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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2019, 14:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
I have NOT suggested a scope of 12:1 for the OP...

I have NOT suggested a scope of 12:1 for the OP for heaven's sake!!



I don't think I'm guilty of conflating. If anything I'm trying to give general advice (post#6) which gets picked at and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2019, 11:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
I wholeheartedly agree that a bigger digger is...

I wholeheartedly agree that a bigger digger is not to be sniffed at.


I would however say that a traveller will soak up energy in a different way to stretchy line. Nylon stretches to absorb...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2019, 10:49
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
FFS The 20m comment refers back to the 6:1...

FFS

The 20m comment refers back to the 6:1 vs 8:1 discussion earlier.

I said 12:1 in extreme conditions.

Swing can be managed and reduced - you read my earlier remark to this effect right?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2019, 23:48
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
12:1 yes in extremis which is why it was at the...

12:1 yes in extremis which is why it was at the upper end of my figures. Extremis might mean coarse homogenous sands in one of Scotland's grander embayments sitting out a F10, or a rough day west of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2019, 18:48
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
that's dreadful.....:lol:

that's dreadful.....:lol:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2019, 18:17
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
As I said above ref. art and compromise. Anywhere...

As I said above ref. art and compromise. Anywhere between 5:1 and 12:1 depending where you are, what you're doing and who's rule of thumb you're following. So 8:1 is a happy medium and the diff...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2019, 09:45
Replies: 24
Views: 3,798
Posted By Dr. Hook
At 10m water depth but only 46m of rode I'd...

At 10m water depth but only 46m of rode I'd suggest that you need a longer line by the same again bar any tail. Your chain seems about right.


An anchor weight of about 7.5kg should be fine,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2019, 20:52
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By Dr. Hook
Nice little safety video

Courtesy of the Kiwi's - safe bar crossings.


So for us that's Chichester, Langstone, Salcombe to name but a few...........
However local knowledge is the key, but these are some good basics.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2019, 15:06
Replies: 23
Views: 4,080
Posted By Dr. Hook
Dry sack heaven as follows:- ...

Dry sack heaven as follows:-
https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/Dry-Bag-Rucksacks.html


https://www.escape-watersports.co.uk/equipment/dry-bags
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2019, 10:05
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By Dr. Hook
It'll be fine for a week but make sure you scrub...

It'll be fine for a week but make sure you scrub it - certainly afterwards but even in some shallows in an idle moment during the week.


Don't let the marina give you a half tide berth (which...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 July 2019, 18:38
Replies: 37
Views: 3,436
Posted By Dr. Hook
That sounds like kedging to me!...

That sounds like kedging to me! https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/8-uses-for-a-kedge-anchor-32123
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 July 2019, 09:24
Replies: 37
Views: 3,436
Posted By Dr. Hook
It slightly depends on whether this is for lunch...

It slightly depends on whether this is for lunch stops or more permanent anchoring for a longer run ashore. If you're just running the anchor up the beach in wading depths then you can get away with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2019, 10:31
Replies: 23
Views: 2,048
Posted By Dr. Hook
Killcord! Radar reflector so you can...

Killcord!



Radar reflector so you can be (might be ;-) )seen - a decent one, properly orientated*.

What are you wearing if you should go in the drink? A drysuit might be overkill on a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2019, 13:52
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By Dr. Hook
D.o.b.

Dogs on board ...or Dog Overboard - has anyone got any solutions to getting their furry friends in and out of the water over the tubes? Using the grab handle on the bouyancy aid is killing my...
Forum: RIB gallery 26 June 2019, 10:56
Replies: 30
Views: 3,516
Posted By Dr. Hook
Talk to Andy Andrews at Berthon - he might be...

Talk to Andy Andrews at Berthon - he might be able to help source an engine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2019, 21:25
Replies: 7
Views: 839
Posted By Dr. Hook
Easdale on the market

Half of Easdale and the surrounding area seems to be up for sale at the moment - so many properties on the market.


Any idea what's going on - is the Oban transhipment hub about to be built...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 23 June 2019, 11:46
Replies: 31
Views: 3,701
Posted By Dr. Hook
At times like that you use the volume and squelch...

At times like that you use the volume and squelch in equal and opposite measure, go to the upwind end of the boat and look away! :hide:
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2019, 19:32
Replies: 15
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Views: 1,121
Posted By Dr. Hook
Ha ha I've not seen that one. Don't you just...

Ha ha I've not seen that one. Don't you just love a pub that's like The Slaughtered Lamb - open the door, walk in and the whole place stops..................


Stick to the road...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2019, 17:00
Replies: 15
Hi
Views: 1,121
Posted By Dr. Hook
Send Three and fourpence we're going to a dance! ...

Send Three and fourpence we're going to a dance!


Snigger...what are we like! I have visions of a bedraggled dinghy owner standing in a pub in Fowey having just done the small boat equivalent of...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2019, 16:35
Replies: 15
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Views: 1,121
Posted By Dr. Hook
Ha ha I actually meant for them to drive to Fowey...

Ha ha I actually meant for them to drive to Fowey and put the boat in there. However yes a dinghy trip from Truro to Fowey would win a Shackleton Award. NOT THAT I AM SUGGESTING DOING THIS!
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2019, 15:27
Replies: 15
Hi
Views: 1,121
Posted By Dr. Hook
Rather than Hayle I'd stick to the sheltered...

Rather than Hayle I'd stick to the sheltered south coast. Helford river has some lovely little quays and there will be put in's at Gweek if you ask in the yards there.
Brain dump follows:


You ...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 June 2019, 15:27
Replies: 15
Hi
Views: 1,121
Posted By Dr. Hook
Hayle Bar = yikes!

Hayle Bar = yikes!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 June 2019, 12:51
Replies: 31
Views: 2,241
Posted By Dr. Hook
You can't get much better energy density than...

You can't get much better energy density than with direct chemical energy - battery tech just doesn't cut the mustard for practical traction.


The problem is that transport policy is set by...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 June 2019, 20:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,804
Posted By Dr. Hook
Looking forward to watching them! I should think...

Looking forward to watching them! I should think VisitScotland owes you a bob or two by now!?!


Much admire your spirit of adventure - wishing you fair tides and calm seas.
Forum: Commercial operators 12 June 2019, 20:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By Dr. Hook
Well I have to say I'm impressed by the OXE...

Well I have to say I'm impressed by the OXE judging by todays demos at SEAWORK. Nice quiet engine, not at all stinky idling on the pontoon, a reassuring rise in power as the throttle goes forwards...
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