Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
03 September 2009, 07:45
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
03 September 2009, 07:38
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Replies: 34
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
02 September 2009, 15:41
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Replies: 34
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Defender Questions
Hi All
Hope to have a look at a 1988 Land Rover Defender 110 soon . Its the one with the 2.5TD, BMC engine . Can anyone tell me if this was a reliable engine and what to look out for while I am...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
09 August 2008, 21:33
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Hi
Plenty of noise from the set when squelch...
Hi
Plenty of noise from the set when squelch fully open . Not sure if the TX indicator comes on will check this out . No clicks anywhere when I press the TX button . Won't be back to the boat for a...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 August 2008, 22:56
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 August 2008, 12:52
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
VHF Set not working
Hi
I have a Simrad RT62 fixed vhf which is neither receiving or transmitting . Unit powers up normally and display looks fine . When using a handheld vhf beside it there is no response . Checked...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
04 June 2008, 11:33
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,421
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
30 April 2008, 08:15
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,260
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
29 April 2008, 08:35
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,260
Mazda Bongo/Ford Freeda Auto 4WD for recovering
Hi
Anybody there use a Mazda Bongo/Ford Freeda Auto 4WD for recovering their rib ?
I’m not looking to off road just something better than my 2.0 TD Avensis for recovering . I sometimes recover on...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 April 2008, 13:13
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,312
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Forum: Engines & props
10 April 2008, 12:18
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,931
impeller change
Hi
How often should an impeller be changed ?. Would you change it based on the number of hours done or after a period of time or combination of both ?.
Thanks
Tim
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
02 April 2008, 09:02
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,569
I had a look on auto trader and the likes and I...
I had a look on auto trader and the likes and I think the Mazda/Ford represent the best value for money . The Hilux’s are definitely more expensive . I like the looks of the
Crew Cab Defenders but...
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
01 April 2008, 10:58
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,569
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
01 April 2008, 09:46
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,569
Which Crew Cab to tow my rib
Hi
I have finally bought a rib ( 5.5m Osprey Vipermax ) and am now looking for something to tow it and the various trailers I have . I am considering a late
90’s crew cab as they can be taxed...
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Forum: Other stuff
18 March 2008, 09:15
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,533
Buying a car in the UK
Hi
Picking up a car in the UK next weekend . What documentation should I receive when collecting it ?. Also which is the best place to perform a HPI check and is there any independent checks that...
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Forum: RIBs wanted
09 March 2008, 22:32
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,350
Wanted 5.5m Rib
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Looking for a 5.5m rib ( or there abouts ) . Humber , Ribcraft , XS , Searider ect with seating for 4 (min) on jockey seats . 4 stroke , Opti or Etec .
Looking for something in good condition...
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Forum: Engines & props
05 March 2008, 07:59
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,889
Hi
I had a Mariner 60 that used to trim out...
Hi
I had a Mariner 60 that used to trim out when I was under way . Turned out
to be a faulty trim switch which activated with the movement of the boat ( never gave a problem when the boat was on...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 February 2008, 12:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,814
“D” is for Dive which as far as I know is a...
“D” is for Dive which as far as I know is a commercial series of the standard 560 . I had a look at the Avon web site but none the wiser . Interested to know what the difference is between both...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 February 2008, 10:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,814
Avon 560D verses the rest
Hi
What are the opinions on the Avon 560D ( Dive version ) ? . Are these as
well built as the Seariders series ?. How would they compare against the likes of makes such as 5.5 meter Ospreys,...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 February 2008, 13:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,718
Its a second hand rib . Looking for something...
Its a second hand rib . Looking for something around the 5.5m with around the 100 hp etec,opti or 4 stroke and wondering if a 75 etec would be much down on performance . Usually go out with two mates...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 February 2008, 12:49
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,718
O/B Weight Differance
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Can anyone tell me how much the weight of an outboard would have on performance on a 5.5m rib .For instance an E-tec 75 weighing in at 145kg verses an Optimax 90 or Honda 90 at 172kg . Would...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 January 2008, 13:04
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,880
Hi
I have been out on Lough Derg in really...
Hi
I have been out on Lough Derg in really bad chop in a 4m and found it really hard work . The guy beside me was in a 5.4m and had no trouble at all so I imagine a 6m + Rib would have no trouble...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 December 2007, 14:26
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,435
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
13 October 2007, 10:11
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,459
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 October 2007, 12:02
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Replies: 3
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