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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2017, 21:56
Replies: 15
Views: 3,883
Posted By geoff
We are back online with all the pictures...

We are back online with all the pictures restored. Apologies for the slip up there.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 May 2017, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,883
Posted By geoff
Hi, we are going to look into this but since the...

Hi, we are going to look into this but since the website is free and has no ads, it has got left behind. Thanks for the nudge.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2014, 17:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By geoff
Back to the drawing board :-( If anybody got...

Back to the drawing board :-(
If anybody got it to work, can you let me know please.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2014, 09:19
Replies: 17
Views: 4,889
Posted By geoff
Have a look at Boatlaunch.co.uk Home Page...

Have a look at
Boatlaunch.co.uk Home Page (https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2014, 08:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,036
Posted By geoff
Try your hand at getting on the trailer

We have put a little game on the Boatlaunch web site where you can practice putting your boat on the trailer. You have to approach slowly, but not too slowly and make sure that you are lined up with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2011, 11:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By geoff
Watch and weep

Great video showing almost everything you should not do when launching.
These guys were lucky to get away without serious injury.

YouTube - ‪le lancement par mauvais temps en Semi...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 August 2010, 08:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Posted By geoff
Just a bit of fun

Thought we would try and get some video of wave jumping and this was the result. =)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIxAWrrTW_A
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2010, 05:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,246
Posted By geoff
Good Launch Guide - New Edition

The Good Launch Guide – 4th Edition

The latest edition of The Good Launch Guide is now out containing:

• Information about 940 British coastal and inland slipways
• Essential details such as...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2010, 04:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,737
Posted By geoff
There is some information on Boatlaunch. ...

There is some information on Boatlaunch.

Click on this link to see it: https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/default.aspx?page=display&nodeid=2263&preferredfilterid=10

If you get any updates, please post...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 May 2010, 06:27
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By geoff
You're a star, many thanks.

You're a star, many thanks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2010, 16:55
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By geoff
Looking to borrow a 4 man life raft

On August 26th the legendary powerboat Thunderbolt built by my father in 1961 will take part in the classic rally from Cowes to Torquay and back. We need a four man life raft to take part. Mike...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2010, 14:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,282
Posted By geoff
Hi Julie, Don't forget to post some...

Hi Julie,

Don't forget to post some information on Boatlaunch if you get around to using the slipway.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2010, 22:36
Replies: 20
Views: 5,574
Posted By geoff
Dont forget Boatlaunch

https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/default.aspx?page=display&nodeid=2661&preferredfilterid=10
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2009, 07:59
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By geoff
Slipway and marina iPhone application

As a taster for our iPhone application you can now download a subset of the data. Great for seeing what the appliation can do and even better if you happen to be on the West coast of Scotland...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 March 2009, 10:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By geoff
Putney is good but can be very crowded at the...

Putney is good but can be very crowded at the weekend in the summer.
You can also try
https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/default.aspx?page=display&nodeid=1458&preferredfilterid=10
or ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2009, 08:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,455
Posted By geoff
Calling all non-UK boaters

Thanks to all on RIB.net for your support.

We often get asked about slipways overseas. We have pretty good coverage in Ireland and a few in northern France but we could do with many more in...
Forum: Engines & props 09 December 2008, 14:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,045
Posted By geoff
I had the same thing happen to my F100 Yamaha. ...

I had the same thing happen to my F100 Yamaha.
The engine had gone into safe home mode because the oil pressure guage was faulty. You need to take it to a dealer who will track down your...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 November 2008, 10:41
Replies: 1
Views: 973
Posted By geoff
Boatlaunch on the iPhone

We have put all the Boatlaunch slipways and marinas into an iPhone application now available at the iTunes App store - cost only £9.99. It uses the phone's position locator so you can find nearest...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2008, 14:15
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By geoff
Lots of information on Boatlaunch :)

Lots of information on Boatlaunch :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2008, 11:22
Replies: 0
Views: 943
Posted By geoff
Free long range tidal information on the web

I thought this might be of interest.
You can get tidal predictions for a full year and its free.

https://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/zones/:Europe/London

Interestingly the UK is listed under...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2008, 11:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,154
Posted By geoff
Loch Lommond gets a lot colder than the sea in...

Loch Lommond gets a lot colder than the sea in winter time so you really have to be extra careful. The water temperature can get down to 5 centigrade.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2008, 13:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,988
Posted By geoff
This should help out ...

This should help out

https://www.boatlaunch.co.uk/launch_and_recovery.aspx

For what its worth, I'm a big fan of bunk trailers having owned both rollers and bunks in the past. Much kinder on the...
Forum: RIBnet Europe 26 August 2008, 07:39
Replies: 4
Views: 3,640
Posted By geoff
Hi Brian, It would be great if you could...

Hi Brian,

It would be great if you could post information about the slipways you used on Boatlaunch. :thumbs:
We are always getting queries about slipways in France but have little information.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2008, 13:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By geoff
UKHO free service only goes out 7 days whereas...

UKHO free service only goes out 7 days whereas this one goes out way into the future.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2008, 08:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By geoff
Free tidal information

I thought that the admiralty had banned all the free tidal web sites but I came across this:
https://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/zones/:Europe/London

Nicely laid out and easy to use.

And you...
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