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Forum: RIB gallery 10 August 2016, 10:29
Replies: 33
Views: 4,797
Posted By mitchc
We are on Skye for the first 2 weeks of...

We are on Skye for the first 2 weeks of September. It'll be our first time there but really looking forward to it.
Planning the trip (camp sites/launching/tides) makes me realise it will take more...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2015, 12:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,126
Posted By mitchc
Looks fantastic! Hope it's that calm when we...

Looks fantastic!

Hope it's that calm when we are there in September...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2015, 15:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,279
Posted By mitchc
Ouch!

Feel sorry for you!
I snapped my Achilles about 6 weeks ago whilst jumping of the RIB.
They reckon I be able to walk without crutches in about 3 months😢

Get well soon!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 10:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,126
Posted By mitchc
I've done the trip many times, and yes it's...

I've done the trip many times, and yes it's doable in a 3mt boat. As per other comments, be aware it's a busy part of the med and it can get VERY choppy in the afternoon because of the wind and the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 July 2015, 09:44
Replies: 112
Views: 26,027
Posted By mitchc
They had to use my big toe tendon to bridge the...

They had to use my big toe tendon to bridge the gap, so I've now got a floppy toe too!
It snapped jumping off the rib in kimeridge car park so SWMBO had to tow the boat back to Essex and she did an...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 03 July 2015, 14:36
Replies: 112
Views: 26,027
Posted By mitchc
Round Isle of Wight 4 Macmillan 2015

106581Have fun you lot, I'm gutted I can't make it.
I've got 3 months recovering from a snapped Achilles!😢
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2015, 14:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,248
Posted By mitchc
Don't think trim tabs would stop chine walking? ...

Don't think trim tabs would stop chine walking?
If you need to trim the boat, for port/stb just move the crew around to balance the boat.....fore/aft use the trim button or again move the crew.
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 July 2015, 10:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,248
Posted By mitchc
I've run almost exactly the same set up for about...

I've run almost exactly the same set up for about 4 years.
We used the RIB as a dive boat and when loaded up with 6 divers it performed perfectly with loads of grunt in all sorts of sea...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 January 2015, 10:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,407
Posted By mitchc
Only in South Africa!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=709566155827788
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 January 2015, 08:25
Replies: 14
Views: 7,285
Posted By mitchc
Another thumbs up for DeGraff from me. Now on...

Another thumbs up for DeGraff from me.
Now on my second trailer from them and very pleased. Always had great service 👍
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2015, 06:50
Replies: 43
Views: 8,035
Posted By mitchc
Now this a boat show!!! Went a couple of years...

Now this a boat show!!! Went a couple of years ago and loved every minute.
Just the "diving" section is bigger than the London boat show. Took us 1 1/2 days to see the whole thing properly.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2015, 10:30
Replies: 43
Views: 8,035
Posted By mitchc
As we are relatively close we went on...

As we are relatively close we went on Saturday.....
It'll be the last one I go to!

Nothing made me say "oh I want that one", all in all very disappointing.
We could have walked round in less...
Forum: RIB gallery 28 July 2014, 20:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By mitchc
Diver recovery

Doubt if he was on the kyarra then. There are some 35m holes if you come off the wreck and drift for a while....or unless the seabed has seen major scouring around the wreck. It's been a few months...
Forum: RIB gallery 28 July 2014, 17:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By mitchc
This is the kyarra we're talking about isn't it....

This is the kyarra we're talking about isn't it. where do you get 40mtrs....anyway the point of diving nitrox is you set your max depth for the gas you are breathing. I'm happy to dive it on 32 if I...
Forum: RIB gallery 28 July 2014, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,664
Posted By mitchc
Diver recovery

Really a deep dive for open circuit? I'd have to disagree, it's a perfect dive for 32 or 36% nitrox and you can enjoy plenty of bottom time.
I'd argue it's a waste of time setting the rebreather up...
Forum: Engines & props 07 July 2014, 13:56
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By mitchc
Opti 150 Swivel Bracket bushes - any other work worth doing at same time

Yep may as well do the rubber side mount bushes (leg to bracket) & bolts too. One of the clamps on mine was cracked and the securing bolts sheared of on removal...,eek!
Don't forget to order the...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 04 July 2014, 16:19
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Round Isle of Wight 4 Macmillan 2014

😄😄😄😄😄😄
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 July 2014, 21:11
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Andy, drop me a pm and I'll make sure you get the...

Andy, drop me a pm and I'll make sure you get the original...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 July 2014, 17:31
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Any good for you? ...

Any good for you?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3sinz96vun07wf9/DSC_6533.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/27ikiguipqsjcp9/DSC_6532.JPG...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 July 2014, 08:20
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Yep, Hazel took most of the shots up to the...

Yep, Hazel took most of the shots up to the needles rest stop!
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 01 July 2014, 08:10
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
ok, but if they are used for anything but...

ok, but if they are used for anything but personal there should be a donation to MacMillan.....

Glad you liked them.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 June 2014, 20:46
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Photos!!

245 of 'em! Hope there's some you like.
Link to the drop box folder:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/28fx9ghw18hxhq2/AAA0HJbNvo4IaNzoC1Bd-5MBa
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 June 2014, 13:52
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Yep agree, heard nothing on ch16. I think he...

Yep agree, heard nothing on ch16.
I think he was in awe of the 60 RIB nobbers in his way......
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 June 2014, 11:14
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
He wasn't on the beach, he was on the water...

He wasn't on the beach, he was on the water making one hell of a noise whilst we cruised past.
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 30 June 2014, 11:12
Replies: 753
Views: 100,767
Posted By mitchc
Round Isle of Wight 4 Macmillan 2014

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Yep he had to wait for us. I was pretty near the back of the he fleet for the start, and as soon as we went past he gave it the berries and accelerated behind us. I have him a friendly wave...
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