Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 July 2022, 13:33
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2022, 18:19
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Thank you for all your kind comments. Really...
Thank you for all your kind comments. Really didn't think it would have such an effect on my mind. Still, early days, so as some have said, the police have much to do before any information can be...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 June 2022, 10:48
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,529
Body in Southampton Water
I'm afraid the best laid plans end in total shock when calling for help over the boats VHF......Coming from the IoW up Southampton Water Thursday evening, reaching Moorehead bouy, when I spotted a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 May 2022, 10:41
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Replies: 3
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Unfortunately, the marina hose at the dock is...
Unfortunately, the marina hose at the dock is always left with just the bare hose end, so I would need a fitting to connect to the hose...... :eek: Perhaps easier to fit that end, without having to...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 March 2022, 13:11
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Replies: 5
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Hit it with a hammer on a ringed log and panel...
Hit it with a hammer on a ringed log and panel beat it to shape. Gentle file on the tip of the prop, to smooth out the rough edges. Good for a bit longer I should think, as long as it doesn't vibrate...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 September 2021, 08:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 503
That's easily adjusted by putting air back into...
That's easily adjusted by putting air back into the tube. Depending on which way your internal baffles lie, try pumping more air into them to equal the pressure. The baffle inside the tube is pulling...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2021, 07:29
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Replies: 15
Views: 676
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 April 2021, 14:25
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 April 2021, 08:33
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Replies: 11
Views: 527
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 January 2021, 11:29
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Replies: 17
Views: 843
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 January 2021, 10:05
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Replies: 17
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Starting engine over winter/lockdown period
Boat and engine sitting on the drive all covered up for winter. What is the general consensus of firing up the engine on muffs and running for a while.
I don't fog the engine when put to sleep,...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 January 2021, 19:50
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
From the boat, drifting, cast and retrieve and...
From the boat, drifting, cast and retrieve and keep repeating for Bass.
Or very slow troll with line out behind.
Best incoming tide, quite near to shore. Watch for seagulls feeding frenzy chasing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 December 2020, 16:03
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Replies: 12
Views: 937
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 December 2020, 10:35
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Replies: 12
Views: 937
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 December 2020, 10:01
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Replies: 12
Views: 937
Good point, can't argue with that...:)
My...
Good point, can't argue with that...:)
My pick up in the underdeck tank on occasions blocked with debris. Fuel bulb would collapse and starve engine of fuel.
Would have to undo fuel bulb and...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 December 2020, 12:21
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Replies: 12
Views: 937
PVC clear fuel line
Having had a fuel supply issue, I need to insert a small section of clear fuel line to see flow of fuel.
I looked at various tubing and came up with this.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 November 2020, 07:26
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,290
I reupholstered with Silvertex graphite using...
I reupholstered with Silvertex graphite using reticulated foam.
The colour does fade slightly in the fierce summer sun, but nothing really to worry about. I was quite surprised how well it has...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 November 2020, 12:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 615
Also perhaps have Datatag as well.
Highly...
Also perhaps have Datatag as well.
Highly visible and easy to apply.
https://www.datatag.shop/compass-systems/outboard-motor-system
For outboards, a one off fee £39.99, you paint/stick the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 November 2020, 14:15
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,233
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 October 2020, 05:51
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Replies: 14
Views: 838
Check that the starboard tube then doesn't rest...
Check that the starboard tube then doesn't rest in the water when static. Or at least can be levelled out by shifting the weight of the engine, rotating it to port.
Don't want the tube permanently...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 October 2020, 16:28
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Replies: 8
Views: 551
Perhaps it's the River Itchen then, the general...
Perhaps it's the River Itchen then, the general flotsam floating by and what seems to be oily coating on the hull is not good. It does make you wonder if any monitoring of the river and Southampton...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 October 2020, 12:02
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Replies: 8
Views: 551
Hi limecc, really no easy way to get the slime...
Hi limecc, really no easy way to get the slime off apart from scrubbing.... The oxalic really just gets rid of the yellowing. Tfr is probably better to attack the slime, but when applied and lying...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
10 October 2020, 09:44
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Replies: 8
Views: 551
Hull fouling
Ok, boat power washed with industrial hot water jet wash and 9 hours laid on my back, with scouring pad and scraper, under the trailer and boat......
I can't believe the difficulty of getting the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 September 2020, 14:25
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 September 2020, 15:46
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Replies: 5
Views: 597
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