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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2021, 08:39

Replies: 10 Best fixed VHF Antenna for a Rib A Bar please? Views: 3,431 Posted By Neil R Thanks P&J, I'll have a look at that. Thanks P&J, I'll have a look at that.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 November 2021, 08:28

Replies: 10 Best fixed VHF Antenna for a Rib A Bar please? Views: 3,431 Posted By Neil R I've had a Metz for a few years, so far so good... I've had a Metz for a few years, so far so good although I have noticed I never hear any radio traffic at home (~25 miles inland) like I used to with my original 2.4m white grp version. The latter...

Forum: Electrics and electronics 10 November 2021, 13:01

Replies: 13 Navionics boating app for phones & tablets Views: 3,173 Posted By Neil R Thanks for posting that. Looks like I will be... Thanks for posting that. Looks like I will be spending £35 also. Just so annoying that the chartplotter equivalents (Platinum+) are more like £300.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 July 2021, 09:46

Replies: 50 Which towable? Views: 3,483 Posted By Neil R My own experiences I've got a Jobe Airstream 2, with their recommended towline which I think was 15m / 50 ft. I don't remember there being any boarding issues either to and from the RIB or back onto it from open water....

Forum: Engines & props 09 March 2021, 09:43

Replies: 3 Loom Clip Views: 792 Posted By Neil R Maybe use the Browns Point Marine Parts... Maybe use the Browns Point Marine Parts Catalogues to find your part number, then try typing that into ebay - here's what came up for the same part (they just call it a clamp) on my DT4:...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2021, 14:38

Replies: 20 Slipway in North Sunderland/ Seahouses? Views: 6,477 Posted By Neil R These two dive RIBs operate(d) regularly from... These two dive RIBs operate(d) regularly from Beadnell, so you *should* be fine there: https://www.facebook.com/farneIslandsDivingCharters/photos/a.573459189379627/662741817118030/...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 October 2012, 15:35

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Sorry just seen that you'd spotted this ... Yes this was the event that I'd been helping support - and originally was acting as support boat for. No, in the end we didn't use my own RIB, which thankfully saved me from having to make the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2012, 11:10

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R redthunder - this is another project which was... redthunder - this is another project which was originally aimed at a Channel crossing. And so it's yet another one which the French wouldn't support with permits etc. (This was all before I got...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2012, 10:52

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Thanks to all, I understand and share all... Thanks to all, I understand and share all the concerns - and the primary reason I keep posting on here is to try and find a better option than just my own RIB! It's simply that up to now I'm the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 August 2012, 08:17

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R We're monitoring for maxes of 5 and also 7 kts... We're monitoring for maxes of 5 and also 7 kts wind, with nil headwind component. Our work contacts got us some historic wind data from RAF Valley, which shows daily average wind over the last ten...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2012, 09:55

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Solo test run: I've done lots of 'daytime'... Solo test run: I've done lots of 'daytime' testing for fuel economy* and electrical load at idling type speeds. But not yet anything so epic - I have resurrected the idea with my potential crew...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2012, 08:56

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R We're still here ... The challenge I previously referred to in this thread suffered for the last 12 months or so when the main man (Chris) got a work promotion, and his vastly increased work hours precluded adventuring...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2011, 15:25

Replies: 21 MRCC working & safety VHF channels Views: 3,882 Posted By Neil R Thanks Scott ... ... that does make sense. (Much more than the manual does!).

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2011, 15:15

Replies: 21 MRCC working & safety VHF channels Views: 3,882 Posted By Neil R Coastguard prefers DSC ... Just thought I'd add that I've noticed recently that all the routine CG broadacsts from Humber CG (the ones on Ch23 at least) are preceded by a general announcment encouraging people to contact them...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2011, 15:07

Replies: 21 MRCC working & safety VHF channels Views: 3,882 Posted By Neil R I've been reading up the same trying to work out... I've been reading up the same trying to work out how to do this on my own newish Icom 505. The extract from the manual below for an individual call looks like I can't specify e.g. Ch 67 as the goto...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 August 2011, 11:25

Replies: 15 Um ... I can't find this in the FAQ Views: 1,849 Posted By Neil R Don't forget the trailer stuff ... I find the trailer much more troublesome to keep going than the RIB. After 10 years experience of things breaking, here's what I take on any longer trip: Spare wheel Trolley or bottle jack &...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 May 2011, 12:08

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Thanks again ... Thanks to all for the responses. I shall try and remain detached at this stage from the overall wisdom of taking on what is clearly a challenge. I shall share your thoughts on the general wisdom with...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2011, 09:19

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Thanks folks Thanks v much for the carfeully considered and impressively long responses. Lots of food for thought there - I shall respond properly in slightly slower time when I find a quiet corner at work - I'm...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2011, 15:49

Replies: 35 Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions Views: 22,298 Posted By Neil R Irish Sea Crossing - General Questions I think this could be quite a long one – apologies in advance. The nutshell is that I’ve been asked to provide a safety boat cover to a work friend who wants to cross the Irish Sea in a man...

Forum: Electrics and electronics 04 May 2011, 09:45

Replies: 48 Wiring a RIBcraft 4.8m Views: 24,467 Posted By Neil R Here's my fuse panel At the risk of being shot down in flames, here's my fuse board (DIY in 5.45m Ribcraft) . 59063 The actual fuse-box cover is removed. This one covers all the non-engine aspects only, i.e....

Forum: RIB gallery 03 December 2010, 14:49

Replies: 22 Lets see your ribcraft 545 Views: 7,740 Posted By Neil R Here's mine ... Ten years old now (so I really must update my signature block), but I'm still very happy with her! And yes it is a 5.45 55881

Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2010, 19:20

Replies: 4 Switches Views: 1,652 Posted By Neil R This any good? ... This any good? https://www.ecs-marine-equipment.co.uk/marine-equipment/v-series-push-on-off-switch-item-3339.html Similar looking types have held up well on my RIB for the lights and bilge...

Forum: Electrics and electronics 24 August 2010, 10:57

Replies: 8 Fuel Sender Question Views: 1,844 Posted By Neil R Thanks very much to all, I'll report back when... Thanks very much to all, I'll report back when I've had a further explore - this might be some weeks away.

Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 August 2010, 22:23

Replies: 8 Fuel Sender Question Views: 1,844 Posted By Neil R Indeed it is - many thanks! - the Wema website... Indeed it is - many thanks! - the Wema website has a pic of the exact same one, albeit now superseded. I hope it might just be a sticking / cleaning issue - my boat only goes out a few times a...

Forum: Electrics and electronics 23 August 2010, 21:50

Replies: 8 Fuel Sender Question Views: 1,844 Posted By Neil R Fuel Sender Question I've recently lost confidence in the fuel sender fitted to my Ribcraft; with the boat sat level-ish in the driveway it's showing 7/8 full, and in fact I've just drained the tank. Even at sea this...

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