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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2018, 12:29
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Certainly an option. I have managed to get a...

Certainly an option. I have managed to get a large piece of land not to far from me so that is also another option
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 October 2018, 10:07
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I have now had a full season on this 4.5 m rib...

I have now had a full season on this 4.5 m rib and am very pleased. For any other people wondering what size to buy I would comment as follows:

1) This size of boat is very easy to tow and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 October 2017, 16:19
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Took the rib out again today with just me on it....

Took the rib out again today with just me on it. It is how you say somewhat lively. I got to 28 knots and backed off the throttle. It still had at least another 1000 rpm. This will be fun once I have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2017, 11:22
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Tested it the other day at 32 knots and no sign...

Tested it the other day at 32 knots and no sign of chine walking. I di have my wife on the console seat at the front so will take care when I test it one up. 60 hp is the max it is/was plated for so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2017, 10:10
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Managed to buy 2 complete replacement carbs from...

Managed to buy 2 complete replacement carbs from ebay for £100. Took the float out of one of them and put it in my carb, Put it all together and fired her up and it is now running very well indeed
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2017, 12:18
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Got the boat home and went to wash out the engine...

Got the boat home and went to wash out the engine and it was running like a pig and spitting fuel out of what I found was the top carb. I thought that was odd as it had run flat out so well. I have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 October 2017, 20:46
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Tried her out today and quite pleased. Got 33...

Tried her out today and quite pleased. Got 33 Knots 2 up and only had full throttle for a few seconds and did not mess with the trim to see if I could get more.

I think I will get 35Knots one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 October 2017, 17:02
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Why do you say that ?

Why do you say that ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2017, 21:37
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Posted By Bigplumbs
That is a big one indeed. What engine has it got....

That is a big one indeed. What engine has it got. Any pics

Dennis
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2017, 11:38
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bigplumbs
It is true to say that I really didn't 'need' (I...

It is true to say that I really didn't 'need' (I hate the word need) another boat. But this one fitted the bill so closely for single person use but reasonable size in good nick for £3K so I couldn't...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2017, 11:35
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bigplumbs
I have always thought of front gardens of a waste...

I have always thought of front gardens of a waste of space in their traditional use. I am also quite lucky in that I have a large back garden and also space at my mums. Thing is I cant easily get a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 October 2017, 07:48
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Posted By Bigplumbs
Anyone care to venture what sort of speed it...

Anyone care to venture what sort of speed it should do with the 60 hp on the back, I am hoping for 30 knots + ?


Dennis
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 October 2017, 17:38
Replies: 31
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Posted By Bigplumbs
New (to me) Toy to play with

Well it is our 30th Wedding Anniversary today so I thought we needed a little pressie. Perhaps to find Pearls in, So I managed to pick this up. She is 4.5 m long so quite a dit more capable than my...
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