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Forum: RIBnet Europe 24 November 2009, 11:31
Replies: 2
Views: 4,452
Posted By Jon H
Rib Charter 2010 Summer Crete / Balearics

Anyone out there ever had a bare boat hire in either region or know of any reliable company doing the same ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2009, 15:30
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By Jon H
Isle of Wight End of Month

All

Any recommendations for good places to go ribbing on the island

nice bays

Good BBQ spots

Good mooring etc?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2009, 13:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,096
Posted By Jon H
Holiday on Isle Of Wight (persuade wife that I need a new rib)

At the end of August I am staying at Cowes and have hired a 6m Ribcraft for the week

I want to scoot about and take my wife to some really nice locations.

What I would like to do is take her to...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 May 2009, 05:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,130
Posted By Jon H
I was there last year in my little 4.9m ...

I was there last year in my little 4.9m
Brilliant show

What amazed me (maybe I am easily pleased) was the ice cream delivery boats.... felt like a king....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2009, 07:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,482
Posted By Jon H
Quick VHF question

When I call a marina on channel 16 I should ask them to switch to another channel

MInd has gone blank today but would that other channel be a choice of the ship to ship channels 6,8,72,77

or...
Forum: Engines & props 31 March 2009, 21:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By Jon H
3 years old 4 stroke

3 years old

4 stroke
Forum: RIBs wanted 31 March 2009, 21:29
Replies: 7
Views: 1,823
Posted By Jon H
6 - 7m 150plus wanted

Humber
RibCraft
Ribcraft

Want double jockey in front and seats for another 2

preferable Evinrude

Need GPS / VHF
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 31 March 2009, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,070
Posted By Jon H
Thames

Very keen to do this in the summer

Fancy a joint trip
Forum: Engines & props 30 March 2009, 22:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By Jon H
200Hp Suzuki with 700 hrs on clock, issues ?

Any problems or things I shoudl watch out for ?

This is powering a 7m rib.

I have been told it gets circa 100nm out of 160 Litre tank.... is this about right... seem a bit low to me ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2009, 12:37
Replies: 33
Views: 14,607
Posted By Jon H
Ribquest 6.3

I have seen a decent Ribquest 6.3 which I am considering . For quite a bit more cash I can get a RobCraft

Any views on which woudl be better

I want to take whichever I buy to France, I o W,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 March 2009, 09:48
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By Jon H
Time to brush up those skills (Northampton Area)

I have attended a few Powerboat courses but as the season approaches I want to try and find a qualified local person to help me with my Chart / navigation skills.

I am thinking of a couple (or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2009, 21:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,394
Posted By Jon H
Rib Shack Marine

Has anyone out their got any experience of Rib Shack Marine ?

They seem to offer a pretty neat solution based on sharing a boat between 4 people

But any views would be welcome
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 March 2009, 22:42
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By Jon H
A trip up the Thames

I am keen to take a trip up the Thames in the summer

I want to do the tourist thing, go under tower bridge etc.

So I am after as many hints and tips and you can provide me with

The start...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 March 2009, 11:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,468
Posted By Jon H
Talking Sense About C -Map Please

I am looking for some sofwae to allow me to graphcially position waypoints and then get an output of waypoints that I can then add to my Garmin 550s. Preferably without having to re type them all !
...
Forum: Engines & props 02 February 2009, 20:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By Jon H
Thanks For All Your Help

I am sure that some of these will yield and answer
Forum: Engines & props 27 January 2009, 19:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,565
Posted By Jon H
Place to service Evinrude in Midlands

Can anyone help with this one

I live in Northampton and am looking for an engine maintenace place in the Northampton , Leicester or midlands region
Forum: Engines & props 18 January 2009, 14:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Posted By Jon H
Thanks Guys

I am a bit wary of messing thinks up even more than they are so I guess I better find a competent service place in Northampton area to sort it out
Forum: Engines & props 18 January 2009, 14:57
Replies: 0
Views: 1,229
Posted By Jon H
Outboard Service Place Northampton Area?

I am looking for a decent outboard service place around Northampton

Any ideas ?

I have an evinrude 70
Forum: Engines & props 18 January 2009, 11:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,453
Posted By Jon H
My engine won't start

I decided to winterise my Evinrude 70 today (about 8 years old)

Big problem, engine wont start and neither will the tilt for engine.

The battery is fully charged but when I try to lift the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 November 2008, 18:21
Replies: 25
Views: 6,518
Posted By Jon H
Winch

I have a 12 V winch attached to my tow bar.

Beefy connected goes straight to the battery

Works great for pulling anything
Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2008, 15:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,846
Posted By Jon H
What specificically is fogging oil and can i buy...

What specificically is fogging oil and can i buy on web

Light oil is that like WD40?

And what about fuel preservative ?
Forum: Engines & props 11 October 2008, 07:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,846
Posted By Jon H
Winterising a Evinrude 70

All

My boat is left outside (with a cover on).

I am told I shoudl winterise the engine

The question I have to ask is, should I ?

Is there really any point
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 October 2008, 07:07
Replies: 16
Views: 7,098
Posted By Jon H
Launching sites

Last year was my first launching year so I was quite concerned so I did like you and asked the good people of ribnet

The first site I used was hamble point, great but expensive. To be honest the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 September 2008, 06:25
Replies: 19
Views: 9,218
Posted By Jon H
Wot?

showing my ignorance but what is WOT ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2008, 19:18
Replies: 19
Views: 9,218
Posted By Jon H
Thanks

Thats to all of you for the replies

So without doubt I am hearing... get as big as you can

What says you on 4 stoke or 2 stroke in terms of MPG or indeed any other view?
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