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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2012, 11:45
Replies: 20
Views: 2,816
Posted By Quickflash
Zubol, Just about anywhere is possible on...

Zubol,

Just about anywhere is possible on the North Sea. France and Holland are about 50Nm away and the UK is also only about 2-3 hrs away depending on where you cross over and considering weather...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2012, 10:52
Replies: 20
Views: 2,816
Posted By Quickflash
Zubol, for any ribbing info in Belgium, you would...

Zubol, for any ribbing info in Belgium, you would be most helped by talking to the guys at Brugge Marine Centre (Brugge Marine Center - Verdeler RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats), Outboards,...
Forum: Engines & props 08 December 2011, 11:18
Replies: 13
Views: 3,455
Posted By Quickflash
Interesting thread, thanks,

Interesting thread, thanks,
Forum: Engines & props 07 December 2011, 10:29
Replies: 13
Views: 3,455
Posted By Quickflash
Robbie, Do you know if such a tuning set...

Robbie,
Do you know if such a tuning set actually works on a boat? I looked at their website and although they do make them for Volvo's ( in my case a D6 370), I cant read any reviews which mention...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 October 2011, 05:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,297
Posted By Quickflash
using the / a winshield as protection does make...

using the / a winshield as protection does make it better, but the problem is that you don't know yourself if the other guy has understood what you have said, until he tells you so. Unfortunately the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2011, 17:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,297
Posted By Quickflash
Well thank you for all your helpfull comments. I...

Well thank you for all your helpfull comments. I am surprised that nobody really sees this as a problem. I agree that slowing down will help but sometimes when you are travelling in a group of boats,...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 September 2011, 10:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,297
Posted By Quickflash
How to prevent wind noise in a handheld Mic ?

I was wondering if there is good experience on how to reduce windnoise in a VHF handheld mic ?

It is highly frustrating when all the equipment is working fine, but they still cant understand what...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 September 2011, 11:32
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By Quickflash
Thanks, John, but what does a "ground plane" mean...

Thanks, John, but what does a "ground plane" mean ? In my case the antenna would be mounted on top of a T-Top. How would I know if I do or don't have adequate ground plane ?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 September 2011, 08:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By Quickflash
ACMarine or Procom Denmark VHF Antenna

On my search for new antenna's, I have come across the Danish brands ACMarine and Procom. Does anybody have any experience with these brands ? Thanks
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 September 2011, 18:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,407
Posted By Quickflash
Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 12 September 2011, 18:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,407
Posted By Quickflash
Comrod antenna ?

Hi, Would anybody know where I could buy a Comrod VHF antenna ? Thanks
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 August 2011, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By Quickflash
With regards to Raymarine's customer service, I...

With regards to Raymarine's customer service, I beg to disagree. I visited Bangor Marina last summer as part of the 2010 Great British Rib Rally. My Raymarine VHF was malfunctioning and the local...
Forum: Engines & props 05 April 2011, 18:32
Replies: 3
Views: 2,651
Posted By Quickflash
Stress cracks in DPR outer casing

Can't help you with the manuals but this information may help you;

I have a Volvo DPR (2007) drive. Last summer the complete drive got wrecked because of internal parts damage. No obvious cause...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 February 2011, 18:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By Quickflash
Thanks for the suggestions. I have gone with SST...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have gone with SST brackets on either side of the battery and a 50mm belt wich is strapped across the battery.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 February 2011, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By Quickflash
Battery Clamps ?

Would anybody know where I can find stainless steel clamps to hold down a battery ? I have 2 x 130A batteries which are pretty heavy 45kg each and I need something solid to hold them in place.
...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 November 2010, 04:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
Posted By Quickflash
I took a Spot 2 with me on the Great British Rib...

I took a Spot 2 with me on the Great British Rib Rally last summer. It worked great and allowed the people at home to see where we were. I did not have to use the emergency services, but I have no...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 September 2010, 19:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,598
Posted By Quickflash
Thanks all, I'll order it online

Thanks all, I'll order it online
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 September 2010, 10:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,598
Posted By Quickflash
Butane Soldering Iron ?

Can anybody help me locate a butane powered sodlering iron, which can be filled using regular lighter (butane) fluid ?

Thanks
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 September 2010, 16:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,120
Posted By Quickflash
Jmabo, please also read my thread on...

Jmabo, please also read my thread on disconnectable connectors. I have had the same problems with bilgepumps !
Looking at the response from my thread you can consider the following;
- a full cover...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 September 2010, 18:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,688
Posted By Quickflash
Thanks for all the suggestions. The rule...

Thanks for all the suggestions.
The rule bilgepump that I have lasts approx 3 months so each season I have to replace at least two of them. I use Deutsch connectors but they are not as waterproof...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 September 2010, 10:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,688
Posted By Quickflash
Waterproof connectors that are disconnectable ?

Hi,

Does anybody know if there are waterproof/submergeable connectors which are also easily disconnectable ? The bilgepump that I have is electrically connected in such a way that you can easily...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2010, 10:39
Replies: 43
Views: 16,384
Posted By Quickflash
Back in Belgium..

Only after returning to Belgium did I have the opportunity to read the various logs & blogs. I must say that all of the blogs reflect very accurately on all that went on and I have great respect for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2010, 10:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,639
Posted By Quickflash
Seashocks

I think you mean these; https://www.seashocks.com/

I have them on my boat but I am not convinced that they really are a major improvement. Although they are relatively heavy, they can blow...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2010, 06:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Quickflash
Thanks for the comments, I never thought to use...

Thanks for the comments, I never thought to use the plotter to "feed" my log with data, but as you say it is all there. A waterproof paper notepad is in any case a good idea i think, to mark vital...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 March 2010, 13:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By Quickflash
What logbook to use on a rib ?

I like to keep track of all the trips I make, including all the boat's statistics in a logbook. For the last year's I have been using the Reed's Logbook for yachts, but as it uses paper pages, it...
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