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Forum: Engines & props 15 April 2014, 10:59
Replies: 1
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Posted By rads
Shockingly bad form, replying to one-self, but...

Shockingly bad form, replying to one-self, but for the sake of posterity, this is what I now know.

Hard copy manuals are almost a thing of the past. Manuals really only routinely available to...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2014, 15:58
Replies: 1
Views: 1,584
Posted By rads
Optimax 115 Service Manual 2008 ish

As above really, I would like to get hold of a service / workshop manual for a 2008 Mercury Optimax 115.

We had a problem with the lever on the throttle body sticking a little, and knife and...
Forum: Bits and pieces 11 March 2010, 09:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,329
Posted By rads
Mercury Propellers

Morning Chaps, having a bit of a clearout.

I have some mercury props on ebay, but happy to do a deal for Ribnet users.

Two Mercury Black Max Propellers 13 x 19 Pitch 40 - 140hp...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 April 2008, 12:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By rads
Now bought from Marine power. Incredible...

Now bought from Marine power.

Incredible communications:

16:24 - welcome to website
16:27 - order status updated to "processing"
16:44 - order status updated to "dispatched"
17:07 - detailed...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2008, 11:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By rads
Two Piece Flushing Muffs

Saw Ribcraft using a nice set of muffs a few weeks bacl.

Muffs were a two piece design with a wire attached to one half that passed right through one of the inlet holes in the leg, which the other...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 February 2008, 15:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,138
Posted By rads
Signed and bumped! David

Signed and bumped!

David
Forum: Engines & props 08 February 2008, 09:19
Replies: 1
Views: 1,699
Posted By rads
Smartcraft Gauges for twin 115 Opti Install

Morning all, would appreciate some thoughts.

Have a new boat on order which will be fitted with a brace of Optimax 115s.

Currently the basic system monitor gauges are specified, with separate,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2008, 13:49
Replies: 31
Views: 9,572
Posted By rads
Not us then? Only some of the commercial boats....

Not us then? Only some of the commercial boats. Jolly good.

David
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2008, 10:57
Replies: 31
Views: 9,572
Posted By rads
About 09.00 today. Got the impression it was...

About 09.00 today.

Got the impression it was a bit new to them too.

David
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2008, 07:55
Replies: 31
Views: 9,572
Posted By rads
Lower Thames Speed Limit now 12knts

Was alerted by a mate who had seen a news article stating that a 12 knt speed limit has now been introduced effectively from the barrier to Wandsworth.

Spoke to the PLA who confirmed.

Thames...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2007, 12:11
Replies: 23
Views: 4,633
Posted By rads
Yebbut, being hardcore, roughty-toughty types we...

Yebbut, being hardcore, roughty-toughty types we want something visible to the helos when we inevitably tun it over in the mountainous seas we regularly dive in.

David

ps, All of the above is a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2007, 11:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,633
Posted By rads
Rib Colour Choice

Decisions decisions!

Trying to spec a replacement rib.

Done all the easy stuff, Manufacturer, engines, electronics, seating etc but now onto the difficult one, colour!

This is made even more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2007, 14:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,679
Posted By rads
Starting to Spec a New Dive Club Rib

Afternoon all.

My dive club is now in the position to replace our existing 6.5m Tornado (twin Mercury 90s).

To my mind, the boat has been great, and would happily swap it like for like, but...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2005, 14:00
Replies: 41
Views: 12,069
Posted By rads
Got one. Very well built, good "handling". ...

Got one.

Very well built, good "handling".

Ours is underpowered (for a fully loaded divin rib) with a Yamaha 90.

Test drives available in return for free radio stuff ;)

David
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 September 2005, 17:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By rads
Think you need a split charge relay. Everything...

Think you need a split charge relay.
Everything (and more) you wanted to know is here:

https://www.kampenwagen.co.uk/split%20charge%20relay.htm

David
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 July 2005, 14:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,212
Posted By rads
Be a little cautious about leisure / marine...

Be a little cautious about leisure / marine batteries. There main use is for caravans, yottie types, who need to be able to pull low current from a battery over long periods, and a battery that...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 22 July 2005, 15:49
Replies: 9
Views: 4,593
Posted By rads
We regularly dive out of Kimmeridge, and the slip...

We regularly dive out of Kimmeridge, and the slip is perfectly usable for our 6.5m Tornado on the back of a "proper" 4x4.

There is a step of the end of the concete slipway onto a sandy bottom with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2005, 18:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
Posted By rads
Thanks Pete. Exactly the level of detail I...

Thanks Pete.

Exactly the level of detail I was after!

David
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2005, 13:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,247
Posted By rads
What's it worth.

Just been offered a 6m ish Chinook RIB. Its background is a little unclear (apparently part of a deal for a dive centre which has gone bust) but it may be available "very cheap".

Good points are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2005, 09:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By rads
Understood. Many thanks. Out. David

Understood.

Many thanks.

Out.

David
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2005, 09:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By rads
<Irony> Read the F****** Manual, why didn't I...

<Irony>
Read the F****** Manual, why didn't I think of that :@
<Irony>

This bit tells you how to add a group ID to your list of groups which I had assumed was a list of numbers YOU CAN CALL,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2005, 08:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By rads
Paging Superradioman...................

Paging Superradioman...................
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2005, 16:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By rads
DSC unit is an ICOM DS-100, VHF is Icom M401. ...

DSC unit is an ICOM DS-100, VHF is Icom M401.

Can't see where to enter "I'm a member of this group" into the DS-100.

Where's Jon Brooks when you need him? ;)

David
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2005, 15:19
Replies: 15
Views: 3,364
Posted By rads
SO how does this group think work? Do I have...

SO how does this group think work?

Do I have to tell my DSC unit (Icom DSC-100) to look out for calls to this group number? If so can someone walk me through how I set this on a DSC-100.

Or do...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 06 May 2005, 11:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,663
Posted By rads
Jon Found some pretty shocking connections...

Jon

Found some pretty shocking connections in the aerials, and would be surprised if this wasn't the cause of our problems. Will try HMGC before we go too far next time.


Still open to offers...
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