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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2016, 14:52

Replies: 10 Pacific 22 List Views: 2,124 Posted By Slaphead My old P22 did exactly the same at 2600rpm. At... My old P22 did exactly the same at 2600rpm. At 2100-2200rpm she sat level and then when you increased the speed she slowly tilted to starboard......and I'm not the only one on here who experienced...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2014, 00:47

Replies: 48 Buying a larger SIB Views: 19,490 Posted By Slaphead My Avon CRRC 520 weighs around 120ish kg but can... My Avon CRRC 520 weighs around 120ish kg but can be manhandled by myself from the garden trailer and is easily carried by 2 men once inflated. It can be unrolled and inflated/deflated with a 12v...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 July 2014, 21:54

Replies: 8 Pac 22 tilting to starboard Views: 1,279 Posted By Slaphead When I had my P22 it did exactly the same at WOT.... When I had my P22 it did exactly the same at WOT. It seems most of them did it. Once I eased back on the throttle it straightened up. There was a thread on here years ago about this....think it was...

Forum: Trailers & towing 23 May 2014, 21:51

Replies: 23 What size trailer? Views: 5,477 Posted By Slaphead Does type approval only apply to trailers... Does type approval only apply to trailers manufactured from a certain date? What happens in the case of older trailers where the date cannot ascertained? Do we all have to go out and buy new...

Forum: Trailers & towing 20 January 2014, 23:34

Replies: 14 Age 70 + towing restrictions Views: 2,581 Posted By Slaphead Last year on a ferry I sat in the company of an... Last year on a ferry I sat in the company of an HGV driver who was 70 years old. The only restrictions I understand are that he has a yearly medical and he can't drive in Italy or Portugal because of...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2013, 09:11

Replies: 38 Should I run engine dry after use? Views: 9,261 Posted By Slaphead I understand the logic of doing all of this with... I understand the logic of doing all of this with a premix engine but is there a risk of flooding the carbs with oil on a two stroke with separate oil tank, ie the oil pump continues to inject oil as...

Forum: Bits and pieces 19 July 2013, 14:15

Replies: 4 For Sale: Tohatsu 40hp 2-stroke Short Shaft 2006 Views: 4,620 Posted By Slaphead PM sent PM sent

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2013, 14:50

Replies: 17 Ribbing in Northern Ireland Views: 12,900 Posted By Slaphead Slipway at Antrim Forum N. end Lough Neagh ... Slipway at Antrim Forum N. end Lough Neagh Kinnego marina off Lurgan exit off M1 S. end Lough Neagh Drumahegliss (spelling:whistling:)at caravan park near Ballymoney on N. River Bann. Slipway at...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 April 2013, 00:53

Replies: 27 Ex Navy Zodiac FC 470 / FC 530? Views: 13,923 Posted By Slaphead I own and use an ex Royal Navy Gemini and ex... I own and use an ex Royal Navy Gemini and ex Royal Navy CRRC 520. They are not the same same as the Zodiac military series sib you have but are not dissimilar(over 4 metres)....so for what it is...

Forum: Trailers & towing 29 August 2012, 11:31

Replies: 10 Tow hitch/drawbar Views: 4,284 Posted By Slaphead I took these pics this morning to give some more... I took these pics this morning to give some more detail. If you remove the swinging hitch arm and take the bolt off you will be left with a hole with a reinforcing sleeve that is handy for bolting...

Forum: Trailers & towing 28 August 2012, 21:26

Replies: 10 Tow hitch/drawbar Views: 4,284 Posted By Slaphead This is an Escort trailer adapted to carry a... This is an Escort trailer adapted to carry a Corribee yacht but as Trailer Guy has said they are easy to bolt a UK hitch to. You can just about see the one he is referring to in these pics.

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2012, 09:09

Replies: 2 Barnacle removal Views: 3,620 Posted By Slaphead I used a Balco scrapper on one of mine and... I used a Balco scrapper on one of mine and literally shaved them off. Didn't seem to do much damage to the hypalon. Had to be careful with the sharp edges of the tunsten blade as it could have ripped...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2012, 09:07

Replies: 57 Thoughts on Changing to an SR4 Views: 7,688 Posted By Slaphead I have a 1977 one and the the tubes are fine...as... I have a 1977 one and the the tubes are fine...as long as you don't mind the boat not looking sexy. I have a pre 1972 Redcrest that also lives outside and the hypalon on it is fine too. Keeping it...

Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2012, 21:44

Replies: 23 Bill Higham Views: 9,011 Posted By Slaphead Dohhh!.....just noticed the year this thread... Dohhh!.....just noticed the year this thread started!

Forum: Engines & props 08 July 2012, 21:41

Replies: 23 Bill Higham Views: 9,011 Posted By Slaphead I bought one of the last Mariner 15 two strokes... I bought one of the last Mariner 15 two strokes off him a few years back and got it very quickly. Obviously it came with the Mariner warranty but for the engines that come over here from him second...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2012, 19:59

Replies: 5 Outboards on inflatables - short or long shaft Views: 24,034 Posted By Slaphead I remember reading a thread on this subject on... I remember reading a thread on this subject on here a few years ago in relation to bigger engines over say 20hp. Two things I did remember were that on a planing sib a longshaft engine was...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 January 2012, 09:13

Replies: 0 8m Ribcraft Passenger RIB Views: 1,173 Posted By Slaphead 8m Ribcraft Passenger RIB Just came up for sale on Gumtree Belfast if anyone interested. I have no connection with this boat.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2011, 08:58

Replies: 2 SR4 boat cover which/where? Views: 1,139 Posted By Slaphead Boatcovers.ie tel 07743060617 across in... Boatcovers.ie tel 07743060617 across in Killyleagh are the people to go to. Jonny used to be the chief canvas designer for Irish Spars and does the covers for any boat I have so can vouch for his...

Forum: Bits and pieces 25 October 2011, 10:38

Replies: 4 50hp Mercury, swap for something smaller. Views: 1,338 Posted By Slaphead Did you check the date of that post? Did you check the date of that post?

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 October 2011, 23:11

Replies: 30 Rib with pilothouse Views: 11,775 Posted By Slaphead Still for sale on Gumtree Belfast Still for sale on Gumtree Belfast

Forum: Trailers & towing 19 October 2011, 23:48

Replies: 8 Wet sand blaster for powerwasher? Views: 2,100 Posted By Slaphead I used a Balco scraper with the tungsten blade on... I used a Balco scraper with the tungsten blade on the hull of a Hardy 20 a few years ago. It was hard work but effective. Got about 18 years of antifoul off which looked like layers of chocolate...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 01:04

Replies: 26 Strange problem with SIB hull/ Keel ....? Views: 9,743 Posted By Slaphead I have probably what is the equivalent of your... I have probably what is the equivalent of your sib called an Avon CRRC 520 which is a heavy duty MOD/Navy type with inflatable keel in the form of a long bladder under a slatted aluminium/hypalon...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 August 2011, 19:49

Replies: 12 5.4 Searider with Cab Views: 2,971 Posted By Slaphead 5.4 Searider with Cab This has just appeared on Gumtree Belfast if it is of any interest to anyone on here. I have no connection with this boat.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 June 2011, 13:03

Replies: 18 P22 loss of drive Views: 2,167 Posted By Slaphead PM sent PM sent

Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 June 2011, 23:45

Replies: 18 P22 loss of drive Views: 2,167 Posted By Slaphead I will be in Scotland today and will be talking... I will be in Scotland today and will be talking to a chap who has a P22 aluminium prop but no P22. If he is prepared to sell I'll PM you his contact details.

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