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Forum: RIBs & ribbing Yesterday, 12:54
Replies: 13
Views: 211
Posted By willk
I've just cancelled a Craftinsure policy because...

I've just cancelled a Craftinsure policy because mine didn't allow me to leave the boat afloat at night. initially I thought I could live with it, but I changed my mind. This clause depends on boat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs Yesterday, 08:16
Replies: 6
Views: 160
Posted By willk
I note that while it is clearly INTENDED to be...

I note that while it is clearly INTENDED to be such, they are prohibited from calling it that. Must not comply with regulations around fuel storage/transport, etc.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 April 2024, 19:57
Replies: 44
Views: 2,225
Posted By willk
C'mere - he's a commercial Spammer. If you'd...

C'mere - he's a commercial Spammer. If you'd just pay attention to the device here, you'll see that some power lines were hit by a train and some swap gas exploded - nothing to see here folks...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2024, 19:47
Replies: 12
Views: 245
Posted By willk
You could be! I've had an inflatable with...

You could be!

I've had an inflatable with this system and it's very important to get everything up to pressure and tight for high speed use - not so much for an electric pusher motor. If the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 April 2024, 16:23
Replies: 10
Views: 356
Posted By willk
See, the young 'uns nowadays like to "check-in...

See, the young 'uns nowadays like to "check-in and get an update on a things status" - if it doesn't Tweet regularly or update it's Insta, it doesn't exist. The CG are trying to be relevant by...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 April 2024, 11:51
Replies: 8
Views: 269
Posted By willk
Previous use of silicone based polishes and lubes...

Previous use of silicone based polishes and lubes can render tubes very difficult to glue. Have you sanded the entire area being covered by the patch? As mentioned ^ old glue is a no-no as well.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2024, 19:56
Replies: 49
Views: 1,456
Posted By willk
What we REALLY REALLY need is a telescoping board...

What we REALLY REALLY need is a telescoping board with secure comms and a failsafe attachment to the trailer.

Make it and they will pay £21.99

:)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2024, 09:56
Replies: 49
Views: 1,456
Posted By willk
Heath Robinson strikes again! The world is full...

Heath Robinson strikes again!
The world is full of complicated solutions to make our lives simpler.

Lighting boards give me two issues (when they work)

1. Falling off, a sturdy cable tie on...
Forum: Engines & props 16 April 2024, 14:20
Replies: 16
Views: 393
Posted By willk
Newbie gaff - the grey ones fill slower...

Newbie gaff - the grey ones fill slower...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 April 2024, 19:55
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By willk
Same product. If it was me, I'd use some paint...

Same product. If it was me, I'd use some paint dye (ask a mix station) first and then drop in the Stormsure/Aquaseal - job's a good'un
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2024, 10:57
Replies: 16
Views: 393
Posted By willk
The water container should allow a depth similar...

The water container should allow a depth similar to normal immersion depth (a little less is OK). You probably shouldn't be running in gear except momentarily to test gear selection, so clearance...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 April 2024, 08:54
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By willk
They'll try! That said, if you make sure the...

They'll try! That said, if you make sure the transom area is closed up, they'll struggle. Maybe a drop on riser that sits over the transom. And a stick to keep the cover from sagging.

On the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 April 2024, 20:28
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By willk
I have more than a little experience of cats and...

I have more than a little experience of cats and inflatables.


They LOVE inflatables on trailers, I think because of the elevation and shelter/sun trap thing.

Mine (and they are Legion)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 April 2024, 12:26
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By willk
:flowers:

:flowers:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 April 2024, 19:39
Replies: 16
Views: 798
Posted By willk
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 April 2024, 09:21
Replies: 3
Views: 234
Posted By willk
https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/can-anyone-help-74921...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f8/can-anyone-help-74921.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2024, 09:02
Replies: 28
Views: 2,043
Posted By willk
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 April 2024, 16:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,054
Posted By willk
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 April 2024, 16:05
Replies: 10
Views: 405
Posted By willk
Dust cap might have been off and the M8 sat on...

Dust cap might have been off and the M8 sat on the valve stem :eek:
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 April 2024, 12:48
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By willk
The company was voluntarily dissolved a year ago.

The company was voluntarily dissolved a year ago.
Forum: Engines & props 01 April 2024, 09:57
Replies: 26
Views: 834
Posted By willk
Are you happy that the 2 stroke automix is...

Are you happy that the 2 stroke automix is working correctly? Hard to know, but you should have some idea of normal consumption. Have you tried running on pre-mix?

On another tack, is...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 March 2024, 15:29
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By willk
You're absolutely right. I had to do 136 pins on...

You're absolutely right. I had to do 136 pins on my last trailer - at least half had to be drilled out. It was a complete mare and I think I had almost managed to blank the entire episode from my...
Forum: Trailers & towing 21 March 2024, 13:30
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By willk
It's certainly worth spraying some light grease...

It's certainly worth spraying some light grease into the roller centers and turning them a bit. This worked for me in similar circumstances, the difference was quite marked - from being difficult to...
Forum: Other stuff 16 March 2024, 20:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,366
Posted By willk
Well, I guess every time you hear one you know...

Well, I guess every time you hear one you know you just saved 2p!

I heard a very well known Irish rock DJ tell an interviewer that he listened to Radio Paradise to chill out - it's actually a...
Forum: Engines & props 15 March 2024, 21:08
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By willk
You're on track to the answer - the catch is you...

You're on track to the answer - the catch is you need to find out how fast your boat will run a 4k rev with a full load. Simples after that. Maybe tell us what boat you have?

My own experience...
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