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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 February 2021, 08:30

Replies: 16 Waves & Swell Views: 6,106 Posted By willbank Clearly, and has been said, experience is... Clearly, and has been said, experience is everything because your boat may be prepared but is the skipper and are the passengers?! They often run out of inclination well before the boat runs out of...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 June 2020, 06:41

Replies: 11 Fuel consumption on a 650 vs 700 Views: 1,106 Posted By willbank Can second that - my XS650 with Merc 150hp would... Can second that - my XS650 with Merc 150hp would do best 1.2 litres/nm and I could average 1 litre/nm reliably even when doing short, fast 35+ knot trips & harbour pootling.

Forum: RIBs for sale 04 May 2020, 20:17

Replies: 3 XS 650, 150hp - RIB for Sale Views: 3,554 Posted By willbank Now sold Now sold

Forum: RIBs for sale 08 April 2020, 14:44

Replies: 3 XS 650, 150hp - RIB for Sale Views: 3,554 Posted By willbank Engine hours are actually 150 - just checked a... Engine hours are actually 150 - just checked a couple of weeks ago.

Forum: RIBs for sale 08 April 2020, 14:43

Replies: 3 XS 650, 150hp - RIB for Sale Views: 3,554 Posted By willbank New link to info and photos:... New link to info and photos: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AhdSpaCW-53Pl3rsoCXft3X7TbBn

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2020, 18:42

Replies: 16 New Rib Views: 1,735 Posted By willbank All I can say re the XS is that my family and I... All I can say re the XS is that my family and I have done a bunch of water-skiing, donutting and also wakeboarding behind it and it seems to suit the purpose very well. You can vary the wake quite...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2020, 11:27

Replies: 16 New Rib Views: 1,735 Posted By willbank I think I'd keep it on the trailer (which doesn't... I think I'd keep it on the trailer (which doesn't add any real length or cost in the equation) and put the whole thing in the container so it's then easy to get it out at the other end and launch it...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2020, 11:18

Replies: 16 New Rib Views: 1,735 Posted By willbank Sure thing - all info is here:... Sure thing - all info is here: https://www.rib.net/forum/f21/xs-650-150hp-rib-for-sale-83041.html Open to sensible offers.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2020, 07:15

Replies: 16 New Rib Views: 1,735 Posted By willbank I have a 6.5m XS Rib with 150hp Mercury, low... I have a 6.5m XS Rib with 150hp Mercury, low engine hours, for sale in UK in case of interest. Shipping would be £3-4K I believe. Cruises at 30kt+, max speed 42kt. Great boat and super well built.

Forum: RIBs for sale 09 February 2020, 19:01

Replies: 3 XS 650, 150hp - RIB for Sale Views: 3,554 Posted By willbank XS 650, 150hp - RIB for Sale Renowned for their seaworthiness and strength - this is an excellent low hours example of an XS650 capable of 42 knots and 30 knot cruising at 1 litre/nautical mile. Moored at St Mawes, near...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2020, 09:33

Replies: 8 Petrol availability in Cornish marinas Views: 2,402 Posted By willbank Sorry - I wasn't clear! What kit do you use to... Sorry - I wasn't clear! What kit do you use to transfer fuel from the flexible tank on-board into the boat's fuel tanks? Siphon pump, hand pump?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 January 2020, 06:18

Replies: 8 Petrol availability in Cornish marinas Views: 2,402 Posted By willbank That’s really helpful Atoll - thanks. ... That’s really helpful Atoll - thanks. Couple of questions if I may: 1) how easy do you find it to secure? 2) what sort of device do you use to transfer the fuel from it to your tanks? I...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 January 2020, 19:29

Replies: 8 Petrol availability in Cornish marinas Views: 2,402 Posted By willbank Petrol availability in Cornish marinas I’m looking to do a long journey from Pwhelli in North Wales to Falmouth and I’m really struggling to find sources of petrol between Milford Haven/Neyland and Falmouth. I could divert to St Mary’s in...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 November 2019, 16:24

