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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 24 July 2011, 23:10
Replies: 23
Views: 3,506
Posted By LyamGalpin
Ocean Sports Tuition are selling their XS600 on...

Ocean Sports Tuition are selling their XS600 on here. It's a wonderful boat and if your interested in the PB2 they are a great school to do it with!
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2011, 07:17
Replies: 1
Views: 767
Posted By LyamGalpin
I thought it was pretty good. Popped in as we...

I thought it was pretty good. Popped in as we were passing. Saw a bit of the capsize display. :D

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 July 2011, 00:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By LyamGalpin
Our little 4.5m valiant has a keel guard. No...

Our little 4.5m valiant has a keel guard. No problems in regard to the trailer. It sits just as well as if there wasn't one. But yes, very good if your beaching it. Saves gel coating at the end of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2011, 07:14
Replies: 199
Views: 342,947
Posted By LyamGalpin
In addition to all of that plus what Max said, we...

In addition to all of that plus what Max said, we carry an orange survival bag just incase someone does go over the side or get very wet it's a great thing to stick them in to keep them warm.
Try...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 July 2011, 16:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By LyamGalpin
There effective if your gonna be beaching the RIB...

There effective if your gonna be beaching the RIB as it definitely does protect the keel. However they do take a lot of work to get off

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 July 2011, 10:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,944
Posted By LyamGalpin
I agree that it's quite possibly a SeaRider. ...

I agree that it's quite possibly a SeaRider.

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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 July 2011, 20:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,232
Posted By LyamGalpin
I did my PB2 with "Ocean Sports Tuition". Great...

I did my PB2 with "Ocean Sports Tuition". Great two days on the water. Really informative and I learnt loads. Very reasonably priced and their RIB that you do the course in is really nice. (Andy who...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 04 July 2011, 09:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By LyamGalpin
Out of Christchurch harbour across to Poole or...

Out of Christchurch harbour across to Poole or Studland or Weymouth.

If your in Poole try round the back of all the islands loads of nice views and scenery there

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Forum: Engines & props 04 July 2011, 07:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,470
Posted By LyamGalpin
Get a tiny pipe (like off the WD40 or lighter...

Get a tiny pipe (like off the WD40 or lighter refuelling can) and stick it in the pipe where the water exits. Suck on the pipe and although it may taste revolting you should clear the blockage if...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 July 2011, 22:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,396
Posted By LyamGalpin
We were in Poole yesterday aswell (2nd July)....

We were in Poole yesterday aswell (2nd July). Came across in the 5.2m Valliant (hammerhead) from Christchurch as a passage planning exercise. Went round the back of the islands and took in the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2011, 07:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,269
Posted By LyamGalpin
The valiants are nice boats, very dry and easy...

The valiants are nice boats, very dry and easy handling. I've use both a DR-450 and a V-520 regularly and I've got no complaints.

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Forum: RIBnet North America 19 June 2011, 07:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By LyamGalpin
Locate your local sea cadet unit as they can use...

Locate your local sea cadet unit as they can use it as a demonstration on sea survival techniques.

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2011, 15:42
Replies: 26
Views: 4,166
Posted By LyamGalpin
I'd go with the black. Even though for tubes on a...

I'd go with the black. Even though for tubes on a RIB I prefer battle gun grey

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2011, 09:16
Replies: 39
Views: 5,624
Posted By LyamGalpin
We always teach and use the following knots: ...

We always teach and use the following knots:

Bowline
Figure of 8
Reef knot
Sheet Bend
Round turn and 2 half hitches.
Clove hitch (is useful but a round turn and 2 half hitches will suffice.)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2011, 12:19
Replies: 31
Views: 10,500
Posted By LyamGalpin
Their only recommended lengths and their...

Their only recommended lengths and their recommended as they are suitable lengths in case you need to be towed or have to tow a casualty vessel.

Like many of you again my lines are secured by the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 June 2011, 07:02
Replies: 31
Views: 10,500
Posted By LyamGalpin
Or you just use a bit of common sense and secure...

Or you just use a bit of common sense and secure all lines once you've moved away.

Those lengths are the recommended lengths laid down by the RYA

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 June 2011, 22:57
Replies: 31
Views: 10,500
Posted By LyamGalpin
Both the bow and stern lines need to be 1.5 times...

Both the bow and stern lines need to be 1.5 times the length of the boat. Diameter of the rope is up to you.

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