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Forum: Other stuff 05 July 2011, 20:56
Replies: 136
Views: 24,681
Posted By Stephen-RIB
"Boats" was me - I no longer work for them so no...

"Boats" was me - I no longer work for them so no longer use the "Boats" username.

Quite frankly the company is managed by some fairly simple people, I would not expect any improvement.

Time to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2011, 09:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Ribshine is the best one I have come across, I...

Ribshine is the best one I have come across, I think you can order it online from Force 4 chandlery.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2011, 19:20
Replies: 31
Views: 5,433
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Meanwhile a few clicks up the coast, we have been...

Meanwhile a few clicks up the coast, we have been told to be on the look out for light aircraft doing this sort of stuff as they drop bails of drugs/weapons etc in from France! Perhaps it is at least...
Forum: Bits and pieces 10 June 2011, 22:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,363
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Channel Ribs is correct, you need to get hold of...

Channel Ribs is correct, you need to get hold of the right pigment and then mix it with the clear gel. This company normally stocks most of the pigments needed Blue Gee (https://www.bluegee.co.uk/)
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2011, 10:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Tube pressure should be nice and firm, you don't...

Tube pressure should be nice and firm, you don't want to be gluing large patches with wrinkles in the tubes!
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 01 June 2011, 20:47
Replies: 36
Views: 5,278
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Does this "upgrade" include updating this forums...

Does this "upgrade" include updating this forums software to the newer vBulletin software?

If so, it might be worth/fair to warn users how buggy and gremlin riddled the newer vBulletin versions...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 May 2011, 09:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,154
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Pretty sure Valliant are PU.

Pretty sure Valliant are PU.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2011, 15:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,154
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Hypalon is grey on the back, also if you sand it,...

Hypalon is grey on the back, also if you sand it, it will produce dust.

I am pretty sure Northcraft are Hypalon, it has been a while since I repaired one.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 May 2011, 17:50
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By Stephen-RIB
I goo dry out would be preferable if possible....

I goo dry out would be preferable if possible. Doesn't look to bad to repair.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2011, 20:33
Replies: 2
Views: 1,267
Posted By Stephen-RIB
I can travel down to you and replace valves...

I can travel down to you and replace valves easily enough if you can't find anyone else locally. Drop me a line if you get stuck.

Cheers

Steve
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2011, 11:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,454
Posted By Stephen-RIB
This stuff works well for cleaning tubes.. Pro...

This stuff works well for cleaning tubes.. Pro Marine Ribshine - Only £6.95 - Force 4 Chandlery (https://www.force4.co.uk/7138/Pro-Marine-Ribshine.html)

I would only do a small section at a time...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2011, 20:11
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Humber Inflatables are not a long way from you,...

Humber Inflatables are not a long way from you, certainly a hell of a lot closer than me! Perhaps give them a call and see if they can help.

Services from Humber Inflatables include inflatable...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 May 2011, 20:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Stephen-RIB
PVC glue is needed on this one.

PVC glue is needed on this one.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 May 2011, 13:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By Stephen-RIB
I have no idea if that stuff would work, however...

I have no idea if that stuff would work, however I can point you in the right direction for some glue that will do the job....
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2011, 08:13
Replies: 11
Views: 2,111
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Keeping out of the sun and wind helps, you can...

Keeping out of the sun and wind helps, you can also put it in the fridge in a sealable container to give another hour or so.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 April 2011, 08:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,101
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Yep, the Y10 is good stuff for removing the...

Yep, the Y10 is good stuff for removing the staining but will leave the gelcoat exposed to staining again if you do not protect it properly. A good quality marine polish should help.
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 March 2011, 14:38
Replies: 20
Views: 4,098
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Has anyone sat the test for trailers towing? is...

Has anyone sat the test for trailers towing? is it a total ball ache in that they test your driving skills all over again or is it more focussed on just trailer towing?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2011, 21:33
Replies: 32
Views: 6,345
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Friday-Ad Fail again, idiots.

Friday-Ad Fail again, idiots.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 February 2011, 08:19
Replies: 32
Views: 6,345
Posted By Stephen-RIB
I used to work for them, I gave the MD several...

I used to work for them, I gave the MD several urgent messages that the fraud problem on the site was a problem, I even came up with a proposal for one potential solution which he chose to ignore,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2011, 21:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,367
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Two things really... If you can, keep the...

Two things really...

If you can, keep the boat covered when not in use.

Lots of coats of UV protectant will help, this is the best one on the market in my opinion...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2011, 18:12
Replies: 30
Views: 3,894
Posted By Stephen-RIB
Thanks chaps, all I need to do now is give him...

Thanks chaps, all I need to do now is give him the tinyurl of this thread!

Cheers
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2011, 11:26
Replies: 30
Views: 3,894
Posted By Stephen-RIB
tubes pressure / temp variation

Hi,

I have got a boat that I have been looking after for a customer for a while, as it is stored outside the tubes go soft when cold and firm up in warmer weather. The customer does not really...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2011, 21:30
Replies: 7
Views: 6,169
Posted By Stephen-RIB
This can be fixed, not a lot of work involved. I...

This can be fixed, not a lot of work involved. I reckon some large reinforcement patches would do the job. Am amazed that road crud would have caused this though!
Forum: Bits and pieces 12 January 2011, 19:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Posted By Stephen-RIB
eBay - Rare Ellen MacArthur memorabilia!

Hi,

I am running an auction on eBay for a fantastic bit of sailing memorabilia, I am also donating a percentage of the auction to the RNLI.

The item is a large glass framed Ellen MacArthur...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 December 2010, 15:09
Replies: 3
Views: 3,042
Posted By Stephen-RIB
It does say that the solar panel can be mounted...

It does say that the solar panel can be mounted away from the pump, I can think of a few boats in the local vicinity that could use this! Particularly the racing keelboats in Chichester Harbour.
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