Lets see your Rig then... - Page 25

Markyboyo · 14 August 2009, 18:20

Here is my Destroyer that I have owened for about a year. Currently towed with a 99 Octavia TDI. no problems providing that I use a decent slip!

BrAinZ · 25 August 2009, 21:39

Here's our boat just after we recovered from the local slipway.

1.8L Freelander which does OK. Also used it to tow the boat from Dartmouth when we first bought it.

kwil · 26 August 2009, 11:37

Not a new rig but the tow vehicle has changed and got a front hitch and consule now has different instruments and a screen.

tony t · 26 August 2009, 17:04

heres our new rib about to get wet for the 1st time

CJL · 26 August 2009, 18:19

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Originally Posted by tony t

heres our new rib about to get wet for the 1st time

Good luck - I hope it brings you lots of great fun!!

The Beard · 26 August 2009, 18:27

I've just gone through every page starting at #1. It's raining and almost blowing a gale outside, something to do with Hurricane Bill, apparently, so looking at all those photos of sun and sea has really brightened the day. Not actually owning a boat at the moment, I was interested to read various comments concerning towing vehicles as this will seriously affect what I eventually do buy as my FIAT Panda 1.3 diesel might be somewhat overwhelmed. My wife has a FIAT Stilo 1.4 3 -dr., so as you can see I am a little limited in choice of boat.

I've been made to feel very jealous by all the big vessels with twin Verados and the like but I really don't want to have to buy a bigger car. So, my options seem to be: Buy a 6 metre, or similar and leave it somewhere and pay storage and launching fees; or get something like a 5 mtr. and tow it.

What cheered me up though, is the number of people with small RIBs and modest engines who are just as proud as those with 8 mtrs. and twin engines. The pictures helped in that regard as well, so many thanks to all those who posted and their attitudes have made me sure that I'm on the right Forum.

Thanks again all.

Mcd22 · 29 August 2009, 13:07

Here is my A22 behind my 110. Still trying to work out which is worse on fuel! A22 has a 200hp with righting frame etc. The 110 has a 200tdi engine with a pto winch, front tow hitch and loads of other mods. The one on the roof is a Yam380s.

Hightower · 06 September 2009, 19:49

Thought I would update.

prairie tuber · 09 September 2009, 13:54

New-to-me 1989 Nissan Safari (Patrol), new-to-me trailer.

Hightower · 09 September 2009, 16:46

I love the look of the ruggedness of the Patrol

prairie tuber · 10 September 2009, 04:08

Thanks Andy. The Patrol is a tank and a half and has pulled the trailer & boat over some pretty rugged bush trails.

Simon B · 14 September 2009, 11:06

New club dive rib, quite a long drawn out process but we got there in the end. Must say once Ribcraft realised we knew what wanted (eventually) and we knew what we were talking about their customer service was good. They helped us prop the boat ballasted. The attention to detail is excellent and the quality appears good. The also have an excellent loo at their HQ.

JSP · 14 September 2009, 11:21

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Originally Posted by Simon B

New club dive rib, quite a long drawn out process but we got there in the end. Must say once Ribcraft realised we knew what wanted (eventually) and we knew what we were talking about their customer service was good. They helped us prop the boat ballasted. The attention to detail is excellent and the quality appears good. The also have an excellent loo at their HQ.

Nice boat Simon.

Is your wife expecting rain

Mollers · 14 September 2009, 11:45

Steep slips are not a problem.

Simon B · 14 September 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by JSP

Nice boat Simon.

Is your wife expecting rain

That's not the wife, she's only into boats that you can sea fish off so dive ribs are of little significance. The lady in question is actually one of our senior divers deploying a parasol believe it or not - yes British divers are that tough!

Hightower · 14 September 2009, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Steep slips are not a problem.

Love dem dumper trucks....Unless I'm stuck behind one

Bigmuz7 · 14 September 2009, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Steep slips are not a problem.

those king pin bushes are F**ked .. you might get some 'grip on the slip' but it'll all go t*ts up when it 'goes in half' as you knock it into gear

fraztiree · 19 September 2009, 21:38

rib back on trailer today after being on mooring since may

Idrian · 20 September 2009, 12:26

My Brig 600 at the North Sea.

CJL · 29 September 2009, 23:40

Very tidy!!