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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 September 2011, 21:52
Replies: 78
Views: 11,513
Posted By gavin
Drams

I enjoyed the day, its always a good run to Islay, Ardbeg is worth the Annual wait, I was a little bit worried on leaving the Distillery this year ,just how much I liked the taste of the whisky this...
Forum: RIB gallery 03 May 2010, 06:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,715
Posted By gavin
Sween

Hi Euan, I had the pleasure of a day trip up loch Sween, a couple of years ago.We anchored at Castle Sween, and swam ashore in drysuits to have a look at the Castle.Tayvallich is a great village, you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 March 2009, 10:19
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By gavin
Planning a trip to The Scottish Isles a must see

Came across this , for anyone interested in a trip to the Isles ,it is a great set of videos


https://www.youtube.com/profile?user=channelswimmer&view=videos
Forum: RIB gallery 06 November 2008, 21:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By gavin
We were one of the end boats on the string of...

We were one of the end boats on the string of ribs, they had samples out for everyone, but when we got into the Distillery, they were all polished off, lots of it
Forum: RIB gallery 02 November 2008, 08:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By gavin
Ardbeg

More pics
Forum: RIB gallery 02 November 2008, 08:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By gavin
Redbay to Ardbeg 2006

I have been meaning to upload these for a while, as per normal the fleet left Cushendall , for a trip to Ardbeg Whiskey Distillery on Islay.
Weather permitting this is an annual trip, for the ever...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2008, 13:09
Replies: 27
Views: 4,891
Posted By gavin
Hi Jon You can tie the rib at the Wharf in Oban...

Hi Jon
You can tie the rib at the Wharf in Oban and walk easily to their Tesco for fuel, if you were stuck.
Try contacting, Oban Yacht Haven, opposite the shore, They may/may not do petrol.
As...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 April 2008, 19:41
Replies: 28
Views: 5,564
Posted By gavin
Would personally recommend L200 for towing, we...

Would personally recommend L200 for towing,
we tow a 7.8m rib 225hp Mercury, 4 wheel trailer,

Excellent machine for towing,

If I was going again, I would go for Hilux, better...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2008, 17:45
Replies: 11
Views: 9,884
Posted By gavin
The odd time there would be an earlier ...

The odd time there would be an earlier version of the Ficht Ram oil for sale in say 50 gal container, you will get larger quantities of the XD from US boat shops, again...
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2008, 17:43
Replies: 11
Views: 10,505
Posted By gavin
Oil

Is it definately definately 2 stroke, is there any possibility you are seeing gear oil, if the engine is new, it is possibly using more oil for the run in peroid, you ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2008, 19:22
Replies: 34
Views: 6,917
Posted By gavin
Sounds to me like you handled it textbook, ...

Sounds to me like you handled it textbook, pan pan etc,
you done the right thing , especially with head injury.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2008, 17:39
Replies: 34
Views: 5,213
Posted By gavin
Visited Oban in Aug 06 during West Highland week,...

Visited Oban in Aug 06 during West Highland week, was shocked at the facalities for tying up.We tied up outside a yacht, would have happily stayed the night there, we were completly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 January 2008, 21:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By gavin
Launchng made easy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40_5egDAM0s&feature=related
Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2007, 18:33
Replies: 92
Views: 23,011
Posted By gavin
dis information

Have had experience of both DI Evinrudes and Optimax.

I know of a 225 Rude, it siezed simply because the oil level rather than oil pressure switch in the remote oil ...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 15 October 2007, 19:02
Replies: 15
Views: 4,036
Posted By gavin
You need to read this if you are using a Landy ...

You need to read this if you are using a Landy ,especially when towing


https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/land_rover.html


And ask yourself is your Landy affected by this Quater of a...
Forum: Other stuff 10 October 2007, 20:23
Replies: 58
Views: 8,202
Posted By gavin
Ridicilous thread

Codprawn this is a ridicilous thread, I dont think it is the Motorway closing you have a problem with, but Authority in general, and of course New Labour, the Police the ...
Forum: Engines & props 07 October 2007, 18:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,572
Posted By gavin
optimax helm unit adjustment

Anyone got any leads or links, for setting or adjusting F/R slack on the 225 optimax helm unit.

I want to adjust out slack to allow quicker or more immediate shifting into...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 25 September 2007, 17:31
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
Landrover Has Done It Again

This was taken from the Initial Quality Survey 2007



Landrover, Mercedes-Benz and Saab showed the most improvement since 2006. However, while Land Rover vehicles improved by 34 PP100, the...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 21 September 2007, 15:45
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
I am lucky I am not new Labour, as you have...

I am lucky I am not new Labour, as you have an adversion to them aswell as the Irish, sure its only a few weeks ago you were blaming the IRA, on trying to bomb London ...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 20 September 2007, 18:23
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
hilux insane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkXa4Hf0oY4
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 20 September 2007, 18:09
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGGt-khjIo&NR=1 ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGGt-khjIo&NR=1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OLXUM3cRNI&mode=related&search=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYC8STz8lM&mode=related&search=



No...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 19 September 2007, 17:22
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
And definately not this

And definately not this
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 19 September 2007, 17:18
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
Or this

Or this
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 19 September 2007, 17:12
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
He cant take the risk of this

He cant take the risk of this
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 19 September 2007, 17:07
Replies: 40
Views: 8,278
Posted By gavin
K a Do needs serious pulling power, hence ...

K a Do needs serious pulling power, hence the requirement of a jap tow vehicle, Codds dont get me started about Landies, we wont go there.
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