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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2005, 18:57
Replies: 39
Views: 6,734
Posted By Islander
I agree Rogue Wave

Kieron is a good chap with years of experience. He has skippered for us many times with a professional attitude and much experience.
He has run a professional company and has done many boat tests...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 March 2005, 13:49
Replies: 0
Views: 1,495
Posted By Islander
Various items for sale

2 x Mullion Immersion suits with built in auto lifejackets. X/L Orange with reflective tape. Bought for Round Ireland Rib Chalenge and only used for that.
£100.00 each
Laser 2 Stainless props....
Forum: Engines & props 12 November 2004, 19:43
Replies: 25
Views: 4,690
Posted By Islander
Yammie 200 Pro Vs

Hi Stuart
Just a quickie. Had a couple of Yammie 200 Pro Vs in years gone bye.
They are serious "JUICE GUZZLERS" . Good motors but would not offer your punters "Value for money".
I personally...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2004, 17:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,081
Posted By Islander
BHG have a suberb new showroom at the Ampress...

BHG have a suberb new showroom at the Ampress Park in Lymington. They are "KEY" Yamaha dealers and have a massive selection of quality motors.
If not used then you will get a very good deal on a new...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 September 2004, 07:38
Replies: 18
Views: 5,608
Posted By Islander
V Tronix Aerials

I posted on the forum a while ago about these aerials. I have had over 20 in the past few years and all have broken at the base. I contacted the company direct and they modified the existing unit...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 21:00
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
One other thing Manos since you ask. The 7.8...

One other thing Manos since you ask.
The 7.8 Ballistic was probably the best rib we ever had,. It's sea keeping abilities are second to none. It's a smooth and safe ride and the reverse scallop...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 20:50
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
Hi Manos Our 7.8 Ballistic produced at...

Hi Manos
Our 7.8 Ballistic produced at Ballistic Marine, Hayling Island was superb and I sold it to Ionian Yacht Charters in Greece. The SA builds were abismal, they have or had no quality control...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 20:28
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
Hi Petrov Yamaha are giving you BULLSHIT big...

Hi Petrov
Yamaha are giving you BULLSHIT big time. I really do know that they are having massive problems with the 250 HPDI motors and the dealers and HPDI engineers have got their hands in the air....
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 20:20
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
Hi Manos I have run the Yamaha F225 on a...

Hi Manos
I have run the Yamaha F225 on a Ballistic 7.8 for 12 months and it was a very good motor with fuel economy. I also know companies running these motors and they are really pleased with...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 19:52
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
Yam 250/300 hpdi's

Hi Manos
When the Ficht was introduced I know for a fact they had endless problems with the private and commercial users. Many many problems!
Then when Bombardier took over(They binned it all) and...
Forum: Engines & props 14 September 2004, 18:39
Replies: 66
Views: 19,446
Posted By Islander
Yamaha 300 hpdi

Hi Mike
I have run HPDI's for five years now and I would never have them again. Our first 150's came direct from Belgium and we had continual problems with them. BHG at Beaulieu sorted them out for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2004, 08:00
Replies: 4
Views: 8,154
Posted By Islander
Have a look at Ballistic 7.8 metre hull. This has...

Have a look at Ballistic 7.8 metre hull. This has reverse scallop chines. Quite a hard ride in a chop but amazing sea keeping qualities. This boat has nerver heard of "Chine Riding"...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2004, 18:12
Replies: 93
Views: 16,208
Posted By Islander
Ribex 2004

After paying the £4.50 I was shocked !!
What awaited ahead was like entering a "Bomb Scare Zone"
It appears the show has just gone downhill year after year aside of being cancelled last year.
Took...
Forum: Commercial operators 19 April 2004, 15:02
Replies: 12
Views: 5,380
Posted By Islander
Local Boatmans Licences

Quite right Stuart
You can now obtain a boatmans licence from New Forest District Council and local boat licensing as well.
The person to contact for boat licensing is Tony Hetherington on 02380...
Forum: Bits and pieces 03 March 2004, 07:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,628
Posted By Islander
Kit for sale

2 x Laser 2 stainless props. 23" pitch left and right. Very little use, perfect condition. £350.00 the pair only

GRABNER Powerboat racing lifejackets.Two. Bright yellow and orange. Both large...
Forum: Bits and pieces 10 February 2004, 14:07
Replies: 0
Views: 2,474
Posted By Islander
Grabner Powerboat Racing Lifejackets

2 x GRABNER Powerboat Racing Lifejackets for sale. Only ever used once . Bright yellow and orange. Could be used for Cat Racing. £100.00 each Call 07970 808778
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 February 2004, 14:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,220
Posted By Islander
I have purchased probably 20 or more V Tronix...

I have purchased probably 20 or more V Tronix ariels in the last five years. The product is supposed to be the best ariel for ribs but encountered problems with them breaking at the base although...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2004, 19:36
Replies: 1
Views: 1,487
Posted By Islander
Try euromarine Best get address through google...

Try euromarine
Best get address through google search
Forum: Engines & props 04 December 2003, 15:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,053
Posted By Islander
Hydraulic Steering Preferences

I agree! Seastar in preference to Hynautic. We have used both for the past six years on big motors and Seastar I feel is the best.
Don't know about any bleeding! problems. We run 250 and 300 hpdi's...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 November 2003, 16:09
Replies: 1
Views: 2,541
Posted By Islander
Just fitted a 2010C Garmin with Blue Chart. It's...

Just fitted a 2010C Garmin with Blue Chart. It's the DOGS!!
Ubelievable clarity and detail.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2003, 14:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By Islander
Studying tulip growth John ?

Studying tulip growth John ?
Forum: Bits and pieces 29 September 2003, 14:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
Posted By Islander
Solas Prop

Should be ok but check with Solas first. We bought it at Ribex last year and they said it was the one for Yams over 100hp.
Two Stroke/Four Stroke ???
If it is ok it should bring the revs down in...
Forum: Bits and pieces 29 September 2003, 12:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
Posted By Islander
Props for sale

Laser 2 polished stainless prop (19) used once for trial.
as new condition. £125.00

Solas (19) polished stainless prop for big Yams. Never used.
£100.00

Tel: 07970 808778
Forum: Bits and pieces 29 September 2003, 06:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,492
Posted By Islander
Jacking Plate For sale

"HIJACKER" Jacking Plate
Fully adjustable. Will take outboard motor upto 250hp.
Never used. Cost £200.00 will accept £100.00
Buyer collects. 07970 808778
Forum: Engines & props 02 September 2003, 08:09
Replies: 6
Views: 10,066
Posted By Islander
The F115 is a superb motor, very smooth instant...

The F115 is a superb motor, very smooth instant power and does not compare to the F100 at all. We have had both.
The F150 is available now as I have seen several already fitted to craft here in the...
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