Forum: Engines & props
21 May 2010, 10:03
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,011
Dented prop advice
Never done this before but theres a first time for everything so they say....
The other day managed to put a very small dent in the prop while reversing in a new
marina (yes I was sober). There...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 September 2009, 12:12
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,074
Winter Cruising - Press Article
Hello All
I'm writing a press article about cruising in the winter months.
Personally I've had some great days out boating even in the coldest winter weather. If you're the same please respond...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 September 2009, 14:56
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,427
Question about winter storage
Please could people comment & judge if this seems a good deal.
Last winter I was new to boating & my boat stayed on the water, and in use most weeks throughout the winter, including one time...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
14 September 2009, 07:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,401
Trailer service advice please
I only used my boat trailer 3 times a year ago when I bought the boat. Since then the boat
has stayed in the water & the trailer (an Indespension Coaster Swing) has sat out in the open air. I plan...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 July 2009, 10:20
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,312
Another novice question
Here's one that probably hasnt been asked on the forum before. Last week I was out on my first RIB open water trip from Helford River to Falmouth. My teenage daughter looked at the depthfinder at 22...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 July 2009, 06:29
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
thanks
thanks for these thoughts - whatever problem was it seemed to mysteriously clear itself,
i did check the prop & lower leg at the time, maybe water inlet got something stuck in it & then cleared...
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Forum: Engines & props
18 July 2009, 11:44
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Engine question
Hoping someone can answer this engine question. I was out at sea 2 days ago in someone else's rib & it basically starting overheating every time we went above 7 knots. After a couple of minutes above...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
13 May 2009, 08:13
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 May 2009, 08:27
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 May 2009, 18:13
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Towing an inflatable behind the RIB.
Just got a fun-looking inflatable "Bodyglove" for the kids to ride on behind the boat.
It looks like a cross between a rubber-dinghy & a jet-ski about 8 foot long. It has a strong rubber towing...
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Forum: Engines & props
15 April 2009, 08:20
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,042
Original post - the outcome
Might be of interest to other novices (like GerryP) to post the outcome to my initial post. I've found a Yamaha engineer ready to come and do a simple first service with the boat still on the water -...
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Forum: Engines & props
07 April 2009, 08:36
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,042
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Forum: Engines & props
04 April 2009, 19:31
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,042
Outboard engine maintenance questions
Hi - Some of you will have clocked my name & be expecting more somewhat ignorant questions. Well - not to disappoint you here they are :-
My 50hp Yamaha outboard was new last Sept & has done just...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
23 March 2009, 17:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,786
End of the Story ....
...My Question of going onto Estuary resolved itself on sunday - we couldnt get through the swing bridge by Slimbridge on the canal (its blocked off for repairs). So couldnt even get
to Sharpness...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
19 March 2009, 18:06
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,786
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
17 March 2009, 09:40
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,786
Severn Estuary - advice please !
If you've been on the upper Severn Estuary please give a few tips. This coming weekend we're planning first trip out through the lock at Sharpness onto Severn Esturary.
I know high-tide is around...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
06 January 2009, 08:38
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Helford
Hi Mollers
Sure - I'll give you a call nearer the time - my numbers's 07773-333949 - as a novice I
wouldnt mind making it a paid lesson (or 2) if that makes it more worthwhile for you. ...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
01 January 2009, 17:22
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Helford Estuary, Cornwall - July 15 - 17th,'09
Wondered if anyone else will be around this area on these dates?
Very new to ribbing (& boats in general) myself, so I'm looking to learn off someone else either in my RIB or joining up with a...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
01 January 2009, 17:10
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,349
Charging Battery question
Hi - Has anyone else used an Accumate 'charger-maintainer' on their boat batteries ?
Got one for Christmas & since my boat's wintering in the water in Tewkesbury marina
thought I should try it ?...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
27 December 2008, 18:52
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
thanks
Good advice guys - thanks,
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 December 2008, 18:45
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Thanks
Thanks for the tips - think I will hire the RIB. On a longer day out do you carry extra
jerry-cans of fuel on board? Also got to persuade missus & 3 daughters its the way to go - none of them too...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 December 2008, 10:32
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Question about hiring a rib ??
Next July I'm in Cornwall for a week with the family but wont be able to take my sports boat - (unfortunately promised it to my brother - his turn - & accidentally we've both booked same weeks on...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
24 December 2008, 10:24
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
trailer question
My boat trailer has been sitting unused in the open air since August - (though the electric parts are iin my garage); I plan to tow the boat quite soon & will obviously inflate tyres to the right...
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Forum: Engines & props
24 October 2008, 20:00
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,766
Thanks
Really useful - thanks everyone especially Doug - I do plan to use the boat through the winter & will follow your tips, author & title of that book would be helpful too - thanks.
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Forum: Engines & props
23 October 2008, 19:22
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,766
2 questions please about engines in the winter
Hi - do you more experienced Ribbers keep your engine wrapped in a blanket over the winter. Planning to keep my boat on the water in the marina so heard this could help but would like to know what...
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