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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2005, 11:57
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Posted By codprawn
Quite right - very little force needed to actuate...

Quite right - very little force needed to actuate the thing!!!

You can fit 2 each side - they have the cabling to do it - no doubt you could fit more.

Amazes me the people who get so annoyed at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 19:12
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Yes I always say that!!! I quite like the...

Yes I always say that!!!

I quite like the look of the QL tab indicator
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 18:40
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Just found this on a great site ...

Just found this on a great site

https://www.bmpt.org.uk/boats/S130/index4.htm

Another key innovation was the addition of a special rudder arrangement beginning with S-2 (1932). Port and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 18:13
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Yes I can't wait to play with all my toys - by...

Yes I can't wait to play with all my toys - by the time I have set the jack - adjusted engine trim and fidlled with the trim tabs and throttle settings I will have probably hit something!!!

On...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 15:37
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Actually thrust doesn't imply they accelerate...

Actually thrust doesn't imply they accelerate you!!! Depends which direction the thrust is coming from!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 15:30
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
of course they cause drag - stick a match into...

of course they cause drag - stick a match into the water and it will cause some drag - a step of water will build up under the hull at the back which will lift the stern and drop the nose - call it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 15:19
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Of course that is what I meant - currently have...

Of course that is what I meant - currently have about 15 windows open and 3 phones going - I need to get a grip!!!

I
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 13:59
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Interceptors aren't really new. For more...

Interceptors aren't really new.

For more info see this

They are used on quite a lot of fast ferries etc - can also be used to dampen roll etc - from the companies conclusions they aren't as...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 13:54
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
The blades just move in and out about 2" - not a...

The blades just move in and out about 2" - not a lot but it creates quite a bit of lift to the stern by creating a "step" of water ashead of them - this obviously lifts the bow and pushes down the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2005, 02:36
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Yes positively barking..... We did have...

Yes positively barking.....

We did have lifejackets - flares - first aid kit - survival bags - foil blankets - even an anchor and rope!!! Sadly no VHF - it's in Guernsey!!!

I am hoping that I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2005, 21:08
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
He will have convieniently lost it by then - or...

He will have convieniently lost it by then - or else he will say it had fallen to bits with age!!!

I am getting as prepared as I can - have bought almost all the kit anyone could ever want - just...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2005, 19:38
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
I am rapidly losing patience now - if they are...

I am rapidly losing patience now - if they are not careful I will be indulging in a commando style raid on my baby RIB!!!! I am sure they would never expect a landing on Guernsey by sea in October...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2005, 19:29
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Managed to speak to them today - said they would...

Managed to speak to them today - said they would give me definite date next week and some more piccies.....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2005, 18:50
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Tell me about it - apparently i will get a...

Tell me about it - apparently i will get a definite date next week.....

Think I should have ordered an Ice Breaker!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2005, 14:41
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Think they are about £250 - £350 - Volvo ONLY...

Think they are about £250 - £350 - Volvo ONLY sell them through Volvo dealers and leave the prices up to them!!! They don't even advertise the bloody things - stupid way to run a business - much...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2005, 18:07
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
Would love to find out myself - should find out a...

Would love to find out myself - should find out a bit more on Monday!!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2005, 13:18
Replies: 81
Views: 9,260
Posted By codprawn
I asked the same question a while ago - no reaql...

I asked the same question a while ago - no reaql answers - am about to fit them myself!!!


Only worry is they say boats up to 50kts - now I suppose I will be lucky if my boat goes that fast but...
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