Replies: 6 Nautech, Chichester - can any provide a reference? Views: 996 Posted By willbank Great points Guy - thanks Great points Guy - thanks

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 November 2019, 18:44

Replies: 6 Nautech, Chichester - can any provide a reference? Views: 996 Posted By willbank Yes, he’s the Rafnar licensor for the UK Yes, he’s the Rafnar licensor for the UK

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2019, 22:28

Replies: 6 Nautech, Chichester - can any provide a reference? Views: 996 Posted By willbank Nautech, Chichester - can any provide a reference? Hi all (mods please move this if it’s in the wrong place) - I am in discussion with Tom Bettle on a project where he would use the Nautech manufacturing facility in Chichester for the...

Forum: Engines & props 19 November 2019, 21:38

Replies: 30 New Mercury Verado 300 vs Mercury 300 4 stroke vs Evinrude G2 300 Views: 21,874 Posted By willbank Very interested to hear your thoughts post Aug! Very interested to hear your thoughts post Aug!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2019, 21:15

Replies: 16 Driving issue or weight distribution into steep waves, force 7 Views: 2,814 Posted By willbank Thanks all - you are all right in that when I ... Thanks all - you are all right in that when I changed the angle of attack from head-on to slightly oblique and further reduced speed I avoided repeating the issue even in the same sea conditions. ...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2019, 15:03

Replies: 16 Driving issue or weight distribution into steep waves, force 7 Views: 2,814 Posted By willbank Ah, interesting re the trough. I hadn't thought... Ah, interesting re the trough. I hadn't thought of that. That might be a factor. It's a stock XS650 with Merc 150hp, 180L tank and 4 jockey seats (2 singles, 2 doubles). Really does handle...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2019, 08:48

Replies: 16 Driving issue or weight distribution into steep waves, force 7 Views: 2,814 Posted By willbank In later waves I avoided the sharper faces with... In later waves I avoided the sharper faces with an oblique angle (or steered to less steep areas) but that meant I didn't test the conditions in the same way again!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 August 2019, 07:46

Replies: 16 Driving issue or weight distribution into steep waves, force 7 Views: 2,814 Posted By willbank Driving issue or weight distribution into steep waves, force 7 Hi all, I was having some fun out in yesterday’s weather with my 6.5m XS. I was off St Anthony Head outside Falmouth heading up into some steep seas and a likely force 7 wind. I wasn’t trying...

Forum: Engines & props 16 August 2018, 08:03

Replies: 7 Trad 2.5hp or Torqueedo etc for dinghy Views: 1,292 Posted By willbank Thanks Poly. Will do. It’s more about... Thanks Poly. Will do. It’s more about servicing than fuel - and the fact that fuel will get old with so little use. Have done plenty of rowing but it’s about 0.5km each way and when the...

Forum: Engines & props 15 August 2018, 18:08

Replies: 7 Trad 2.5hp or Torqueedo etc for dinghy Views: 1,292 Posted By willbank Trad 2.5hp or Torqueedo etc for dinghy Hi all - I share a small dinghy with a friend in the harbour which we use to get out to our moorings. It's only a small (and rather bendy) inflatable and recently our old engine failed and was too...

Forum: Trailers & towing 15 February 2018, 19:04

Replies: 2 Roller trailer servicing Falmouth or South West? Views: 1,363 Posted By willbank Thanks Mollers - really appreciate it. Will do.... Thanks Mollers - really appreciate it. Will do. :thumbs:

Forum: Trailers & towing 15 February 2018, 16:08

Replies: 2 Roller trailer servicing Falmouth or South West? Views: 1,363 Posted By willbank Roller trailer servicing Falmouth or South West? Hi all, With half an eye on the spring launch I was wondering if any of you knew of anyone who could service the rollers & tilting bars on my trailer. They were getting stiff last summer and it’s...

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