Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 August 2009, 18:35
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Replies: 3
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Planning a 2 tider
Thanks,
i'll take my documents just in case. i think we'll look for a 2 tider as we're pretty hardcore fishers, although my boats only a small jet so we'll have to gauge the weather at the cut...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 August 2009, 17:10
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,006
Newquay wales
Hi,
I'm returning to my old stomping ground next weekend and plan to launch from Aberaeron for a few hours fishing near newquay.
has anyone ever fished/boated here? i'd appreciate any local...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 July 2009, 17:22
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Didn't see it!!!
Its pretty ironic as i was actually trying to avoid a clump of floating seaweed at the time, this stuff was actually under the water , weighted down by a lead weight and a stone or two.
theres no...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 July 2009, 14:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
bloomin seaweed!!!!!!!
finally got out today only to suck up a load of seaweed into my intake!!!
lost about 80% of power and just managed to limp back to the marina. i had my daughter on board so decided to call it a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 July 2009, 12:40
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,675
Garage for me
I have a 4.1 m rib which fits more than comfortably into my slightly larger than normal garage.
On the issue of security, i bought an old van for £50 which i just leave on my driveway in front of...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
19 July 2009, 20:44
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 July 2009, 21:19
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Replies: 4
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bow step.......next step?
hi there,
the bow step on my avon 400 jet rib is cracked and getting worse. not major but when i jumped off today after a cleaning session i heard it give a little more
any ideas if these are...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2009, 19:03
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,640
a few things omitted....
well, didn't want to look like a fool but that sounds like me 2 mins after leaving the harbour..... 32 mph with 1.5 ft waves.... soon slowed down.
the biggest issue i had with the rib was how the...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 July 2009, 14:09
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,881
just my opinion
just my opinion, formed having valeted them extensivley. I've seen many examples of corrosion caused by seawater. Some owners think because its landrover, it'll be ok.
My audi has full service...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 July 2009, 11:37
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,640
call me foolish but....
I just got in on friday and got on with it. i've never driven a boat before anywhere, i have all the safety kit and extensively researched launching etc.
1 spent 2 hours at various speeds and to...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
15 July 2009, 11:21
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,881
landrover - nooooo!
Personally i wouldn't touch an old defender, they leak like hell and are badly put together - not a good combination for sea water!
why not try something smaller? a 3.0 is a luxury perhaps you...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
14 July 2009, 21:10
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
thanks
thanks for the replies. i do have 12v battery but after reading the comments i think i'll play it safe and get a fuse board installed professionally.
my vhf portable/ fish finder holds charge for...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
14 July 2009, 14:49
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
12v socket for accessories
Hi,
can anyone help advise with the installation of accessories such as a fish finder, gps etc.
i can find no 12v outputs and not being electrically minded i have no idea how i would connect...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 July 2009, 14:45
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Replies: 0
Views: 974
Avon 400 dl - switch under rear seat?
Hi,
avon 400 dl jet rib
can anyone tell me what the black switch does in the compartment under the rear seat. Its located next to the round isolater switch. Everything seems to work wether this...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 July 2009, 10:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the replies , i'll endeavour to post some photos.
i've decided to go for the powerboat level 2 plus first aid etc. I've always dreamt of working at sea so if i'm any good i may go for...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 July 2009, 10:54
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
New to forum - help please
Hi all,
Jsut wanted to introduce myself and chuck a couple of questions out there.
I'm completely new to boating and having just bought an Avon 2 stroke jet rib ( 400 dl ), could use some...
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