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Forum: RIB gallery 20 March 2018, 06:48
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,303
Posted By Andy Young2
getting back to RIB scene

After owning RIBs and boats in the Middle East I am looking to move back to Wales (Penarth) and get back into the RIB scene. Toyed with the idea of bringing this boat back as it owes me nothing and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 March 2011, 14:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By Andy Young2
Tragedy for Tristan da Cunha

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Forum: Engines & props 05 June 2010, 09:38
Replies: 324
Views: 494,803
Posted By Andy Young2
Merc Marine Laser2 48-16544 A45 19P

Stainless steel found whilst diving. Found ad posted at local marina etc but no claims. Any good to anyone?
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 May 2010, 09:37
Replies: 23
Views: 6,073
Posted By Andy Young2
Sonar i received some sound advice from Bedajim...

Sonar i received some sound advice from Bedajim and some excellent pictures of his masterpiece. As I was restricted by only having a chop saw, angle grinder and arc welder I opted for a simpler...
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 April 2010, 09:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,649
Posted By Andy Young2
Thanks Nos have emailed the firm directly

Thanks Nos have emailed the firm directly
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 April 2010, 08:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,649
Posted By Andy Young2
Thank you very much I searched and drew a blank....

Thank you very much I searched and drew a blank. I shall have a look at the 'grey' ones as I need one quickly. Thank you very much for your help.
Andy
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 April 2010, 06:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,649
Posted By Andy Young2
Please can you post a link to the seller of the...

Please can you post a link to the seller of the famous blue covers. I need one for a 6,5m rib that is kept in Muscat. i will let you know how they fare in the sun

Cheers
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 April 2010, 06:41
Replies: 16
Views: 4,649
Posted By Andy Young2
I am after one of the famous blue covers - please...

I am after one of the famous blue covers - please can you send me a link. It is for a 6.5m rib that is in Muscat so I will let you know how the covers stand up to serious UV. If it does a year I will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2010, 09:44
Replies: 16
Views: 6,801
Posted By Andy Young2
Cheers Tim will get an order in

Cheers Tim will get an order in
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2010, 09:18
Replies: 16
Views: 6,801
Posted By Andy Young2
Ribshop tube conditioner - result!

Is it possible to buy this product by mail order if so please could you post a link
many thanks
Forum: Engines & props 27 December 2009, 06:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,377
Posted By Andy Young2
Yamaha Forward and Reverse Gears

I have 2 x Yama 75hp (Serial 411849 and 411853) on a Libra 6500R RIB. Both engines clunk into gear and I have been advised that this normal wear on older engines and that the solution would be to...
Forum: Engines & props 07 October 2009, 03:32
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By Andy Young2
Daniel - thanks for that I shall try local Yam...

Daniel - thanks for that I shall try local Yam agent and see what he has.

9D280 - I like the sound of the bail out plan wiring in console and shall keep that in mind

jyasaki - thanks for the...
Forum: Engines & props 06 October 2009, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By Andy Young2
Polwart - I shall investigate cables and see if...

Polwart - I shall investigate cables and see if they are moving freely. I can then look at lubricating them as well. Thank you for this advice

9D280 - I shall also have a look inside the control...
Forum: Engines & props 06 October 2009, 05:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By Andy Young2
Refurbishing control gear

I am refurbishing a Libra 6.5m rib which has 2 x PTT Yamaha 75s. The boat has been unused for a while and left in 50 degree heat. The control gear is two 703 boxes 'back to back'. The control levers...
Forum: Other stuff 06 October 2009, 05:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,227
Posted By Andy Young2
There is a BMW R75/6, 1974, 3,000km for sale here...

There is a BMW R75/6, 1974, 3,000km for sale here is Muscat. Priced at 1200 quid. Very tempted. Not sure which one of the kids to sell though
Forum: Other stuff 15 August 2009, 06:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,173
Posted By Andy Young2
Ben Please send pictures 'before' and 'after'....

Ben
Please send pictures 'before' and 'after'. I have also seen some good sun shades on RIBs here in Muscat and I am looking to build my own on to a Libra 6.5m.
Forum: Engines & props 08 August 2009, 02:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By Andy Young2
Many thanks Jizm. I shall wait now until I have...

Many thanks Jizm. I shall wait now until I have my hands on a manual. Cheers
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 07:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By Andy Young2
Yam 75 2 stroke carb problem

After fitting a new filter and fuel line the engine is running rough on 2 cyls. Taking the cover off the back of the carbs I saw fuel coming out of a small port above and left of the middle carb air...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 August 2009, 14:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,708
Posted By Andy Young2
Guess you're toppers on smoke alarms as well...

Guess you're toppers on smoke alarms as well then....
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 August 2009, 10:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,708
Posted By Andy Young2
Dan, Go to your local fire station and ask if...

Dan, Go to your local fire station and ask if they have any scrap 70mm lay flat hose. It is normally Angus Duraline; lined inside with a very tough sheath, cuts easily with a sharp box cutter to give...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 01 August 2009, 12:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,615
Posted By Andy Young2
Advice on towing needed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvkYCapb31w
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2009, 09:26
Replies: 42
Views: 6,249
Posted By Andy Young2
Hi Rodan Red Tide has been gone for a few...

Hi Rodan
Red Tide has been gone for a few months now but as you are aware this has been the worst occurrence in living memory. As far as I know there has been no real explanation of why this year...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2009, 09:14
Replies: 42
Views: 6,249
Posted By Andy Young2
The floats found around Tristan are thought to...

The floats found around Tristan are thought to come from fishing gear used by Taiwanese poachers. The poachers fish around 'the back' of Tristan when the islanders cannot launch from their harbour....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2009, 08:10
Replies: 42
Views: 6,249
Posted By Andy Young2
I found a green coloured glass float some 24" in...

I found a green coloured glass float some 24" in diameter whilst beach combing on the island of Tristan da Cunha. It was intact and in a 'net bag' used to attach it to the fishing gear. The glass was...
Forum: Other stuff 12 July 2009, 11:52
Replies: 1
Views: 1,141
Posted By Andy Young2
Dog Diver

probably posted before but I liked it
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