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Forum: Trailers & towing 08 September 2008, 13:03
Replies: 29
Views: 6,190
Posted By Sharky
I trailer an 8m inboard on a double axil trailer...

I trailer an 8m inboard on a double axil trailer but take two wheels off when manovering even with the car as it saves the tyre scrub
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 November 2006, 07:58
Replies: 37
Views: 6,229
Posted By Sharky
allthough pumps when running do use a lot of...

allthough pumps when running do use a lot of current the actule time spent working is small so the solor panel does charge it up again. This will be the third year my 8m will be in the water with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 November 2006, 16:32
Replies: 37
Views: 6,229
Posted By Sharky
I use a small 11 watt solor panel and i find this...

I use a small 11 watt solor panel and i find this keeps the batteries topped up even when the boat is not used for long periods.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 April 2006, 12:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,080
Posted By Sharky
Never had a problam with the sticky thing they...

Never had a problam with the sticky thing they supply you with.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2006, 12:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By Sharky
went from Hamble to I.O.W not a wave or a ripple...

went from Hamble to I.O.W not a wave or a ripple in sight had late lunch sitting outside the Folly Inn in glorious sunshine. These are the days that makes life worth living :cheers:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2006, 12:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,701
Posted By Sharky
I own a house at Island Harbour on the I.O W with...

I own a house at Island Harbour on the I.O W with its own 30" mooring outside the front door. It is a locked harbour with access for a rib 3hr +- hight water. We rent this out as a holliday cottage...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2005, 13:34
Replies: 23
Views: 5,484
Posted By Sharky
Getting Ashore

I HAVE BEEN USING A RING FOR MANY YEARS AND PADDLING IT WITH A FRISBEE :D IT STORES EASLY AND GIVES EVERY ONE A LAUGH. DON,T PADDLE IN STRONG CURRENTS OR WIND OR YOU COULD END UP ANYWARE :glug:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2005, 06:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,267
Posted By Sharky
Thanks for pointing out the typo :bow:

Thanks for pointing out the typo :bow:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2005, 16:29
Replies: 13
Views: 3,267
Posted By Sharky
Re moorimg in I.O.W

Hi Roy
I have a house at Island Harbour half way up the Madina river from Cows. I might be able to help you with your mooring.
send me an email to jdarlingto@aol.com. :thumbs:
Forum: Bits and pieces 16 January 2005, 08:30
Replies: 0
Views: 1,469
Posted By Sharky
Honda Welder/Generator

I have a 11hp Honda welder generator. 180amp ark + 5kv at 240V / 110 and is mounted on a wheeled frame.
This set has had very little use and start well £1100 new i would like £450
If you need any...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 December 2004, 19:06
Replies: 41
Views: 9,281
Posted By Sharky
Stick to the Scorpion it will be worth it in the...

Stick to the Scorpion it will be worth it in the end. The other one you could try is Cougar Marine, thay are building a rib based on the Honda 225 race boat. i have been in their ribs and thay are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 November 2004, 18:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,524
Posted By Sharky
anodes

Does anybody know where to get the zinc rod that goes into a Yanmar engine anode???
Buying a set of these for £80 and replacing the ones on the leg as well gets expensive.
Has anyone else found...
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2004, 06:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,900
Posted By Sharky
The Pacific 22 uses a drive shaft with the gear...

The Pacific 22 uses a drive shaft with the gear box bolted to the engine and a direct drive out drive.
the prop in the middle is similar to a small lorry drive shaft and would be no problem getting...
Forum: Engines & props 08 November 2004, 22:22
Replies: 34
Views: 5,480
Posted By Sharky
Try some easystart down the carbs, i found it...

Try some easystart down the carbs, i found it gets most thing going :@
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 November 2004, 22:42
Replies: 16
Views: 4,188
Posted By Sharky
I spent a lot of time trying to find a family rib...

I spent a lot of time trying to find a family rib but still having good quality and safe handerling. The one that came out tops for me was the Scorpion 8.1 with 4 good jockey seats and a bench seat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 November 2004, 06:41
Replies: 6
Views: 4,135
Posted By Sharky
Try the chandelles at Lymington town key, can’t...

Try the chandelles at Lymington town key, can’t remember the make but ive had mine 2 years and have used it a lot and it still going well
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2004, 18:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By Sharky
Yes that was us coming down from totland to cowes...

Yes that was us coming down from totland to cowes traveling with a blue scorpion 8m rib. There are a few 48m couger hull around, one was at cowes for the race on sunday with 2 1000hp supercharged...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 September 2004, 18:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By Sharky
We run a 48ft rib with tripple 300hp inboards its...

We run a 48ft rib with tripple 300hp inboards its fantastic in the rough, at 6
tonnes it goes through most seas. SIZE IS !!!!!. The only problam is nobody wan'ts to know in the rib park and it cost...
Forum: Engines & props 04 September 2004, 07:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,469
Posted By Sharky
90 to 94c is about right for diesel engines. If...

90 to 94c is about right for diesel engines. If it is running cool when not under load, check the thermostat ;)
Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2004, 07:49
Replies: 37
Views: 6,731
Posted By Sharky
If you have checked everything, it may be the...

If you have checked everything, it may be the idle jet in the carb which has got blocked. If you run it in water it must be above the cavertaion plate. Hope this helps!!! :V
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 July 2004, 09:15
Replies: 36
Views: 5,862
Posted By Sharky
Have been to firework many times, it is a great...

Have been to firework many times, it is a great night not to be missed.I will be their gest off the beach (blue scorpion TYPHOON) so you get the music as well as a good spot to watch.
Take plenty...
Forum: RIB gallery 30 June 2004, 18:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,715
Posted By Sharky
This is a BIG ONE

Thought you like to see of our rib now it in the water
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2004, 18:32
Replies: 5
Views: 4,781
Posted By Sharky
Thanks Chris for the info, it look about 30-35...

Thanks Chris for the info, it look about 30-35 miles by sea from Bude to Padstow. Is their any major nav hazzards??? and what the chance of just keeping the trailer at Bude as we need the car for the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2004, 18:02
Replies: 5
Views: 4,781
Posted By Sharky
Launching at Rock

I am going on holiday at the beginning of July to North Cornwall,
around the Padstow area . I would like to take my 8m Scorpion Rib and launch it at Rock. Has anybody used this slipway. Is there any...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2002, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 6,733
Posted By Sharky
Cobra Ribs

I currently have a Pacific 22 Diesel rib which i have been verv pleased with but i would like more length and a bit more speed.
i am looking at a 8.5m cobra with a 250hp mercruser diesel.
Could...
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