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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2004, 21:50
Replies: 15
Views: 2,835
Posted By whizzpopper
Dry Suits

I sail(yes with a rag!) every weekend through out the winter and fall in with depressing regularity so would heartily recommend the drysuits from:- https://www.trident-uk.com .

Nice people, good...
Forum: Engines & props 06 February 2004, 21:09
Replies: 45
Views: 10,771
Posted By whizzpopper
Seems like their marketing campaign has succeeded!

Seems like their marketing campaign has succeeded!
Forum: Engines & props 08 January 2004, 12:54
Replies: 26
Views: 5,366
Posted By whizzpopper
I made a similar inquiry on this discussion board...

I made a similar inquiry on this discussion board and received a fair bit of useful info - use the search facility - hudraulic steering.

I had a quote from www.europemarine.co.uk for a unit to fit...
Forum: Engines & props 15 December 2003, 19:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,094
Posted By whizzpopper
This might help - ...

This might help -

https://www.mercurymarine.com/mercury_115_optimax
Forum: Engines & props 13 December 2003, 10:05
Replies: 26
Views: 5,511
Posted By whizzpopper
Thanks to all for the advice. Rodger

Thanks to all for the advice.

Rodger
Forum: Engines & props 11 December 2003, 07:11
Replies: 26
Views: 5,511
Posted By whizzpopper
Hydraulic Steering

Dear all,

I am considering fitting hydraulic steering to my Humber 5.5m/Mariner 75 setup.

Any advice gratefully recieved; what make and where to buy? Is it worth doing and is it easy to fit?
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 December 2003, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,451
Posted By whizzpopper
"Planning to buy in 2006" and "keeping it for 20...

"Planning to buy in 2006" and "keeping it for 20 years"

You impulsive old thing you!!!!:p
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2003, 20:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,855
Posted By whizzpopper
Go Robbo go!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Robbo go!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Engines & props 23 October 2003, 16:47
Replies: 55
Views: 11,846
Posted By whizzpopper
There is a 135 Opti but it is dearer than the...

There is a 135 Opti but it is dearer than the Suziki 140.

Got to go now - off for two day rib training course at Salcombe - do you think I'll need waterproofs!!!!
Forum: Engines & props 23 October 2003, 16:16
Replies: 55
Views: 11,846
Posted By whizzpopper
Thanks for the reply, I am buying a Ribcraft 5.85...

Thanks for the reply, I am buying a Ribcraft 5.85 in the New Year and had more or less decided on a Suziki helped by earlier posts, but was starting to reconsider having read posts on the Optimax. I...
Forum: Engines & props 23 October 2003, 14:19
Replies: 55
Views: 11,846
Posted By whizzpopper
Opti vs 4strokes

Can anyone tell me how economical the Optimax engines are compared to four strokes, in the 130hp region.

Any comments on Optimax vs Four strokes gatefully recieved. I presume servicing on an...
Forum: Engines & props 01 October 2003, 21:33
Replies: 8
Views: 3,154
Posted By whizzpopper
LPG

Not sure that storage is the problem its made out to be, you can get a lot of gas under pressure in to a cylinder; they take a fair knocking about in cars, trucks etc. A cylinder along the base of...
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2003, 19:24
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By whizzpopper
Which Engine

Whoops,

I'm having a brain storm, I meant "Ribcraft" in the original post not "Ribtec".

Anyway Suziki 140 looking favourite at present.

Thanks for your info.
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2003, 11:31
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By whizzpopper
Name

No sad to say despite name, middle aged non-partier. Whizzpopper will be the boat nname, I entered the details registration details wrong. I suspect howver my son will be partying on it!

No sure...
Forum: Engines & props 22 September 2003, 06:51
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By whizzpopper
Thanks both for the info, there does seem to some...

Thanks both for the info, there does seem to some debate as to 2 vs 4 stroke. As I am primarily going to be going over to the Scillies and fuel there is currently £1.08 per Ltr economy is a priority....
Forum: Engines & props 21 September 2003, 20:55
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By whizzpopper
Which Engines

I am going to buy a Ribtec 585, primarily for cruising. Can any one furnish me with advice on which engine to chosse between Honda, Yamaha and Suziki. Apart from horsepower the manufacturers’ sites...
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