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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 May 2021, 19:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By Allye
I got some monstrous U bolts from a chandly. They...

I got some monstrous U bolts from a chandly. They had the plate that spans the gap between the two mounting on both side of the transom, also a locking nut on the outboard side. £20 odd a side but...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 April 2021, 19:16
Replies: 46
Views: 5,268
Posted By Allye
Worth noting inflatable anything and especially...

Worth noting inflatable anything and especially kayaks are hugely vulnerable to wind, rescues involving them have gone through the roof in recent years with the accessibility to them now.

Not...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 April 2021, 20:14
Replies: 636
Views: 225,934
Posted By Allye
You’re mental. Love it!

You’re mental. Love it!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 April 2021, 18:35
Replies: 46
Views: 5,268
Posted By Allye
It completely depends what you want to do with it...

It completely depends what you want to do with it or how often you want to use. The gap on quality between two bare feet and a red is astronomical, you can’t compare them.

If you’re going to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 April 2021, 20:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,680
Posted By Allye
MEK would rip through that. Google how to use it...

MEK would rip through that. Google how to use it and avoid damage.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2021, 21:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,415
Posted By Allye
Wetsuits for me, everything i do is water sports...

Wetsuits for me, everything i do is water sports related. As mentioned wetsuits come on leaps and bounds every year, let alone that cheapy one you bought 15 years! I currently have 4 for different...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 February 2021, 18:33
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By Allye
How many rescuers? Is it full size big boy rib...

How many rescuers? Is it full size big boy rib sponsons?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2021, 22:42
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By Allye
If you are familiar with rescue tubes, one of...

If you are familiar with rescue tubes, one of those around the casualty, rescuer can then do a small dunk and pull them up over the sponson, back to sponson as mentioned. I’ve seen plenty slight...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2021, 15:32
Replies: 42
Views: 4,310
Posted By Allye
100% accurate! I’d argue a much high proportion...

100% accurate! I’d argue a much high proportion of ski owners are silly Billy’s compared to other water craft. Just attracts that crowd. Half the slips around here have banned them.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2021, 18:12
Replies: 74
Views: 8,141
Posted By Allye
I can tell you this is absolutely 100% accurate! ...

I can tell you this is absolutely 100% accurate!

They bloody love a shout, some stations don’t have many either so jump at the opportunity!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2021, 13:44
Replies: 74
Views: 8,141
Posted By Allye
It takes a bit longer under human power!!

It takes a bit longer under human power!!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2021, 12:47
Replies: 24
Views: 3,509
Posted By Allye
Not 100% why you’re getting your knickers in a...

Not 100% why you’re getting your knickers in a twist on behalf of the OP?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2021, 10:25
Replies: 74
Views: 8,141
Posted By Allye
Maybe someone should link marine traffic one more...

Maybe someone should link marine traffic one more time!

All I’m saying is it needs to be put into perspective, yes it’s the busiest shipping lane in the universe and beyond, but it’s not “a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2021, 09:09
Replies: 74
Views: 8,141
Posted By Allye
I’m assuming you’re just highlighting how...

I’m assuming you’re just highlighting how relatively quiet the Chanel actually is?

I’d argue any harbour or estuary in the summer is far more hazardous.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 January 2021, 08:26
Replies: 74
Views: 8,141
Posted By Allye
Severe lack of sense of adventure going on here!...

Severe lack of sense of adventure going on here! Comparing the Chanel to a busy motorway isnt really a fair comparison is it....

If you’re new to boating then granted it’s a brave move, but no one...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2021, 07:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,509
Posted By Allye
I absolutely agree Steve, quite regularly it’s a...

I absolutely agree Steve, quite regularly it’s a mill pond on that stretch during summer months.

I should really know I’ve been staring at it for 6 years.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 January 2021, 17:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,003
Posted By Allye
Zapcats are race boats not rescue.

Zapcats are race boats not rescue.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 January 2021, 20:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,003
Posted By Allye
I’d say there just isn’t enough room and you’d be...

I’d say there just isn’t enough room and you’d be too high, the way a zapcat can turn you’d get thrown from it quite easily.

Ceasar did a larger zapcat with console that took up to a 90 or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 January 2021, 21:45
Replies: 24
Views: 3,509
Posted By Allye
What’s this supposed to represent? A reef or bar...

What’s this supposed to represent? A reef or bar that would be clearly marked on any chart?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 January 2021, 19:44
Replies: 24
Views: 3,509
Posted By Allye
Pick your day and you’ll be absolutely fine, the...

Pick your day and you’ll be absolutely fine, the only thing worth noting is there very few places to land once out of salcombe, you’ll be able to land at saw mill with enough tide but apart from that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 January 2021, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 2,236
Posted By Allye
I always launch and recover my zapcat by hand to...

I always launch and recover my zapcat by hand to avoid dunking the car, admittedly it’s a bit light but still around 200kg and I only pull it up far enough the slip to the car.

On a generous slip...
Forum: Other stuff 24 December 2020, 17:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,141
Posted By Allye
I’ve been carrying 6.5m ocean skis around on...

I’ve been carrying 6.5m ocean skis around on hatch backs and saloons for years! Hilarious really.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 December 2020, 10:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By Allye
Some correct sized barbs and correct diameter...

Some correct sized barbs and correct diameter hose won’t restrict fuel flow one bit! Guessing this is just a temp thing to diagnose? Seems like a logical thing to do to before involving yourself with...
Forum: Other stuff 04 December 2020, 15:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,667
Posted By Allye
Sell on eBay all of the time, dozens of vehicles,...

Sell on eBay all of the time, dozens of vehicles, car parts, boats anything really. Rarely get any issues and people always turn up with cash. If you accept large sales over PayPal that’s probably...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 November 2020, 09:35
Replies: 23
Views: 2,804
Posted By Allye
Bravo good sir, with a measly 11years of costal...

Bravo good sir, with a measly 11years of costal rescue under my belt I cannot compare! It’s says a lot about the attitude of people doing the rescuing and those watching from the side lines.
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