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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 April 2024, 06:44

Replies: 19 Perfect inflation procedure Views: 1,769 Posted By Sutty Wow, I didn’t realise that inflating a SIB/RiB... Wow, I didn’t realise that inflating a SIB/RiB was so technical, I have been boating longer than most of you have been alive and just blown the tubes up in no particular order and never used a gauge...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 July 2023, 20:05

Replies: 3 Insurance Views: 629 Posted By Sutty What speed are you talking about? What speed are you talking about?

Forum: Bits and pieces 16 May 2023, 03:26

Replies: 11 Wanted: Anchor Rope Views: 846 Posted By Sutty You could always buy some from a chandlers ( a... You could always buy some from a chandlers ( a boat accessory shop) or if you want cheap stuff go to B&Q. Jimmy Green is competitive on price. Alternatively try the internet:dance:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 March 2023, 09:24

Replies: 15 Fuel Stabiliser Views: 1,287 Posted By Sutty Never had a problem with any of my outboards and... Never had a problem with any of my outboards and have just started my Mercury 9.9 with fuel that is at least 2 years old and that with unbranded petrol in Portugal. In my selection of motorbikes that...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2023, 07:59

Replies: 55 Youtube England to Isle of Man by SIB Views: 5,905 Posted By Sutty Only just seen this and enjoyed the spirit of... Only just seen this and enjoyed the spirit of adventure of these lads. I am probably older than most folk on here and remember the days of no sat nav/gps 2 part epoxy glue, kill cords the internet...

Forum: About RIBnet | Site Help & Announcements 27 February 2023, 06:50

Replies: 11 Testing a theory Views: 1,458 Posted By Sutty If this is a game of spot the difference, you... If this is a game of spot the difference, you win:bang:

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 February 2023, 18:45

Replies: 0 Boat trim Views: 656 Posted By Sutty Boat trim Just in the process of looking at different trim options for my new boat. I have previously always fitted Bennett hydraulic trim tabs but a couple of people have suggested Zipwake interceptors...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2022, 12:47

Replies: 7 Difference 7.5 vs 8.5 meter Views: 1,565 Posted By Sutty I have just gone from a 7.7 mt cobra to an 8.7 mt... I have just gone from a 7.7 mt cobra to an 8.7 mt cobra and the difference is amazing

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 November 2022, 11:57

Replies: 6 Navionics Vision+... worth £250? Views: 830 Posted By Sutty Plenty on eBay for about £50. Probably not the... Plenty on eBay for about £50. Probably not the latest detail but I wouldn’t imagine the sea bed changes that often:dance:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 September 2022, 09:45

Replies: 21 Cover suggestions Views: 2,020 Posted By Sutty Had a 8mt RIB trailed from Plymouth to Portugal... Had a 8mt RIB trailed from Plymouth to Portugal with a cover on and no damage to the boat or cover. Kept the boat lovely and clean whereas any long distance without a cover would leave the boat...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 September 2022, 20:34

Replies: 26 Why lifeguard boats should have kill cords Views: 5,149 Posted By Sutty Wow, a bionic cushion that falls forward into a... Wow, a bionic cushion that falls forward into a 60mph wind :dance:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 August 2022, 06:57

Replies: 23 RIB needed for charter - Solent - Early September Views: 1,692 Posted By Sutty Before I ever ask a favour to borrow something... Before I ever ask a favour to borrow something (which is very very rare)I always put myself in the opposite position, in this case imagine your RIB was finished and ready to go and you were cleaning...

Forum: Bits and pieces 02 August 2022, 07:07

Replies: 1 Wanted: Fusion speakers Views: 510 Posted By Sutty They have stopped making the 6” model. I tried... They have stopped making the 6” model. I tried everywhere to buy them and finished up fitting the 6.5” ones.

Forum: RIBnet Europe 23 July 2022, 09:45

Replies: 9 Taking a Sib to Majorca Views: 7,186 Posted By Sutty In Portugal you also have to carry flares, fire... In Portugal you also have to carry flares, fire extinguisher, anchor ball and name on the boat. Don’t know if it is the same in Spain.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2022, 11:25

Replies: 17 sea conditions ? taking the guess work out of it Views: 1,338 Posted By Sutty I use NCI lookout info and use the actual not the... I use NCI lookout info and use the actual not the forecast. I am not usually more than 2 hours from base so the sea is very unlikely to change from calm to hurricane in that time.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 May 2022, 20:45

Replies: 16 Rib market prices Views: 2,217 Posted By Sutty Supply and demand controls prices, fuel will come... Supply and demand controls prices, fuel will come down, luxury toys will come down as the staycation boom comes down. As for house prices and values they also have been know to come down, remember...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 18 May 2022, 11:47

Replies: 3 Wow!!!! Views: 878 Posted By Sutty Wow!!!! What a service. Just put in a claim with GJW @ 10.48 this morning and @ 11.41 the claim was approved. Some say GJW are expensive, I have always found them competitive and obviously the claims payout...

Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2022, 04:37

Replies: 101 Most expensive 3 minutes of pleasure in my life Views: 9,580 Posted By Sutty We both agree it should be a dealer then, not the... We both agree it should be a dealer then, not the manufacturer.

Forum: Engines & props 26 April 2022, 03:55

Replies: 101 Most expensive 3 minutes of pleasure in my life Views: 9,580 Posted By Sutty Why tell him to go back to Suzuki, why not ring... Why tell him to go back to Suzuki, why not ring Terry at Excel and explain the problems to him, that is where he bought it from. If you bought a new Ford (there are other makes available) from a...

Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2022, 13:52

Replies: 101 Most expensive 3 minutes of pleasure in my life Views: 9,580 Posted By Sutty The operator hasn’t admitted to any error, surely... The operator hasn’t admitted to any error, surely it would be up to the retailer to prove it anyway!

Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2022, 11:33

Replies: 101 Most expensive 3 minutes of pleasure in my life Views: 9,580 Posted By Sutty The operator hasn’t admitted to any error, surely... The operator hasn’t admitted to any error, surely it would be up to the retailer to prove it anyway!

Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2022, 05:08

Replies: 101 Most expensive 3 minutes of pleasure in my life Views: 9,580 Posted By Sutty Why faff about, just take it back from whence it... Why faff about, just take it back from whence it came and get it fixed under warranty or return it not fit for purpose. You have the proof that it has not been used much.:dance:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 April 2022, 16:36

Replies: 5 Chain/warp alternative..... Views: 966 Posted By Sutty I have used one for years but from memory I have... I have used one for years but from memory I have 5 mts of chain attached. To be fair I do not do much anchoring so can’t confirm how good the holding is:dance:

Forum: RIBnet Europe 24 February 2022, 14:24

Replies: 15 Rib trip to from Salcombe to Mediterranean 2017 Views: 8,982 Posted By Sutty Went round to Dartmouth instead and took the... Went round to Dartmouth instead and took the Ribeye back��

Forum: Engines & props 01 January 2022, 19:28

Replies: 6 Petrol question - Sept '21 Views: 1,007 Posted By Sutty This old chestnut again. I have a RIB in Portugal... This old chestnut again. I have a RIB in Portugal where there is 250 litres of low grade petrol sitting in it. This is a typical situation so the fuel can be anything up to a year old and I NEVER...

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