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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 September 2016, 22:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,405
Posted By ppenman
Dominic, mine cost around £3250 each. Expensive...

Dominic, mine cost around £3250 each. Expensive but make a massive difference.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 February 2016, 20:07
Replies: 41
Views: 5,030
Posted By ppenman
Waterproof ski gloves with thinsulate.

Waterproof ski gloves with thinsulate.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 19:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By ppenman
Have you thought about using Treadmaster? It may...

Have you thought about using Treadmaster? It may work.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 May 2015, 19:48
Replies: 21
Views: 4,214
Posted By ppenman
I used a seago 2.3m with a slatted floor when I...

I used a seago 2.3m with a slatted floor when I had a Ribcraft 585. It worked well. The slatted floor made it much lighter and allowed it to fold up smaller than inflatable floor models. I kept it at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2014, 20:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,901
Posted By ppenman
I would suggest Burnham Yacht Harbour in Burnham...

I would suggest Burnham Yacht Harbour in Burnham on Crouch.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 February 2014, 22:44
Replies: 256
Views: 29,211
Posted By ppenman
I bought a couple of black mk11's recently. Their...

I bought a couple of black mk11's recently. Their finish is fine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2014, 20:31
Replies: 256
Views: 29,211
Posted By ppenman
Bummer. I bought 2 a couple of weeks ago at...

Bummer. I bought 2 a couple of weeks ago at £195.50 each.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 January 2014, 20:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,660
Posted By ppenman
I went through two new whale pumps in a year. Now...

I went through two new whale pumps in a year. Now have replaced it with a Rule which is working fine.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 December 2013, 17:36
Replies: 15
Views: 4,120
Posted By ppenman
Cif will get it off.

Cif will get it off.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 16 December 2013, 15:39
Replies: 67
Views: 9,448
Posted By ppenman
If you want something that's cheap to run,...

If you want something that's cheap to run, reliable, comfy and refined on a long journey what about a vw tiguan diesel. I'm not sure if you. Can fit a front winch though.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 November 2013, 11:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By ppenman
I would suggest that you try and get a letter...

I would suggest that you try and get a letter from the RIB manufacturer stating that they're happy with you sticking a 100hp motor on the back. That's what an insurance company asked me to obtain...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 September 2013, 22:32
Replies: 36
Views: 4,506
Posted By ppenman
I'm not sure about that. I've had two engines...

I'm not sure about that. I've had two engines stolen from the back of ribs, both whilst stored in supposedly secure marinas. I've never had a problem when the boats were parked on my drive.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 September 2013, 13:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,812
Posted By ppenman
I went on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised...

I went on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised by the number of ribs. Was a bit disappointed that nobody from redbay could be bothered to talk to me after my waiting for 10 minutes as the only...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 26 August 2013, 13:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,779
Posted By ppenman
Have you thought about using a polarised film on...

Have you thought about using a polarised film on the screen. It may help get rid of reflections and would be cheap and easy. A useful site I found is
...
Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2013, 17:31
Replies: 27
Views: 5,231
Posted By ppenman
I've just found this on eBay. 2nd hand Yamaha...

I've just found this on eBay. 2nd hand Yamaha f2.5 for £399 including carry bag. Supposedly it's like new with only a couple of hours use.

The ebay number is 200951410425

PS - The item is not...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 16 August 2013, 14:25
Replies: 27
Views: 7,784
Posted By ppenman
I've been through 2 whale pumps in less than a...

I've been through 2 whale pumps in less than a year (it was a new boat), the first one failing in under a week. They failed. To startup in both auto and manual modes. I've changed it for a Johnson...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 August 2013, 19:23
Replies: 54
Views: 8,279
Posted By ppenman
Had a number of SIBS including the venerated...

Had a number of SIBS including the venerated bombard 380 (still have 2 SIBS), cruisers and RIBs (incl RC585 and my current Ribeye 785s) but my favourite boat of them all was my Ribcraft 480 with a...
Forum: Other stuff 11 August 2013, 17:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,958
Posted By ppenman
I have a waveco model which seems fine. It also...

I have a waveco model which seems fine. It also works on 240v so I tend to pack it the night before. I stick some ice packs in in the morning and connect it to 12v on the car journey to the boat. If...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 August 2013, 09:40
Replies: 69
Views: 20,113
Posted By ppenman
I've owned a couple of Ribcraft (including a 585...

I've owned a couple of Ribcraft (including a 585 with a df140) and currently have a Ribeye. All were bought new. All 3 boats have been really good and the only reason I changed my 585 was that after...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2013, 14:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By ppenman
Hi, I keep a 'clamseal' on board just in...

Hi,

I keep a 'clamseal' on board just in case. Fortunately i've never had to use it so I can't vouch as to how good it is.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2013, 12:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By ppenman
The RYA quotes : Use a scope of anchor cable...

The RYA quotes :

Use a scope of anchor cable of at least 4 x the depth for chain and 6 x for rope/chain combinations.

If warp is used, ensure 5-10m of chain is connected between anchor and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 25 July 2013, 10:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,886
Posted By ppenman
On my SIB I use my iPhone with Navionics software...

On my SIB I use my iPhone with Navionics software (and a pebble power pack if the power starts to get low). It works great. However, being a bit anal, I also carry paper charts, garmin 72, pilot...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 July 2013, 17:38
Replies: 113
Views: 18,004
Posted By ppenman
I use to use sharx (like crocs) but now use...

I use to use sharx (like crocs) but now use sailing shoes with sealskinz socks.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2013, 08:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,746
Posted By ppenman
I just use a soft deck brush and water after each...

I just use a soft deck brush and water after each trip. I was a bit worried about whether the impression finish would be difficult to keep clean but the tubes still look like new after a year. ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2013, 09:33
Replies: 68
Views: 8,768
Posted By ppenman
Just to show that it can be nice in Scotland,...

Just to show that it can be nice in Scotland, here's an interesting picture from my brothers front garden yesterday. No ribs in it but a very interesting big toy motoring past. I really wish I'd...
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