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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2021, 17:46
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By JohnF
I keep my rib on the drystack at Swanick and...

I keep my rib on the drystack at Swanick and generally very happy with the service there, staff are very friendly and helpful. The only real negative is the trundle up the river but generally I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2021, 17:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By JohnF
Thanks Searider, that was basically what I was...

Thanks Searider, that was basically what I was going to construct so would save me a bit of a job. Intend keeping the elephant trunks as well but only for use in big seas as normally boat stays...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 March 2021, 09:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By JohnF
Deck Drainage

Ok looking for some ideas with a problem! I part own a Prosport 6.5 diesel inboard, this has a raised engine compartment at the back. There is a bilge pump in the bottom of the engine compartment for...
Forum: RIB gallery 19 January 2021, 15:19
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By JohnF
I looked at that boat back end of last year, very...

I looked at that boat back end of last year, very nice but for me was put off by the potential fuel bills as currently run a diesel inboard. Was impressed overall with the refit on this Ribtec my...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 January 2021, 19:06
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By JohnF
Funnily enough I suggested this last time i got...

Funnily enough I suggested this last time i got together with my fellow boating friends (back in the good old days when you could meet 5 others outdoors!). We are looking at slightly later probably...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 December 2020, 08:26
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By JohnF
Thanks Monkey and Wightdiver, Will give Rib...

Thanks Monkey and Wightdiver,

Will give Rib Shop a call.

John
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 December 2020, 19:46
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By JohnF
Hypalon Wear Patches Wanted Southampton Area

Am looking at getting some Hypalon wear patches fitted to our Rib as part of our winter maintenance program.

Wondered if anybody had any recommendations for someone to do this.

The boat is...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 December 2020, 08:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,310
Posted By JohnF
Yes it goes up as not spending as much on the...

Yes it goes up as not spending as much on the boat. 😂😂😂
Forum: Engines & props 03 November 2020, 06:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,115
Posted By JohnF
Thanks for that will have a look. John

Thanks for that will have a look.

John
Forum: Engines & props 24 October 2020, 11:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,115
Posted By JohnF
Mercruiser 1.7 220hp Possible Replacement

Hi there,

I am the part owner of a Prosport 6.5 with Mercruiser 1.7 220hp inboard engine which is currently broken! Overall I love the boat, great handling and in boat terms, very frugal. ...
Forum: Other stuff 12 September 2020, 11:09
Replies: 18
Views: 1,784
Posted By JohnF
Very poor from the council, you can argue for or...

Very poor from the council, you can argue for or against whether it should have gone ahead by the timing of the cancellation was dreadful. Am aware of one food contractor who delayed paying their...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 July 2020, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By JohnF
Thanks Boristhebold and Fender, as I thought,...

Thanks Boristhebold and Fender, as I thought, will let my mate know. Looks like he was given duff info from the guy he bought it from. In my mind from what I knew and what logic told me this was...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 08 July 2020, 10:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,093
Posted By JohnF
Cobra Isolation switches

Hope somebody on here can help. Was out last night on a very lumpy Solent having a bit of fun with some friends in a couple of boats. On getting back and putting them to bed my friend who is fairly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2020, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By JohnF
Urban Truant Rib Club

Whilst still looking for my own boat I came across these guys https://www.utrib.club/#Boats and wondered if anybody had any experience of them or Boat clubs in general. Prices don't seem too bad...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 June 2020, 16:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,099
Posted By JohnF
Thanks for all the replies, must admit I like the...

Thanks for all the replies, must admit I like the look of the Ribtec 585 and only down the road so can go and have a look. I am a realist (or as much as you can be in the boating world) and realise...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 June 2020, 11:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,099
Posted By JohnF
No problems Nasher thanks for taking the time to...

No problems Nasher thanks for taking the time to reply. I realise that it is all very subjective and that at this end of the market there is a certain amount of luck involved as well. I am fairly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 June 2020, 09:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,099
Posted By JohnF
Osprey Sparrowhawk possible purchase

Been around boats on and off over the years but not owned my own Rib before and looking at making the plunge. Know I am looking at the bargain basement end of ownership and that this is fraught with...
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