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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 March 2014, 09:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Vincent Vega
Just ordered my Faria Tacho from ASAP Supplies so...

Just ordered my Faria Tacho from ASAP Supplies so thanks very much for the recommendation. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2014, 12:58
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
We're hoping to, just not sure if we're free that...

We're hoping to, just not sure if we're free that weekend yet. Fingers crossed. :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2014, 10:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Vincent Vega
It's a Faria with 0-7000 rpm on the counter.

It's a Faria with 0-7000 rpm on the counter.
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 February 2014, 09:48
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Massive thanks to Hadd and Kerny for helping me...

Massive thanks to Hadd and Kerny for helping me to repair my trailer. Andy spent a couple of Saturdays removing the old axle and then refitting the new axle and I can't thank him enough. :-)
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 February 2014, 09:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Vincent Vega
Replacement Rev Counter - Where to buy?

My rev counter has developed a fault so I need to buy a new one. I wouldn't even begin to know where to look so any pointers would be appreciated.

The engine is a Tohatsu 70hp 2 stroke.
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Forum: Other stuff 07 February 2014, 10:44
Replies: 106
Views: 11,576
Posted By Vincent Vega
A black Nova Sri for me, stolen after about 2...

A black Nova Sri for me, stolen after about 2 weeks and replaced with a black MG Metro which was absolutely hammered. Great fun though.

My Dad had a black Lotus Carlton and it's still the only one...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 February 2014, 11:35
Replies: 0
Views: 986
Posted By Vincent Vega
Rev Counter for Tohatsu 70Hp 2 stroke

My rev counter is goosed so I'm looking for a new one. Does anybody have one or can you point me in the right direction please?

Thanks. :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2014, 14:42
Replies: 2,453
Views: 312,990
Posted By Vincent Vega
Any time to suit you would be great, and thanks...

Any time to suit you would be great, and thanks again for the offer to help, it's very much appreciated. I'm here Monday to Friday from 8 to 5. :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2014, 14:26
Replies: 2,453
Views: 312,990
Posted By Vincent Vega
I have these in stock, I can send you a few of...

I have these in stock, I can send you a few of each FOC if they're suitable.
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 January 2014, 12:32
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
I warn you, I am a "useless fool" when it comes...

I warn you, I am a "useless fool" when it comes to DIY and handy work. My wifes words, not mine. ;-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 January 2014, 09:10
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Slowly and carefully, after each trailer has had...

Slowly and carefully, after each trailer has had a service. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 21:47
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
After this experience I think I'm luckier than I...

After this experience I think I'm luckier than I deserve. Unfortunately I took this guys word for it when he told me that he'd done the bearings, although in all honesty I wouldn't have known the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 19:28
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
All good ideas, I wish I'd thought of them. This...

All good ideas, I wish I'd thought of them. This has been a crap experience but hopefully some good will come of it. You live and learn. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 19:10
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Thanks again for all the well wishes, kept me...

Thanks again for all the well wishes, kept me sane(r) whilst I was sat waiting for the AA and wondering what the heck I was going to do. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 19:06
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
The nice AA man suggested that at first until he...

The nice AA man suggested that at first until he got the wheel off and had a look at the damage. He told me that the bearings had to be coded correctly and that the coding numbers had been...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 16:27
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Finally heading home, the boats on the AA truck....

Finally heading home, the boats on the AA truck. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 15:33
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
You're right, that was the first thing I thought...

You're right, that was the first thing I thought of. I'd planned to have it serviced before I used it but that's even more important now.

Cheers.
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 15:30
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Yep, my plan, when I finally get home, is as you...

Yep, my plan, when I finally get home, is as you say, new wheels, bearings and hubs. At least I'll then know exactly what condition everything is in. :-)
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 14:38
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Cheers for the advice guys. The chap I bought it...

Cheers for the advice guys. The chap I bought it off told me he'd greased and re packed the bearings and that everything should be good to go. I stressed that I had a 5 hour journey and he assured...
Forum: Trailers & towing 14 January 2014, 13:00
Replies: 69
Views: 10,261
Posted By Vincent Vega
Sat on the A1 (M) Waiting for the AA :-(

I picked up a new to me RIB this morning. After about 3 hours driving I decided to stop for some fuel and when I did, noticed smoke billowing from one of the wheels on the trailer.

I'm now sat on...
Forum: RIBs wanted 12 January 2014, 16:20
Replies: 22
Views: 3,896
Posted By Vincent Vega
It's down in Harwich so I'm going to drive down...

It's down in Harwich so I'm going to drive down Monday night, stay in the local Travelodge and collect it first thing Tuesday morning, and yes I can't wait to get it out on the Menai Straits. :-)
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Forum: RIBs wanted 12 January 2014, 13:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,896
Posted By Vincent Vega
Unfortunately the chap from Belfast with the...

Unfortunately the chap from Belfast with the Ribcraft 4.8 never replied.

I've now found a zodiac pro 9 man with a 50hp 4 stroke outboard. It's a 2005 model and it comes with a trailer and a...
Forum: RIBs wanted 08 January 2014, 19:47
Replies: 22
Views: 3,896
Posted By Vincent Vega
Thanks for that, I've sent him an email. I have...

Thanks for that, I've sent him an email. I have an uncle who lives in Belfast so if I get a reply I may ask him to look into it for me.

Cheers. :-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2014, 14:04
Replies: 45
Views: 15,847
Posted By Vincent Vega
Your Humber is fab, we love it. We had so much...

Your Humber is fab, we love it. We had so much fun jumping it out of the waves in Spain last year, that we shattered the base of the bench seat, it's on my list of things to do. ;-)

If I could...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2014, 08:19
Replies: 45
Views: 15,847
Posted By Vincent Vega
I'm looking at buying a used Ribcraft 4.8. If I...

I'm looking at buying a used Ribcraft 4.8. If I bought this one would it be possible to change the layout to 2 x side by side jockeys in the rear. Alternatively would I be able to fit a bench seat...
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