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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 May 2003, 11:53
Replies: 348
Views: 57,765
Posted By Tiger
Hello all, Yes thanks to the organisers,...

Hello all,

Yes thanks to the organisers, turned out to be a great weekend with a good combination of boats and characters.

Well done to you all for making the effort and thanks to Andre and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2003, 12:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
Posted By Tiger
I think you should consider the Tornados / Ribtec...

I think you should consider the Tornados / Ribtec / Ribcraft names certainly would be worth a look.

Tornado finish has had minor problems recently that I have seen, but structure design etc very...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 09 May 2003, 08:30
Replies: 348
Views: 57,765
Posted By Tiger
Keith, Been away for a few days, I will...

Keith,

Been away for a few days,

I will be happy to crew the SIB with you no prob, we will run circles around the big boats, in harbour at least!

Tiger
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2003, 11:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,524
Posted By Tiger
Been out on a fisheries Avon, but not sure if it...

Been out on a fisheries Avon, but not sure if it was the 7.4 or 8.2m.

Anyway 2 honda 130s at 3,300 rpm gave about 35 knots.
Supposed to do over 50 knts

big smooth boat in the weather, used...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 May 2003, 13:19
Replies: 77
Views: 11,862
Posted By Tiger
Not that I have a boat at this time, but why...

Not that I have a boat at this time, but why don't new boats come with cleats.

You have to order decent large cleats at the bow and Port & Starboard stern, which I think is a basic requirement,...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 April 2003, 12:49
Replies: 348
Views: 57,765
Posted By Tiger
No prob, quite happy to sit at the bar!

No prob, quite happy to sit at the bar!
Forum: Engines & props 29 April 2003, 12:10
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Tiger
This may be a bit unlikely, but what oil mix are...

This may be a bit unlikely, but what oil mix are you using?

At low speeds the plugs may be getting coated to the extent they give up. Do you get lots of smoke??

I used to use a Mariner 60 in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2003, 16:59
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By Tiger
I agree with dgpw, when in a safety role there...

I agree with dgpw, when in a safety role there are times when you dont want the auto inflate, like swimming to help someone get free of a dingy. Best off with a bouyancy aid really but makes diving...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2003, 11:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By Tiger
Yes I use mine for safety hence being manual and...

Yes I use mine for safety hence being manual and I have crotchstraps as they make a big difference in the water with the jacket inflated.

A govt agency tested life jackets before buying more and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2003, 11:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,312
Posted By Tiger
ozz I agree that my bodge it method is not...

ozz

I agree that my bodge it method is not really of help there and now I see 200+ ltrs I sure do sympathise.

Is it possible to convert a car fuel pump? I know there are the fire risk...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2003, 12:37
Replies: 10
Views: 4,660
Posted By Tiger
Waterjet always going to be less efficient than...

Waterjet always going to be less efficient than prop, just the nature of the engineering.

I've not used one but seen a few thrown around (Ribex in Weymouth 10m wheel house rib) and very...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2003, 12:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,684
Posted By Tiger
Well on first reading this I thought it was...

Well on first reading this I thought it was simple weight distribution, off set engine mounts and driving style.

I dont see that changing props from left to right has much to offer, it will turn...
Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2003, 11:59
Replies: 23
Views: 5,126
Posted By Tiger
I think mazda did sort out the problems on the...

I think mazda did sort out the problems on the RX7 engine and its ment to be clever design, though people are scarred of it as no-one knows much about it. yes lighter ansd more effecient /powerful I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2003, 11:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,312
Posted By Tiger
I dont see what the jerry can is pouring into and...

I dont see what the jerry can is pouring into and guess that a funnel (cut plastic bottle or oil can) is not working for you.
Is it a console tank, does it breath ok, 20 mins is rather long!

May...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2003, 11:36
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By Tiger
I guess you are looking initially at circa 6m and...

I guess you are looking initially at circa 6m and at Avons white lesuire range but if looking at the commercial 6 - 8m range you wont find a better hull, solid and when it gets rough with trounce the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2003, 11:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By Tiger
I wear a gas life jacket whenever out on the boat...

I wear a gas life jacket whenever out on the boat and you dont get in myboat unless you are wearing a bouyancy aid/ jacket of the right type, in good condition and worn correctly.

That is:
a....
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 25 April 2003, 16:54
Replies: 348
Views: 57,765
Posted By Tiger
Lets just say that Union Street was "medium" busy...

Lets just say that Union Street was "medium" busy last weekend when I went to Milemium.

I know its not everyones cup of tea, but £12 entry then drink all you like till 2am worked for me!!!
...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 23 April 2003, 11:43
Replies: 348
Views: 57,765
Posted By Tiger
Brian, Can you add me to the list without a...

Brian,

Can you add me to the list without a boat

Phillip Balch

Not sure if around the whole weekend yet, may need to escape sat night, via Union Street of course!

rgds
Tiger
Forum: Engines & props 07 March 2003, 12:41
Replies: 38
Views: 7,113
Posted By Tiger
The ribs i use are normally to support sailing,...

The ribs i use are normally to support sailing, so its good to have a quiet engine as we sit around a lot.

Also the sailers go sailing to get away from engines etc so the last thing they want is a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2003, 12:36
Replies: 14
Views: 3,060
Posted By Tiger
I admit I could be wrong, it is only designed for...

I admit I could be wrong, it is only designed for thin string, so must be for a tripping line
Forum: Engines & props 07 March 2003, 11:47
Replies: 38
Views: 7,113
Posted By Tiger
In a word, no. But I understand they are more...

In a word, no.
But I understand they are more pokey and therefore thirsty than hpdi.
I think Manos has Vmax?

Tiger
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2003, 11:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,060
Posted By Tiger
Mine has a piont on the tail for a tripping line...

Mine has a piont on the tail for a tripping line which makes recovery much easier.

Tiger
Forum: Engines & props 06 March 2003, 17:30
Replies: 38
Views: 7,113
Posted By Tiger
Exactly !!!

Exactly !!!
Forum: Engines & props 06 March 2003, 12:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,822
Posted By Tiger
Thanks for confirming the best way to sort that...

Thanks for confirming the best way to sort that out.

Just hope Honda raise their game as its a small, but anouying issue.

Tiger
Forum: Engines & props 06 March 2003, 12:45
Replies: 38
Views: 7,113
Posted By Tiger
As for optimax sounding good, sound like a...

As for optimax sounding good, sound like a tractor to me.

Who wants to listen to an engine at rest? Its much better to sit in the quiet at sea with the trickle of the tell tale. You need a 4...
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