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Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2024, 03:32
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By diver 1
I'd like to leave a reserve of 25L or so in any...

I'd like to leave a reserve of 25L or so in any planning calculations.

Modern petrol isn't very stable and doesn't last long due to ethanol content which is becoming almost unavoidable now

I...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2023, 07:00
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By diver 1
I am in a similar situation where I store my 7.5m...

I am in a similar situation where I store my 7.5m 2ton+ rig on twin axle trailer. I use an old bolens ride on mower I inherited. Its only 16hp but has a very robust hydrostatic drive and good grip. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2023, 08:41
Replies: 6
Views: 693
Posted By diver 1
I've not launched anywhere along there, but...

I've not launched anywhere along there, but worked along that way extensively. I'd suggest Portishead, Bristol possibly Watchet. I'm sure someone local could advise better. Have a look on boatlaunch...
Forum: Bits and pieces 22 May 2023, 12:39
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By diver 1
Open to offers on price. If it doesn't sell...

Open to offers on price.

If it doesn't sell I'll exchange it for the size I use or stick it on Ebay
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2023, 01:01
Replies: 22
Views: 1,567
Posted By diver 1
Regards to the thickness I consider that I took...

Regards to the thickness I consider that I took Ed's lead on that, more detail on this in the thread titled "Nugent"

However, rightly or wrongly I am lead to believe Ribcraft and others still use...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2023, 01:00
Replies: 22
Views: 1,567
Posted By diver 1
Cheers Paul worth noting

Cheers Paul worth noting
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2023, 00:56
Replies: 8
Views: 996
Posted By diver 1
Wow! Just read this! Thanks for the link Nasher,...

Wow! Just read this! Thanks for the link Nasher, I don't look on here very often

Few points to add to the below for purposes of transparency and honesty and I think I'll leave it at that...

"I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 May 2023, 01:33
Replies: 22
Views: 1,567
Posted By diver 1
Deck delaminated

Has anyone else had a deck de-laminate in a short space of time?

I had the deck on my rib replaced, supposedly by a 'professional', claimed to be 12mm A1 grade marine ply, glassed both side and...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 May 2023, 03:50
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By diver 1
Suzuki Stainless Prop - brand new - DF175-300

Grab a bargain here - genuine Suzuki Prop which was supplied with my DF250 by Mobile Marine. Never been installed as I'm using the prop from my last DF250 and have a couple of spares also.

Been...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 February 2023, 12:47
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By diver 1
Suzuki Prop 3 x 16 x 23 R DF250

For sale, brand new Suzuki prop supplied with new engine. Unused in original box. Never been fitted. 3 x 16 x 23 R

Was supplied with a DF250 but I understand it will fit other models.
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Forum: Engines & props 28 January 2023, 10:19
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By diver 1
Might not be the recognised or best method but to...

Might not be the recognised or best method but to be quite honest I've had perfectly good results simply sanding back with appropriate grades of paper / wet and dry and spraying on this:
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 September 2022, 11:26
Replies: 18
Views: 1,317
Posted By diver 1
I'd suggest Alan Edney boat transport. He's local...

I'd suggest Alan Edney boat transport. He's local to you and has done me an excellent service twice before even bringing my Delta on its 'illegal' trailer back from Rotterdam on his big tri axle...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 29 June 2022, 02:52
Replies: 5
Views: 2,186
Posted By diver 1
I too have been an avid Lowrance user for years...

I too have been an avid Lowrance user for years but lately their reliability has dropped away and their customer service is non existent / not interested. I've bought and fitted a few garmin units to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2022, 21:49
Replies: 61
Views: 5,511
Posted By diver 1
How did you 'lift' your rib up off the trailer...

How did you 'lift' your rib up off the trailer like that to prop it / strap it in the first place? Would like to do something similar so interested in how you managed it. Thanks
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 May 2022, 03:31
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By diver 1
Navionics App - Tides

I've just been looking at the Navionics App to plan a fishing trip in a couple of weeks time and noticed that I can now only view tides and currents for the next 7 days.

I'm sure that previously...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2022, 23:04
Replies: 19
Views: 1,876
Posted By diver 1
A bit further east over in Poole Bay and along...

A bit further east over in Poole Bay and along the Purbecks I receive all the Solent CH16 radio requests as well as and perhaps even more annoyingly a lot of french transmissions which personally I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2022, 01:23
Replies: 2
Views: 740
Posted By diver 1
Alan Edney has moved a couple for me - a 7.4 back...

Alan Edney has moved a couple for me - a 7.4 back from Netherlands to Dorset and same boat from Birmingham to Dorset. Very reasonable, honest, and kept me very well informed both occasions. His son...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2022, 20:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By diver 1
There is a good Dorset Spearfishing group on...

There is a good Dorset Spearfishing group on Facebook you could join, also a formal club British Spearfishing Association which offers cheap membership with benefits like insurance and regular...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 April 2022, 18:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By diver 1
I do a bit of spearfishing along that coastline....

I do a bit of spearfishing along that coastline. Really do not recommend leaving the boat unattended at sea unless somewhere there are other moorings etc. Especially places like Old Harry where...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 25 April 2022, 01:09
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By diver 1
Sounds like a great trip you have planned there....

Sounds like a great trip you have planned there. I would perhaps suggest that 30 knots cruising speed may be slightly ambitious target for passage planning purposes even if the weather etc is in your...
Forum: Engines & props 23 April 2022, 20:16
Replies: 32
Views: 5,654
Posted By diver 1
I had the same setup - RC 585 with DF140, albeit...

I had the same setup - RC 585 with DF140, albeit older. I tried a few props with mine and the best one I settled for was a Mercury Laser 2, 3 blade, 20" pitch, stainless prop as per below. Note this...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2022, 21:16
Replies: 16
Views: 1,634
Posted By diver 1
To save further confusion my post above relates...

To save further confusion my post above relates to "Smart Tabs" as thus:

https://nauticusinc.com/products/smart-tabs-sx/

I'm sure they may work on other vessels / applications. I just found...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2022, 03:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,634
Posted By diver 1
I'd leave the smart tabs in their box. I recently...

I'd leave the smart tabs in their box. I recently tried them on my rib to try and lift the stern a bit. Didn't work and contrary to claims they did not make any improvement to any characteristic of...
Forum: RIBs for sale 16 March 2022, 21:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,599
Posted By diver 1
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: RIBs for sale 10 March 2022, 18:02
Replies: 1
Views: 1,599
Posted By diver 1
Ribcraft 6.8 for sale

2001 Ribcraft 6.8m
2001 Mariner Optimax 225, currently 560hrs although boat is still in regular use
Twin Axle Rapide Roller trailer - fully serviced, brakes, legal
Garmin 95SV UHD Chartplotter,...
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