853329#
Also a narrow transom ladder on the same site (21cm wide)...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
08 July 2010, 16:23
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 June 2010, 19:48
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
I've just bought this stuff from a camping...
I've just bought this stuff from a camping equipment shop https://fenwicks.info/caravan_cleaner.htm - they claim it's totally safe for rubber and plastics, so I presume it will not harm hypalon! Used...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 June 2010, 17:48
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,817
Steve, may not be of interest to you because of...
Steve, may not be of interest to you because of the location (near Hull) but I know Northcraft do a lot of retubing. I'm sure they will be a lot less than 4k. Not the easiest people to get hold of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 April 2010, 12:57
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,972
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 April 2010, 12:21
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,972
I was chatting to a guy on a pontoon in Fowey...
I was chatting to a guy on a pontoon in Fowey last summer who told me he’d had the engine taken from his RIB. The boat was in winter storage in a boat yard in Fowey (not sure which one, but it was...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 April 2010, 16:24
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,836
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Forum: Trailers & towing
06 April 2010, 12:20
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,836
Where to buy Castrol Blue grease?
I decided to have the trailer wheel bearings replaced while getting the outboard serviced at the end of last season. The service centre put Castrol Pyroplex Blue grease in the bearings, which they...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
31 March 2010, 16:43
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,220
Placing a paddle/oar lengthways under the boat...
Placing a paddle/oar lengthways under the boat (so that it is positioned parallel to the side at which you are attaching the stinger, about 6 inches in from the floor/tube seam) makes fitting the...
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Forum: Engines & props
29 March 2010, 16:56
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Replies: 6
Views: 50,208
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Forum: Trailers & towing
10 March 2010, 13:42
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,076
https://www.zinga-uk.com/
I have not used...
https://www.zinga-uk.com/
I have not used this myself (and I have no idea how much it costs) but I'm told it's very good. They claim it's better than galvanising in salt water.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 March 2010, 22:02
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 March 2010, 12:28
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
Quality hull drain?
The current hull drain on my RIB is similar to that pictured below i.e. cheapy plastic! I know these are common and work okay, but the threads on my plug are not in great condition and I would like...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
26 February 2010, 12:14
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,798
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Forum: Other stuff
23 December 2009, 10:29
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,582
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 December 2009, 12:25
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Replies: 41
Views: 11,888
I have the 6.3 metre Northcraft and it handles...
I have the 6.3 metre Northcraft and it handles really well, gets on the plane easily and I’ve been very impressed by it’s seakeeping. It feels very safe and it’s an easy boat to drive. Even with a...
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Forum: RIB gallery
24 November 2009, 16:33
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,349
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 November 2009, 16:50
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,315
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