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Forum: Other stuff 03 September 2014, 16:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By Cookee
I think we're basically in agreement - I think...

I think we're basically in agreement - I think the hospitals take on the situation was that "in their opinion" the parents were putting the childs life at risk and of course they have a statutory...
Forum: Other stuff 03 September 2014, 09:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,069
Posted By Cookee
As was said at the top of the thread there will...

As was said at the top of the thread there will be more than meets the eye to this - I believe they refused treatment on religious grounds and Wiki says: As of 2012 there have been no controlled...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 September 2014, 09:43
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By Cookee
I would only vehicle launch where I know the sand...

I would only vehicle launch where I know the sand is hard enough, having said that he would have to pay harbour dues which would entitle him to launch at the slipway so why bother? Plus the grief to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 12:27
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By Cookee
For the record South Sands beach is really firm...

For the record South Sands beach is really firm and nothing sinks in much at all.

ps we built the new sea tractor down there!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 August 2014, 12:03
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By Cookee
Launch at South Sands - much easier!

Launch at South Sands - much easier!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 August 2014, 13:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,920
Posted By Cookee
Carrying a meaningful amount of fuel for the...

Carrying a meaningful amount of fuel for the mother ship would be a challenge, not sure what economy a 62' Leopard would have but it would take a lot of trips with the tender to fill it up. It would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2014, 07:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By Cookee
On Sunday just off Salcombe

On Sunday just off Salcombe
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2014, 13:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Cookee
Following a meeting on Monday morning with the...

Following a meeting on Monday morning with the harbour master the proposal will go to the harbour board in September.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2014, 13:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By Cookee
Glad you enjoyed a stopover in my home town, if...

Glad you enjoyed a stopover in my home town, if you ever come back feel free to ask any specific questions you might have to make your stay better. Labradors make the best boat dogs! (Apart from the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 July 2014, 07:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Cookee
Cheers Nick!

Cheers Nick!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2014, 11:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Cookee
An email supporting the idea would be a help -...

An email supporting the idea would be a help - don't forget to copy in ski.salcombeharbour@gmail.com
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2014, 07:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Cookee
There is a FaceBook group (of course) SKEWA...

There is a FaceBook group (of course) SKEWA (https://www.facebook.com/salcombekingsbridgewaterskiingassociation) - he is receptive but it needs to go before the Harbour Board and be approved, there...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2014, 07:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By Cookee
Water skiing in Salcombe

Hi guys, the Salcombe and Kingsbridge Water Skiing Association has been formed with the idea of establishing a water ski area inside the estuary - the harbour master needs to gauge people reaction so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2014, 07:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,326
Posted By Cookee
We have used a large number of different Protex...

We have used a large number of different Protex catches over the years and never had one jam - the catchbolts are genius and we used them on outboard cowlings for racing.

I confess that it's my...
Forum: Other stuff 19 July 2014, 07:49
Replies: 27
Views: 2,882
Posted By Cookee
Lovely wife puts out bird food and we had a pair...

Lovely wife puts out bird food and we had a pair of Jays last year, they're back and have a couple of babies this year - very entertaining and good looking birds.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 11 July 2014, 12:21
Replies: 0
Views: 1,097
Posted By Cookee
Nissan Pathfinder 2010 £19,995

Great tow vehicle with lots of extras Autotrader Nissan Pathfinder ad...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2014, 12:16
Replies: 238
Views: 33,916
Posted By Cookee
Have a look back over this thread and the others...

Have a look back over this thread and the others - most things have been rejected already ............ How difficult? Impossible for the £0 budget!
Forum: RIB gallery 25 June 2014, 13:26
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,381
Posted By Cookee
Used to transport and launch our race boat like...

Used to transport and launch our race boat like that:

https://www.rib.net/forum/attachments/photobucket/img_628635_0_5707c980ba4ba7523ab0936d3b442623.jpg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2014, 07:19
Replies: 19
Views: 6,569
Posted By Cookee
Black is spot on - Bigbury is a sandy beach and...

Black is spot on - Bigbury is a sandy beach and not suitable with a pay car park, South Sands is possible but access for anything but tenders is very difficult (especially if you come down the wrong...
Forum: Other stuff 23 June 2014, 07:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,412
Posted By Cookee
Do some research into "Fly aways" and make sure...

Do some research into "Fly aways" and make sure that you have all systems functioning before taking off - lots of horror stories out there!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2014, 07:05
Replies: 456
Views: 93,609
Posted By Cookee
Plus 1 from me as well Mollers .............

Plus 1 from me as well Mollers .............
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 June 2014, 07:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,013
Posted By Cookee
In all fairness it was what he called it but it...

In all fairness it was what he called it but it was a question of the trailer plate and vehicle capacity not matching up - the story sounded legit and it just shows how little is understood about the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 June 2014, 07:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,013
Posted By Cookee
I know someone who was done for "Technical...

I know someone who was done for "Technical overloading" I think it was worded. His trailer exceeded the capacity of the tow vehicle so he was done (and it stuck) - the police aren't all up to date...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2014, 07:09
Replies: 189
Views: 35,415
Posted By Cookee
I wasn't for one moment suggesting that was a...

I wasn't for one moment suggesting that was a good idea, besides not having much of a clue how much fuel you had put in made it a bit difficult calculating the amount of 2 stroke oil required!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2014, 07:29
Replies: 189
Views: 35,415
Posted By Cookee
On the Red Sea Rib Rally they were filling petrol...

On the Red Sea Rib Rally they were filling petrol boats from a rusty bowser (open top) and a hose that had no tap, you had to fold it in half when you had enough and pass the hose to the next guy...
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