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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 November 2008, 07:00
Replies: 30
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Posted By Matt-V-SAR
well you guys did sugget lowering the price :D:D ...

well you guys did sugget lowering the price :D:D

eerrrr yer was a bit of what we call a tiffy typo, boat has not been sold for that price
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 October 2008, 17:30
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Picked the boat up today, quite an impressive...

Picked the boat up today, quite an impressive craft and goes like stink.
Would like to say Thanks to the Cowes ILB guys for leaving half the kit on there I.E Anchors, warps, man overboard recovery...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2008, 14:54
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
All signs will be removed, as will the blue...

All signs will be removed, as will the blue lights before the boat is sold :thumbs:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2008, 23:36
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
I agree. Its not exciting in any way shape or...

I agree. Its not exciting in any way shape or form?

Was just answering a post, thats all, its not a debate that needs restarting again from the last threads, so will leave it at that?

Im...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2008, 20:03
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Depending on who buys the boat will depend on...

Depending on who buys the boat will depend on what if anything gets taken off, i.e Blue lights , lettering etc.

We will see how it goes as on ebay for a week, all points have been considered...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2008, 19:14
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Hiya Pete, Humber are advertising a 2008...

Hiya Pete,

Humber are advertising a 2008 6.3 with Suzuki 140 on their website for a wopping £22,295, no electronics or gear, no trailer etc
https://www.ribworld.co.uk/ribs-detail.asp?testid=217...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2008, 15:06
Replies: 30
Views: 6,138
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
lol not for that reason, we will continue to...

lol not for that reason, we will continue to discuss the need for that channel with the coastguard.

Went to have a look at it and i must say its very impressive bit of kit, nicely put together...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2008, 17:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
i can recommend Tim at Griffin Marine Services in...

i can recommend Tim at Griffin Marine Services in Cowes, IOW, fantastic course and great instructor, have just done mine at the weekend and it was a very good course, learnt alot
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2008, 19:42
Replies: 43
Views: 7,111
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Polwart, Is a good point and when it comes...

Polwart,

Is a good point and when it comes to survivors it really depends on how many you have on board, most of the time they are placed in the bow which is a fair size and is open, they are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2008, 19:23
Replies: 43
Views: 7,111
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Hiya. no more likely than any other RIB,...

Hiya.

no more likely than any other RIB, its very safe, very steady and can take quite a pounding, the crew are normally standing and thus learn to take the shock of waves through thier leg...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2008, 19:07
Replies: 43
Views: 7,111
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
As Codprawn says the ocean dynamics have no...

As Codprawn says the ocean dynamics have no transom and in the case of our 9.2 meter it has a raised consol postion so anywater that comes in flows straight down the deck and out the back, whilst the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 September 2008, 17:44
Replies: 36
Views: 6,786
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Hiya, The stern does not seem to have much...

Hiya,

The stern does not seem to have much lift to it. As Tiffy said protrusion of the rear Sponsons dosnt seem as good as on the new 4 meter humber Venturer Three that just entered servcie.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2008, 09:22
Replies: 8
Views: 3,071
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
That is err quite ...well scary yes. I...

That is err quite ...well scary yes.

I would be very supprised if these things were "standard practise" the bunch of SNSM crews from Dinard that we (Venturers) have a twinning reationship with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 December 2007, 12:35
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Havener, as i said in the PM's very interested in...

Havener, as i said in the PM's very interested in the flood courses if you run them, am looking foreward to further information :thumbs:

Never new more people loose thier lives to water inland...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 December 2007, 12:16
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Ill tell her that...she may well boot you one in...

Ill tell her that...she may well boot you one in the nads for it lol

she managed to keep herself busy looking after those kids ....poor girl lol
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 18:26
Replies: 34
Views: 5,694
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Indeed! although we are in a reasonably...

Indeed!

although we are in a reasonably enclosed helm position so dont fee it so much.

I think the crew who are positioned just behind the lower part of the consol frame get a bit of spray...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 17:57
Replies: 34
Views: 5,694
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
I am not sure, will find out for you. ...

I am not sure, will find out for you.



Being a 4 ton boat it didnt make a noticable difference with tube hight out of the water, Tubes sit above the waterline anyway...just.

The boat...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 16:23
Replies: 34
Views: 5,694
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Very true lol will check later,...

Very true lol



will check later, reason we swaped was ECU was buggering up and Cat wernt being to helpful with fixing it, we decided to change to the Iveco as it was a smaller, lighter engine...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 14:51
Replies: 34
Views: 5,694
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
HI, Jet is a Hamilton HJ322 Iveco is...

HI,

Jet is a Hamilton HJ322

Iveco is a 400 hp, runs at 3900 revs pulling 30 knots

looking next year at getting a 450 hp Iveco as we used to have a much heavier CAT 450.

a lighter 450...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 13:10
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
yes it is.....damn thing needs my thumb on it all...

yes it is.....damn thing needs my thumb on it all the time :rolleyes:

anyway if i remember correctly i was the one bailing the car out with a saucepan!!!

Actually i remember, you were the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 13:08
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
We dont play around with anything fast moving is...

We dont play around with anything fast moving is the simple answer, flooded fords. the odd car in ditch....or something yes but we dont do swiftwater rescue as such, any water deeper than we are tall...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2007, 12:14
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
I was working very hard ....that winch button...

I was working very hard ....that winch button was difficult to press...
anyway i was co-ordinating....not sure what but i was :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 December 2007, 13:17
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Hi Dan :hi: aka Drysuit boy :D

Hi Dan :hi:

aka Drysuit boy :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2007, 18:45
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
Ok no probs, the reason i believed you may of had...

Ok no probs, the reason i believed you may of had an agenda is the rather interesting first comments you made in the Water Jet Tips thread,

I understand the SAR structure and support it, it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 December 2007, 18:22
Replies: 98
Views: 15,435
Posted By Matt-V-SAR
ummm is this not also a comment from a "high...

ummm is this not also a comment from a "high horse" aswell?

I notice you have a certain agenda towards us, perhaps with 20+ years SAR experience you have you should be more supportive of SAR...
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