My first rib

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I finally acquired my first rib, and I've started small...a Zodiac Cadet 300 compact with Yamaha 8hp 2 stroke. Just got back from my first outing with it and had a blast. I was in it by myself, and found I had to move forward and sit roughly amidships to get on plane. Once I moved forward it went on plane in a few seconds though, Can't wait to get out again....

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psst I'm pretty sure cadets are "SIB's" (soft bottom, not rigid). Lots of fun anyway!

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It's actually a fiberglass hull with a folding transom, so it fits into a roughly 7' X3' X6" bag.

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Cool... I just looked them up. "cadet compact rib 300". I've never seen them before! It looks just like a regular cadet in the pic.

[ianhappy]

Originally Posted by rgb57

I finally acquired my first rib, and I've started small...a Zodiac Cadet 300 compact with Yamaha 8hp 2 stroke. Just got back from my first outing with it and had a blast. I was in it by myself, and found I had to move forward and sit roughly amidships to get on plane. Once I moved forward it went on plane in a few seconds though, Can't wait to get out again....

Wow, fantastic scenery! I bet you'll have a real blast exploring round there in your little pocket rocket

Ian

[Max...]

Yep, whatever it is having a calm lake like that to mess around in must be wonderful. Guess your lakes are much bigger than our (UK) seas too??

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Yes it was even more fun then i hoped! The photo is actually in the "Indian Arm" - A saltwater fjord in the Burrard Inlet just outside of Vancouver. Its about 20km long and almost completely undeveloped, so lots to explore and good for crabbing...

[bigscott]

Love the anchor