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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2016, 14:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,994
Posted By Slaphead
My old P22 did exactly the same at 2600rpm. At...

My old P22 did exactly the same at 2600rpm.
At 2100-2200rpm she sat level and then when you increased the speed she slowly tilted to starboard......and I'm not the only one on here who experienced...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2014, 00:47
Replies: 48
Views: 17,614
Posted By Slaphead
My Avon CRRC 520 weighs around 120ish kg but can...

My Avon CRRC 520 weighs around 120ish kg but can be manhandled by myself from the garden trailer and is easily carried by 2 men once inflated.

It can be unrolled and inflated/deflated with a 12v...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2014, 21:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,231
Posted By Slaphead
When I had my P22 it did exactly the same at WOT....

When I had my P22 it did exactly the same at WOT. It seems most of them did it. Once I eased back on the throttle it straightened up. There was a thread on here years ago about this....think it was...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 May 2014, 21:51
Replies: 23
Views: 4,980
Posted By Slaphead
Does type approval only apply to trailers...

Does type approval only apply to trailers manufactured from a certain date?

What happens in the case of older trailers where the date cannot ascertained?

Do we all have to go out and buy new...
Forum: Trailers & towing 20 January 2014, 23:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By Slaphead
Last year on a ferry I sat in the company of an...

Last year on a ferry I sat in the company of an HGV driver who was 70 years old. The only restrictions I understand are that he has a yearly medical and he can't drive in Italy or Portugal because of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2013, 09:11
Replies: 38
Views: 8,167
Posted By Slaphead
I understand the logic of doing all of this with...

I understand the logic of doing all of this with a premix engine but is there a risk of flooding the carbs with oil on a two stroke with separate oil tank, ie the oil pump continues to inject oil as...
Forum: Bits and pieces 19 July 2013, 14:15
Replies: 4
Views: 4,389
Posted By Slaphead
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2013, 14:50
Replies: 17
Views: 11,070
Posted By Slaphead
Slipway at Antrim Forum N. end Lough Neagh ...

Slipway at Antrim Forum N. end Lough Neagh
Kinnego marina off Lurgan exit off M1 S. end Lough Neagh
Drumahegliss (spelling:whistling:)at caravan park near Ballymoney on N. River Bann.
Slipway at...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 April 2013, 00:53
Replies: 27
Views: 12,349
Posted By Slaphead
I own and use an ex Royal Navy Gemini and ex...

I own and use an ex Royal Navy Gemini and ex Royal Navy CRRC 520.

They are not the same same as the Zodiac military series sib you have but are not dissimilar(over 4 metres)....so for what it is...
Forum: Trailers & towing 29 August 2012, 11:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,977
Posted By Slaphead
I took these pics this morning to give some more...

I took these pics this morning to give some more detail. If you remove the swinging hitch arm and take the bolt off you will be left with a hole with a reinforcing sleeve that is handy for bolting...
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 August 2012, 21:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,977
Posted By Slaphead
This is an Escort trailer adapted to carry a...

This is an Escort trailer adapted to carry a Corribee yacht but as Trailer Guy has said they are easy to bolt a UK hitch to. You can just about see the one he is referring to in these pics.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2012, 09:09
Replies: 2
Views: 2,875
Posted By Slaphead
I used a Balco scrapper on one of mine and...

I used a Balco scrapper on one of mine and literally shaved them off. Didn't seem to do much damage to the hypalon. Had to be careful with the sharp edges of the tunsten blade as it could have ripped...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2012, 09:07
Replies: 57
Views: 7,332
Posted By Slaphead
I have a 1977 one and the the tubes are fine...as...

I have a 1977 one and the the tubes are fine...as long as you don't mind the boat not looking sexy. I have a pre 1972 Redcrest that also lives outside and the hypalon on it is fine too. Keeping it...
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2012, 21:44
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By Slaphead
Dohhh!.....just noticed the year this thread...

Dohhh!.....just noticed the year this thread started!
Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2012, 21:41
Replies: 23
Views: 8,720
Posted By Slaphead
I bought one of the last Mariner 15 two strokes...

I bought one of the last Mariner 15 two strokes off him a few years back and got it very quickly. Obviously it came with the Mariner warranty but for the engines that come over here from him second...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2012, 19:59
Replies: 5
Views: 21,274
Posted By Slaphead
I remember reading a thread on this subject on...

I remember reading a thread on this subject on here a few years ago in relation to bigger engines over say 20hp.
Two things I did remember were that on a planing sib a longshaft engine was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2012, 09:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By Slaphead
8m Ribcraft Passenger RIB

Just came up for sale on Gumtree Belfast if anyone interested.
I have no connection with this boat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2011, 08:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,035
Posted By Slaphead
Boatcovers.ie tel 07743060617 across in...

Boatcovers.ie tel 07743060617 across in Killyleagh are the people to go to. Jonny used to be the chief canvas designer for Irish Spars and does the covers for any boat I have so can vouch for his...
Forum: Bits and pieces 25 October 2011, 10:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By Slaphead
Did you check the date of that post?

Did you check the date of that post?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2011, 23:11
Replies: 30
Views: 10,792
Posted By Slaphead
Still for sale on Gumtree Belfast

Still for sale on Gumtree Belfast
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 October 2011, 23:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,045
Posted By Slaphead
I used a Balco scraper with the tungsten blade on...

I used a Balco scraper with the tungsten blade on the hull of a Hardy 20 a few years ago. It was hard work but effective. Got about 18 years of antifoul off which looked like layers of chocolate...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 01:04
Replies: 26
Views: 8,922
Posted By Slaphead
I have probably what is the equivalent of your...

I have probably what is the equivalent of your sib called an Avon CRRC 520 which is a heavy duty MOD/Navy type with inflatable keel in the form of a long bladder under a slatted aluminium/hypalon...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2011, 19:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,911
Posted By Slaphead
5.4 Searider with Cab

This has just appeared on Gumtree Belfast if it is of any interest to anyone on here.

I have no connection with this boat.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2011, 13:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,112
Posted By Slaphead
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2011, 23:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,112
Posted By Slaphead
I will be in Scotland today and will be talking...

I will be in Scotland today and will be talking to a chap who has a P22 aluminium prop but no P22. If he is prepared to sell I'll PM you his contact details.
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