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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2012, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By TORNADO
And yes, fingers have shortened lol, not handy...

And yes, fingers have shortened lol, not handy for an accordionist!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2012, 22:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By TORNADO
Photoshop!.....lol only kidding, it was...

Photoshop!.....lol only kidding, it was RibRevive, 18 green scourers and many, many hours of elbow grease. I'd read about it on here, so can confirm it certainly works. Applied the conditioner too....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2012, 17:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,504
Posted By TORNADO
Hard work, but worth it!

Just thought I'd post these to inspire anyone with faded, discoloured tubes that they can be brought back to life. The entire tubes had gone the pink colour evident in the pics, last 2 pics show the...
Forum: Engines & props 27 April 2009, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,561
Posted By TORNADO
This any better..?

Try this pic, can't seem to edit original post
https://home.freeuk.com/ayrshire68/Honda2.JPG
Forum: Engines & props 27 April 2009, 18:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,561
Posted By TORNADO
Honda O/board corrosion

Would really appreciate any input/similar experience & remedies here folks.
I have a Honda 45hp BF45A o/board and as you can see from the pic below and the area circled, theres a corrosion problem...
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 07 October 2008, 11:13
Replies: 77
Views: 13,105
Posted By TORNADO
imho : 100% CORRECT!

imho : 100% CORRECT!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 October 2008, 18:24
Replies: 35
Views: 5,783
Posted By TORNADO
Hopeful of seeing her from Cumbrae's west...

Hopeful of seeing her from Cumbrae's west shores...will get idea of her progress northwards here https://www.shipais.com/index.php. Sunday mornings for me generally not good after a Millport Saturday...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 October 2008, 23:57
Replies: 40
Views: 7,102
Posted By TORNADO
Delighted to see this thread, if a bit late

Hi folks, glad you all enjoyed the Millport Illuminations, they are getting better each year IMHO. Am just disappointed I didn't see the thread before the event, have been shore bound for the last...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2007, 22:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By TORNADO
I'll 2nd that!!!!

......and dare I say it, the scenery round here is 2nd to none also !!!:)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2007, 23:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,833
Posted By TORNADO
er....Sizes

"Oh, mine was a size large - as I'm a bit more VC* than you, Mr. Tornado, you'll probably need a larger size - The Grocer"

MR Grocer...I CAN confirm that XXL was the order of choice and at no...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 15 June 2007, 23:55
Replies: 23
Views: 4,000
Posted By TORNADO
Just a thought.....

To cope with varying speeds, fuel carrying capacity....launch site for trailered ribs......

Largs has RNLI slip (but don't leave car n trailer on it , Vikingar Centre car park across road) also...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2007, 22:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,833
Posted By TORNADO
Bargain Clothing

Okay, I know this stuff ain't fashionably branded like wot the Cloth Engine Brigade would wear............but after seeing it modelled by "The Grocer" the other day and seeing the quality & inbuild...
Forum: Bits and pieces 23 April 2007, 16:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,670
Posted By TORNADO
Now All Gone !

Many thanks to all who PM'd , the stuff now has a new home and I have space in my garage.......must try not to refill it ....with anything other than beer!!
Cheers !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2007, 23:48
Replies: 29
Views: 5,759
Posted By TORNADO
Hee hee hee

Bigmuz7........I can send you the Boys Brigade Classic.."Will your Anchor Hold ":D ....as an mp3...they will at least not require an explanation of what the Gloamin is!!!LOL... the other bonus being...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2007, 17:12
Replies: 29
Views: 5,759
Posted By TORNADO
Ok,okay, okaaaay!!!!!!

Was only kidding 'bout Jimmy Shand! Better with this (https://home.freeuk.com/ayrshire68/Scottish_Reels.mp3), turn yer speakers up, sit back relax & blast it oot.
If ye don't like it, have it playing...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2007, 11:48
Replies: 29
Views: 5,759
Posted By TORNADO
Speed restrictions, notices, etc etc

Wouldn't get too caught up in the vagueness of whether its a rule, a law or a recommendation........give it 2 weeks and Tony, Gordon & co in the big hoose next to the Thames or now that the foxes are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2007, 11:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,455
Posted By TORNADO
I'll come over

I have no idea about building ribs, but I am in Scotland and am often refeRred to as a "tube" .
I think this is a term of extreme reverence and endearment and I think qualifies me for the job of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2007, 11:25
Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Posted By TORNADO
Have sent you a PM, let me know how you get on! ...

Have sent you a PM, let me know how you get on!
cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2007, 19:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By TORNADO
Re Inner Tubes / "Sausages"

Prhaps this might assist:
https://www.geminiindustries.co.uk/inner%20tubes%20prices.htm

The guy sent me sample sections, if I get a leak, I will be going this path in the future. there are...
Forum: Bits and pieces 05 April 2007, 22:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,670
Posted By TORNADO
Free stuff -Ayrshire, Scotland

HAVE A 2STR MARINER 30HP O/BOARD (FOR SPARES OR REPAIR,
EXHAUSTY BUT WAS RUNNING about 2yrs ago), QUICKSILVER ELECTRIC START CONTROL BOX
WITH KEYS & CABLES AND A ONE SEASON OLD COMPLETE ULTRAFLEX...
Forum: Engines & props 30 March 2007, 16:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,414
Posted By TORNADO
Precisely the advice!!

Thanks Alystra ! Thats what I was looking for, to stay with cable system ,to get a model number, recommendation & description of how stsyem "feels" to operate! Excellent....now I know what to look...
Forum: Engines & props 30 March 2007, 15:21
Replies: 16
Views: 4,414
Posted By TORNADO
Many thanks to all those who replied

Have "analysed" all the replies and very grateful.
The rib is 4.8m, engine 45hp 4str. Quite fancy the idea of hydaulic, less strain on the arms, but as my tech knowledge is basic, my brain just...
Forum: Engines & props 27 March 2007, 22:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,414
Posted By TORNADO
Ultraflex/Teleflex

Apologies if this is the wrong place on forum, wonder if you can assist.
I have knacked the helm on my cable steering system which is attached to a 45hp 4str Honda. This is not the first time, I...
Forum: RIB gallery 20 March 2007, 21:27
Replies: 95
Views: 37,767
Posted By TORNADO
Good work!!

Re the treadmaster removal.......are you going to replace with same?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 October 2005, 23:29
Replies: 0
Views: 1,265
Posted By TORNADO
Help!!!! Garmin File format

Have software called Tsunamis '99 on laptop. It allows to plot routes and save them on laptop with the file extension ".rte"
Have Garmin eTrex which connects nicely to this program but no way of...
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