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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 July 2018, 09:22
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
'A rib under aux is a displacement craft, and...

'A rib under aux is a displacement craft, and presumably the aim is not to be blown out to sea?'

And again, the OP was planning to cross the channel - so potentially he's already out at sea...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 20:41
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
So what’s the op asking when he says he’s...

So what’s the op asking when he says he’s crossing the channel and asks for advice on a aux setup, the meaning of life? Lol
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 20:03
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Did you read the OP’s first post? Crossing the...

Did you read the OP’s first post?
Crossing the channel with a 7.5m 250hp rib and asked what aux to use, nothing to do with displacement craft potentially being blown out to sea :facepalm:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 19:55
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
You need to re-read my posts, I’ve never said a...

You need to re-read my posts, I’ve never said a auxiliary won’t move you and yes, in certain circumstances it will get you home or a safe port. If you recall the OP asked about a cross channel...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 18:58
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
So there’s never been any stream or wind...

So there’s never been any stream or wind conditions, ANY circumstances that a little auxiliary engine can’t handle and will always push the craft in a desired direction, whatever the sea state, the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 18:18
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Just because we don’t agree on the merits of a...

Just because we don’t agree on the merits of a auxillary engine ( you’ve conveniently not reposponded to my point about a aux making any headway against wind or tide :thumbs:) I’m to double my...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 18:00
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Beamishken was stating that a yachts main engines...

Beamishken was stating that a yachts main engines were of the internal combustion type, however big or small, I beg to differ, the massive white flappy things give it away............... :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 17:28
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
You live dangerously, boating within 10m of rocks...

You live dangerously, boating within 10m of rocks and then parking in front of mechant vessels , no wonder your self conscious for repeatedly calling out the coastguard :whistling: not forgetting...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 17:14
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Neither will a auxiliary if your any distance...

Neither will a auxiliary if your any distance from shore with wind and or tide against you as I’ve already pointed out :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 16:38
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Why would you be drifting at all, u don’t use...

Why would you be drifting at all, u don’t use anchors in Scotland???
If it’s deep you use a drouge to keep the boats bow into the weather, if you haven’t one on board make one!

You seem fixated...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 12:35
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
That's a bit harsh! :eek: I'm encouraging getting...

That's a bit harsh! :eek: I'm encouraging getting your boat in the best mechanical condition and running with buddy boats and no, I don't believe the RNLI to be or should be a tow service - your...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2018, 11:53
Replies: 52
Views: 7,579
Posted By Fender
Not sure a auxiliary will be of any use unless...

Not sure a auxiliary will be of any use unless your close to shore. I don't run one ( most boats don't ), if your any distance from your destination with a little wind or stream against you a aux...
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