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Forum: Trailers & towing 17 February 2021, 21:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By vjmehra
Well it was about 8 years ago now, but hopefully...

Well it was about 8 years ago now, but hopefully my memory is still intact :-)

Um the first thing I should say is that embarrassingly (I won't explain how) we got the size of the rib wrong, it was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2017, 09:33
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By vjmehra
In all honesty it was just curiosity, I'd seen...

In all honesty it was just curiosity, I'd seen them around and wondered what they were called as they look very cool!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 July 2017, 09:32
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By vjmehra
Its quite lucky they don't sell RIBS on Amazon...

Its quite lucky they don't sell RIBS on Amazon with one-click ordering ;-)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2017, 20:16
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By vjmehra
Ah that I appreciate, sorry I meant more...

Ah that I appreciate, sorry I meant more generally what is the term for that sort of semi-wrap around style console/t-top hybrid (if such a term exists, maybe it doesn't)?

In short I was wondering...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2017, 19:48
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By vjmehra
Terminology Question about consoles?

This is probably a really dumb question, but what is the correct way to describe the type of console with a combined windscreen/ t-top layout?

Its not a cabin as such, but offers some protection...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 April 2017, 14:11
Replies: 49
Views: 7,125
Posted By vjmehra
This is probably a really dumb question...but I...

This is probably a really dumb question...but I can't seem to find out how to view Powerboat & RIB magazine via the website. I used to be able to read it via a web browser on my laptop, now the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2016, 19:17
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By vjmehra
I assumed as much, ah well may try paddle...

I assumed as much, ah well may try paddle propulsion instead of petrol :-)

We sold our RIB, so I hadn't actually looked into that...but you raise a good point. When we get our new one (not just...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2016, 14:39
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By vjmehra
Guernsey RIB Charter

Is there likely to be anywhere that offers bareboat RIB/Small powerboat charter in Guernsey?

I can't see anywhere, but just checking in case anyone has some local knowledge.

I have RYA...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 May 2016, 16:39
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By vjmehra
Yes thats the one, Kew Marine! We had a...

Yes thats the one, Kew Marine!

We had a couple of good years there before the draconian speed limits came in.

The worst part about it all is that everyone (well most people) were sensible...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 May 2016, 06:04
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By vjmehra
I didn't realise you could just moor up to the...

I didn't realise you could just moor up to the piers, that would have been good to know!


We used to do Kew to Greenwich, moor up overnight and do the return leg the next day, or as often was the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2016, 22:10
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By vjmehra
But the odds of getting into St Kats (this year...

But the odds of getting into St Kats (this year especially due to refurbishment) and Limehouse are very slim.

South Dock and Galleons Reach are more likely.

It's also worth giving Greenwich...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 May 2016, 20:14
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By vjmehra
I had a 4.8m Humber with a 60HP two stroke on the...

I had a 4.8m Humber with a 60HP two stroke on the back, which was fine pre-speed restrictions.

Now I wouldn't go near the Thames, it's pointless for Ribbers these days sadly and there is not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 August 2015, 19:45
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By vjmehra
Yes that's a fair point actually, I guess the...

Yes that's a fair point actually, I guess the coding is easier in the Solent! That said I'd hoped there would be some at least that would charter if you booked a course with them...I still have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 August 2015, 18:44
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By vjmehra
Nothing? No-one knows any RYA schools that...

Nothing? No-one knows any RYA schools that charter at all on the East Coast? :-(
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2015, 20:21
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By vjmehra
RIB charter on the East Coast

Can anyone suggest anywhere on the East coast (ideally Essex, Suffolk at a push) that offers RIB charters (bareboat)?

I'm not looking for anything particularly flash, but as I am now RIBless, it...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2015, 17:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By vjmehra
I've been through London plenty of times on a...

I've been through London plenty of times on a 4.8m RIB with a 60hp on the back.

We always took:

A fixed VHF
An anchor
Life jackets for all
An inland flare kit
Plenty of spare fuel (there is...
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 11 July 2014, 05:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By vjmehra
Interestingly...I see the picture I've just...

Interestingly...I see the picture I've just uploaded as a picture...not an icon!!
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 11 July 2014, 05:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By vjmehra
96652 I'm doing this on my ipad, so...

96652

I'm doing this on my ipad, so hopefully it works!

But basically I get an icon suggesting the link is broken, yet if I click on it the picture appears.

It used to load all pictures in...
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 08 July 2014, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,143
Posted By vjmehra
Pictures no longer load via the RIBnet app on the iPhone or iPad :-(

Does anyone else have this issue, it seems to have arisen since the last update?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 May 2014, 18:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By vjmehra
In short the PLA make it very clear you are not...

In short the PLA make it very clear you are not welcome, personally I wouldn't bother calling them, you are better off trailing through here and the Thames forum on ybw.com.

In simple terms you...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 April 2014, 14:53
Replies: 58
Views: 6,778
Posted By vjmehra
I believe Gillingham is the first with petrol yes.

I believe Gillingham is the first with petrol yes.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2014, 20:51
Replies: 58
Views: 6,778
Posted By vjmehra
St Kats is a nightmare to book at the best of...

St Kats is a nightmare to book at the best of times, there's a very good chance it is already full!

The Venture Cup website has the details here:
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2014, 19:50
Replies: 58
Views: 6,778
Posted By vjmehra
Your best bet is Galleons Point Marina, the other...

Your best bet is Galleons Point Marina, the other options (St Katherine's, Limehouse, South Dock and Imperial Wharf) are likely to be booked up already or maybe try getting in touch with zeroth or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 January 2014, 09:51
Replies: 78
Views: 12,275
Posted By vjmehra
Just in case anyone is interested: What...

Just in case anyone is interested:

What could be done to improve the LIBS? (https://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?383883-What-could-be-done-to-improve-the-LIBS&p=4554483#post4554483)
Forum: Other stuff 04 January 2014, 16:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By vjmehra
Well our cricket team is technically England and...

Well our cricket team is technically England and Wales...so being Welsh isn't an escape!
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