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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 May 2023, 18:18
Replies: 0
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Posted By jakew009
McGard prop lock removal

For anyone trying to remove one of these stupid things:
https://i.ibb.co/ScpJLxR/088-CBFA1-B2-BD-4-F69-B607-FD5812516-C80.jpg (https://ibb.co/5kV279B)

If you take a 24mm socket and modify it like...
Forum: Engines & props 01 May 2023, 20:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By jakew009
The cheat way of doing that would have been to...

The cheat way of doing that would have been to have 5 x 10mm plates lasered :) A waterjet could have probably done it out of 50mm plate.

Nice job anyway
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 May 2023, 20:21
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By jakew009
Genuine vs aftermarket Knott parts

Decided to have a look at the brakes on the trailer this afternoon... oh the joys.

Is there any benefit to using genuine Knott stuff vs aftermarket? The aftermarket stuff is half the price (brake...
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2022, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By jakew009
Fly by wire since 2003 😊

Fly by wire since 2003 😊
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2022, 15:05
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By jakew009
It will be a fly by wire throttle so nothing to...

It will be a fly by wire throttle so nothing to adjust. There is an actuator inside the leg.
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2022, 15:04
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By jakew009
Are you trying it with the boat on a trailer? If...

Are you trying it with the boat on a trailer? If so, don't do that.

When the boat is in the water it will make a slight clunk, but nothing to worry about.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 July 2022, 21:14
Replies: 20
Views: 2,332
Posted By jakew009
Mayday was definitely right. I imagine if you...

Mayday was definitely right. I imagine if you mentioned the words ‘deceased person in water’ it would immediately be escalated to a Mayday by the coastguard anyway.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2022, 07:45
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By jakew009
:rolleyes: I couldn’t care less if someone pays...

:rolleyes: I couldn’t care less if someone pays the VAT or not.

I even pointed out above how easy it would be to tow the boat home, put it on the SSR with a new name and hand write a dodgy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2022, 18:58
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By jakew009
You’re not going to get stopped at the border....

You’re not going to get stopped at the border. They aren’t going to give a toss. How many people do you think go across each day towing all sorts of stuff on holiday? Do you think they stop every...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2022, 18:14
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By jakew009
It’s not really a minefield… the VAT is due and...

It’s not really a minefield… the VAT is due and hmrc small craft team will sort it all out very efficiently for you.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 July 2022, 18:11
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By jakew009
No, but you confused all sorts of issues about...

No, but you confused all sorts of issues about whether it’s build date was before or after Brexit and whether proof of vat paid was available, none of which is even remotely relevant.

The only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 July 2022, 07:41
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By jakew009
Sorry but this is bad advice. The VAT is due...

Sorry but this is bad advice.

The VAT is due when you bring it back to the UK unless you were the person who originally took it out of the UK and you qualify for RGR.

Otherwise if you want to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 July 2022, 23:11
Replies: 61
Views: 5,531
Posted By jakew009
How did the trial go?

How did the trial go?
Forum: RIBs for sale 16 June 2022, 09:25
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By jakew009
Forgot some details when I copy and pasted -...

Forgot some details when I copy and pasted

- engine hours about 600, will check exactly
- hull is 2005, engine 2006
- looking for about £45k
Forum: RIBs for sale 13 June 2022, 22:03
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By jakew009
Cobra 7.5m

Cobra 7.5m RIB

This is probably one of the best examples of this popular RIB on the market. It benefited from an extensive refit in 2021 with no expense spared (I intended on keeping it). It has...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2022, 20:19
Replies: 15
Views: 2,075
Posted By jakew009
I tend to agree - a quick Google suggest it only...

I tend to agree - a quick Google suggest it only has a 120l tank so if the fuels 2 years old I’d probably suck it out and then pressure test the tank.

A pressure test is the only way of knowing if...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2022, 07:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,075
Posted By jakew009
This thread has a ‘deja vu’ feel to it after the...

This thread has a ‘deja vu’ feel to it after the similar thread on YBW :D

Personally I’d not mess around if you suspect the tank is leaking. There’s no way a tank should spew 10% of its contents...
Forum: Trailers & towing 16 April 2022, 22:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,499
Posted By jakew009
I wouldn't stress over the static nose weight too...

I wouldn't stress over the static nose weight too much. It's mostly a bollocks figure - the dynamic nose weight will be 100x more during a heavy breaking event.

I'd much rather have too much nose...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 April 2022, 23:20
Replies: 17
Views: 1,490
Posted By jakew009
I would forget the idea of you’re going to be...

I would forget the idea of you’re going to be paying someone else to do it and don’t have the skills to DIY.

It will cost you an absolute fortune and you’re completely in the hands of the guy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 February 2022, 14:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,580
Posted By jakew009
Wire ropes are the really dangerous ones when...

Wire ropes are the really dangerous ones when they snap, recoil is massive. Straps and chains aren’t so bad unless you’ve got it between your legs.

Elastic tow ropes are the exciting ones. Drive...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 February 2022, 09:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,320
Posted By jakew009
Unless you enjoy self flagellation, put it in a...

Unless you enjoy self flagellation, put it in a marina if at all possible. You will use it 10x more and it will be 10x less hassle.

I have a 7.5m rib on a trailer, grew up on a farm, have a hgv...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 February 2022, 17:29
Replies: 2
Wanted: 8m tube please
Views: 677
Posted By jakew009
https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/9meter-tubes-87658.h...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/9meter-tubes-87658.html#post848794
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2022, 14:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,129
Posted By jakew009
I have a 6HP 4 stroke for a 7.5m rib, and frankly...

I have a 6HP 4 stroke for a 7.5m rib, and frankly I think it would be as much use as a chocolate teapot in a true emergency.

The further out to sea you are the less use it would be.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 22 January 2022, 20:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,561
Posted By jakew009
This probably isn’t what you want to hear, but...

This probably isn’t what you want to hear, but you’d be much better off selling it and buying a newer one.

The depreciation on them is basically zero, but you could easily spend 10k on yours and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 January 2022, 06:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,700
Posted By jakew009
Have you seen the current boat market?

Have you seen the current boat market?
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