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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2014, 20:32
Replies: 238
Views: 33,895
Posted By akirk
the problem with toggles / kill cords / etc. is...

the problem with toggles / kill cords / etc. is simply that the system includes a human decision to use it...

plenty of systems built into cars which are automatic - plenty of systems built into...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 20:32
Replies: 238
Views: 33,895
Posted By akirk
Oh not the Kill Cord Debate AGAIN

True - but it relies on someone choosing to use safety rather than a default position where safety is built in... plenty of electronics on a boat, so shouldn't be an issue...

It would be very...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 19:37
Replies: 110
Views: 17,557
Posted By akirk
Part of the problem though is perception - RIBs...

Part of the problem though is perception
- RIBs are known as safe boats so some owners don't respect them
- learning / boat trials take place in nice weather, so some don't respect the sea
- car...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 17:30
Replies: 110
Views: 17,557
Posted By akirk
Without wanting a huge debate on kill cords as I...

Without wanting a huge debate on kill cords as I suspect that most on here are in agreement - isn't the technology a bit out of date now? We are relying on something being connected by the driver and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2014, 11:12
Replies: 110
Views: 17,557
Posted By akirk
The discussion of the 'hook' is interesting - I...

The discussion of the 'hook' is interesting - I have my own RIB / have done the level 2 & advanced courses - but was not aware of that possibility... maybe it needs to open up some thinking on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2013, 20:22
Replies: 456
Views: 93,565
Posted By akirk
Totally understand - and would agree - is often...

Totally understand - and would agree - is often my preference to stand... just observing that there wil be a mixture of views out there - and many will be from folks who are not regular / experienced...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2013, 13:54
Replies: 456
Views: 93,565
Posted By akirk
totally agree - I wasn't suggesting a solution -...

totally agree - I wasn't suggesting a solution - more an observation on the fact that in other areas technologies have become more advanced and could we therefore explore possibilities...

however...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 May 2013, 09:55
Replies: 456
Views: 93,565
Posted By akirk
A lot of good comments on kill cords - and I know...

A lot of good comments on kill cords - and I know that in the couple of PB courses I have done there has been a strong focus on these (and I always have one & spare on the SR...

but I do think...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 August 2012, 21:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,820
Posted By akirk
Another supporter... my SR4 has played on the...

Another supporter... my SR4 has played on the Thames (very top end - Lechlade area) and will be ont here again in a couple of weeks - we launch it from a field - dropping down a 3-4 foot bank :) -...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 July 2012, 22:02
Replies: 0
Views: 1,092
Posted By akirk
Back after a break...

Hi - just to say that I am back on... - wa out of action with illness for a large chunk of last year / beginning of this - but now all fine and looking forward to doing a bit more in the rib...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 October 2011, 14:23
Replies: 13
Views: 4,311
Posted By akirk
if you have a reasonably comfortable level of...

if you have a reasonably comfortable level of maths (i.e. you will be happy with the more technical side of navigation) and experience of practical boating (which helps as it brings the theory to...
Forum: Commercial operators 07 October 2011, 14:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,811
Posted By akirk
sorry - you are right - posting in wrong thread...

sorry - you are right - posting in wrong thread :) need to clear my head!
I was assuming that the references above to commercial were aimed at the Cardiff Bay club... :D

thanks for correction
...
Forum: Commercial operators 07 October 2011, 11:44
Replies: 20
Views: 4,811
Posted By akirk
Interesting discussion :) Would agree that...

Interesting discussion :)
Would agree that there was a catalogue of un-necessary issues...

however, I think that we should be cautious not to throw out babies with bath water... I don't think...
Forum: Other stuff 29 September 2011, 07:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,295
Posted By akirk
Exactly - cricket and messing about in boats -...

Exactly - cricket and messing about in boats - awesome... :D

Alasdair
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2011, 17:08
Replies: 36
Views: 4,870
Posted By akirk
according to your list you have 260l - according...

according to your list you have 260l - according to the tank figures you only have 210l :) I assume that the list is wrong?

do you have a dipstick for the tank? might be interesting to try again,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 September 2011, 15:26
Replies: 8
Views: 5,500
Posted By akirk
Totally - go for Lymington - takes about the same...

Totally - go for Lymington - takes about the same time, and much better for launching - just avoid the wightlink ferry :)

Alasdair
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 September 2011, 08:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,680
Posted By akirk
shouldn't it be a 25HP engine? :) at least make...

shouldn't it be a 25HP engine? :) at least make sure it is sliver in colour...

Alasdair
Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 11 September 2011, 13:13
Replies: 6
Views: 2,107
Posted By akirk
just to put an opposite view :) I own a licence...

just to put an opposite view :)
I own a licence of IPB - run another site on it and am mod on a site which has just upgraded...
yes, there are one or two teething issues (as with any upgrade) but...
Forum: Other stuff 09 September 2011, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,529
Posted By akirk
Considering that shops selling batteries (which...

Considering that shops selling batteries (which are relatively harmless for disposal) have to offer to take them back when out of date / finished with... I am amazed that there is no equivalent...
Forum: Engines & props 09 September 2011, 13:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,802
Posted By akirk
Not sure that works does it? 50:1 means 50/51...

Not sure that works does it?
50:1 means 50/51 of one and 1/51 of the other, so it should be 50 litres of fuel and 1 litre of 2 stroke to give a total of 51 litres...
If you always mix the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 September 2011, 15:55
Replies: 22
Views: 5,493
Posted By akirk
possibly & possibly :) to run a boat on the...

possibly & possibly :)

to run a boat on the oceans requires no licences / qualifications / etc.
however some waters have licence requirements (e.g. the River Thames)
launching - costs depend on...
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 September 2011, 19:15
Replies: 45
Views: 7,582
Posted By akirk
I would go for a late Disco series 2 rather than...

I would go for a late Disco series 2 rather than an early Disco series 3 - more likely to be reliable.

P38a - I have this in diesel - fantastic car if you get a good one - pain in the xxxx if you...
Forum: Other stuff 31 August 2011, 08:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,824
Posted By akirk
mmm - one can just imagine... :) Alasdair

mmm - one can just imagine... :)

Alasdair
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2011, 19:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
Posted By akirk
I think that you have to plant a flag to claim...

I think that you have to plant a flag to claim land :)
nice photos!

Alasdair
Forum: Other stuff 23 August 2011, 15:41
Replies: 238
Views: 36,386
Posted By akirk
Why would lots of competent sailors want to have...

Why would lots of competent sailors want to have huge additional bureaucracy and cost because of a few incompetent ones...

deal with the incompetent ones - don't penalise the ones who obey the...
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