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Forum: Trailers & towing 05 February 2023, 17:09
Replies: 29
Views: 7,800
Posted By xpertski
So in summary it’s ok to tow a 9m RIB using a...

So in summary it’s ok to tow a 9m RIB using a decent 4x4 with 3000-3500kg tow capacity on a standard licence, without C1&E (I have B&E having done the test a few years ago - but every licence seems...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 February 2023, 12:11
Replies: 29
Views: 7,800
Posted By xpertski
Is the below out of date, ie the vehicle can be...

Is the below out of date, ie the vehicle can be less than 3500kg and the trailer less than 3500kg so total less than 7,000 total? Seems out of date given a B&E test isn’t required since 2021
...
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 February 2023, 12:02
Replies: 29
Views: 7,800
Posted By xpertski
Thanks, so the length isn’t an issue but the...

Thanks, so the length isn’t an issue but the weight of boat and trailer needs to be under 3500kg combined?
Forum: Trailers & towing 05 February 2023, 08:21
Replies: 29
Views: 7,800
Posted By xpertski
Thanks 142092 Is this what you are referring...

Thanks 142092

Is this what you are referring to? Does it exempt the tow vehicle from needing to exceed 3,500kg in weight? Quoted below

“Width and length
The maximum trailer width for any...
Forum: Trailers & towing 04 February 2023, 22:08
Replies: 29
Views: 7,800
Posted By xpertski
Towing vehicle - boat over 7 metres

Hi all,

Apologies if this is on here, I did look but couldn’t find an answer.

What vehicles do ppl use to tow ribs over 7 metres in length? The rules seem to say that there is a limit of 7...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2021, 07:56
Replies: 30
Views: 4,081
Posted By xpertski
Hi all, so I can I put into this with some...

Hi all, so I can I put into this with some knowledge of how the Humber Ocean Pro handles and what it’s like when it’s taken apart, so I can comment on build quality. We have the Humber Ocean Pro 6.3,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2021, 19:19
Replies: 61
Views: 5,500
Posted By xpertski
Allot of work to do in a week! I’m still doing...

Allot of work to do in a week! I’m still doing mine over a year on from starting, I too have had to replace the deck, almost at the stage of fitting the new deck, the prep work to get it ready has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 April 2021, 22:27
Replies: 46
Views: 5,219
Posted By xpertski
Absolutely agree with that, care is needed when...

Absolutely agree with that, care is needed when using them on the sea, conditions need to be right, keep close to shore.

With the growth in the use of inflatable kayaks there are many...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 April 2021, 21:49
Replies: 46
Views: 5,219
Posted By xpertski
For convenient on the water fun I reckon...

For convenient on the water fun I reckon packrafts are great. We have a 6m rib and had previously used a Sevylor K2 tandem inflatable kayak. Think we paid about £400 for that a few years ago, it’s...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 10:54
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
Haha yes not a Ford Focus. Currently use a Tiguan...

Haha yes not a Ford Focus. Currently use a Tiguan but you are right we would probably time it with a different vehicle - front mounted hitch would be very handy plus the extra grunt for a larger...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 00:22
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
Sounds about what I was thinking, a 9m rib adding...

Sounds about what I was thinking, a 9m rib adding about 1.5m on trailer. One option is a hitch shaped hole in the garage haha.

I agree the the manoeuvrability of a 6.5m rib - quite easy to tow,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 00:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
That was my thought, we don’t take the boat on...

That was my thought, we don’t take the boat on and off every weekend so that could work. To my estimation that would mean a circa 8.5-9m boat would be feasible
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 00:18
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
Yeah always wondered about those folding arms....

Yeah always wondered about those folding arms. Must be something that is foldable and has enough strength - I wonder out of curiosity why they don’t meet UK / Australian standards
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 00:16
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
For my current 6.3m the engine when down doesn’t...

For my current 6.3m the engine when down doesn’t protrude much behind the rear tubes, maybe 10-15cm, then the tow bar is about 0.5-0.7 metre further forward of the bow, so maybe 7.3m for the current...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 00:09
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
Hi PD, drive is flat, direct access off road full...

Hi PD, drive is flat, direct access off road full width drive (about 9 metres wide), have to reverse boat on ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2021, 11:43
Replies: 19
Views: 1,434
Posted By xpertski
What size boat would fit on a drive?

Hi all,

Question out of curiosity, not planning on replacing my boat for a while, it’s currently being renovated - by me. But out of curiosity I was wondering (for the future) what size boat could...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 January 2021, 22:02
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By xpertski
Also at over 30 years old - there is every chance...

Also at over 30 years old - there is every chance the deck has gone past its lifespan or maybe close to it. Not a certainty but it is a possibility, especially if the ply wasn’t glassed both sides....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2021, 17:17
Replies: 12
Views: 919
Posted By xpertski
Wonder if cracks are a sign of expansion in the...

Wonder if cracks are a sign of expansion in the deck ply? On YouTube there is someone who has a channel called “boatworks today”which I am sure has a video on how to fix cracks in gel coat.

I am...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 January 2021, 14:16
Replies: 5
Views: 993
Posted By xpertski
Packraft?

Anyone had a look at packrafts? Interesting idea, a small inflatable kayak type craft which is light and is small enough to pack into or onto a rucksack. They can weigh just a couple of kg, and can...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2021, 06:53
Replies: 13
Views: 7,256
Posted By xpertski
Wonder how Stingher features in this comparison -...

Wonder how Stingher features in this comparison - seems a similar ish type of Rib ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2021, 14:06
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By xpertski
Yes agree - it looks like there is plenty of room...

Yes agree - it looks like there is plenty of room in the bench seat so will put in there [emoji106]135954135957

Looking at creating a removable internal shelf so the space above can be kept...
Forum: Other stuff 07 January 2021, 12:15
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By xpertski
Just thought I would add a bit late to this...

Just thought I would add a bit late to this thread given knives came up a fair bit - this was delivered by mrs Santa a couple weeks ago ... amazingly sharp and seems well made ...135953
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 January 2021, 18:42
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By xpertski
Mercury Optimax external oil tank

Perhaps a silly question but I’m looking at where to place the external Optimax oil tank. It has a bracket which I presume suggests it can be mounted on the transom, and I could fit it in the rear...
Forum: Other stuff 24 December 2020, 22:20
Replies: 18
Views: 1,190
Posted By xpertski
Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great break!...

Merry Christmas everyone! Have a great break! Roll on some boating in 2021!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2020, 21:20
Replies: 69
Views: 6,018
Posted By xpertski
Absolutely! I’ll keep updating the rebuild thread...

Absolutely! I’ll keep updating the rebuild thread with new pictures on the build - it will be a brand new boat bar tubes which will be done in a year or two. Putting allot of good stuff on it
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