How do you drive your Rib - Page 2

tim griffin · 20 October 2005, 12:59

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Originally Posted by britemp

Originally I was a sitter, but having had my testicles swap places with my kidneys during the F6 you thoughtfully arranged for my PB level 2 course with you, I am now a stander. . . . .

Wondered why you were talking in a higher pitch I just thought you were excited

How are you any way got that rib yet

Jonny Fuller · 20 October 2005, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Like I stole it

Pete

I bet that's exciting!

Hugh Jardon · 20 October 2005, 13:21

sitting or standing depending on the weather conditions or if i am eating or having a nice cup of rosey lee.

if rough then i would expect everone stands (if boat allows) to take the shock thru the knees but if lazy and smooth then sitting is nice.

brucehawsker · 20 October 2005, 13:31

standing, bum on backrest, braced on either grab rail or sterrinng whell if helming, in moderate see at speed hold bottom of throttle and rest on throttle mounting, if rougher hold throttle on top. If you hold throttle on top, it sort of works that if you are going up fast at 45 degrees, you tend to automatically pull back on the throttle which is a good thing

hard1 · 20 October 2005, 14:08

At a speed and stance which ensures the Pimms is always perfect.

Scary Des · 20 October 2005, 14:21

I stand if it gets rough and if I’m in a hurry I lean forwards, that way I get there just that little bit earlier

If it gets very rough, I stand and face backwards because what you can’t see can’t hurt

Des

Jizm · 20 October 2005, 15:25

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Are you a stander or a sitter and why.

Sitting down, like you told me to!!!

Unless pottering on the river then I stand!

britemp · 20 October 2005, 15:40

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

How are you any way got that rib yet

Hi Tim, every time I try to spend £24k on a RIB my bank manager tells me it's not wise and that the business isn't turning over enough yet! Any time now I will ignore him and buy one anyway!

rbw156 · 20 October 2005, 16:43

He is only jealous. Don't ask your accountant.

boatster_sr4 · 20 October 2005, 20:08

Sitting whenever possible. I must not be going out in rough enough conditions. When it does get rough I find I'm standing half the time though.

The Jackeens · 20 October 2005, 20:27

Like a careful lady driver!

Standing is my favourite...better view, feels better but after and hour or so the seat is a magnet

missus

eupa · 20 October 2005, 20:29

sitting in the cabin! on my rally seats !!!!!!!!!!! with the heater on and the wipers going flat out!!!!!
Why torture yourself? you lot remind me of when the driver of a car was open to the elements and a man had to walk in front with a red flag circa 1900. Honestlly, who realy wants ro get wet??

Jonathan

timboli · 20 October 2005, 20:34

Standing wedged in against the backrest if rough,and also better view of lobster pots before I hit them.
Sitting if its flat calm and moreso as a passenger.
This on a rib,not much choice on a sib.

Mollers · 20 October 2005, 22:15

Purely dependent on conditions. Flat calm, I'm sat there, arms folded on passage, watching ahead and the instruments. Bit of sea running, stood over jockey with my bum against the back rest. Big sea stood with knees slightly bent, one hand on throttle watching the sea like a hawk. Top totty on the beach and I'm bolt upright like Fraggle Rock lighthouse!! And I stand!!

slimtim · 20 October 2005, 22:44

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Originally Posted by The Jackeens

Like a careful lady driver!

So is that with your bum on the top of the backrest, steering with your feet whilst applying the lippy?

boatster_sr4 · 21 October 2005, 05:56

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Originally Posted by slimtim

So is that with your bum on the top of the backrest, steering with your feet whilst applying the lippy?

Preying Mantus style, minimum planing speed.

jellis · 21 October 2005, 08:15

Most of the time in the kneeling position - praying!

The Jackeens · 21 October 2005, 08:49

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Originally Posted by slimtim

So is that with your bum on the top of the backrest, steering with your feet whilst applying the lippy?

So cheeky.

Seriously though it's murder trying to get the lippy on while wearing the helmet. At least there are traffic lights for that very purpose on the way to work.

missus lol

tim griffin · 21 October 2005, 10:30

eupa · 21 October 2005, 10:37

was out yesterday in a 7 with two meters waves.... didnt see one coming... went up and up then BANG down- best thing for a bad back-- should have been standing....god almighty is that boat strong.

Jonathan