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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2022, 07:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By mikehhogg
If your not into the need for speed and want a...

If your not into the need for speed and want a very safe and stable craft then you are going in the right direction. Very happy with mine and compared to gasoline engines
its very economical. Draw...
Forum: Bits and pieces 22 February 2022, 21:18
Replies: 10
Wanted: Chart Plotter
Views: 1,082
Posted By mikehhogg
A mate of mine uses a cheap notebook or tablet...

A mate of mine uses a cheap notebook or tablet ,suscribed to navionics app and its as good for navigation as any device at a fraction of the cost. no depth sounder though
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2022, 21:12
Replies: 17
Views: 1,476
Posted By mikehhogg
Boat Security

Anyone any ideas how to stop swimmers from boarding and diving off a moored rib. Some seem to think that the transducer is a step to get in. any ideas including cameras or alarm .
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 February 2022, 21:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By mikehhogg
I just weighed mine recently while calculating...

I just weighed mine recently while calculating trailer weights and your bang on its 1667 kgs. Mines a ford 180 four cylinder.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 16 January 2022, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By mikehhogg
try searching for this number on ebay.co.uk ...

try searching for this number on ebay.co.uk

323748144840
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 January 2022, 09:48
Replies: 30
Views: 2,198
Posted By mikehhogg
Above the waterline it would have a good...

Above the waterline it would have a good waterproofing quality. for underwater use the water will permeate eventually.The gel coat or top coat is usually considered the waterproofing coat. on the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 16 January 2022, 08:33
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By mikehhogg
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323748144840 ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323748144840

these are 24v. flow rate is about a second behind a volvo penta or mercruiser pump. I have bought a few of these . offer seventy to them. these are brand...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 January 2022, 08:16
Replies: 30
Views: 2,198
Posted By mikehhogg
epoxy resins and others like polyester ...

epoxy resins and others like polyester \vinylester etc are not waterproof on their own ,they must be topcoated with either flowcoat or gelcoat. Because you are using a piece of ply that you already...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 November 2021, 16:58
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
for sure but for the price and quantities that...

for sure but for the price and quantities that would be used it may be cheaper to buy a boat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 November 2021, 16:44
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
some people are missing the point and going off...

some people are missing the point and going off on a tangent. the OP is looking for a quick decent repair to keep him going untill he can get the likes of matting and epoxies etc to his home address....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 November 2021, 20:32
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
Is there really such a thing as a permanent...

Is there really such a thing as a permanent repair when it comes to boats and the elements. The only advantage of using this product is that it wont affect a future full repair.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 November 2021, 14:36
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
I can try and send you a tube if you want.

I can try and send you a tube if you want.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 November 2021, 21:23
Replies: 71
Views: 16,067
Posted By mikehhogg
One of the most often overlooked causes of Chine...

One of the most often overlooked causes of Chine Walking is play in the steering, even a tiny bit of play anywhere in the steering system at the speeds you are talking about could cause this effect.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2021, 19:55
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
7800 is as good as it gets for fibreglass...

7800 is as good as it gets for fibreglass repairs. Its the number one choice for professionals for decent permanant repairs,not cobbled jobs.Its got a fast curing time because when your hanging out...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2021, 17:06
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
it should be,there should be lots of wind...

it should be,there should be lots of wind generators around the Falklands and maybe the maintainance guys could lend a hand.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2021, 16:55
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
I dont think sending a tube of sikaflex on an...

I dont think sending a tube of sikaflex on an aeroplane constitutes a hazard,I would be more worried about the lithium ion batteries in your laptop
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 November 2021, 15:53
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
If you need something sent to you post a reply ,...

If you need something sent to you post a reply , maybe a parcel from a "FRIEND" might bypass the customs etc. and get there quicker
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 November 2021, 20:56
Replies: 43
Views: 3,261
Posted By mikehhogg
If you could get your hands on Sikaflex...

If you could get your hands on Sikaflex 7800,comes in a cartdrige . we used it to repair the grp blades on offshore windfarms,its as good as it gets ,goes off fast and is sandable,its structural not...
Forum: Bits and pieces 10 September 2021, 17:37
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By mikehhogg
Do you still have the halmatic original console

Do you still have the halmatic original console
Forum: Other stuff 11 May 2021, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By mikehhogg
the french have already given a royal walloping...

the french have already given a royal walloping to the British, lets not rub salt
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2021, 21:52
Replies: 56
Views: 4,165
Posted By mikehhogg
does the word economy come in to any of these...

does the word economy come in to any of these equations, how many knots are enough,how fast is fast enough.
Forum: Other stuff 10 May 2021, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By mikehhogg
its inevitable ,the world is filled with...

its inevitable ,the world is filled with idiots.add water and you have a dangerous cocktail.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 April 2021, 20:00
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By mikehhogg
sounds good. instead of epoxy use a few coats of...

sounds good. instead of epoxy use a few coats of polyester top coat. use a tint to match color \ colour . should be good for ten to fifteen years.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 April 2021, 20:46
Replies: 18
Views: 1,625
Posted By mikehhogg
I have tried a lot of products but not toluene. I...

I have tried a lot of products but not toluene. I did however have great success with MR MUSCLE foaming cooker cleaner
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 April 2021, 20:32
Replies: 18
Views: 1,625
Posted By mikehhogg
tubes

I am at the same thing at the moment.I have tried all the expensive rib cleaning products,as the other posters stated the only thing that really works is TFR neat in a spray bottle,apply on a a small...
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