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Forum: Commercial operators Today, 00:44

Replies: 7 Commercial RIB info request Views: 266 Posted By Poly I think where he'll fall foul of that is "I have... I think where he'll fall foul of that is "I have been informed that I will need to be Commercially Endorsed to take a ‘passenger’ on my RIB, and to hold all of the necessary certifications,...

Forum: Commercial operators Yesterday, 09:50

Replies: 7 Commercial RIB info request Views: 266 Posted By Poly Inland water rules are a bit vague - but its... Inland water rules are a bit vague - but its likely to be far cheaper to pay someone who is already coded than cover your costs for compliance. I would have thought it would be cheaper still to pay...

Forum: Trailers & towing 03 March 2025, 08:32

Replies: 22 Converting this trailer for my Mirror dinghy to take my 3.2m SIB Views: 892 Posted By Poly Are you planning to keep the mirror? Just... Are you planning to keep the mirror? Just wondering if you would be better keeping it on its launching trolley but sharing the same base for road trailing. I'm not sure how easy it will be to add...

Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 11 February 2025, 07:39

Replies: 23 Easdale Rib Rendezvous 2025 Views: 4,192 Posted By Poly Convoys are probably likely to increase... Convoys are probably likely to increase frustration in other drivers for the section North of Glasgow. There is limited overtaking and passing one rib+car is doable with care in the right places. ...

Forum: Commercial operators 10 February 2025, 00:02

Replies: 24 Double Registered Views: 2,518 Posted By Poly You sure about that? It certainly sounds like... You sure about that? It certainly sounds like you are - you receive money in return for providing an asset you own.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2025, 08:34

Replies: 9 Clydeport conservancy (fee charging) plans opposition Views: 620 Posted By Poly Your pals at Redbay are probably quoting them for... Your pals at Redbay are probably quoting them for a chase boat right now.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 January 2025, 08:32

Replies: 9 Clydeport conservancy (fee charging) plans opposition Views: 620 Posted By Poly It is weird because even if everyone paid up... It is weird because even if everyone paid up voluntarily it doesn’t raise that much money (in Peel Port terms) but it inevitably takes up a lot of management time with the consultation, potential...

Forum: Engines & props 07 January 2025, 11:55

Replies: 37 Tohatsu 20hp 4 Stroke Views: 2,109 Posted By Poly if you want faff free - buy a second engine for... if you want faff free - buy a second engine for the second boat rather than lifting one on and off each time. I have lifted 40-something kg engines on and off boats. It’s not the weight that’s the...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 January 2025, 12:29

Replies: 3 Winter storage Views: 532 Posted By Poly Presumably you have it standing to it doesn’t... Presumably you have it standing to it doesn’t fill with rain/snow. Plenty of ribs survive use in very cold weather (even the Antarctic) without adverse effects. She might look a bit limp in the...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 January 2025, 07:56

Replies: 17 Polyethylene Boats Views: 1,048 Posted By Poly Those are rotomoulded high density polyethylene... Those are rotomoulded high density polyethylene the same as the other boats the OP is considering.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 January 2025, 07:53

Replies: 17 Polyethylene Boats Views: 1,048 Posted By Poly I’ve hand started 30HP with no big issues (I... I’ve hand started 30HP with no big issues (I suspect you can get electric start with tiller on some brands?). You can probably get tiller steer with trim on the tiller now? Not that I’m trying to...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 December 2024, 16:17

Replies: 17 Polyethylene Boats Views: 1,048 Posted By Poly I did but no longer do which is why I'm less... I did but no longer do which is why I'm less frequently around. It is however still going strong approaching 20 yrs after I first bought it. When I bought the FunYak the range of manufacturers in...

Forum: Engines & props 19 December 2024, 12:20

Replies: 19 Cheep outboards Views: 1,364 Posted By Poly Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure I understand... Welcome to the forum. I'm not sure I understand what the slats would be on an airdeck? But if it is missing a floor - you can make one if you have the skills. Finding affordable marine ply might be...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 December 2024, 17:28

Replies: 14 What do people want from a RIB Views: 1,596 Posted By Poly Bodie, I don't know who Rebel are, or what your... Bodie, I don't know who Rebel are, or what your role is with them, but I'd guess they were either expecting you to already have that knowledge when they hired you or if you are some sort of market...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 December 2024, 09:41

Replies: 14 What do people want from a RIB Views: 1,596 Posted By Poly Welcome. I’ll try to be gentle - but your... Welcome. I’ll try to be gentle - but your question is niave. Lots of people buy ribs for lots of different reasons. Speed, cruising, a platform for water sports, diving, fishing, camping...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2024, 15:32

Replies: 56 Fastest small RIB option? Views: 3,257 Posted By Poly Careful, a lot of the people who post regularly... Careful, a lot of the people who post regularly on here are even older than the SR4 and don't consider themselves "really old"! Yes, it is a "classic" design rather than very modern. As a general...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 December 2024, 15:13

Replies: 56 Fastest small RIB option? Views: 3,257 Posted By Poly My gut feel for this part of the brief: ... My gut feel for this part of the brief: Would be a ZapCat (other brands are available). It may not be a sensible suggestion, but you should give it at least a moments thought.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 November 2024, 12:34

Replies: 28 UK sibber drifts to Ireland Views: 1,829 Posted By Poly I met a guy going off on a fairly serious hill... I met a guy going off on a fairly serious hill run who didn't seem to have a compass - tapped his watch, everything I need is on there... He did make it back (well his car was gone the following...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 August 2024, 09:43

Replies: 60 20 HP 4 Stroke Cowl fell off Views: 2,631 Posted By Poly Of course. Its also possible to massively over... Of course. Its also possible to massively over estimate things.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2024, 22:54

Replies: 60 20 HP 4 Stroke Cowl fell off Views: 2,631 Posted By Poly Indeed presumably many thousands of miles have... Indeed presumably many thousands of miles have been travelled by others without such failure - but user error would be unthinkable

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2024, 11:17

Replies: 60 20 HP 4 Stroke Cowl fell off Views: 2,631 Posted By Poly You were fairly certain the cover was on right... You were fairly certain the cover was on right too! If it was me, and I was not willing to accept I may have made an installation error* then I would be adding a small retaining rope or wire so...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2024, 14:29

Replies: 6 Touring the Outer Hebrides Views: 806 Posted By Poly If you are planning to go to Lochmaddy beware the... If you are planning to go to Lochmaddy beware the marina is closed, almost certainly for the rest of the year at least after it lost a fight with a dredger! @Mick - you might have found this...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 January 2024, 17:38

Replies: 9 Ambulance Crews attending a marina Views: 1,786 Posted By Poly Almost certainly - they'll have been trained to... Almost certainly - they'll have been trained to dynamically risk assess the situation and decide if they need reinforcements, be it CG rescue team, fire service, more amb crew, police etc. Dynamic...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 October 2023, 23:47

Replies: 43 is it safe buying used boat Views: 5,508 Posted By Poly I suspect Pete7 has been repairing ribs since... I suspect Pete7 has been repairing ribs since before you were born... he's consistently provided clear and helpful advice to users here for decades. Now that doesn't mean he is not open to...

Forum: Engines & props 20 October 2023, 07:44

Replies: 28 Another fuel thread - Old fuel Views: 2,763 Posted By Poly Another fuel thread - Old fuel Nasher, can you find 60 milk bottles? And some rags? You could start a revolution! On a more serious note, know anyone in the fire service or a fire extinguisher training company? Those people...

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