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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 April 2024, 21:47
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By CJL
The hatches are no long made by the manufacturer...

The hatches are no long made by the manufacturer so you can either buy the seal and retro-fit it or buy a new hatch.

Chris
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 March 2024, 23:53
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By CJL
I used to have a Ribtec 585 and hands down its...

I used to have a Ribtec 585 and hands down its one of the best handling boats I ever had. Build quality was good, I never saw any issues.

Chris
Forum: RIBs wanted 14 January 2024, 20:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By CJL
Have you been on the Ribcraft Owners Group on...

Have you been on the Ribcraft Owners Group on Facebook?
There are a few 4.8m for sale on there.
Chris
Forum: Trailers & towing 02 January 2024, 19:37
Replies: 7
Views: 836
Posted By CJL
A lot of US websites/forums are adament that you...

A lot of US websites/forums are adament that you MUST use one of these "transom savers": LINK (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extreme-Max-3005-3852-Straight-Transom/dp/B00TTLV99W?th=1)

I've never used...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2023, 19:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By CJL
This is often the case. We had somebody on...

This is often the case.

We had somebody on a boat, tied to the shore on a pontoon and the London Ambulance Service refused to go on the pontoon until the casualty was on the shore. We called the...
Forum: Engines & props 28 November 2023, 09:41
Replies: 16
Views: 1,347
Posted By CJL
I used this stuff over COVID and the petrol still...

I used this stuff over COVID and the petrol still went off.
It was a nightmare to empty the tank and dispose of it.
Chris
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 November 2023, 21:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,374
Posted By CJL
We had a brilliant trip from Severnside Boat and...

We had a brilliant trip from Severnside Boat and Caravan Park near Lower Apperley down to Gloucester and back. Its not far but we were doing a shakedown trip with a friend on his boat.

Its...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2023, 20:21
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By CJL
Thank you - useful to know! We have started...

Thank you - useful to know!

We have started taking our gauges off over winter to protect from frost now.

Chris
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 27 September 2023, 20:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By CJL
We've got a 585 and a 6.4 Ribcraft. The 6.4...

We've got a 585 and a 6.4 Ribcraft.

The 6.4 is an old style or "narrow beam" based on the 585 hull. It is narrow and the newer, wider beam 6.4 hull is much nicer. I understand this is a "cut...
Forum: RIB gallery 18 September 2023, 16:52
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By CJL
Part 5

Part 5
Forum: RIB gallery 18 September 2023, 16:50
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By CJL
Part 4

Part 4
Forum: RIB gallery 18 September 2023, 16:48
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By CJL
Part 3

Part 3
Forum: RIB gallery 18 September 2023, 16:47
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By CJL
Part 2

Part 2
Forum: RIB gallery 18 September 2023, 16:43
Replies: 4
Views: 466
Posted By CJL
2023 Great River Race

In what has become an annual tradition, volunteers from across the country headed to West London to support the 2023 Great River Race on the tidal River Thames.

In total 243 rowers made it along...
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 September 2023, 20:51
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By CJL
Bump!!

Bump!!
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 August 2023, 09:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By CJL
Yes. Keep the car on the flat at the slipway (use...

Yes. Keep the car on the flat at the slipway (use a strap or something) and that will be fine.
Forum: RIB gallery 21 August 2023, 22:53
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By CJL
River Severn Potter

Last weekend we did a short trip on the River Thames, so we decided to give the River Severn a try this weekend.

Due to other commitments we met up quite late in the day at 12 at Severnside Boat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2023, 21:35
Replies: 8
Views: 604
Posted By CJL
We have used BoatyBits in Poole for our covers...

We have used BoatyBits in Poole for our covers and they came to us and did an amazing job for a sensible price. They are often up your way and along the Thames so I am sure they could fit you in.
...
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 July 2023, 19:54
Replies: 57
Views: 5,609
Posted By CJL
We have a SAS hitchlock, wheel clamp and Datatag...

We have a SAS hitchlock, wheel clamp and Datatag trailer security system (microdots, RFID patches and warning stickers) as an added deterrent. We also use a chain and padlock around the spare wheel...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 June 2023, 09:37
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By CJL
The Lake District National Park sell black...

The Lake District National Park sell black plastic plates and stickers for your registration. (Note you need the black background and white letters for them). Its quite cheap and you can put holes in...
Forum: RIB gallery 17 June 2023, 17:01
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By CJL
Final one:

Final one:
Forum: RIB gallery 17 June 2023, 17:00
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By CJL
Second lot of pics:

Second lot of pics:
Forum: RIB gallery 17 June 2023, 16:53
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By CJL
2023 Seawork Show at Southampton

Last week was the Seawork Show down in Southampton so we thought we'd head down for a scout around and add stuff to our mental shopping cart!

Its a great little show but it is focussed on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2023, 20:15
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By CJL
Some pictures from our visit today: CJL

Some pictures from our visit today:

CJL
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 May 2023, 19:33
Replies: 9
Views: 592
Posted By CJL
Welcome!

Welcome!
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