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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 12 August 2006, 09:02
Replies: 13
Views: 2,945
Posted By malcolm
Lantic Bay is good but difficult to land in an...

Lantic Bay is good but difficult to land in an easterly but grerat beach

Polridmouth (1 mile west of fowey) is good for BBQ in evening, popular for anchoring
Forum: Other stuff 26 November 2004, 07:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,026
Posted By malcolm
Thanks Louise, we're all enjoying the Cobra, kids...

Thanks Louise, we're all enjoying the Cobra, kids love it - funny how they turn blue in the winter tho!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2004, 11:29
Replies: 36
Views: 5,862
Posted By malcolm
I'd be on for that - have to fix lights!

I'd be on for that - have to fix lights!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2004, 07:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Posted By malcolm
Thanks, that is a great help, pics look good, I...

Thanks, that is a great help, pics look good, I will give it a go next time the weathers up to it!

Malcolm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 May 2004, 12:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Posted By malcolm
Bembridge IoW

Can anyone give me info about beaches at Bembridge and suitability for anchoring or putting boat on beach?

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Malcolm
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 10 May 2004, 07:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,900
Posted By malcolm
£4 seems quite reasonable after being asked for...

£4 seems quite reasonable after being asked for £11 for a short stay at Bucklers Hard. Found it easier to turn the engine off and let the kids pretend they were ashore!!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 April 2004, 19:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,554
Posted By malcolm
Seastart and similar

Does anyone have any experience of Seastart or equivalent organisations and are they worth the £130 or so per annum?

Malcolm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2004, 15:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By malcolm
I am busy Saturday, am planning (subject to...

I am busy Saturday, am planning (subject to familly) to go out to needles/yarmouth Sunday, weather looks good.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 April 2004, 12:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By malcolm
Thanks for the info, anywhere in the solent is...

Thanks for the info, anywhere in the solent is helpful. IoW seems obvious place to start.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 March 2004, 19:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By malcolm
Solent info

I have now put the boat in the water for the first season and have been out several times around the Solent.

In order to shorten my learning curve can anyone recommend good beaches suitable (when...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 February 2004, 07:39
Replies: 21
Views: 4,935
Posted By malcolm
I have the 2 feet of green on the tubes and the...

I have the 2 feet of green on the tubes and the cleaners will only remove the worst, the green stain remains. I figure when it is back on the pontoon I won't be able to see it!
Forum: Engines & props 08 February 2004, 14:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,673
Posted By malcolm
Outboard Flushing

Is it necessary to flush the outboard with fresh water after use? Boat will be kept on a pontoon for 9 months.

Malcolm
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 February 2004, 15:16
Replies: 7
Views: 2,948
Posted By malcolm
I have friends who use the one in fowey at Mixtow...

I have friends who use the one in fowey at Mixtow (think it is the same one as mentioned earlier)

It has a slipway, moorings and a pontoon there. They say the campsite is basic but OK for them...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2004, 11:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,750
Posted By malcolm
Childrens waterproofs

Does anyone have any advice on where to buy half decent waterproofs for small (6-8yrs) children. I have looked at various chandlery outlets etc and the range is very limited.

I have decent...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 December 2003, 15:07
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By malcolm
Welding

Anyone know of anywhere to get stainless welding done in Southampton, only need a very small part fixed and don't want to be fleeced

Malcolm
Forum: Engines & props 23 December 2003, 14:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,892
Posted By malcolm
I'll take one as well

I'll take one as well
Forum: Engines & props 07 December 2003, 08:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,181
Posted By malcolm
Auxillary Outboard

I am trying to work out whether to buy an auxillary outboard.

I am going to use the boat around the solent with wife + kids and when I bought it I planned to get one.

I then (recklessly in my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 December 2003, 18:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,423
Posted By malcolm
Thanks for the offers of days out, I would be up...

Thanks for the offers of days out, I would be up for a trip in the solent as I have only experienced it on a windsurfer / red funnel ferry.

The boat is out of the water as I am sorting out all the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 December 2003, 08:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,423
Posted By malcolm
I bought one in October, and it has sat in the...

I bought one in October, and it has sat in the garden for 6 weeks! Very frustrating! Looking forward to putting it in the water in March.
Forum: RIB gallery 30 November 2003, 08:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By malcolm
It will be interesting to see her on the sea...

It will be interesting to see her on the sea trials sailing, spring is the time they are likely to do this. If anyone gets more info on dates I would be interested to know
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 November 2003, 08:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By malcolm
I had a look at this boat a few weeks ago, it was...

I had a look at this boat a few weeks ago, it was on for 5.6K (I think) and looked OK the hull seemed reasonable with a few dinks and marks.

I did not check the hull for any stress cracks (too...
Forum: Engines & props 08 November 2003, 19:15
Replies: 55
Views: 11,836
Posted By malcolm
Being new to this, and having just bought boat &...

Being new to this, and having just bought boat & engine, I came to the conclusion it is just bloody expensive to run an outboard. Whats the point of debating between 40l/hr or 50l/hr?

I figured...
Forum: RIBs wanted 25 October 2003, 16:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,406
Posted By malcolm
Thanks for the replies, I have bought a bigger...

Thanks for the replies, I have bought a bigger one than expected so am sorted

Malcolm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2003, 08:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,313
Posted By malcolm
Thanks for the feedback on Town Quay, i'll bin...

Thanks for the feedback on Town Quay, i'll bin that option which was my gut feel from their attitude. I felt they couldn't have done more to try and put me off.

Malcolm
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 October 2003, 07:49
Replies: 39
Views: 5,288
Posted By malcolm
Thanks for the feedback, the engine is 3yrs old...

Thanks for the feedback, the engine is 3yrs old and it will be serviced on Monday.

Hopefully it should be reliable!

Malcolm
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