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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 November 2007, 07:49
Replies: 35
Views: 7,030
Posted By ed2
bit late

i know its a bit late but look at menai marine they should be able to make one to your own spec,local to you as well i have the 5.5 and agree with the earlyer replyer thier after sales is second to...
Forum: RIBs wanted 22 November 2007, 15:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,030
Posted By ed2
small 3.5/4.00 rib wanted

small rib wanted for a first timer for fishing off cheap as chips if pos tel andy on 01588640848
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2007, 18:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,220
Posted By ed2
ribs for fishing

we have a menai 5.5 metre rib,we use for fishing,we fish on average 3 days per week,at anchor or drift i have never felt more safe, we havent had any probs with hooks as long as you are carefull,its...
Forum: Engines & props 21 September 2007, 07:32
Replies: 13
Views: 3,769
Posted By ed2
We have just bought ourselves a 5.5m RIB with a...

We have just bought ourselves a 5.5m RIB with a Suzuki DF70 Four Stroke engine. It seems very reliable and she runs really well.

Now, this engine is only a year old and has only just had its 20...
Forum: Other stuff 17 September 2007, 21:34
Replies: 58
Views: 8,189
Posted By ed2
Two cars hitting head on. Both probably doing...

Two cars hitting head on. Both probably doing around (at least) 70mph. Therefore probably 140mph at least impact..

Not a lot left of the cars or people involved. Is it wise to let people see it on...
Forum: Commercial operators 17 September 2007, 19:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By ed2
As you have solved the problem and filled the...

As you have solved the problem and filled the place, I am going to hijack this thread slightly.

How do you have a commercially endorsed level 2. I know you can have them, but how do you get your...
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 September 2007, 05:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,731
Posted By ed2
also rib on flea bay

i emailed a guy about a rib for sale on ebay,same reply,who do they think they are fooling yes im gonna part with a couple of grand on a boat i havent seen. yes i know peoples own greed will part...
Forum: Bits and pieces 05 September 2007, 22:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,927
Posted By ed2
Can't say I'm interested in buying the engines...

Can't say I'm interested in buying the engines and couldn't afford to if I was, but that is a damn nice boat.

What speed does she do with them two lumps on the back?

Ed
Forum: Engines & props 05 September 2007, 21:02
Replies: 8
Views: 12,418
Posted By ed2
This is the response from our mechanic, Chris,...

This is the response from our mechanic, Chris, about the advance/retard arm theory.

"Makes sense to me and it is one of the things I checked The engine wouldn't rev in a tank if it had come off. ...
Forum: Engines & props 05 September 2007, 20:52
Replies: 8
Views: 12,418
Posted By ed2
On full throttle it sounds about 1/3 revs if that...

On full throttle it sounds about 1/3 revs if that makes sense when pushing the boat. When on muffs and not trying to push the boat through the water, it will go to full revs or as near as.

The...
Forum: RIB gallery 05 September 2007, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,406
Posted By ed2
Hmmm, I know the yacht Sonsy Lass, but not sure...

Hmmm, I know the yacht Sonsy Lass, but not sure who the owner is...

There are a lot of idiots in the harbour though, mainly the bloody jet skis who seem to find it fair on people working on the...
Forum: Engines & props 05 September 2007, 16:26
Replies: 8
Views: 12,418
Posted By ed2
Thanks for the reply. I have forwarded it to...

Thanks for the reply.

I have forwarded it to our mechanic, Chris, as it means nothing to me.

Will let you know if it helps.

Cheers,

Ed
Forum: RIB gallery 03 September 2007, 21:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,406
Posted By ed2
That is a nice yacht, but the bloke should be...

That is a nice yacht, but the bloke should be chucked out of the marina. He doesn't have an awful lot of luck. He tried going out bang on low water on a spring tide early on in the season and got...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 21:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By ed2
Here is the only half decent picture I can find...

Here is the only half decent picture I can find of it. I do believe this to be an acceptable size as it is 210KB I think and the dimensions should be ok too.

Any suggestions for handle placement?...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 21:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By ed2
I think I get that?? Or not.. lol I am...

I think I get that?? Or not.. lol

I am thinking that we could put grab handles just below the seat on either side so that you can cling on to them just below your bum, as opposed to holding the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 20:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By ed2
Well, I did think as much! lol

Well, I did think as much! lol
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 19:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By ed2
Small Safety Issue?

Hi guys.

We have a seat on our Menai RIB which is moulded in the front of the console. The problem is, you get thrashed around on the bow of a planing RIB as I found out when out on a smaller...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 19:44
Replies: 17
Views: 3,389
Posted By ed2
It is bad luck to rename a boat, isn't it?!

It is bad luck to rename a boat, isn't it?!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 September 2007, 19:09
Replies: 39
Views: 7,292
Posted By ed2
I had a Silva handset. I couldn't get it to...

I had a Silva handset. I couldn't get it to transmit as well as dad's handheld. Not sure what type it is though.

My handset I believe was the Silva S12? Something like that. I didn't get on with...
Forum: Engines & props 03 September 2007, 19:03
Replies: 8
Views: 12,418
Posted By ed2
Thanks for the link, I will have a look at it now...

Thanks for the link, I will have a look at it now and see what I can find :)

Ed
Forum: Engines & props 03 September 2007, 18:58
Replies: 8
Views: 12,418
Posted By ed2
Mariner 60HP 2 stroke engine problem!

Hi guys.

On our boat (sorry not a RIB but still has an engine that has a problem lol) we have a 60HP Mariner 2 stroke engine.

We put the engine in a bucket and on muffs and she starts on the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2007, 18:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,761
Posted By ed2
New here (sorry if in the wrong place)

Hi guys.

I will start by apologising if this has been posted in the wrong place, but I haven't been able to find an introductions board/thread to post it in so please feel free to move it if...
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