Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 September 2009, 07:35
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,809
Thanks All
Thanks all for your replies - the power of RIBnet!
As said before the boat does look good & the Avons of that vintage were excellent quality. Interesting to see the original brochure!
Also the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 September 2009, 09:25
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,809
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 September 2009, 08:42
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,809
Avon Supersport on ebay
Would appreciate peoples opinions regarding this boat 'AVON SUPERSPORT 4.0 WITH 30HP OUTBOARD AND TRAILER' Item number: 230376499234.
Currently for sale on ebay.
The boat & engine look to be in...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 March 2009, 12:08
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,223
Tim,
I'm in Portsmouth & have a Clymer...
Tim,
I'm in Portsmouth & have a Clymer manual for the 2 stroke (mine's a 50 but the manual cover larger I think?) I'd be happy to loan (for a short period) or even scan & e-mail pages (as long as...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
04 September 2008, 09:56
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,535
Advise wanted on Combi Fishfinder/Charplotter
Hi all,
I have a limited budget (say £400) & I am looking to get a combi fishfinder/chart plotter for my rib. My basic requirement is for depth & speed & to a lesser extent chart position (I...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
13 June 2008, 08:33
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
11 June 2008, 11:54
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,788
Try CP Fastenings
65 Marmion Road
Southsea ...
Try CP Fastenings
65 Marmion Road
Southsea
PO5 2AX
02392 818334.
I have no affiliation but have found them to give good service & advise in the past. They also supply small quantities with...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
10 June 2008, 11:28
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 16:37
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Hightower,
Totally agree... This problem...
Hightower,
Totally agree... This problem is doing my head in!!! :bang: If only I could find one simple solution! It seems that everything (winching, pulling, pushing etc) has its pro's & con's &...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 16:17
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Hightower,
Yes this would work but it would...
Hightower,
Yes this would work but it would be a long way to winch (30M). How long was your Dads drive? You are right though, the ratchet has a good safety advantage.
Thanks - Paul H.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 16:05
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Tim,
The neighbours are very obliging & are...
Tim,
The neighbours are very obliging & are willing to move cars to improve the access were possible but as they have 3 cars on the drive most of the time I feel like a right pain in the backside...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 14:26
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Downhilldai,
I thought about doing it this...
Downhilldai,
I thought about doing it this way but concluded it would be too slow. Winch moves aprox 150mm per Revolusion & as you say it would take a few shots to get to the top of the drive.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 14:22
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 10:59
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Andy,
Totally agree - this part of the...
Andy,
Totally agree - this part of the problem needs resolving as a seperate issue. I will make something up out of ply or steel sheet - I don't know how the council would view me 'adding' to...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 10:22
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Jono,
I have considered this & think that...
Jono,
I have considered this & think that the idea has merit - there are a couple of aspects that I can't think through though: (1) how much rope? I was thinking that the pulley system would need...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 10:13
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Nos4r2,
That is an interesting idea -...
Nos4r2,
That is an interesting idea - fitting a front tow hitch - not one that I have considered. Unfortunately I have a Vauxhall Zafira so I don't think that it would be an option at present.
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Forum: Trailers & towing
09 June 2008, 09:30
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,922
Trailer Parking Problems
Hi,
I’ve been lurking here on ribnet for some time now & it has been a valuable source of information for me as in my first year with a rib. Some really excellent information on using &...
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