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Forum: RIB gallery 26 August 2004, 12:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,561
Posted By keithm
Hi Keith. I have trouble with my Bombard (i think...

Hi Keith. I have trouble with my Bombard (i think that might be a dirty word on this site), because all the weight (me and the engine) are at the back she struggles with just me. She gets on to the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 26 August 2004, 11:20
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
i should have known! good job - i'll be there....

i should have known! good job - i'll be there. Phil please give me a ring anyway to confirm times on Sat morning. Ta
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 26 August 2004, 08:37
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
I would be interested. What about the issue of...

I would be interested. What about the issue of launching. Anyone got a 4x4?
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 25 August 2004, 07:41
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
Agreed about the weather check on Thursday pm- on...

Agreed about the weather check on Thursday pm- on an optimistic note the BBC forecast has changed for Friday now showing sun but with a 15k westerly. However the metcheck forecast still seems to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2004, 12:08
Replies: 11
Views: 7,476
Posted By keithm
Bit late for my reply sorry but I've been away. I...

Bit late for my reply sorry but I've been away. I bought a Bombard 4.85 in April/May with a DF50 Suzuki.

I like the boat. its a good family boat, however she doesn't like choppy waters much (quite...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 17 August 2004, 12:00
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
OK. By the way Dan i have got some action pics of...

OK. By the way Dan i have got some action pics of you from the Brightlingsea mud bath trip. I took them at too high a resloution to be able to post tem on the forum (at least with my IT skills)-...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 17 August 2004, 07:27
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
Friday is probably better for me than Saturday...

Friday is probably better for me than Saturday anyway so I too will be taking the Friday off work (as long as i can get my boss to sign it off today). Perhaps Dan and Phil I can hook up with you on...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 13 August 2004, 13:09
Replies: 34
Views: 5,763
Posted By keithm
Hi Dan, Wayne. I'm up for a trip to the airshow....

Hi Dan, Wayne. I'm up for a trip to the airshow. I would go direct from Brightlingsea. Only trouble is that i have to be a the dentist on the Saturday (in Clacton as it happens for about 10.00am) may...
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2004, 13:41
Replies: 21
Views: 4,825
Posted By keithm
Thanks Phil, and there rests the case for the...

Thanks Phil, and there rests the case for the defence!!!

JWalker sorry if i was a little oversensitive it's just that i feel like such a prat.
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2004, 12:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,825
Posted By keithm
Will check the transducer when i can find where...

Will check the transducer when i can find where it is located.
Going at about 4kts at the time as i was approaching Brightlingsea Harbour.
Jwalker - I am aware of nautical charts, are you aware of...
Forum: Engines & props 14 June 2004, 05:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,825
Posted By keithm
running aground advice needed.

Went out yesterday at low tide, fish finder not working constantly telling me i had 60 feet of water. Unfortunatley i put the boat into the mud twice- yes the prop went in. Churned up the mud and...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 June 2004, 11:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By keithm
Hopefully i'll be up for it. But will come along...

Hopefully i'll be up for it. But will come along from Brightlingsea where i live. So at least we can make up the numbers at Clacton.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 May 2004, 07:42
Replies: 104
Views: 15,791
Posted By keithm
Just logged on to see if there was any feedback...

Just logged on to see if there was any feedback on yesterday. Pictures look great. Sorry couldn't be there. Got all ready, flask of coffee, sanwiches packed and then 3 miles from home the bearings...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 25 May 2004, 12:52
Replies: 104
Views: 15,791
Posted By keithm
suffolk rivers cruise

I'll be there too. May not be able to bring a friendly child but will bring a friendly pal. Just in case my mobile is 07766 780739.

What does one wear on these occassions?
(only kidding - i've...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 22 May 2004, 09:23
Replies: 104
Views: 15,791
Posted By keithm
suffolk trip

I'll be there. Please forgive this very naiive question, but is this a child friendly trip?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 May 2004, 05:31
Replies: 26
Views: 3,971
Posted By keithm
insurance

Thanks for the advice all.
Daniel i went for craft insure it cost £194 with a £300 excess.
Cheers
Keith
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 May 2004, 05:13
Replies: 104
Views: 15,791
Posted By keithm
Phil, will certainly come along if able to. Have...

Phil, will certainly come along if able to. Have to check what family arrangements may have been made around me. But anything that can be cancelled, put off etc for a better cause......

Keith
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2004, 08:16
Replies: 26
Views: 3,971
Posted By keithm
insurance

I've jsut bought my first rib (4.9m Bombard, Suzuki DF50) and will be launching it mainly from the hard in Brightlingsea (no jokes please!). I need to get 3rd part insurance. Any clues as to good...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 19 May 2004, 07:30
Replies: 104
Views: 15,791
Posted By keithm
suffolk/essex cruise

Hi I have just got my first rib 4.9m and have a 50hp Suzuki. I'm based in Brightlingsea Essex and would really like to meet up with a few other ribbers and explore the waterways (and maybe a few...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2003, 12:59
Replies: 5
Views: 2,732
Posted By keithm
Hi Jackeen, can you say where you can get the pro...

Hi Jackeen, can you say where you can get the pro 9 as described for the price you quote?

Cheers Keithm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2003, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,392
Posted By keithm
I've done quite a bit of dinghy sailiing and a...

I've done quite a bit of dinghy sailiing and a bit of cruising on small yachts and gone out occassionally on a frineds speed boat (is that a frwoned upon term?). My inclination is definitely towards...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2003, 20:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,392
Posted By keithm
clueless

Give us a clue. I am so wet behind the ears its not true. What would be agood starter rib. Big enough to day trip, safe enough for kids, fast enough to get the adrenalin pumping.

Oh yeah and what...
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