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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2022, 19:44
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Posted By traveller022
Tinker valves

Hi does anyone know where I can get valves like these or something similar please? They are off an old Tinker Tramp
Forum: Engines & props 15 November 2020, 22:49
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By traveller022
Mariner 30 2 stroke

Does anyone know the maximum revs for this outboard please and also has anyone purchased a generic rev counter that would plug in?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2020, 18:30
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By traveller022
Avon Seasport 3.46 engine size

What engine size are people running on these boats? My friend has just bought one with a knackered 30hp on and is looking for a replacement and wonders if a 25 would be powerful enough with 2 adults...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 May 2020, 20:33
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By traveller022
I would make sure you are not looking at the...

I would make sure you are not looking at the outlet for the flooding hull system which a previous owner has glassed over - you don't want to put an elephants trunk there
Forum: RIBs wanted 13 October 2019, 21:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,280
Posted By traveller022
Avon searider 4m

I am after a 4m Searider but only the version with the bow cover, windscreen and back to back seats (not sure what you call it but it's not the centre console one). Ideally to have a decent 50 ish...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2015, 22:05
Replies: 26
Views: 4,599
Posted By traveller022
the plan is to stay with my friend's brother so...

the plan is to stay with my friend's brother so it should be a cheapish weekend
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 January 2015, 13:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,599
Posted By traveller022
That sounds great we'll use Chris's place and be...

That sounds great we'll use Chris's place and be in touch when we have arranged a date. Thanks for all replies
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2015, 23:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,599
Posted By traveller022
Anglesey

We may be bringing the Ribeye 550 to Anglesey for a couple of days in Spring and wonder where is recommended to launch, bearing in mind that we only have a 2wd car so need a concrete slipway really? ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2012, 16:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By traveller022
Thanks for the replies, yes we do stay at Smithy...

Thanks for the replies, yes we do stay at Smithy cottage and will plan a trip to Craighouse now we know the jetty is there
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2012, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By traveller022
Craighouse jetty

We are staying in Tayvallich for a week from 28 April. Does anyone know whether the floating jetty at Craighouse on Jura has been installed for the season yet please?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2011, 17:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
Posted By traveller022
Thanks for the replies, I take the point about...

Thanks for the replies, I take the point about coding etc and perhaps was thinking of something on a less formal basis. I can be contacted by text in the week if anyone has anything of interest.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2011, 15:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,234
Posted By traveller022
rent a rib in Oban

We are travelling to near Oban for a week's holiday tomorrow (1 Oct) and one the coils on our Mariner 90m optimax has gone. Would anyone have one for sale or be able to "rent" us theirs for a week -...
Forum: Engines & props 15 February 2010, 19:59
Replies: 22
Views: 8,739
Posted By traveller022
I made an outboard stand out of an old wheeled...

I made an outboard stand out of an old wheeled zimmer frame and it cost me nothing, although it's probably only strong enough for an auxilliary engine
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 February 2010, 22:54
Replies: 68
Views: 9,351
Posted By traveller022
Would be nice to do a run with another boat, we...

Would be nice to do a run with another boat, we made it to Gigha last Oct which was excellent.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 February 2010, 22:22
Replies: 68
Views: 9,351
Posted By traveller022
Great thanks will do

Great thanks will do
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 February 2010, 22:07
Replies: 68
Views: 9,351
Posted By traveller022
Yes it is a small world. Jambo do you rent the...

Yes it is a small world. Jambo do you rent the caravan out?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2010, 21:00
Replies: 68
Views: 9,351
Posted By traveller022
Thanks for the welcome, I am new to the forum. ...

Thanks for the welcome, I am new to the forum. We have been going to Castle Sween and Tayvallich for about 13 years, last year we had 2 separate weeks in Smithy Cottage. This year we have booked a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2010, 20:26
Replies: 68
Views: 9,351
Posted By traveller022
Re Craighouse, nice place I agree but last Oct we...

Re Craighouse, nice place I agree but last Oct we had a bouncy crossing there from Loch Sween in a south easterley and it was a relief to arrive. We were looking forward to a couple of hours in the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2010, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,814
Posted By traveller022
Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply,...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply, there seem to be some interesting ones there. Wifey likes the posh ones, which has just doubled our budget, as until now she was happy in a caravan.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2010, 19:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,814
Posted By traveller022
Scotland West coast

Over the years we have rented various caravans/lodges with their own mooring for the rib in a 30 mile radius of Oban and wonder if there are any we have missed in that area. These are the ones we...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2010, 21:07
Replies: 42
Views: 8,589
Posted By traveller022
From past experience of losing a perfectly good...

From past experience of losing a perfectly good auxilliary off the back of a Dell Quay Dory we used to own (my fault), I now prefer to keep the 3.3 mariner 2 stroke under the rear seat of my Ribeye...
Forum: Engines & props 05 January 2010, 21:08
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By traveller022
Re the tab on the cav plate, the engine runs in a...

Re the tab on the cav plate, the engine runs in a straight line and you can take your hands of the steering and it wont go off course, and presumably moving that will affect this. It is worse when...
Forum: Engines & props 04 January 2010, 21:21
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By traveller022
Yes it has been that way since i bought it second...

Yes it has been that way since i bought it second hand 2 years ago. I got it checked at the service and the dealer said it was fully lubricated. It is very stiff in 1 direction and ok the other -...
Forum: Engines & props 04 January 2010, 18:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By traveller022
Hydraulic steering

My Ribeye 550 has a Mariner 90 Optimax and the steering is so heavy I am thinking of changing it to hydraulic. Has anyone any experience of how big a job it is, approximate cost and of any reliable...
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