Anyone south of the Channel going to Ribex 2010? - Page 4

Paul Cannell · 12 April 2010, 21:20

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Originally Posted by martini

Fitted a new plug in the cylinder that was originally playing up. May just replace them all now, even just to rule it out as I've heard lots of stories about Opti's and spark plugs. £16 each though

http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/ worth a look!

martini · 12 April 2010, 22:34

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Originally Posted by Paul Cannell

http://www.spark-plugs.co.uk/ worth a look!

Slight improvement, £11.23 +postage, thanks!

Paul Cannell · 12 April 2010, 22:52

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Originally Posted by martini

Slight improvement, £11.23 +postage, thanks!

Whats the plug code? NGK IZFR5G ??

martini · 12 April 2010, 23:09

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Originally Posted by Paul Cannell

Whats the plug code? NGK IZFR5G ??

oui

Paul Cannell · 12 April 2010, 23:56

£8.99 + P&P http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NGK-LASER-IRID...13129001r22318

sea_quest · 17 April 2010, 09:23

Hows you motors comming allong martini?

sea_quest · 20 April 2010, 13:52

Well that's just made my day!

My insurance phoned me and said they can extend my insurance for the south coast of U.K for free for the whole year!

I'm Very impressed ( I must be in there good books!

)

Erin · 20 April 2010, 16:43

Who's that with? I've got to speak to Rossboroughs about mine, but they've been fairly good in the past.

sea_quest · 20 April 2010, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Erin

Who's that with? .

Rossbrough's (gu) Ive asked them for a quote previously and they said about £40 for the month but they said today I could have it for free for the year!

Channel Ribs · 20 April 2010, 19:09

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Originally Posted by sea_quest

Rossbrough's (gu) Ive asked them for a quote previously and they said about £40 for the month but they said today I could have it for free for the year!

Rossborough are ace, been insured for boats and business with them for years. Mention Alderney Marine if you get chance, you might get a free gift.

sea_quest · 24 April 2010, 13:09

Well I went down to the horbour today to go out for a little spin with my mates as the weather was so nice only to find my boat had gone.
after searching for it for an hour thinking the harbours dept had moved it off the holding pontoon i saw it on blocks sitting in a rite state in the impound behind locked gates!
The tubes were flat the outboard all scrached it was heart breaking!

And worst of all I have to wait to speak to some guy when he's back in the office!

I guess its just a waiting game now then!

martini · 24 April 2010, 19:01

What the he'll happened any idea? Where did you leave it?

sea_quest · 24 April 2010, 19:12

I left it on the Number 5 pontoon in the morning came back in the afternoon and it had gone very very annoying when noone will tell me whats happening or why I cant get access to it!

noone saw anything either they dident even see it being hoisted out! so I'm mistified as to whats going on!

+ The harbours dept are dragging their feet with an explanation of what happened!

Channel Ribs · 25 April 2010, 07:27

That is awful, I am sorry for you.

Erin · 29 April 2010, 11:38

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Originally Posted by sea_quest

Well that's just made my day!

My insurance phoned me and said they can extend my insurance for the south coast of U.K for free for the whole year!

I'm Very impressed ( I must be in there good books!

)

Just made that very same phonecall myself, and they have also extended my cruising range at no cost. I think they keep a few available endorsements from us at the outset. A couple of years ago I asked for the 'single handed' endorsement, which they duly permitted with no extra charge. I think they asked about my boating experience and qualifications though.

martini · 29 April 2010, 22:48

Things aren't going too well for this trip so far, still got a misfire on one engine, got somebody looking at it again next wednesday but if I need a part then it's not going to happen in time. My passengers now pulled out and the winds picking up to a F6 at least for the 1st half of the week.

God wants me to do something else that weekend I feel

Erin · 30 April 2010, 09:41

I agree, it's starting to look a little unlikely.

I launched last night, having had a day of calm and flat water, and within minutes of putting the boat in we were up to a strong F4, touching a 5. Made for a lumpy trip from St Helier to La Rocque, and a fight to row the dinghy ashore after.

GJ0KYZ · 30 April 2010, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Erin

I agree, it's starting to look a little unlikely.

I launched last night, having had a day of calm and flat water, and within minutes of putting the boat in we were up to a strong F4, touching a 5. Made for a lumpy trip from St Helier to La Rocque, and a fight to row the dinghy ashore after.

I came back from Mont St. Michel last night and it was bloody rough from the NE Minquiers northward.

Sonar · 30 April 2010, 16:06

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Originally Posted by sea_quest

Well I went down to the horbour today to go out for a little spin with my mates as the weather was so nice only to find my boat had gone.
after searching for it for an hour thinking the harbours dept had moved it off the holding pontoon i saw it on blocks sitting in a rite state in the impound behind locked gates!
The tubes were flat the outboard all scrached it was heart breaking!

And worst of all I have to wait to speak to some guy when he's back in the office!

I guess its just a waiting game now then!

Have you had any news as to why your rib had been removed without your consent or knowledge .?

Erin · 06 May 2010, 23:05

Looks like we will have to revive this thread for next year instead. I've ruled out any chance of getting over due to the poor forecast. Shame really, as I was really looking forward to my first cross channel venture under my own steam.