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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2014, 16:26
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Posted By Hat Overboard
boristhebold, just revisiting earlier...

boristhebold,

just revisiting earlier posts, sound advice given there, so cheers man.

boristhebold: "Why not put toe in the water with something less capable and just go out in very...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2014, 01:49
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Folks, thanks for all the...

Folks, thanks for all the responses/suggestions/advisings/loaded+unloaded commentary/misc. on the "Budget vs RIB/Engine Combination" issue.

Will post more on this when there's anything...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 April 2014, 01:24
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Henry, Yep, I reckon probably...

Henry,

Yep, I reckon probably under-powered for pushing full grown adults around in a decent swell. Very mindful of that around this stretch of water. Perfect for other pursuits I'd say. Again...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2014, 17:21
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Posted By Hat Overboard
*140 on an oldish Redbay 6.1m with 'slightly'...

*140 on an oldish Redbay 6.1m with 'slightly' more than might be considered an ideal load at the time that is...can't say she handled well on turns at speed either. Allegedly, no expert mind.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2014, 17:16
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Reckon so, 140HP feels fine when weighted fairly...

Reckon so, 140HP feels fine when weighted fairly on a 6.1m hull...
No idea for 5.85m. Future trials necessary
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2014, 16:00
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Mr Chowder, Well, I always expect more...

Mr Chowder,

Well, I always expect more from the sellers market than it can bear!

Been working the web for quite a while now and you certainly pick up few dead-giveaways in adverts like...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2014, 15:43
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Henry, That's an interesting item...RIB...

Henry,

That's an interesting item...RIB is a cracker and looks to be in excellent nick. Engine size? Would tend to think 115+ HP more suited to that craft, again depending on load?

You...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 15:22
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Rib -Derry

working arse about face here with these replies, scuse any overlapping messages...still getting used to the forum set-up.

JumpingJack, yer on the ball....I'll see what he says about a trial in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 11:50
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Ribs under 5k....Poly, Chris

Poly/Chris,

Yep, I would agree and remain v. mindful of that but no real fears there,
unless my the eventual surveyor is an utter scam artist then I'm totally screwed -some might say they...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 09:15
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Poly, thanks for reply.....surprised in a good...

Poly, thanks for reply.....surprised in a good way with the responses,
so fair dues to you all.

How did you know? You're not wrong about cider...the budget was 60% stronger last year, unlike...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:54
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Nos4r2, Thanks for reply, that "what to...

Nos4r2,

Thanks for reply, that "what to steer clear of!" is really helpful, so cheers.
With a bit of a push on the budget, Humber seems to be taking pole position.
For now. This is going...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:48
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Ok dokes Willk, Thanks for swift...

Ok dokes Willk,

Thanks for swift reply...plenty to mull over here for sure.
Was saying to another poster that the budget obviously needs some revision,
and located a Humber with twin...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:41
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Posted By Hat Overboard
this one's to BoristheBold... Just back...

this one's to BoristheBold...

Just back on the site today...Cheers for reply Boris, debt is certainly not worth it, boatshare opportunities here are seemingly not an option unfortunately and as...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:34
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
This one's to Henry Freston ...just...

This one's to Henry Freston

...just getting back online today since posting initial query. Sound advice, don't believe I've ever set foot on an Avon Sea Rider so have no idea of their charms or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:30
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Fear, you say? Not fear, merely...

Fear, you say?

Not fear, merely slumbering. Continued the hunt on another (in)famous website in the meantime, turned up an interesting Humber with twin 60's....initial budget in need of some...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 April 2014, 08:26
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
Cider or Cidre?

Folks, thanks for all your responses...

Granted, the budget of 5k is limited in the extreme but it's good enough starting point for my purposes, being mindful of potential running...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2014, 15:22
Replies: 42
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Posted By Hat Overboard
best used rib/engine combination <£5k for safety/sea keeping, range/fuel economy

(apologies if this should appear elsewhere or has been hashed out recently)

Howdy Folks,

Any advice/user experiences/verdicts for us toe-dipping, pre purchase neophytes here greatly...
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