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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2010, 20:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By MAHA
Thanks all, some good suggestions there. Can...

Thanks all, some good suggestions there.

Can I ask, Bankes in Studland Bay, is there a sea taxi there, how would i get ashore with no tender? Also, do i need to worry about tides there?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2010, 21:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By MAHA
Suggestions for a Lads Day Out at Sea

Going to take a few friends for a day out on the solent.

Would like some suggestions & ideas please.

Leaving Mercury Marina on the Hamble at 8am

Want to have a day around the Solent taking...
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 April 2009, 05:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By MAHA
VHF now sold

VHF now sold
Forum: Bits and pieces 31 March 2009, 20:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By MAHA
Bits & Pieces, Optimax Oil, Flares, VHF, Garmin G2 Card

For Sale.

1. Pains Wessex Inshore distress flares. Includes 2x pinpoint red handflare, 2x Orange handsmokes, & water resistant container. Expires 12/11. £25.00

2. Quicksilver Optimax DFI Oil, 4...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 March 2009, 20:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By MAHA
Thanks for all the sugestions, had a look at them...

Thanks for all the sugestions, had a look at them & there are some great ideas there.

Will let you know where we end up & report accordingly.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2009, 18:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By MAHA
Where to go ?

I want to take the Mrs away for her Birthday June time.

Looking to go away on the boat & stay for a couple of nights in a nice hotel.

Looking for suggestions please on a good hotel around the...
Forum: RIBs wanted 21 November 2008, 21:12
Replies: 5
Views: 2,200
Posted By MAHA
Cobra 7.5M

PM sent.............
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 04 September 2008, 15:23
Replies: 14
Views: 3,400
Posted By MAHA
Main Dealers

I run a Toyota main dealer and can promise you it is not easy selling cars at the moment!

Not all main dealers are the same, but I do hear this a number of times.

I can't understand why sales...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2008, 19:52
Replies: 20
Views: 5,645
Posted By MAHA
How Long?

How long will it take me to get there by sea from the Solent end of Southampton Water, at say a steady 20 knots?
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 July 2008, 21:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,219
Posted By MAHA
Cheap Discovery

Got a cheap Discovery if anybody's looking for a tow vehicle:

0151 Discovery V8 ES 7 Seater Auto, Silver with tan leather, tow bar, Electric Seats, Alloy Wheels, Twin Sunroofs, only 56,000 miles....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 June 2008, 15:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,671
Posted By MAHA
KB Boat Park-Portsmouth

Looking at putting my RIB with KB on a dry stack basis.

Has anybody had any experience with them good or bad that you could share with me.

Many Thanks,
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2008, 04:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,104
Posted By MAHA
Dry Stack - Portsmouth Area

Looking for a good dry stack facility in the Portsmouth area, any suggestions please?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 May 2008, 20:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,450
Posted By MAHA
Rafting-Etiquette

Looking for some advice on rafting against other ribs.

What is the correct etiquette, is there a correct etiquette?

How do I get out if I have 3 ribs alongside?

Do I assume I can raft up to...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 14 April 2008, 20:01
Replies: 14
Views: 9,810
Posted By MAHA
V5

Hi Tim, getting a repacement V5 is a nightmare.

I work in the car trade & will not buy or take in a px without a V5, to much agro!

The DVLA changed the procedure a couple of years ago.

You...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 April 2008, 20:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,727
Posted By MAHA
Cowes Hotels, Recomendations Please

I am taking thre family to Cowes for the weekend & need recomendations for somewhere to stay.

We will be berthing at Cowes Yacht Haven so it needs to be in walking distance from there.

We will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2008, 14:38
Replies: 18
Views: 5,229
Posted By MAHA
Hi Andrew, I bought a 7.5m Cobra with a 225hp...

Hi Andrew, I bought a 7.5m Cobra with a 225hp Optimax last year second hand (2005 model year).

The reason I bought the Cobra was for similar reasons to you. I have a very young family (four & one)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2008, 15:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By MAHA
Insurance

Try www.craftinsure.com

I pay £231 for a 7.5M with a 225 Opti.
Forum: RIBnet North America 27 December 2007, 20:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,981
Posted By MAHA
Boat Hire In The Keys

Coming to the States on holiday on the 14th January for two weeks.

Need a recomendation on hiring a boat, staying in Marathon.

Can anyone help?

Many Thanks,

Tim.
Forum: Other stuff 03 November 2007, 22:05
Replies: 32
Views: 5,443
Posted By MAHA
I Took The Plunge

I had my eyes done six months ago.

Had been putting it off for years as I had an earlier problem with contacts which made me very nervous of doing anything else to my eyes!

I am happy to say it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2007, 19:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By MAHA
I think the RPM was about 4800. The trim was...

I think the RPM was about 4800.

The trim was 1.5.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 October 2007, 18:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,748
Posted By MAHA
What Speed Should I Expect From This Setup?

Advice please,

What speed should I expect from this.....................

7.5M Cobra with 225hp Mercury Optimax with stainless 21 pitch prop.

1 person, 25 Gallons of fuel.

Been out today...
Forum: Engines & props 14 October 2007, 18:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By MAHA
Good Mercury Dealer - Need Recomendations

I need to get my Optimax serviced.

The boat is based in Southampton.

Need recomendations on who to use please.

Also, what should I be paying for an annual service on a 225 Opti with the...
Forum: Engines & props 27 September 2007, 19:10
Replies: 10
Views: 11,936
Posted By MAHA
Leeway, any idea what the water pressure should...

Leeway, any idea what the water pressure should be?

I think from memeory mine is 4-5 psi.

Don't know if that is right or wrong?
Forum: Engines & props 26 September 2007, 20:50
Replies: 10
Views: 11,936
Posted By MAHA
Optimax 225 - Overheating ? ? ?

I have a 2005 Mercury Optimax 225.

On two separarte occasions the engine temperature has risen significantly with the alarm coming on when idling from cold?

The first time we were seeting off...
Forum: Engines & props 05 September 2007, 20:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,447
Posted By MAHA
Need Advice

Just bought a RIB with a 2005 225 Mercury Optimax.

I am totally new to boating and need some advice on engine maintenance.

What should I be doing & when?

I've seen on these threads about...
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