Back up engine

[David&Joyce]

Are we being over cautious considering a back up engine?

We mainly use the RIB in and around Chichester Harbour/Solent/IOW. If so what engine would you recommend as a back up?

[kerny]

Originally Posted by David&Joyce

Are we being over cautious considering a back up engine?

We mainly use the RIB in and around Chichester Harbour/Solent/IOW. If so what engine would you recommend as a back up?

Beats paddling if main engine goes. A 3.5 tohatsu or 4hp should be adequet for your set up

[David&Joyce]

Sounds like a plan cos J says she aint pushing it!

[wiLlfish]

Originally Posted by kerny

Beats paddling

dats wot a joyce iz forr yew sily pirson.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by David&Joyce

Sounds like a plan cos J says she aint pushing it!

I bought a Tohatsu 3.5 last year for when we are out on our own and I have not used it once yet always been out with other ribs, but it's there if we need it

[willk]

Originally Posted by wiLlfish

dats wot a joyce iz forr yew sily pirson.

yew mite bee rite i met too ladds paddlin der likkul bote bak to thee beech an arsked dem wot de problim woz...

"we've run out of joyce"

[David&Joyce]

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by willk

yew mite bee rite i met too ladds paddlin der likkul bote bak to thee beech an arsked dem wot de problim woz...

"we've run out of joyce"

My Mum's called Joyce and she says she doesn't understand and could we send a nice Ribman round to explain please?

[Poly]

Some solent ribbers prefer to invest their money in seastart rather than six engines. This combined with the fact that the solent is rarely deserted and well served with rescue organisations means it is one area where you may have options.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Leapy

My Mum's called Joyce and she says she doesn't understand and could we send a nice Ribman round to explain please?

We'd better not send The Black Shadow round then... all that ribbed latex might send her a bit giddy

[Leapy]

Originally Posted by kerny

We'd better not send The Black Shadow round then... all that ribbed latex might send her a bit giddy

She lives in hope

[ncp]

Originally Posted by Polwart

Some solent ribbers prefer to invest their money in seastart rather than six engines. This combined with the fact that the solent is rarely deserted and well served with rescue organisations means it is one area where you may have options.

In the US, ~$150/year gets you unlimited towing up to ~60 miles offshore!

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by kerny

Beats paddling if main engine goes. A 3.5 tohatsu or 4hp should be adequet for your set up

Cracking little engines in 2 stroke guise although getting a little hard to find, especially long shaft. Tohatsu also do a 5hp 2-stroke. Remember to tension it while underway, the tilt lock isn't up to the job, and you're likely to lose it in the briny!

[kerny]

Originally Posted by spartacus

Remember to tension it while underway, the tilt lock isn't up to the job, and you're likely to lose it in the briny!

I will second that, you would have thought for what it would cost that they would have but a stainless steel pin in instead of ally Just another thought, not sure what make of rib you have got but check if there is enough room on the transom and if not, you will need to fit an aux bracket.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by kerny

We'd better not send The Black Shadow round then... all that ribbed latex might send her a bit giddy

Its only the socks that are latex you muppet your always going on about latex
do you have a foot fetish

[kerny]

Originally Posted by tony t

Its only the socks that are latex you muppet your always going on about latex
do you have a foot fetish

Ohhh touched a nerve have I!! we all know that it's just not your socks that are latex Mr T. anyway's when jambo's kitted you out in yer kilt we all will be looking forward to seeing you do The Gay Gordan. Latex socks an all

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by kerny

seeing you do The Gay Gordan......

.......or The Queer Campbell..