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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 14 March 2022, 13:19
Replies: 2
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Posted By Budgie1
Sailing academy at Portland is the best option in...

Sailing academy at Portland is the best option in the area, facilities best in the area by a long way, easy single handed launch etc .... I'm a member there so if the weather is kind could well be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 13:22
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By Budgie1
Ah sorry my bad mis-read thought you where...

Ah sorry my bad mis-read thought you where talking SR4 :thumbs: actually have 80hp these days :D
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 November 2021, 12:08
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By Budgie1
Will be wayyyy overpowered with a 90hp!

Will be wayyyy overpowered with a 90hp!
Forum: Engines & props 03 August 2021, 12:44
Replies: 38
Views: 5,414
Posted By Budgie1
I bought a new Mercury 80hp 18 months ago, has a...

I bought a new Mercury 80hp 18 months ago, has a five year warranty but only if serviced after 100hrs or twelve months by main dealer if its not warranty is only one year, ie each time it gets...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 June 2021, 12:22
Replies: 24
Views: 2,848
Posted By Budgie1
Also have 5M (XS) RIB, Bought it with coastal...

Also have 5M (XS) RIB, Bought it with coastal cruising in mind but never dreamt at the time of purchase that it would be so capable regarding longer trips, have done whole coastline from Brighton to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2021, 17:30
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Budgie1
No you've got that wrong, I'll PM you some info...

No you've got that wrong, I'll PM you some info on how to get the best VFM
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2021, 17:28
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Budgie1
Get it wrong even on a calm day and you won't be...

Get it wrong even on a calm day and you won't be smiling!!! (been there got the tee shirt!)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2021, 14:11
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Budgie1
As above Westbay has good facilities ideal for...

As above Westbay has good facilities ideal for day trip West to Torquay etc, but unless you know the area and tides very well would I avoid going East out around Portland Bill (the race is not...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 October 2020, 11:15
Replies: 88
Views: 11,009
Posted By Budgie1
That's ok haven't spoilt my day mate :thumbs:...

That's ok haven't spoilt my day mate :thumbs: .... facts are my own personal experience of PU tubes has been very good, the tubes are about the only thing that haven't been replaced and still look...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 October 2020, 16:06
Replies: 88
Views: 11,009
Posted By Budgie1
PU .... very much doubt Hypalon would look as...

PU .... very much doubt Hypalon would look as good at that age! yeah they 'had' manufacturing issues early doors but now resolved and yeah its also more difficult to repair, but lot tougher and more...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2020, 12:47
Replies: 88
Views: 11,009
Posted By Budgie1
My 5M XS is fourteen years old had a hard life...

My 5M XS is fourteen years old had a hard life and the tubes are still like new :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2020, 12:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,536
Posted By Budgie1
Google boatbuckle and get some of them .... not...

Google boatbuckle and get some of them .... not cheap but very good
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 September 2020, 11:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
Posted By Budgie1
Just PM you Mick

Just PM you Mick
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 September 2020, 09:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
Posted By Budgie1
I've got one Mick, had it 6 years and still love...

I've got one Mick, had it 6 years and still love it! Live near Yeovil happy to show you round perhaps take you out in it. Portland would be best for me if you do want to go out
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2019, 12:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,533
Posted By Budgie1
My understanding is that PU (which is harder...

My understanding is that PU (which is harder wearing and more resilient to UV than Hypalon but more difficult to manufacture/repair) has welded seams, Hypalon and PVC is glued?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2019, 12:10
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By Budgie1
Baiter is just pay and display (about £15) which...

Baiter is just pay and display (about £15) which includes launch/harbour dues, specific car/trailer area where trailer is left attached to car, don't think overnight parking is permitted and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2019, 11:52
Replies: 6
Views: 828
Posted By Budgie1
Bear in mind Baiter is about £13 to launch and...

Bear in mind Baiter is about £13 to launch and Cobbs quay £50!! and if you want to get out the harbour its a long drag in speed restricted harbour from Cobbs
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 May 2019, 18:57
Replies: 79
Views: 7,803
Posted By Budgie1
Don't listen to the scare mongering Windsurfer!...

Don't listen to the scare mongering Windsurfer! .... I had a Fletcher Arrowflyte + 60hp for a few years it was awesome fun, my kids learnt to Wakeboard, kneeboard, mono ski etc with it (in the sea!)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 May 2019, 12:29
Replies: 79
Views: 7,803
Posted By Budgie1
If your just going out on calm days want four...

If your just going out on calm days want four seats and doing some wakeboarding have you considered a GRP boat instead? something like a Fletcher Arrowflash + 75hp will easily do the job and your get...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2019, 12:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,484
Posted By Budgie1
I often launch my 5M RIB at Baiter on problem,...

I often launch my 5M RIB at Baiter on problem, avoid low tide's be prepared to get wet and take a long tow rope if you dont fancy man handling back up the (very shallow) slipway
Forum: Trailers & towing 04 February 2019, 12:26
Replies: 38
Views: 4,145
Posted By Budgie1
Also have Extreme unbraked trailer with sealed...

Also have Extreme unbraked trailer with sealed hubs and like OP skeptical how long they would last having had to changes bearing at least yearly sometimes more on previous trailers!

They have been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 January 2019, 12:20
Replies: 31
Views: 3,380
Posted By Budgie1
Why not a laser flare LT? ... Google 'Greatland...

Why not a laser flare LT? ... Google 'Greatland laser' nice piece of kit permanently attached to my LJ (along with PLB)
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 May 2018, 12:07
Replies: 27
Views: 3,793
Posted By Budgie1
Never tow with cover on for all the reasons...

Never tow with cover on for all the reasons stated above
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2018, 12:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,019
Posted By Budgie1
I had Stingray starfire hydrofoil for that very...

I had Stingray starfire hydrofoil for that very reason (towing) and yes it worked ie slower planning speeds not so much bowlift etc ... but didn't notice any fuel savings and lost a knot or so top...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2018, 12:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,181
Posted By Budgie1
WPNSA have the best Facilities (IMO) and Marina...

WPNSA have the best Facilities (IMO) and Marina next door for overnight berth Weymouth would be the cheaper option thou
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