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Forum: Commercial operators Yesterday, 13:27

Replies: 7 Commercial RIB info request Views: 265 Posted By Pikey Dave I doubt that you could actually code a 3.6M RIB.... I doubt that you could actually code a 3.6M RIB. By the time you’ve got all the required kit on board there wouldn’t be room for any pax.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2025, 18:47

Replies: 16 First sib Views: 421 Posted By Pikey Dave SIBs are a tool for a job. They are an... SIBs are a tool for a job. They are an explorers/fishing/diving/family fun boat. Think mini-SUV, (Dacia Duster). If you’re wanting to blast around with 3 chunky blokes, it’s probably not the boat for...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2025, 14:58

Replies: 11 Launching advice Views: 567 Posted By Pikey Dave Yeah! it's a funny one that. Inexperienced folk... Yeah! it's a funny one that. Inexperienced folk think that harbour/slip launching is the tricky one & beach launching is the easy option. Maybe there's a psychological block where folks associate...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 16 March 2025, 22:42

Replies: 6 Newbie Views: 371 Posted By Pikey Dave Welcome back. Where do you do your ribbing... Welcome back. Where do you do your ribbing around Liverpool? Our daughter has just moved near Warrington & I'd like to get the RIB or SIB across there this year. Any pointers?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 March 2025, 10:55

Replies: 23 rib insurance Views: 1,709 Posted By Pikey Dave Cheers. I'm paying £475 for a £47k agreed value,... Cheers. I'm paying £475 for a £47k agreed value, with a very comprehensive policy covering Elbe-Brest. The policy conditions are that the boat is taken out of the water when not in use. But they...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 14 March 2025, 09:28

Replies: 23 rib insurance Views: 1,709 Posted By Pikey Dave Just out of curiosity, how much are you paying... Just out of curiosity, how much are you paying for what level of cover (ish). This pops up regularly on Ribnet, but without any meaningful numbers it's impossible to compare the level of...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 March 2025, 16:26

Replies: 1 Disappointment Views: 333 Posted By Pikey Dave I was all set to go, but the missus wanted to go... I was all set to go, but the missus wanted to go shopping:bow:

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 March 2025, 14:22

Replies: 19 Ullman Recovering Views: 1,303 Posted By Pikey Dave What are you going to mount the seats on? Do you... What are you going to mount the seats on? Do you have the original GRP bases or are you going to fab something up?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 March 2025, 21:01

Replies: 19 Ullman Recovering Views: 1,303 Posted By Pikey Dave I reckon that’s a result, well done. I’d still... I reckon that’s a result, well done. I’d still consider the Cordura over covers to protect the neoprene. Neoprene’s not particularly abrasion resistant & might soon look tired.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 March 2025, 09:49

Replies: 6 D Rings. Views: 305 Posted By Pikey Dave I’ve used this company before & found the... I’ve used this company before & found the products decent quality. https://www.gsproducts.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=+D+rings+stainless+steel

Forum: Bits and pieces 04 March 2025, 13:48

Replies: 1 Wanted: Crewbaby/infant llifejacket Views: 204 Posted By Pikey Dave Crewbaby/infant llifejacket Looking for a Crewsaver Crewbaby LJ or similar. Must be in good condition or better. To suit baby/toddler up to 18 months/15kg.

Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 March 2025, 21:20

Replies: 18 Garmin Plotter not reading SD card Views: 602 Posted By Pikey Dave Can’t you just copy the update file from one card... Can’t you just copy the update file from one card to another without having to download it again?

Forum: Bits and pieces 25 February 2025, 21:04

Replies: 9 For Sale: Raymarine E80 front bezel Views: 1,668 Posted By Pikey Dave Sorry, long gone. I thought I’d taken the ad down. Sorry, long gone. I thought I’d taken the ad down.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2025, 10:19

Replies: 2 Croatia Views: 373 Posted By Pikey Dave We went to Croatia with the RIB in 2017 & fell... We went to Croatia with the RIB in 2017 & fell foul of the authorities & ended up with a €600 fine. Since then, Croatia is now part of the Schengen area & things should have changed, but you need to...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 February 2025, 09:42

Replies: 16 Have you been out yet? Views: 938 Posted By Pikey Dave All depends on the launch site. A steepish slip... All depends on the launch site. A steepish slip might be doable. But in any circumstances you need to be prepared to get into the water, you never know what unexpected surprises are lurking, and...

Forum: Engines & props 15 February 2025, 15:11

Replies: 3 Overtightened prop nut… the results! Views: 400 Posted By Pikey Dave SOP is a lump of wood between the prop & AV... SOP is a lump of wood between the prop & AV plate.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 February 2025, 13:21

Replies: 30 T32 Views: 1,498 Posted By Pikey Dave Didn’t notice it if they did. Didn’t notice it if they did.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 February 2025, 10:10

Replies: 30 T32 Views: 1,498 Posted By Pikey Dave We visited Pentewan a couple of years ago.... We visited Pentewan a couple of years ago. Launching the Volaire was easy enough with 2 of us, recovering & dragging it back up the beach over the soft sand was a bitch. We had to ask for assistance...

Forum: Commercial operators 09 February 2025, 18:34

Replies: 24 Double Registered Views: 2,517 Posted By Pikey Dave :rofl:Aye, don’t confuse “direct” with “rude”.... :rofl:Aye, don’t confuse “direct” with “rude”. Sometimes we’re replying on the fly, usually on a phone. We don’t have time to wrap it up in a pink ribbon and tie it to a unicorn. It’s just like being...

Forum: Commercial operators 09 February 2025, 16:16

Replies: 24 Double Registered Views: 2,517 Posted By Pikey Dave This^^^^^^^^^:thumbs: This^^^^^^^^^:thumbs:

Forum: Commercial operators 09 February 2025, 12:56

Replies: 24 Double Registered Views: 2,517 Posted By Pikey Dave “The vessel is double registered and therefore... “The vessel is double registered and therefore has both a private registration number, and a commercial registration number for when in use for charters.” Am I missing something??

Forum: Commercial operators 09 February 2025, 11:58

Replies: 24 Double Registered Views: 2,517 Posted By Pikey Dave Cake & eat it spring to mind. If those are the... Cake & eat it spring to mind. If those are the rules of the game, you either need to play by the rules or change your game. Probably not the answer you seek. We’ve had people come here before trying...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 08 February 2025, 09:48

Replies: 15 Zodiac Pro 420 planing and porpoising Views: 860 Posted By Pikey Dave lift the engine & get some weight forward. Does... lift the engine & get some weight forward. Does the porpoising stop or ease if you trim the engine up?

Forum: Engines & props 08 February 2025, 09:39

Replies: 8 picking a prop light moderate to heavy load? Views: 479 Posted By Pikey Dave It is physics, but once you delve into it, there... It is physics, but once you delve into it, there are so many variables, you get into Chaos Theory, that's where the super computer comes in:whistling:. As previously mentioned, you have to establish...

Forum: Engines & props 06 February 2025, 10:15

Replies: 8 picking a prop light moderate to heavy load? Views: 479 Posted By Pikey Dave “Go fast AND 2 Americans + camping gear” If... “Go fast AND 2 Americans + camping gear” If you hang around boats long enough, you’ll soon learn that everything is a compromise. You need to manage your expectations from your outfit....

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