Rib International

Pete7 · 16 November 2002, 17:38

Hurray, Decembers issue is now out and looks like they have found something interesting to write about at last. Yes it does have a 4 x 4 report but thats relagated to the back. Oh and the picture of the Pacific 22 on page 79 is back to front. However there are a series of articles that now demand my immediate attention. If they drop the 4x4 reviews I might even subscribe again.

Pete

Keith Hart · 16 November 2002, 18:47

You think December's issue is good, just wait for January...

Keith (now a subscriber to RI) Hart

Richard B · 16 November 2002, 20:37

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Originally posted by Pete7
the picture of the Pacific 22 on page 79 is back to front

So how did you know that, Pete? I guess that you know the boat?

OK - work this one out...

What's the (deliberate?) mistake with the picture on page 6/7

Pete7 · 16 November 2002, 21:10

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What's the (deliberate?) mistake with the picture on page 6/7

hmm not sure looks like a big revenger, wrong boat perhaps ?

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So how did you know that, Pete? I guess that you know the boat?

The prop turns "the wrong way" on a pacific stern drive, well if you are used to outboards anyway. Also the bilge pump is on the wrong side they are always on the Port side.

Pete

{Member of the Rib Spotting Society}

Richard B · 16 November 2002, 21:15

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wrong boat perhaps ?

No, that's one of the few details that's correct!

Pete7 · 17 November 2002, 09:11

Hmm, okay bear with me on this one:

The boat is owned by a Jewish family (nothing wrong with that). They have invited KH to do the round Ireland with them. Indeed you can see his sib on the back engine cover. However they will not allow him to fry up bacon butties on the boat. So being ingenious he dons his drysuit and lifejacket, and jumps in. Places his one man gas cooker on his tum and starts a fry up. He also took the pic whilst waiting.

Either that or because there are no children on board it must belong to flanker (or shouldn't I go there)

Pete

Richard B · 17 November 2002, 11:16

Strangely, you've got a little bit warmer!

- and you've identified a major clue...

Alan Priddy · 17 November 2002, 11:35

Has anyone been out and bought the new CD of rambling pop songs that HMS has just released? Now that has given you something to check out and investigate. Have we any Police men reading this

Alan P

RubberJonny · 17 November 2002, 17:18

Has anyone been to the shops to see Alan P,s new video.

POLE DANCING That round the world thing , its gone to his head.

Alan Priddy · 18 November 2002, 10:21

I didnt know the cameras were out!!!!

Alan P

Brian · 18 November 2002, 10:41

On a slightly diferent note Alan P., Was any video taken and preserved by your goodselves, of your Round the World trip?
Is it going to be made available commercially?
If so you can put my name down for a copy.

Richard B · 18 November 2002, 10:54

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Originally posted by Brian
Was any video ... of your Round the World trip?
Is it going to be made available commercially?
If so you can put my name down for a copy.

Me too...

Although if it features AP pole dancing, maybe I'll pass

Alan Priddy · 18 November 2002, 12:47

The Book is finished and at the printers and should be ready for distribution in three weeks time, (in time for that extra xmas prezzie that your wife/partner always wanted) For those who have put their name down for one of the first editions I will be in contact very soon.

Our attentions are now firmly on the video / CD which I have to say has some stunning shots. There is one particular shot while we were in 55 knots of wind, of a huge great wave coming towards the boat with Steve and myself outside trying to repair a broken hatch. It was this wave that cracked the cabin!!! It was also the wave that I nearly punched Steve for pushing me out of the way so he could get a good hand hold ! Thats what mates are for!!! All things being well it should be available sometime in January. Alan P

toby.budd · 18 November 2002, 19:06

Me to, a copy of both please. Alan, will be away for winter but please email aquacab@btopenworld.com when the time comes. Ta!

Did anyone find out what happened to any video from RB4 as would be keen to get some fottage or pics as i didnt take my camera.

Alan pole dancing.

Toby

Alan Priddy · 18 November 2002, 19:59

Toby

I found out on Saturday that the guy that was filming the RB4 didnt do anything with the footage. It was all hype.

I proberbly have a telephone number for him if you need it.Alan P

Julian · 19 November 2002, 09:20

The boat is the one U went to St Malo on and the Sib on the back is yours.

Am I right or at least close.

Julian

Richard B · 19 November 2002, 09:56

Julian,

You are completely correct. The funny thing is... I'm sure I didn't send my SIB around Ireland!

Keith Hart · 19 November 2002, 18:36

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I'm sure I didn't send my SIB around Ireland!

Pepper,

Funny you should mention that. We are thinking of a 'Round Ireland SIB Expedition' for 2004.

Keith (today Orkney, tomorow...who knows) Hart

toby.budd · 19 November 2002, 18:59

Alan,

I guess it was the same guy that did the videos listed on this site the number i have tried dozens of times with no luck is ''Digital Vision on 020 7277 4843''. Is this correct?

I know he got some really really great stills and footage. and alot of it. have mentioned it to rib int a couple of times and maybe will drop jo a quick email. But I for one would love to see some of the video and stills if he has them.

Toby