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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 September 2011, 15:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By ribit
may be going to the show this Sunday, however for...

may be going to the show this Sunday, however for me one of the highlight's at the show would be seeing your boat:thumbs: and although I see the boat has been taken to Southampton in the video, would...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 July 2008, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Posted By ribit
whilst in the USA and for $129 A few guys I...

whilst in the USA and for $129

A few guys I knew some years back had American cars and obviously when holidaying in the USA it was always wise to bring back a few bits however they had got into...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 July 2008, 10:19
Replies: 164
Views: 34,797
Posted By ribit
The RB site was no doubt done to the best ability...

The RB site was no doubt done to the best ability time and constraints allowed:thumbs: , however from my point of view and I'm sure many other followers of the RB John K did a brilliant job here and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 July 2008, 17:48
Replies: 37
Views: 11,295
Posted By ribit
JF namely team swipes gives a great account of...

JF namely team swipes gives a great account of the epic adventure makes great reading, check it out ...

https://boatmad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11293
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 July 2008, 12:05
Replies: 37
Views: 11,295
Posted By ribit
The Greek Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!first Overall!!!!!!!!...

The Greek Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!first Overall!!!!!!!!

The RB was fortunate in having so many top quality overseas competitors, as without them it no doubt would not have taken place and Buzzi boats...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 17:00
Replies: 164
Views: 34,797
Posted By ribit
MBY correspondent Derek Wynans tells of his...

MBY correspondent Derek Wynans tells of his experience with the crew racing down the east coast with Lionhead/Goldfish

https://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20080527165225mbynews.html

story of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2008, 09:51
Replies: 37
Views: 11,295
Posted By ribit
It is a pity the RB organisers did not ask for...

It is a pity the RB organisers did not ask for help from teck people like JK who has posted some great breakdowns of the classes here and boatmad, and with kind offers from Polwart and no doubt so...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 14:06
Replies: 20
Views: 25,688
Posted By ribit
Yes I agree reliability could pose a problem...

Yes I agree reliability could pose a problem another friend years back regularly worked on the one's I mention which were the 630-650hp units detuned to try for reliability and their were 3 to each...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 11:50
Replies: 20
Views: 25,688
Posted By ribit
A couple of years back I looked over the Buzzi...

A couple of years back I looked over the Buzzi boats 3 engined troop rapid response carriers based around the 40' hull my mate enjoyed thrashing them although he mainly used the wave piercer which...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 June 2008, 10:51
Replies: 20
Views: 25,688
Posted By ribit
If I recall some years back in the C-T-C race a...

If I recall some years back in the C-T-C race a similar Uk based Buzzi 38 rib came home 3rd with a 40' tecno Buzzi 2nd and the big 55' by Buzzi 1st not bad going for the Buzzi boys and the big 55'...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 June 2008, 11:31
Replies: 28
Views: 6,438
Posted By ribit
Things just heated up in MC 1 production class...

Things just heated up in MC 1 production class the 50' 3 engined Buzzi has just been unveiled

https://fbdesign.it/Round%20Britain%202008%20-%20Blue%20FPT.php

Will go nicely with this one
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2008, 17:08
Replies: 28
Views: 6,438
Posted By ribit
I think RB 2 has a few dark horses the Silverline...

I think RB 2 has a few dark horses the Silverline is the only boat that is competing on a regular basis with a crew that is very experienced in offshore and endurance although engine problems have...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 June 2008, 12:17
Replies: 28
Views: 6,438
Posted By ribit
Line honours surely must go to a Buzzi boat if...

Line honours surely must go to a Buzzi boat if not the favourite FPT then Wettpunkt or perhaps blue FPT, wettpunkt in the past has had some serious reliability issues so these must have been sorted...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 April 2008, 17:20
Replies: 47
Views: 6,443
Posted By ribit
That's good news haulage company's are our best...

That's good news haulage company's are our best bet...besides boating I also worry about suppliers increasing the cost of goods to me due to increased fuel costs...whereby I have to pass it on to the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 April 2008, 13:28
Replies: 47
Views: 6,443
Posted By ribit
Lower taxes...you think, the Government would...

Lower taxes...you think, the Government would fight you all the way look at the fiasco over the 10p rate only due to huge pressure by the press and not the public was their really any climbdown from...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 02 April 2008, 10:22
Replies: 28
Views: 5,569
Posted By ribit
This thread on Boatmad shows what happens when...

This thread on Boatmad shows what happens when the Americans TEAM GEICO decide on a tow vehicle for their recreational toys or should I say a FLEET of vehicles for their FLEET of boats
...
Forum: Engines & props 22 March 2008, 12:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,398
Posted By ribit
Most points well covered here on the Yam 350hp,...

Most points well covered here on the Yam 350hp, however talking with fellow boats they did make 2 points stand out to me...these engines were not intended for go fast boats more suited to a heavy...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2008, 13:45
Replies: 176
Views: 80,044
Posted By ribit
DQxVulis3Co A friend trying a few speed runs...

DQxVulis3Co A friend trying a few speed runs for 60MPH he only made 59.9999MPH though
Forum: Engines & props 29 February 2008, 17:27
Replies: 53
Views: 11,212
Posted By ribit
Dam... you welsh people your power crazy :eek:

Dam... you welsh people your power crazy :eek:
Forum: Engines & props 29 February 2008, 13:30
Replies: 53
Views: 11,212
Posted By ribit
Do you set yourself a weekend budget...I would...

Do you set yourself a weekend budget...I would imagine the 350 Verado would be working so much less that 2/3rd throttle would be equal to running the 225hp flat out and would therefore work out...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 February 2008, 18:06
Replies: 8
Views: 9,230
Posted By ribit
Semi inflatable boat...although I prefer the idea...

Semi inflatable boat...although I prefer the idea sex in a boat better:D
Forum: RIB gallery 23 February 2008, 16:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By ribit
I would agree a Lotus Elise/ Exige is a great car...

I would agree a Lotus Elise/ Exige is a great car for the Uk's smaller roads and overpriced petrol costs, a number of my friends have run them and they have been great fun, in some way on our...
Forum: RIB gallery 18 February 2008, 13:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By ribit
Having lived with Vetts for more than 10 years...

Having lived with Vetts for more than 10 years but not any more you are very misguided they spank most cars, although as Clarkson points out the interiors are just not up to the Euro motors but on...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 February 2008, 15:30
Replies: 24
Views: 5,985
Posted By ribit
What about resale the leeway has been the subject...

What about resale the leeway has been the subject of much bad publicity looking through the treads and I have noticed prices slashed often on boats and outboards...where as with the Humber it's...
Forum: Engines & props 15 February 2008, 10:25
Replies: 53
Views: 11,212
Posted By ribit
Was having a chat with Gordon McMath (revenger)...

Was having a chat with Gordon McMath (revenger) the other day and I had thought the Verado 350 would be the engine to have also
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