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Forum: Other stuff 14 July 2022, 11:38
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By _monkey
I use these as well. Comfortable, quick drying...

I use these as well. Comfortable, quick drying and easy to get on/off

If they’re going out of production, I’d better get a spare pair!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 July 2022, 09:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By _monkey
I have 2 Attwood Sahara's - had to replace both....

I have 2 Attwood Sahara's - had to replace both. I opened up the failed units and it looked like water ingress from where the cables entered the housing caused the failure. With the new units I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2022, 21:34
Replies: 43
Views: 8,072
Posted By _monkey
No problems with suntan oil to report in Studland...

No problems with suntan oil to report in Studland this weekendhttps://i.ibb.co/dLH5cVv/IMG-3121.jpg
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 June 2022, 06:10
Replies: 37
Views: 2,206
Posted By _monkey
Better than new!

Better than new!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 June 2022, 16:54
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By _monkey
Thanks guys - I'm in touch with Giovanni.

Thanks guys - I'm in touch with Giovanni.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 June 2022, 15:04
Replies: 37
Views: 2,206
Posted By _monkey
I found another pic with the boat off the...

I found another pic with the boat off the trailer: https://i.ibb.co/F0Kxzt5/Whats-App-Image-2022-06-12-at-3-55-57-PM.jpg

I removed the two brackets and retained one roller to support the lowest...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2022, 11:06
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By _monkey
Weekend bump…

Weekend bump…
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2022, 21:26
Replies: 37
Views: 2,206
Posted By _monkey
I added extra trumpets to the Kalf trailer I used...

I added extra trumpets to the Kalf trailer I used with my Futura - I also removed the two transom supports and fitted one transom support directly below the lowest point on the transom - seems to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 June 2022, 12:01
Replies: 4
Views: 579
Posted By _monkey
Surveyor in Poole area

Hi all - happy Friday!

My finance co has asked me to get a surveyor to asses the damage to the hypalon/cone area on the tubes following the replacement of the rubbing strake - essentially, because...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 November 2021, 18:27
Replies: 37
Views: 4,126
Posted By _monkey
If you're in Salisbury I'd be inclined to look at...

If you're in Salisbury I'd be inclined to look at the Poole options, unless you're planning an IoW trip ;-).

Take a look at Baiter Park/slip in Poole - easy to handball a SIB into the water and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2021, 16:33
Replies: 37
Views: 4,126
Posted By _monkey
I was at Port Hamble this morning, around 2/3hr...

I was at Port Hamble this morning, around 2/3hr after low water. The slip is quite green from half way down to the waters edge. Top seemed ok though.
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 September 2021, 19:41
Replies: 26
Views: 2,762
Posted By _monkey
I'm trying something similar. Winch with a 1.4T...

I'm trying something similar. Winch with a 1.4T capacity and 5mm Synthetic Rope (not dyneema). The rope looks very flat when it's spooled on the winch drum. I've used it 2 or 3 times now and it works...
Forum: Trailers & towing 15 September 2021, 22:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Posted By _monkey
When I was looking for a 5 series I discovered...

When I was looking for a 5 series I discovered the cost for retrofitting the standard electric towbar was around £2.5K - 60% labour costs. At the time I wanted the factory towbar, so I found a car...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 August 2021, 07:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,167
Posted By _monkey
There should be the hull number on the opposite...

There should be the hull number on the opposite side of the transom to this plate (outside I recall) - the last two digits indicate the year of manufacture.
Forum: Trailers & towing 31 July 2021, 11:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,527
Posted By _monkey
Does that provide the same benefits in Europe?

Does that provide the same benefits in Europe?
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 July 2021, 11:32
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By _monkey
https://the-trudgians.com/tyre-pressure-calculator...

https://the-trudgians.com/tyre-pressure-calculator/

This is often linked from caravan sites and it appears to be logical. Essentially, it assumes the max tyre pressure on the sidewall is required...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 July 2021, 11:11
Replies: 43
Views: 8,072
Posted By _monkey
QED... A Ribshack boat from this weekend ...

QED...

A Ribshack boat from this weekend
https://i.ibb.co/4f6Vrh4/221822366-10159787418581289-2232016644924270817-n.jpg
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 July 2021, 10:21
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By _monkey
Quite right, but the trailer's cert of conformity...

Quite right, but the trailer's cert of conformity states max speed is 80 and the tyres are rated above 80.

Not that I'd wish to travel at 80, MPG plummets once you get above 60.
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 July 2021, 09:23
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By _monkey
Thought the max speed limit for a trailer was...

Thought the max speed limit for a trailer was 60mph.[/QUOTE]

80 in parts of Europe.
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 July 2021, 21:29
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By _monkey
Tyre load index is 84 or 500KG, which is correct...

Tyre load index is 84 or 500KG, which is correct for a 2T twin axle trailer.

The max PSI printed on the tyre sidewall is 50PSI which I assume is required when the tyre is supporting it's max load....
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 July 2021, 20:29
Replies: 27
Views: 2,357
Posted By _monkey
***Thread resurrect warning! I'm trying to...

***Thread resurrect warning!

I'm trying to work out the correct pressure for the trailer tyres. It's a twin axle 2T rig with 155/13 84N tyres (kenda kargotrail 3g 155/80 r13 84N).

- tyre...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 July 2021, 13:57
Replies: 43
Views: 8,072
Posted By _monkey
I've ordered the parts to make a running line for...

I've ordered the parts to make a running line for an anchor (not sure this is what it's called in the UK) to make beach parking easier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63ShKwldmUg

or

a super...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 July 2021, 11:50
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By _monkey
I can't help with med specifics, but we trailer...

I can't help with med specifics, but we trailer to a lake near Bordeaux. The lake Police ask for insurance, boat reg and ICC plus they have a list of safety items - all of which they never check,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2021, 07:10
Replies: 50
Views: 2,510
Posted By _monkey
I've got a hydra and it towed fine behind my old...

I've got a hydra and it towed fine behind my old Zodiac Futura with a 50HP - they skim across the top of the water on flat lakes with ease.

As above, it's a large item to carry in the boat fully...
Forum: Other stuff 22 June 2021, 19:45
Replies: 91
Views: 5,623
Posted By _monkey
Pics from Karl Oskar: ...

Pics from Karl Oskar:

https://i.ibb.co/B4LKbKH/image0.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/dPnhLDz/image1.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/WW1kBx6/image2.jpg
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