Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 February 2024, 23:04
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Before this turns into a Ribcraft love in….
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Before this turns into a Ribcraft love in….
Sometimes you need to slow down and “drive to the conditions” although 12kts seems an in between speed to me, neither planing or properly in...
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Forum: Commercial operators
30 January 2024, 21:05
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Replies: 12
Views: 987
Pyrotechnic flares were invented well over 100...
Pyrotechnic flares were invented well over 100 years ago.
The world has moved on.
Read this RYA paper which reflects today’s communication and alerting options.
DSC/AIS/VHF/PLB/Satellite (Garmin...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 January 2024, 10:23
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Replies: 7
Views: 463
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Forum: Engines & props
08 September 2023, 19:56
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Replies: 6
Views: 346
Those throttles allow you to rev in neutral if...
Those throttles allow you to rev in neutral if you move it sideways away from the body so firstly make sure throttle lever is in “normal” position.
If that isn’t a solution then…. With the engine...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
07 September 2023, 20:06
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Replies: 2
Views: 280
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Forum: Engines & props
01 September 2023, 22:03
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Replies: 8
Views: 459
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2023, 11:49
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Replies: 9
Views: 593
Guinness is abundant wherever you choose.
As...
Guinness is abundant wherever you choose.
As WillK says Dun Laoghaire has fuel on the water (ladder climb so if you’re lazy refuel near high tide) and a large marina so they always have space....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 June 2023, 17:17
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Replies: 14
Views: 546
The best solution we’ve had is to get some 25mm...
The best solution we’ve had is to get some 25mm tie down straps with buckles stitched close to the bottom of the cover. These then tie in/loop through almost flat keepers that you can screw in to the...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
24 February 2023, 15:10
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,431
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 February 2023, 15:20
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,178
Everyone to their own and I think most would...
Everyone to their own and I think most would agree through hull is a more elegant installation.
But if you balance performance of through hull versus transom mounted against cutting a hole in a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 February 2023, 21:11
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
23 January 2023, 13:06
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Replies: 3
Views: 620
RG58 works fine and is the industry standard....
RG58 works fine and is the industry standard. Removing excess cable length will help reduce losses.
I’ve used a Rib Raider (not everyone’s favourite), a Shakespeare stainless whip and a Glomex...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 January 2023, 16:32
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,124
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 March 2022, 21:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 943
Hi Zeno,
This works and is available in a...
Hi Zeno,
This works and is available in a few colours. Think of it as a sacrificial layer that you can clean at the end of the season as necessary, just on the areas in contact with water.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 February 2022, 13:11
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Replies: 0
Views: 441
Island Ribs- any owners\users?
Afternoon all,
Anybody got experience of Island Ribs boats?
Someone I know interested, said I’d ask here for them.
Please PM if you have any experience of them. Don’t like starting bunfights...
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Forum: RIBs wanted
14 February 2022, 20:05
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
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Forum: RIBs wanted
13 February 2022, 14:15
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Cabin ribs for sale?
Hi,
Just wondering if there are any cabin ribs around for sale?
8.5m max, old and unloved is fine as I’d like a project and import duties may be a factor.
Redbay or Protector in an ideal...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 December 2021, 13:25
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,415
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 November 2021, 07:13
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
I replaced a tired Glomex+cable with a 1.1m...
I replaced a tired Glomex+cable with a 1.1m Glomex powerboat antenna GLORA106GRPPB6135 rather than the Glomex rib one, which unscrews into several parts (think potential failure points) or the...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
27 August 2021, 19:56
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Replies: 4
Views: 601
Hi RPD,
The market in Ireland is v small and...
Hi RPD,
The market in Ireland is v small and finding a rib in good condition can be difficult, so take your time.
Two things to be aware of, not the only two things mind you.
Firstly, any...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2021, 14:30
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2021, 11:00
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,387
Don't do the whole hull!
The...
Don't do the whole hull!
The gloss/reflections from the gelcoat, even when black, are integral to the good looks of a boat on the water.
Transoms look awful when anti-fouled all the way up, as...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 May 2021, 10:54
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Replies: 14
Views: 998
We have several versions of Crewsaver.
Ergofit...
We have several versions of Crewsaver.
Ergofit is worth the additional cost if it's your primary jacket, for me anyway. We use the basic 165s for the occasional sailors.
We also have Crewsaver...
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Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises
20 April 2021, 19:21
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Hi Neil, at present I’m not sure you’d be...
Hi Neil, at present I’m not sure you’d be accommodated as a leisure visitor in Dublin.
Hopefully this will improve but as much as I’d be encouraging people to visit, it may not be possible in the...
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Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes
18 April 2021, 23:37
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,380
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