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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 December 2022, 19:49
Replies: 5
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Posted By gary222
a pneumatic staple gun that uses 71 gauge staples...

a pneumatic staple gun that uses 71 gauge staples is pretty common. 10 mm staples should suffice into plastic.
Martins Upholstery suppliers would stock guns and staples although expensive for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 January 2022, 21:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,212
Posted By gary222
Hoist launching at sovereign harbour is a faff...

Hoist launching at sovereign harbour is a faff and expensive. You could launch from a slip at Newhaven and motor round. Simpson marine is one option there. They are always really helpful when we...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 September 2016, 21:37
Replies: 40
Views: 8,358
Posted By gary222
Well sort of... I bought a smallish one, about...

Well sort of... I bought a smallish one, about 14inches long. I use it as a second anchor off the stern when I hop ashore to stop the boat blowing sideways in the wind. On a thin line and with no...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2016, 12:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,919
Posted By gary222
How about a tiny tender or paddle board so you...

How about a tiny tender or paddle board so you can nose in and drop off your crew then anchor off and paddle in yourself. On holiday we take a 2.3 sib behind or on! our 4.8 Ribcraft and use that....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2016, 17:21
Replies: 25
Views: 4,050
Posted By gary222
Looks very smart😀

Looks very smart😀
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2016, 06:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,206
Posted By gary222
I/we have a similar problem with our sailing club...

I/we have a similar problem with our sailing club rib, so some very useful things to try here thanks for the posts!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2016, 20:47
Replies: 25
Views: 4,050
Posted By gary222
So you want to get into the boat to check...

So you want to get into the boat to check something/ hide from the wife or whatever. But the blasted cover is on so its a right faff.
Aha no longer !112853

Zips and Velcro opening for easy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2016, 20:42
Replies: 25
Views: 4,050
Posted By gary222
112852 Just finished tonight so excuse dark...

112852
Just finished tonight so excuse dark photo...
looks a bit elephant like ....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 March 2016, 11:53
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By gary222
https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=68201

https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=68201
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2015, 10:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By gary222
No problem glad you are sorted. Good price I...

No problem glad you are sorted. Good price I think. Anything like bright orange will fade.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2015, 09:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By gary222
105811 Nautolex Seatech Lite These are...

105811
Nautolex Seatech Lite
These are slightly thinner (1.1mm) than Maritime (1.7mm) but have a nice uniform grained finish. A bit harder to the touch but a 100000 abrasion rating. 16 colours that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2015, 09:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By gary222
105810 Nautolex Maritime Range Colours ...

105810
Nautolex
Maritime Range Colours
These are solid colours with a very slight grain. Has the traditional knitted backing like Ambla which stops it stretching 'up' the roll. It still stretches...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2015, 19:05
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By gary222
I have a pattern book for Nautolex at work,I'll...

I have a pattern book for Nautolex at work,I'll take a look tomorrow !
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2015, 12:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By gary222
Ambla It's been around for years and is very...

Ambla It's been around for years and is very tough. Beware though orange will fade to a sh---y yellow 105791
I can send you a bit for postage plus a donation to the Macmillan fund.
Gary
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 May 2015, 20:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,326
Posted By gary222
Thinking of doing that so I could put a double...

Thinking of doing that so I could put a double pulley system on as it's b hard to pull the boat up onto the trailer. 10mm Dyneema has a breaking strain of 10000kg! Does it need to be that thick?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 May 2015, 09:29
Replies: 3
Views: 2,405
Posted By gary222
If the foam is shot replacing that will lift you...

If the foam is shot replacing that will lift you up a fair bit.
Reconstituted (chip ) foam seems to be the preferred stuff. There are different grades of firmness often described by weight. Eg 5lb...
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2015, 15:37
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By gary222
Ok thanks for the advice ! it's a 4.8 RC . I...

Ok thanks for the advice ! it's a 4.8 RC .
I think if I go 2 til mean new holes.
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2015, 12:48
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By gary222
104761just trimmed it up a bit.

104761just trimmed it up a bit.
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2015, 12:45
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By gary222
Whadyathink

104760

Just fitted a newer engine and unsure if it's a bit low? Should I go up one hole?
Thanks
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2015, 15:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,368
Posted By gary222
I'm the same....As they say, better to have it...

I'm the same....As they say, better to have it and never need it though.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2015, 17:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By gary222
Yeah, it's an old boat and previous owners and...

Yeah, it's an old boat and previous owners and the builder seem to have peppered the consul with screws.
Even the hatches are screwed on, right where you put your hands!
I know deep down you are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 April 2015, 16:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By gary222
a ha! That looks like the modern version, well...

a ha! That looks like the modern version, well done!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2015, 21:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By gary222
Thanks I'll have a trawl through! Like the...

Thanks I'll have a trawl through!
Like the idea of plastic tube too.
We used to use the original items to bolster the fixings onto thin ply on dinghies. They were black plastic with a small...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2015, 20:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,201
Posted By gary222
What are they called??

Help me if you can! Can you still get those plastic 'backers' shaped a bit like a wing nut that you can screw onto the exposed screw points inside a consul for example. Don't know what they are...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 March 2015, 20:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,808
Posted By gary222
Just a thought, when I made my seat I used a very...

Just a thought, when I made my seat I used a very firm reconstituted (chip) foam. Felt too hard on testing so I bored some holes through the bit where I sit using a sharpened bit of inch tube. Made...
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