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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 May 2015, 18:37
Replies: 45
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Posted By tonto
About 8% of what I paid, so you got a bargain...

About 8% of what I paid, so you got a bargain mate!😀
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 May 2015, 18:26
Replies: 45
Views: 6,789
Posted By tonto
Rod Holders

Looks good tree, bet yours were cheaper than mine, so jobs a good'un☺️
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2015, 10:33
Replies: 45
Views: 6,789
Posted By tonto
104832 Just had them delivered today, worked...

104832

Just had them delivered today, worked out less than 40 quid each delivered. Look good
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2015, 16:41
Replies: 45
Views: 6,789
Posted By tonto
The up to 2 inch size. Will see what the dreaded...

The up to 2 inch size. Will see what the dreaded is when they arrive, but I figured in the price for that. Also depends on what rip off exchange rate is applied by paypal
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2015, 15:55
Replies: 45
Views: 6,789
Posted By tonto
Just ordered 5 for about the same as Pikey Dave,...

Just ordered 5 for about the same as Pikey Dave, including the dreaded tax.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 November 2014, 07:36
Replies: 55
Views: 9,696
Posted By tonto
Hmm, not good from both sides. I can't condone...

Hmm, not good from both sides.
I can't condone the green pieces attempt to interfere with the lawful activity of 2 vessels.

I work on ships, and believe me after the Attack on the Limburg if...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2014, 19:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,318
Posted By tonto
As has already been pointed out, what determines...

As has already been pointed out, what determines what is a narrow channel is defined only by what is using it.

The ferry could only use the narrow channel, and therefore was a peer driven vessel...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 10:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,535
Posted By tonto
Rule 1 part b allows special rules authorized by...

Rule 1 part b allows special rules authorized by a proper authority, such as the US where they have separate rules for inland rules, clearly defined on the chart.
However in the absence of any other...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2014, 21:11
Replies: 11
Views: 5,877
Posted By tonto
It's probably not a co incidence that the weight...

It's probably not a co incidence that the weight of your boat, plus max load makes 8,100 lb, which equals 3,674kgs.
Now your tubes give 3700 liters or 3700kgs of bouyancy.
With the amount of water...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2014, 16:58
Replies: 11
Views: 5,877
Posted By tonto
So if you have a 7 m military rib, and it has a...

So if you have a 7 m military rib, and it has a bit of gear on, let's say your all up weight is 2000 Kg.
You might have a heavy layer up hull, so let's say the fibreglass is about 800 Kg, which...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 September 2014, 16:52
Replies: 11
Views: 5,877
Posted By tonto
Not exactly, as the water in the rib would be not...

Not exactly, as the water in the rib would be not part of the mass, as the deck will be open, and at the transom the water will come and go.

As a rule of thumb, find out how much your boat weighs...
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 September 2014, 10:22
Replies: 25
Views: 3,989
Posted By tonto
Thanks trailer guy. Any idea where I could get...

Thanks trailer guy.
Any idea where I could get some for next time? Or do you stock them?
Forum: Engines & props 12 September 2014, 09:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By tonto
Thanks Steve, I know some other might not agree...

Thanks Steve,
I know some other might not agree with you, but I do.
Just love the Etec!
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 September 2014, 09:09
Replies: 25
Views: 3,989
Posted By tonto
They are knott brakes. I looked for stainless...

They are knott brakes.
I looked for stainless cables, as did the garage owner, but neither of us could find any stainless cables to fit.
Looks like I need to make sure they are greased often, and...
Forum: Engines & props 12 September 2014, 08:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By tonto
Thanks guys, much appreciated. I don't have a...

Thanks guys, much appreciated.
I don't have a pitot fitted.

Takes a weight off my mind anyway
Forum: Engines & props 11 September 2014, 19:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By tonto
Thanks for the advice guys, Looking at the...

Thanks for the advice guys,

Looking at the model, this years, it seems to be the
"Nipple, pitot tube"

Which will be the water speed pickup, however didn't realize it was fitted to mine, so I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 11 September 2014, 19:10
Replies: 25
Views: 3,989
Posted By tonto
Bit of a late update. I didn't have the...

Bit of a late update.

I didn't have the tools or equipment to get the rest of the bearing off, or out, and the stub axle was damaged, so took it to a local garage.

With the old bearing off, it...
Forum: Engines & props 11 September 2014, 15:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By tonto
What is this on my etec 175?

Last time I had the boat in the water I managed to run over a pot marker that had a load of floating line attached.

Luckily it was only round the lower leg, and not the prop, you can see the paint...
Forum: Engines & props 10 September 2014, 20:58
Replies: 20
Views: 3,515
Posted By tonto
I love mine too. Got a 175 on my humber 6.5 OP ...

I love mine too. Got a 175 on my humber 6.5 OP
When I push the fast lever, I get a great big smile on my face!
It has a great hole shot, I just love it.
Forum: Engines & props 06 September 2014, 15:13
Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Posted By tonto
This has already been said, but I got it from the...

This has already been said, but I got it from the etec owners thread, posted by one of the service engineer type guys on there.

They suggest if you have an internal tank to just run it down, maybe...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 August 2014, 13:41
Replies: 41
Views: 5,734
Posted By tonto
I use small ziplock bags which I got, that just...

I use small ziplock bags which I got, that just fits my phone, then put it in a dry bag. Phone screen etc still works inside the ziplock bag, just gives me more peace of mind after already having to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2014, 12:54
Replies: 30
Views: 3,489
Posted By tonto
Damn predictive text, I mean collision regs

Damn predictive text, I mean collision regs
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2014, 12:51
Replies: 30
Views: 3,489
Posted By tonto
Man overboard flag, although not that useful,...

Man overboard flag, although not that useful, could well be used by a vessel searching for a man overboard, who is lost, or engaged in the recovery of one.
A vessel any bigger than a small yacht...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2014, 09:44
Replies: 28
Views: 3,498
Posted By tonto
We recently spent three weeks in Campbeltown, and...

We recently spent three weeks in Campbeltown, and caught 12 lobsters in that time. Fantastic, and very tasty.
The locals were telling us it has been a bumper year this year, and may be a result of...
Forum: Trailers & towing 18 July 2014, 18:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,989
Posted By tonto
530 miles according to google maps!

530 miles according to google maps!
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