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27 April 2020, 19:44
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth Area
Boat name: Busy Bee
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 128
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Winch Strap
Any recommendations for a 50mm wide trailer winch strap that has a decent size hook, the one I have is an indespension strap and the hook is a real pain to release, boat is 5.3m Ribcraft so maybe a 2000kg strap?
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27 April 2020, 19:51
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Fort William
Make: Ribcraft 585
Length: 5m +
Engine: Yamaha F115
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,920
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Does it HAVE to be a strap? Dyneema is a good alternative.
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27 April 2020, 20:08
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth Area
Boat name: Busy Bee
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 128
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strap
Well no could be rope but then I think you have to cover the rope from the light when stored, I guess just used to always having a strap although always a fight stopping it twisting.
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27 April 2020, 22:05
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Sula
Make: Ribcraft 4.8m
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 70hp + aux
MMSI: 235087213
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Couple of seasons maximum in my experience, either the quick release part on the hook corrodes, or the stitched webbing starts to tear. Reminds me, I need to replace mine, and the ratchet strap at the transom for towing. Pretty sure this design is pretty standard across 50mm winch straps.
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27 April 2020, 22:21
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,185
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I have a 7m long 12mm Dyneema with a 750kg stainless steel hook. The Dyneema is good for 7000kg. I had it made up locally, cost about £30 iirc.
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28 April 2020, 02:24
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
I have a 7m long 12mm Dyneema with a 750kg stainless steel hook. The Dyneema is good for 7000kg. I had it made up locally, cost about £30 iirc.
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Hi Dave you still got the winch from the states? Cheers B
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28 April 2020, 09:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jambo
Hi Dave you still got the winch from the states? Cheers B
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Yup, still going strong. You?
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28 April 2020, 10:04
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Girvan & Tayvallich
Boat name: Breawatch
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Mercury 150 F/stroke
MMSI: ex directory!!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
Yup, still going strong. You?
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Yes. Best piece of kit I have ever bought! What use to be a grind and time consuming is now a push with a single digit. Take care mate stay safe! Atb B
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28 April 2020, 11:13
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 12,185
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Winch Strap
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Originally Posted by jambo
Yes. Best piece of kit I have ever bought! What use to be a grind and time consuming is now a push with a single digit. Take care mate stay safe! Atb B
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It changed our recovery procedure completely. I now stay in the boat, nose her into the rear rollers & hold her on tickover in gear. The mrs attaches the winch, presses the button & as soon as the winch has the weight, I kill & tilt the engine & up she comes. Much more controlled & relaxed all round.
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29 April 2020, 23:50
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Member
Country: UK - Wales
Town: Cardiff
Length: no boat
Join Date: Aug 2014
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The straps used on the SBS trailers are much better hooks than used on indespension in my experience
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30 April 2020, 02:06
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Country: Australia
Town: Beckenham
Boat name: No Name
Make: Highfield
Length: 3m +
Engine: Outboard Suzuki 30HP
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 207
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
It changed our recovery procedure completely. I now stay in the boat, nose her into the rear rollers & hold her on tickover in gear. The mrs attaches the winch, presses the button & as soon as the winch has the weight, I kill & tilt the engine & up she comes. Much more controlled & relaxed all round.
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A Mrs is a good boat accessory to have. I don't have one. Can you suggest any boat shop that might stock them.
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30 April 2020, 09:30
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Fareham
Boat name: Red Dog
Make: Porters Renegade
Length: 6m +
Engine: 150 HP Yamaha
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 610
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty Pete
A Mrs is a good boat accessory to have. I don't have one. Can you suggest any boat shop that might stock them.
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Have you tried eBay, you can get almost anything there!!!!!!!
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30 April 2020, 09:37
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Portsmouth Area
Boat name: Busy Bee
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 128
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ebay
Yes I did look, bit worried about the quality though with my boat on the end of it !
Marine superstore had one with a good looking shape hook but as they were closed hard to judge the size, might be tempted to change to a rope and look for a stainless steel hook as I am not in a rush. Would I just use a bowline knot to tie to the hook ? or get a suitable rope spliced to the hook ?
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30 April 2020, 09:51
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
MMSI: 235111389
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty Pete
A Mrs is a good boat accessory to have. I don't have one. Can you suggest any boat shop that might stock them.
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They’re a “nice to have” but not absolutely necessary. They don’t come without their problems. They can be expensive to maintain & can be unreliable if not looked after.
I prefer the home grown ones, but apparently they can be bought abroad much cheaper. I’d avoid the ones with the fancy paint jobs, the paint can hide underlying problems. I’d go for an original model, not one that’s been tinkered about with, especially the ones with the un-necessary bolt-on plastic bits.
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30 April 2020, 11:55
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Make: ribeye
Length: 6m +
Engine: 140 suzuki
Join Date: Jul 2006
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good banter, although slightly worried busybee is talking about 'good looking shaped hooks'.....
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30 April 2020, 13:04
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Cheltenham
Make: Marex
Length: 9m +
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 351
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The thread reminded me to replace mine, so thanks for that - I ordered a replacement from Lucy at SBS, I believe she works until 1pm.
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30 April 2020, 14:29
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Fareham
Boat name: Red Dog
Make: Porters Renegade
Length: 6m +
Engine: 150 HP Yamaha
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 610
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charliee
The thread reminded me to replace mine, so thanks for that - I ordered a replacement from Lucy at SBS, I believe she works until 1pm.
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I think this thread is getting a bit confused, at least I hope it is?
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01 May 2020, 01:15
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Member
Country: Australia
Town: Beckenham
Boat name: No Name
Make: Highfield
Length: 3m +
Engine: Outboard Suzuki 30HP
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 207
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Mrs
You must always remember, women were made from a RIB.
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01 May 2020, 10:28
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Leicester
Length: 5m +
Engine: 135hp Mercury
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty Pete
You must always remember, women were made from a RIB.
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Very good
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01 June 2020, 17:19
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Member
Country: UK - England
Boat name: Bluefin
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: 150hp
MMSI: Ex Directory
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 348
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pikey Dave
It changed our recovery procedure completely. I now stay in the boat, nose her into the rear rollers & hold her on tickover in gear. The mrs attaches the winch, presses the button & as soon as the winch has the weight, I kill & tilt the engine & up she comes. Much more controlled & relaxed all round.
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Hi Dave ........... tell me more about your winch, that sounds like what I am looking for .........
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