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Forum: Commercial operators 12 October 2012, 12:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,577
Posted By ben tye
yacht master power conversion

I really want to convert my yacht master sail to power. Does anyone know of any delivery companies that specialize in power deliveries. I've got plenty of spare time and do not need to get paid. As...
Forum: Commercial operators 28 November 2011, 05:38
Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Posted By ben tye
advanced powerboat commercial endorsement

I know it is very short notice but is anyone running a advanced powerboat commercial endorsement anywhere in the UK between 22nd December-2nd January. Please email me at sailingsolutions@gmail.com if...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2011, 09:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By ben tye
Chris thanks for the advice, we had a fuel...

Chris thanks for the advice, we had a fuel injector and fuel pump fail over a very short timespan. Although the engine is only four years old it has done well over 3000 hours
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 September 2011, 06:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By ben tye
two stroke oil for Evinrude 90

All advice very welcome

I have had problems with my ETEC the local dealer is recommending we use their two stroke oil instead of the generic stuff our fuel station supplies. Is this good advice or...
Forum: Other stuff 03 August 2011, 14:05
Replies: 35
Views: 5,638
Posted By ben tye
I have a friend who has a 110 and I believe due...

I have a friend who has a 110 and I believe due to the number of seats you used to be exempt from the London congestion charges. We have a 90 that is used for short trips and is great for towing,...
Forum: Engines & props 02 August 2011, 13:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,607
Posted By ben tye
Could the thermostat be faulty

Could the thermostat be faulty, think these are simple and cheap to replace
Forum: Engines & props 02 August 2011, 08:43
Replies: 2
Views: 4,543
Posted By ben tye
injector problem E-Tec Evinrude 90HP

Would love some advice, I work in the back-waters of the Middle East and my company has a four year old E-Tec Evinrude 90HP. Problem being in the last two months for no reason two of the three...
Forum: Commercial operators 26 June 2011, 15:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,490
Posted By ben tye
powerboat instructor course

I have a friend who will be in the UK between 22nd July-4th August who needs to do a powerboat instructor course. Does anyone know anybody doing a course on those dates

Thanks for the Help

Ben
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 May 2011, 17:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By ben tye
leaking tube

I have a chamber in my 6.5m RIB that keeps leaking, despite testing cannot find a hole in the tube. Always deflates when students sits on the tube and on a hot day re-inflates. I guess this is the...
Forum: Commercial operators 25 May 2011, 08:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,735
Posted By ben tye
RYA Sea Survival Instructor Training

RYA Sea Survival Instructor Training

Advice please

I have been offered a place this summer to do my RYA Sea Survival Instructor Course. I was wondering if members think this is something...
Forum: Engines & props 23 May 2011, 10:42
Replies: 38
Views: 6,045
Posted By ben tye
bad mechanics, kiss of death

I have used outboards from most manufactures, working in some fairly backward parts of the world I have found the kiss of death for outboards is bad mechanics. I dread anything more then a regular...
Forum: Commercial operators 23 May 2011, 09:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,247
Posted By ben tye
multi activity instructor wanted in Bahrain

Bahrain Yacht Club is seeking a full time instructor to start in 2011. Candidates must have all the following qualifications.

(1) RYA dinghy instructor with a least one seasons experience
(2) RYA...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 April 2011, 18:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,953
Posted By ben tye
crazy boat setup

saw this in a marina in Bahrain and thought I would share, x4 Yamaha HP 350, custom paint and stickers to match the hull. Wonder how much fuel this thing uses in an hour
Forum: Commercial operators 21 June 2010, 12:54
Replies: 2
Views: 2,805
Posted By ben tye
thanks for the help as usual Ribnet forum to the...

thanks for the help as usual Ribnet forum to the rescue

thanks again

Ben
Forum: Commercial operators 21 June 2010, 08:43
Replies: 2
Views: 2,805
Posted By ben tye
Training Flares

Does anyone know were I can get hold of blank Pains Wessex Flares. I tried emailing but got no reply. Any good contact information and how much they charge would be great.

Thanks for all your help...
Forum: Commercial operators 11 June 2010, 13:41
Replies: 1
Views: 1,426
Posted By ben tye
position still available

We still have this position available really good career move for the right person. please email sailingsolutions@gmail.com with your cv.
Forum: Commercial operators 02 June 2010, 12:48
Replies: 1
Views: 1,426
Posted By ben tye
Instructor wanted

I have a full time position for a RYA water-sports instructor at Bahrain Yacht Club. Full time, good salary and accommodation. Ideal candidate will have

(1) RYA dinghy Instructor
(2) RYA...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2009, 16:07
Replies: 122
Views: 15,764
Posted By ben tye
personally I would not be happy to run an event...

personally I would not be happy to run an event with under 16 crew, however I do agree that most safety boat drivers are volunteers and despite they age are less then ideally qualified and it could...
Forum: Other stuff 29 September 2009, 09:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,343
Posted By ben tye
club procedure

Your club needs to have an operations manual to describe how things are managed. Standard signal of distress is waving both arms from your side to above your head. Whistles are ok but often if you...
Forum: Commercial operators 22 September 2009, 18:22
Replies: 3
Views: 3,012
Posted By ben tye
thanks guys for the feedback, as I thought but...

thanks guys for the feedback, as I thought but worth checking out. This site is a wealth of knowledge. I have been recommended to do the courses with Red ensign (sorry Doug you have had enough cash...
Forum: Commercial operators 22 September 2009, 13:45
Replies: 3
Views: 3,012
Posted By ben tye
stcw 95 elementary first aid

I need to do all the basic STCW 95 courses to work on larger vessels. In regard to the first aid, I did a Red Cross eight hour course in order to revalidate my powerboat instructor ticket. Is this...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 September 2009, 09:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By ben tye
this autotether seems like an expensive solution...

this autotether seems like an expensive solution to a problem that does not exist. I know my killcord works, it's a simple switch that cannot fail that I check regularly. Yet this relies on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 September 2009, 10:40
Replies: 8
Views: 1,351
Posted By ben tye
Most of the hotels in Southampton are charging,...

Most of the hotels in Southampton are charging, double or tripple their usual room rates. I would suggest trying a hotel outside of Southampton and commuting in, the trains are very good and the...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 September 2009, 21:40
Replies: 34
Views: 6,812
Posted By ben tye
I agree with markq, my family are landrover mad,...

I agree with markq, my family are landrover mad, we have owned between us two discos, two freelanders and a 90 landrover. The landrover is great, simply built, easy to fix and a design classic. The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2009, 10:22
Replies: 22
Views: 9,992
Posted By ben tye
I can never quite work out why the public have to...

I can never quite work out why the public have to pay to go to boat shows. What we are really doing is walking around a shop and being encouraged to buy things. Would you pay 13 quid to walk round...
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