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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2017, 10:00
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By GaryC
Issue with leaving 2 stroke fuel for periods of time.

Just a question to see if anyone who leaves their fuel tanks full with 2 stoke (petrol and Oil) have found any issues when they are left for a month or so. Guess over winter is not a good idea. From...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 October 2012, 17:40
Replies: 23
Views: 5,819
Posted By GaryC
Most Divers I know call them Bottles. But Tanks...

Most Divers I know call them Bottles. But Tanks and Cylinders are sometimes used.

By far the best site for wreck information is wrecksite.eu It gets directly updated by Admiralty sources. I use it...
Forum: Other stuff 17 October 2012, 08:02
Replies: 57
Views: 6,383
Posted By GaryC
My understanding is that De Walt was taken over...

My understanding is that De Walt was taken over by Black and Decker and sort of lost its way. I bought a De Walt Cordless in the 80's and it has just about finished but has provided years of work...
Forum: Other stuff 01 October 2012, 21:19
Replies: 43
Views: 11,431
Posted By GaryC
Thanks. That would be good. The question was an...

Thanks. That would be good. The question was an academic one for an exam paper. I know the practical aspects but did not know how the phrase was phased out.

Gary
Forum: Other stuff 27 September 2012, 08:23
Replies: 43
Views: 11,431
Posted By GaryC
Pan Pan Medico

Hello

We don't use PAN PAN Medico any more. This is referenced in Tim Bartlett's RYA VHF Handbook.

When I look at references on Ofcom they still say we do but their documentation is around 8 -...
Forum: RIB gallery 23 September 2012, 13:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,716
Posted By GaryC
Can someone post what tackle is required to catch...

Can someone post what tackle is required to catch Bass?

Thanks

Gary
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 August 2012, 18:18
Replies: 13
Views: 19,499
Posted By GaryC
I think there is access to Whitby Beach sort of...

I think there is access to Whitby Beach sort of midway between Sandsend and Whitby. And parking at Sandsend. Some folk used to launch at Flamborough South Landing.

Gary
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 August 2012, 18:21
Replies: 13
Views: 19,499
Posted By GaryC
I don't know about the legalities but there is a...

I don't know about the legalities but there is a small slipway on the West Pier at Whitby. I think there is also a small slipway in Bridlington town centre. Never used them as I normally use the big...
Forum: Bits and pieces 20 August 2012, 22:12
Replies: 2
Wanted: c-map cartridge
Views: 936
Posted By GaryC
I have one you can have. It works from...

I have one you can have. It works from Mablethorpe up to somewhere in Scotland.

Its in a Navman 5500 that has developed 2 faults. 1st is that it looses sight of the satalites. 2nd is that it loses...
Forum: Commercial operators 16 August 2012, 21:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,347
Posted By GaryC
I thought it had already been implemented.

I thought it had already been implemented.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 August 2012, 08:58
Replies: 18
Views: 2,789
Posted By GaryC
If its already doing that it should not be a...

If its already doing that it should not be a problem. My understanding is that the charge level voltage should be 13.8 rather than 12.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 August 2012, 17:26
Replies: 18
Views: 2,789
Posted By GaryC
The idea is that the diode allows charging but if...

The idea is that the diode allows charging but if there is a short or voltage drop then it cuts of and isolates the small battery. This only happens for a short time until the charge voltage is...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 July 2012, 07:27
Replies: 18
Views: 2,789
Posted By GaryC
There is a simple solution to voltage drops on...

There is a simple solution to voltage drops on the feeding supply system. This was given to me from a guy in our dive club who perceived that when you start your engine it puts a shunt across the...
Forum: Other stuff 13 July 2012, 06:49
Replies: 18
Views: 2,055
Posted By GaryC
I am a RIB person First and been doing it for 20...

I am a RIB person First and been doing it for 20 years or so. Did the Day Skipper theory 15 years ago, really for enhancing my Nav Thoery on the RIB.

Then 3 years ago id the Day skipper...
Forum: Other stuff 11 July 2012, 07:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By GaryC
Thats cos its pronounced different in Scotland.

Thats cos its pronounced different in Scotland.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 July 2012, 17:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,034
Posted By GaryC
Problem with Ebay is people don't really read the...

Problem with Ebay is people don't really read the adverts on occasions.

I sold a violin on Ebay with the notes that it was collect only. Someone bought it and then accused me of not being helpful...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 July 2012, 22:46
Replies: 3
Wanted: lowrance hds 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By GaryC
I have been considering the HDS-7m gen2 Redcar...

I have been considering the HDS-7m gen2 Redcar Electronics (which was in Basildon but moved to Cornwall but still uses the Redcar phone code??) seems cheaper than PRS.

I am sure I have asked this...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 July 2012, 06:52
Replies: 65
Views: 16,413
Posted By GaryC
I use a folding grapnel anchor and never had a...

I use a folding grapnel anchor and never had a problem with it. I some times use it for diving and it works fine. (I prefer a shot really)

I also use it in boat handling courses and it always...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2012, 07:18
Replies: 111
Views: 12,340
Posted By GaryC
That is one of many where experienced people...

That is one of many where experienced people (usually with qualifications) cause serious injuries to either their own crew or other boats. [Wasn't there another RIB accendent on the thames where they...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 June 2012, 15:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,264
Posted By GaryC
Inflatable Info General

I am looking for a cheap Inflatable a bit like the ones they have on old war films when they paddle from the sub to the shore in darkness.

I want the use of one for a weekend so if purchasing it...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 June 2012, 14:37
Replies: 34
Views: 4,970
Posted By GaryC
I am with York Sub Aqua Club. The club has been...

I am with York Sub Aqua Club. The club has been diving the Farne islands for years. Indeed most of us know the Harbour master before this one very well. The current setup is expensive and not always...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 June 2012, 13:53
Replies: 34
Views: 4,970
Posted By GaryC
£11.25 a day is ok. We are from York and we dive...

£11.25 a day is ok. We are from York and we dive the wrecks about 8nm south of Seahouses. They are in turn 8nm ish north of Amble. There is not too much between Seahouses and the wrecks but there are...
Forum: RIB gallery 12 June 2012, 09:28
Replies: 34
Views: 4,970
Posted By GaryC
Have you got any info on lauching at Amble....

Have you got any info on lauching at Amble. Contacts, costs etc. (for the day) Thinking of using amble to access some of the wrecks out of the harbour.

Gary
Forum: Bits and pieces 02 June 2012, 16:28
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By GaryC
I have a 5500 and it started (intermittently)...

I have a 5500 and it started (intermittently) dropping the satalites. (i.e could not see them.)

I bought a cheap (ariel) one on ebay for about £10 and it works fine. I ended up buying some SMA...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2012, 10:15
Replies: 21
Views: 3,088
Posted By GaryC
I had problems doing this too and called them....

I had problems doing this too and called them. Apparently the system only supports IE version 6 or the like so if you have a newer version you cant do it.

You have to contact them and email your...
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