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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2014, 07:59
Replies: 238
Views: 33,867
Posted By Presuming Ed
Looks like the perfect time to wear the cord full...

Looks like the perfect time to wear the cord full time, and unplug from the boat when you want to move around, rather than take off the cord?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2014, 07:55
Replies: 238
Views: 33,867
Posted By Presuming Ed
I wonder how much of it is the fiddly little...

I wonder how much of it is the fiddly little metal clip. Would something quicker and easier to use - a webbing leg strap with fastex type buckle - be an improvement?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2014, 10:16
Replies: 238
Views: 33,867
Posted By Presuming Ed
I just drape it when swapping helms, but I like...

I just drape it when swapping helms, but I like the idea of clipping it.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2014, 08:58
Replies: 238
Views: 33,867
Posted By Presuming Ed
Yes, but you have to make a positive decision not...

Yes, but you have to make a positive decision not to use a seatbelt. Either you put up with incessant peeping,or you buckle it and sit on top of it. You don't just forget it.

I agree that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2014, 07:55
Replies: 238
Views: 33,867
Posted By Presuming Ed
Seatbelts have been in cars for ages. But now we...

Seatbelts have been in cars for ages. But now we have sensors reminding us to use them.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 12:01
Replies: 110
Views: 17,538
Posted By Presuming Ed
My habit is to drape the cord round the wheel...

My habit is to drape the cord round the wheel when it's not in use. Engine is switched off for all helm changes.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2010, 10:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,547
Posted By Presuming Ed
Keel boat match racing rather than dinghy team...

Keel boat match racing rather than dinghy team racing, so safety aspect is lower on the list of requirements.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2010, 06:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,547
Posted By Presuming Ed
Solent and esturies. Generally not primary safety...

Solent and esturies. Generally not primary safety boat. Absolute max budget £15000 (I know RIBs can be not cheap, but I've no idea if this is Rolls Royce or Ford money for the type of boat I'm...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2010, 15:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,547
Posted By Presuming Ed
Bump?

Bump?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2010, 11:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,547
Posted By Presuming Ed
Short, wide and manoeverable

Looking for suggestions for a RIB for umpiring sail racing. Requirements:


Wide enough 2 people standing/sitting next to each other.
Good manoeverabliltiy
Quick to accelerate
Short - max 5...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2009, 09:05
Replies: 11
Views: 3,886
Posted By Presuming Ed
If you're wearing a drysuit properly, there...

If you're wearing a drysuit properly, there barely any trapped air in the suit. Air should be expelled, and then just enough let back in. A 275N lifejacket will make it impossible to get back onto a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 November 2009, 08:22
Replies: 34
Views: 8,805
Posted By Presuming Ed
Big, f&^£ off angle grinder and skip.

Big, f&^£ off angle grinder and skip.
Forum: RIB gallery 22 September 2003, 18:34
Replies: 11
Views: 2,114
Posted By Presuming Ed
Belle Ile?

Belle Ile?
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