Rib 4 Macmillan

[willk]

Originally Posted by biffer

You do know that you all get full body searches when you leave my premises

You really shouldn't encourage him Biffer...

[lakelandterrier]

I agree the focus should be getting the boat built - which I know will be done damn well.
Also thanks, Whisper, for giving clarity on how pledged monies will be used - it is after all your project and clear direction is always good.
I do think that those who pledged to loan money against a new engine should not feel their gesture is not appreciated, or feel pressured into turning the loan into a donation - the idea / take up showed a lot of Ribnet spirit.

[biffer]

Originally Posted by willk

You really shouldn't encourage him Biffer...

It will be a near vertical learning curve when he gets here

[whisper]

Originally Posted by biffer

It will be a near vertical learning curve when he gets here

Yeah I know mate, I'll do the best I can to teach you how to build it right

[biffer]

Nothing stopping us having fun though. Thought about a BBQ for lunch

[whisper]

Originally Posted by biffer

Nothing stopping us having fun though. Thought about a BBQ for lunch

Sounds great!

Just writing a to do list

[whisper]

Ok, so what's happening on Sat 26th and Sun 27th Oct.....

I'll arrive at Biffer's at around 10am

We'll get the rib in the workshop and have a good look at what we need to do.

We need to remove the console so that it can be stripped and Low Flyer will collect the upholstery so that it can be recovered.

The A frame and brackets need to come off to be taken to Nugent for it's restoration and painting.

The straps need to be removed and the deck needs to be cleaned and inspected.

The whole rib will be hoisted off the trailer, turned over so that the underneath clan be cleaned, repaired and polished.

We'll leave the rib at biffer's so that he can work on a repair/upgrade to the transom supports.

By this time we will know what is the best way to get the nonslip part of the deck sorted as the original is nonslip paint and it would be good to upgrade it to nonslip gelcoat

In a few weeks time and once the hull and deck are complete it will be time for the rib to go to http://www.henshaw.co.uk/ for Christopher to do his thing with his team

We'll keep hold of the console while she's having her tubes pampered and get that perfect too

If you would like to join in, help or learn then please do PM me for Biffer's address

[nugent]

Originally Posted by biffer

You do know that you all get full body searches when you leave my premises

Lol

Like this comment made me chuckle,,

Also how many willing people are going to,learn from various other bodies , certain skills or tricks of the trade, that will be used on this build by just being present assisting in what ever way they can,,

[nugent]

Originally Posted by whisper

Ok, so what's happening on Sat 26th and Sun 27th Oct.....

I'll arrive at Biffer's at around 10am

We'll get the rib in the workshop and have a good look at what we need to do.

We need to remove the console so that it can be stripped and Low Flyer will collect the upholstery so that it can be recovered.

The A frame and brackets need to come off to be taken to Nugent for it's restoration and painting.

The straps need to be removed and the deck needs to be cleaned and inspected.

The whole rib will be hoisted off the trailer, turned over so that the underneath clan be cleaned, repaired and polished.

We'll leave the rib at biffer's so that he can work on a repair/upgrade to the transom supports.

By this time we will know what is the best way to get the nonslip part of the deck sorted as the original is nonslip paint and it would be good to upgrade it to nonslip gelcoat

In a few weeks time and once the hull and deck are complete it will be time for the rib to go to http://www.henshaw.co.uk/ for Christopher to do his thing with his team

We'll keep hold of the console while she's having her tubes pampered and get that perfect too

If youse would like to join in, help or learn then please do PM me for Biffer's address

I should be able to pick the bits up when ready,my lads are working all over the country,, unless some oneis heading to the midlands,

Re the non slip I normally hire a sand blaster to remove the old stuff, not sure if mr grumpy has a yard out side for this , it's quite messy, but takes like half an hr to do, grinder is. Days work and hard graft
,
What is the plan with the hull? Are you painting it or not? I know it's not back to original gel finish, but that acrythane looks exactly like an original finish , just as hard wearing also,

[nugent]

£40.00 transfer just completed,

[whisper]

Originally Posted by nugent

£40.00 transfer just completed,

[whisper]

Originally Posted by nugent

I should be able to pick the bits up when ready,my lads are working all over the country,, unless some oneis heading to the midlands,

Re the non slip I normally hire a sand blaster to remove the old stuff, not sure if mr grumpy has a yard out side for this , it's quite messy, but takes like half an hr to do, grinder is. Days work and hard graft
,
What is the plan with the hull? Are you painting it or not? I know it's not back to original gel finish, but that acrythane looks exactly like an original finish , just as hard wearing also,

I can get it back to Swindon or leave it at Biffers? I may be up your way in a week or two?

The plan with the hull is to match the gelcoat and complete the repairs without painting it

[nugent]

Originally Posted by whisper

I can get it back to Swindon or leave it at Biffers? I may be up your way in a week or two?

The plan with the hull is to match the gelcoat and complete the repairs without painting it

Get it to Swindon can defo collect from there,

If I can assist else where please shout,
Decals is a must
Screen yes
Laser cut item,s can be done in alloy also if req

[whisper]

Originally Posted by nugent

Get it to Swindon can defo collect from there,

If I can assist else where please shout,
Decals is a must
Screen yes
Laser cut item,s can be done in alloy also if req

Nice one Nugent

We'll take it off next weekend and I'll bring it back to swindon

[whisper]

Great news! Topspeed is going to make a donation of £500 into biffers bank account This really is great news for this project

Topspeed said:

"I would like to make the donation in memory of my brother Luke, who died in December 2007, aged 26, from cancer. We used Macmillan, and they were truly amazing. Luke was a huge character who lived life to the full, and he owned the Revenger 27 rib, known as Cider Daze, which he blasted around Devon, and to France on The Bladerun".

Thank you so much James, this donation really will make a difference and we will do our very best with the money

[whisper]

Originally Posted by matt h

Can i give you 40 squids tomorrow dude!?

Thank you for the £40 I will pay it into Biffers account

[Neil Harvey]

Alex, how are you going to handle the sale proceeds?
Just thinking, would it make sense for the donation to go through just giving, so Macmillan also get the tax portion?

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

Alex, how are you going to handle the sale proceeds?
Just thinking, would it make sense for the donation to go through just giving, so Macmillan also get the tax portion?

Yes that will be the terms of the sale

[whisper]

Is there anyone passing Basildon, Essex and who knows about outboards

[biffer]

Originally Posted by nugent

Get it to Swindon can defo collect from there,

If I can assist else where please shout,
Decals is a must
Screen yes
Laser cut item,s can be done in alloy also if req

What can you cut in alloy, I have a cunning plan for house name or number, I have a swinging wall bracket at the moment with a horse and donkey cut out of metal but its showing signs of rust, just a thought, if its too much agro just say no