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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 June 2017, 15:22

Replies: 17 How an earth do you establish the value of a RIB? Views: 3,474 Posted By Convert So what happened to that Zodiac? On ebay it looks... So what happened to that Zodiac? On ebay it looks like all bids got cancelled and it failed to make reserve.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2017, 16:04

Replies: 17 How an earth do you establish the value of a RIB? Views: 3,474 Posted By Convert Yes, that was the thread! I'm looking for... Yes, that was the thread! I'm looking for something a little shorter or certainly no longer with jockey seats (something like a ribcraft 4.8) but will be interesting to see what that Zodiac...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2017, 15:40

Replies: 17 How an earth do you establish the value of a RIB? Views: 3,474 Posted By Convert Hi, I replied to a post of yours on a bike forum... Hi, I replied to a post of yours on a bike forum yesterday - small world! I am looking for something remarkably similar to you, but have yet to get permission to spend the cash from my more...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 June 2017, 06:11

Replies: 15 Don't swim, just float Views: 2,671 Posted By Convert I have a recurring nightmare about being pitched... I have a recurring nightmare about being pitched back into the water whilst still in a tpa. Agreed though that they are much better than the silver foil blankets - blizzard bags are good. I have only...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 June 2017, 16:48

Replies: 15 Don't swim, just float Views: 2,671 Posted By Convert I saw this a few months ago when it made the news... I saw this a few months ago when it made the news for some reason. It had me thinking as it mirrors what I was taught in survival courses when in the Navy. But....it seems at odds with my...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 April 2016, 18:04

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert Interesting thought and one I hadn't had. I've... Interesting thought and one I hadn't had. I've had a reasonable amount of experience with small sibs over the years; as tenders for yachts and a slightly larger one with a 15hp as our smallest...

Forum: Other stuff 18 April 2016, 22:03

Replies: 14 Places to stay things to do in Portsmouth Views: 2,505 Posted By Convert I know it's not very 'sea centric' but I often... I know it's not very 'sea centric' but I often think some of the most under rated aspects of Southern Hampshire are inland a bit. The south downs for a walk and Petersfield/Steep, South Harting etc...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 April 2016, 21:54

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert I had wondered about that. The 'home' launch site... I had wondered about that. The 'home' launch site I have in mind would be quite shallow (which I know can bring it's own issues) but it would be a shame to be a bit limited when on the road. In years...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 18:43

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert Well.....I was thinking of this as a starting... Well.....I was thinking of this as a starting point. ...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 16:26

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert All go so far. :) Yes, a tow bar on the front... All go so far. :) Yes, a tow bar on the front sounds like a plan. So any thoughts on what makes the quieter, more efficient cruising boat - a smaller engine worker harder or bigger lump working...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 15:00

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert Glad you think I could get more/pay less! :-) ... Glad you think I could get more/pay less! :-) Yes, I had though about the beaching issues. As swimmers though the thought of anchoring and swimming ashore with kit in drums/dry bags is not too...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 12:55

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert Sorry, yes. Thinking a 10-15 yr old craft... Sorry, yes. Thinking a 10-15 yr old craft between £8000-£12000. I would expect to either pay for a larger engined boat or get an older outboard or one with more hours for the same money.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 April 2016, 08:28

Replies: 22 Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Views: 4,300 Posted By Convert Quiet and fuel efficient cruising - big or small engine, 2 or 4 stroke. Good morning, Please forgive the newbie question. I'm looking to buy a rib a some point in the near future. As a couple we are into open water swimming and fancy a rib to adventure to more...

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