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27 November 2003, 16:38
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Rib-X
Anyone here know anything about these RIBS?
Apparently made by falcon?
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27 November 2003, 16:44
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Town: Stockholm
Boat name: Osprey & Ring
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Manos in the menber list, i think he knows a lot of these falcons.
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Petrov
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27 November 2003, 16:46
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This rib is owned by Mr. Katsipis
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27 November 2003, 16:55
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They are Falcon RIBs, manufactured in South Africa and imported by RIB-X:
Rib-X
Brockhall Buildings
Pebble Hall Farm
Theddingworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NJ
Tel: 01455 554501 (07739 809060)
I thought they did had a web site at www.rib-x.co.uk but there's only a title page there now.
Although Falcon owners seem to be pleased with their boats there have been some very unflattering pictures posted here which apparently show a Falcon under construction . . .
John
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27 November 2003, 18:34
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Quote:
Originally posted by John Kennett
there have been some very unflattering pictures posted here which apparently show a Falcon under construction . . .
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27 November 2003, 21:09
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"there have been some very unflattering pictures posted here which apparently show a Falcon under construction . . ."
Tell me more, tell me more........
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27 November 2003, 21:23
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Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
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Engine: Suzuki 115hp
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Originally posted by Fjordrafting
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Someone's going to have to post that picture!
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27 November 2003, 21:30
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It's here somewhere! I'm just trying to find the original thread, but searching for posts by Manos doesn't narrow it fown all that much 
<edit>
Here it is http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1436
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John
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27 November 2003, 21:33
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Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
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I'm looking on boatmad - I thought that Cookee posted it a little while ago!
D'oh! you beat me to it!
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27 November 2003, 21:53
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Town: Midlands
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Does Manos still post on boatmad?
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27 November 2003, 21:56
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Town: Devon
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Can I just add that whilst taking the rise out of Manos is very much a pastime here and on BoatMad, I do think that his biggest "fault" is enthusiasm, and whilst he has occasionally posted some unsound information, it's been quickly challenged both by amateurs like me and by the professionals. All in all, both forums are now lacking a colourful character.
Mr Simmons, Manos is "suspended" on BoatMad and "read-only" here.
OMG, I'm banned!
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27 November 2003, 22:00
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From all his posts that ive read manos is an absolute legend.
I think it was a bit harsh banning him from here for misguided information as by the sound of it no one really shared his opinions anyway.
We need someone like manos to spruce things up a bit...
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28 November 2003, 01:44
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Country: UK - England
Town: Cippenham
Boat name: Falcon1
Make: Falcon
Length: 6m +
Engine: 115hp Mariner Four S
MMSI: 235021077
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Originally posted by John Kennett
They are Falcon RIBs, manufactured in South Africa and imported by RIB-X:
Rib-X
Brockhall Buildings
Pebble Hall Farm
Theddingworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NJ
Tel: 01455 554501 (07739 809060)
I thought they did had a web site at www.rib-x.co.uk but there's only a title page there now.
Although Falcon owners seem to be pleased with their boats there have been some very unflattering pictures posted here which apparently show a Falcon under construction . . .
There have also been some flattering pictures posted as well.
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28 November 2003, 08:28
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Originally posted by simmons0
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We need someone like manos to spruce things up a bit... [/B]
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Where is "Flanker"?
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28 November 2003, 09:22
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We have you Diggi -    We don't need Flanker, Manos or even JF!!
Sort of like 3 in 1 
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28 November 2003, 09:29
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Town: Manchester - Abersoc
Boat name: MeMe
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Length: 6m +
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Never met the man, however,
I enjoyed reading his threads. "Bring Back Manos - Bring Back Manos - Bring Back Manos - Bring Back Manos - Bring Back Manos - Bring Back Manos" and I agree, a bit of spice, fun and enthusiasum shouldn't be frowned upon. After all Jesus said.....joke 
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28 November 2003, 09:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: Devon
Boat name: White Ice
Make: Ranieri
Length: 5m +
Engine: Suzuki 115hp
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Quote:
Originally posted by Dirk Diggler
Where is "Flanker"?
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I reckon he's back under a new name...
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28 November 2003, 13:36
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Yes he is - well spotted!
John
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28 November 2003, 16:04
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Well that's not very nice is it. And just as I was considering paying a visit to the St Clair-Bolam tearooms, where I had heard you were doing a Xmas special of a free scone with every cup of tea Purchased. I was even thinking of buying a case of South Afrikaaan CoCo Pops and a dozen bottles of Zulu Fire Sauce!
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28 November 2003, 16:05
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Quote:
Originally posted by John Kennett
Yes he is - well spotted!
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Well it's not as though he's trying to hide behind a Pseudo name is it!!! 
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