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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 April 2007, 20:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,718
Posted By Westy
I've had an R8 for three years now, absolutely...

I've had an R8 for three years now, absolutely fantastic boat and Pete at Cougars couldn't be more helpful when we have had a couple of problems with the outboard.

We are selling it this year to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2006, 21:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,102
Posted By Westy
Try Pigbags at Port Hamble. They also rent a unit...

Try Pigbags at Port Hamble. They also rent a unit from us at our business park on Hamble Lane. Speak to Amanda or Roger and tell them that Ian at the Art of Living recommended you.
They have been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2006, 09:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,962
Posted By Westy
I used the Hamble one a couple of times on our...

I used the Hamble one a couple of times on our rib and it was useless.
We now use a diver, it costs about £50 a scrub for our rib which is 8.4m.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2006, 16:24
Replies: 45
Views: 13,955
Posted By Westy
Picked our R8 up from Cougars today and saw yours...

Picked our R8 up from Cougars today and saw yours being given the full valet treatment- it looked very good, Cougars have certainly done an excellent job on it.
Get it picked up and get out playing...
Forum: Other stuff 02 June 2006, 09:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,590
Posted By Westy
Feel free to give me a call on 02380 457864. We...

Feel free to give me a call on 02380 457864. We have an Estate Agent in Hamble and cover lettings. I am sure that we can help.
Thanks
Ian
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2006, 19:50
Replies: 45
Views: 13,955
Posted By Westy
Have had our R8 for two years now, it was one of...

Have had our R8 for two years now, it was one of the first built and it still makes me grin when we go out on it. Some friends have bought a Pascoe SY10 for a lot more money and we are not far off...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2005, 16:09
Replies: 30
Views: 7,377
Posted By Westy
Had my rib done at Hamble last week and took it...

Had my rib done at Hamble last week and took it out straight afterwards to have a look to see about this 18 month thing.
Was very disappointed, didn't get in the steps and the transom and outboard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2005, 08:46
Replies: 23
Views: 5,485
Posted By Westy
Viking Lifesaving on our business park are...

Viking Lifesaving on our business park are getting rid of their last few Narwhal tenders- you might get a good deal from them
Forum: Engines & props 05 July 2005, 11:42
Replies: 6
Views: 4,693
Posted By Westy
Got one on our RIB, excellent engines, only...

Got one on our RIB, excellent engines, only problem I have had is a dodgy sensor, replaced under warranty and the rev counter has stopped working- need to take it back in.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2005, 16:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,514
Posted By Westy
My fiance sells paint for application on plastic,...

My fiance sells paint for application on plastic, do you know what the hatch is made of? I can ask her what product will go on it. they have colour matched for a few boats and ribs before so you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2005, 16:45
Replies: 47
Views: 13,493
Posted By Westy
Well he told me that he was chartering the boat,...

Well he told me that he was chartering the boat, as there was a group on a stag do from Lymington and was doing the same the following week. Clearly he doesn't give a toss about the law. His...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2005, 15:40
Replies: 47
Views: 13,493
Posted By Westy
Saw him doing a charter last weekend at Yarmouth...

Saw him doing a charter last weekend at Yarmouth with a stag do, not a life jacket between them, no kill switch on- it amazes me how people behave and are above the law. But even more, why do these...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2005, 10:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,007
Posted By Westy
It was a BWM as it has just turned up in our...

It was a BWM as it has just turned up in our business park on the back of a recovery truck. Looks like the owner was with them and it was with Viking. Cowling was off the engine. I assume that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2005, 20:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Posted By Westy
Coding a Rib?

Hi,
Really wanted a bit of advice. We are looking to try and use our Cougar 8.4m Rib possibly for charter and I was wondering what I would need in the way of qualifications and equipment on the...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 June 2004, 11:09
Replies: 62
Views: 12,306
Posted By Westy
Question for Jon! I've got two Icoms that...

Question for Jon!

I've got two Icoms that have chosen to die on me at the same time.

The MC21 handheld does not hold its charge at all and the 401 speaker has got a loose internal connection I...
Forum: Engines & props 13 June 2004, 15:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,329
Posted By Westy
Can second that for Solent Honda, Pete and Steve...

Can second that for Solent Honda, Pete and Steve are very good. Always given me a good deal, now just need to find a place for cheap Unleaded as the 225 drinks it for England!
Forum: Engines & props 24 October 2003, 10:51
Replies: 14
Views: 3,338
Posted By Westy
On my third one, went from a 50 to a 130 and now...

On my third one, went from a 50 to a 130 and now on a 225hp.
I think they are fantastic and have always had first class service from Solent Honda.
I have sold the other two engines easily,...
Forum: Engines & props 15 October 2003, 22:24
Replies: 15
Views: 3,477
Posted By Westy
If it has been raced, it will have been well...

If it has been raced, it will have been well serviced, I guess you mean that Solent Honda have looked after it if it has been in the 4 stroke series, I don't think that you will have any problems and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2003, 07:02
Replies: 8
Views: 8,977
Posted By Westy
Mine was incorrectly manufactured and was faulty...

Mine was incorrectly manufactured and was faulty after a few months but if it is second hand, I guess that any problems would have appeared by now.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 12:51
Replies: 22
Views: 4,023
Posted By Westy
Andy, No need for agression my friend. You have...

Andy,
No need for agression my friend. You have joined in, I was not referring to you initially.
I merely know what I saw on the on boat cameras and helicopter footage, I was not referring to your...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 10:03
Replies: 22
Views: 4,023
Posted By Westy
Mark/Andy I didn't mean that people should...

Mark/Andy
I didn't mean that people should contact race control but merely listening should have been enough or asking QHM on ch 11.
I understand about the safety problems, we rescued Pro Vee 1 in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2003, 07:42
Replies: 22
Views: 4,023
Posted By Westy
Come on guys, lets not blame the race drivers or...

Come on guys, lets not blame the race drivers or Prima Donnas as you call them. My father in law is current Euro champion for Pro Vee, and I know many of the drivers and one of the things that they...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 September 2003, 10:51
Replies: 22
Views: 4,023
Posted By Westy
Portsmouth Powerboat weekend!

Having seen the chaos at Cowes with the last racing, I was initially impressed with the organisation at Portsmouth.
However, seeing Friday's pro-vee race aborted because the marker buoys had all...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 August 2003, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By Westy
Hi John, For some reason I am Ben on my laptop...

Hi John,
For some reason I am Ben on my laptop and Westy at home but I am the one and the same. It is nothing sinister just to say that it is my Rib for sale and that the broker must have put it on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 July 2003, 17:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Westy
I had a leak that took a while to find as it only...

I had a leak that took a while to find as it only leaked when the tube was in a certain position. I found it when I was sitting on the boat and it rubbed against the pontoon and I saw a few bubbles...
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