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11 November 2014, 20:24
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"Solent Plastics"
Looking for a BIG removable (waterproof!) storage box for the RIB..these guys look like they have a good range....and excellent Priceing 
I have a few Peli's"and "UK"boxes...but the Really Big stuff is pricey!
Just wondered if anyone knows thier range..and has used/experience of their stuff??
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11 November 2014, 20:25
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Mate.. You will need a bloody big box to keep your boat in.... ;-)
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11 November 2014, 20:26
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Originally Posted by PeterM
Mate.. You will need a bloody big box to keep your boat in.... ;-)
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11 November 2014, 20:43
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Big Cases
Got a peli 1620 case, only used to store kit a few light marks, black and yours for £190 and its got most of a set of foam and plenty of room for pampers.
Pete
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11 November 2014, 20:45
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I've got one of their large "alligator" lid boxes with my divegear in it. I've had it years (think I got it at the Southampton boat show in 2003) and it's pretty much bombproof. You can't go wrong with it.
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11 November 2014, 20:57
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Originally Posted by Ovey
I've got one of their large "alligator" lid boxes with my divegear in it. I've had it years (think I got it at the Southampton boat show in 2003) and it's pretty much bombproof. You can't go wrong with it.
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Looks good but can you use them as a seat?
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11 November 2014, 21:02
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All the Solent Plastics gear I've seen or had myself has been good quality.
I currently have one of their Waterproof cases as a spares/toolbox in my RIB.
It's even impregnated with an anti-rust chemical to help keep the tools in good nick.
Nasher.
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11 November 2014, 21:03
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Looks good but can you use them as a seat?
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Not really, the lid interlocks but isn't really sturdy enough to sit on. (Or I'm just fat!!)
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11 November 2014, 21:16
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We used them for work stuff several years ago and we're impressed, even though they are about as far away as you can get in the UK. I have recently been thinking about storage again and they were first place I looked.
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11 November 2014, 22:10
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Originally Posted by Nasher
All the Solent Plastics gear I've seen or had myself has been good quality.
I currently have one of their Waterproof cases as a spares/toolbox in my RIB.
It's even impregnated with an anti-rust chemical to help keep the tools in good nick.
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Got an orange one of these doing the same duty. Very pleased with it. Haven't thrown it in the drink yet but it has kept everything in it bone dry out in the open in the boat. It was billed as a 'Bait Box' when I bought it on Fleabay.
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12 November 2014, 08:08
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Originally Posted by Ovey
Not really, the lid interlocks but isn't really sturdy enough to sit on. (Or I'm just fat!!)
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They do have a Huge range! And may well have something that would Double for occasional
Seating use...(Jambo is a Big un though! )
I'm thinking about a trip down to see thier wares and will keep you posted 
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12 November 2014, 08:09
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Originally Posted by sinkingpete
Got a peli 1620 case, only used to store kit a few light marks, black and yours for £190 and its got most of a set of foam and plenty of room for pampers.
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Thanks for the offer,but looking for something Bigger.
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12 November 2014, 08:23
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Might not work with your colour scheme but igloo cool boxes work well as dry storage and double up as seats too!
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12 November 2014, 08:40
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Originally Posted by Maximus
They do have a Huge range! And may well have something that would Double for occasional
Seating use...(Jambo is a Big un though! )
I'm thinking about a trip down to see thier wares and will keep you posted |
Used them several times and very happy.
Not sure where you are located but they have a really good showroom which has all sorts of end of lines and odd ball bits not on their web site. Worth a visit if you can.
Andy
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12 November 2014, 08:40
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12 November 2014, 10:51
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Have used Solent Plastics too. Good stuff. Bought a few of these; certainly big enough and you could definitely sit on them (or in them!).
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12 November 2014, 10:56
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Originally Posted by Trailer Guy
Have used Solent Plastics too. Good stuff. Bought a few of these; certainly big enough and you could definitely sit on them (or in them!).
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What's the model number please?
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12 November 2014, 12:22
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Have used Solent Plastics too. Good stuff. Bought a few of these; certainly big enough and you could definitely sit on them (or in them!).
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That looks more the Type of thing I'm after ....is it 100% waterproof?
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12 November 2014, 13:11
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That looks more the Type of thing I'm after ....is it 100% waterproof? |
For something that large is 100% waterproof always the best idea ? its one thing keeping water out of a small Peli case when you are opening it up on a rib, however with no ventilation larger storage boxes will get some damp in them and this just then makes everything smell musty or go rusty 
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12 November 2014, 13:29
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