Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 February 2004, 09:59
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,564
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Forum: Bits and pieces
16 September 2003, 14:06
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,340
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Forum: RIB gallery
12 September 2003, 11:40
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
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Forum: RIB gallery
11 September 2003, 07:05
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
I gave up on the tent pegs they made the tubes...
I gave up on the tent pegs they made the tubes soft.
So instead I strung a couple of luggage bungies under the boat and hooked them on to the tent loops.
Was wondering about a "mobile" version...
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Forum: RIB gallery
10 September 2003, 14:28
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
Thames camping cruise
Having spent the summer in the US I came back in serious need of ribbing.
So went off for a 4 day trip from Eel Pie Island to Letchlade on the Thames.
This is the camp site on the final night a few...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 September 2003, 13:46
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,961
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Forum: Engines & props
23 July 2003, 08:57
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,166
When you think you have checked every thing. SIGH…
I went to see an old Avon supersport 345 seemed a bit grubby but mechanically ok.
The engine ran well (even with 40:1 in the tank) nothing sloppy about the mounts and a general look of honest use.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 July 2003, 08:44
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,283
Don’t wince when I tell you this.
Nitromores paint stripper works on Hypalon tubes for removing …. Yes paint. :eek:
I tried this on a scrap first and it showed signs of absorption into the Hypalon but quickly evaporated out....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 July 2003, 15:07
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,283
I use the cheap bathroom cream cleaner and a...
I use the cheap bathroom cream cleaner and a scrubbing brush for general cleaning. The paint comes up at treat but not off.
I may try paint stripper on a scrap of hypalon to see if it will attack...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 July 2003, 13:06
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,283
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2003, 10:49
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,757
When I replaced the valves in my Tinker, I got...
When I replaced the valves in my Tinker, I got them with professionally cut patches.
The valves mounted on the patches. Next I cut out the old valves with a Stanley knife, marked the position of the...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
17 July 2003, 08:59
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,085
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2003, 08:36
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Hi Noddy.
We live just up the road from you in...
Hi Noddy.
We live just up the road from you in Oxford.
A 4M RIB… You could rule the world with that. A few weeks ago a friend and myself went round the IOW in a 3.4 SIB with an 8 Hp Yamaha (have a...
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Forum: Engines & props
16 July 2003, 12:36
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,972
How do I conect the battery to my 25Hp Mercury?
Just got a little Avon rib I have found that it has eletric starting. However the power cable has been removed and I don't know where to attach it.
I was told that the -ve is earthed and the +ve...
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Forum: Engines & props
10 July 2003, 20:55
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,040
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 July 2003, 09:52
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,210
Did we not get a temporary reprieve on tax on...
Did we not get a temporary reprieve on tax on marine diesel?
I think that is the next tax coming.
As for petrol I would love just to be able to buy it on the Thames; not one pump left.
And if you...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 July 2003, 12:43
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,398
How far can you go?
I was wondering about the range of a RIB.
When we did our round the island trip a couple of weeks ago we loaded up the SIB with 50L of fuel in 3 tanks. This gave us plenty of range on the 8 Hp. But...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
09 July 2003, 09:11
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,428
Wanted 15 Hp outboard
Standard shaft electronic ignition, good brand, tiller. No dustbin jobs unless you are giving it away;)
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Forum: RIB gallery
07 July 2003, 21:06
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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Forum: Other stuff
07 July 2003, 11:45
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
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Forum: RIB gallery
04 July 2003, 14:40
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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Forum: RIB gallery
04 July 2003, 14:39
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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Forum: RIB gallery
04 July 2003, 14:39
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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Forum: RIB gallery
04 July 2003, 14:38
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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Forum: RIB gallery
04 July 2003, 14:34
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,347
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