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Forum: Other stuff 07 April 2021, 18:09
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By Arctic
I'd be tempted to give it a proper sea trial then...

I'd be tempted to give it a proper sea trial then just drive it home and make it an adventure. Or at least to Denmark or the South West coast of Sweden.
Forum: Other stuff 06 April 2021, 20:04
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By Arctic
Having shipped a vehicle from the U.K. to Finland...

Having shipped a vehicle from the U.K. to Finland in a 20ft container I can say that it was a very simple process. I paid about 1000 pounds but that was back in 2010. As mentioned, it would be worth...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 June 2018, 09:17
Replies: 15
Views: 3,118
Posted By Arctic
I did an 80Nm trip in a SIB a few years ago and...

I did an 80Nm trip in a SIB a few years ago and it was a lot of fun, felt like a real adventure.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 February 2018, 19:00
Replies: 2
Views: 888
Posted By Arctic
Have you got quotes for both? If not overly...

Have you got quotes for both? If not overly expensive, I'd suggest Orca 866 1670 dtex for commercial work. Military spec. boats seem to use 1880 dtex hypalon. Rubbing strakes in the right places will...
Forum: Engines & props 04 February 2018, 17:37
Replies: 22
Views: 8,014
Posted By Arctic
How critcal is weight? I have heard good things...

How critcal is weight? I have heard good things about Tohatsu's latest 20hp outboard and have had good experiences with both Yamaha and Honda.

All else being equal, I'd probably go with the most...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 December 2017, 16:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,725
Posted By Arctic
British Antarctic Survey have used Humber...

British Antarctic Survey have used Humber inflatable boats for many years, the 16ft version. They are Hypalon and seem to stand up well.

Like this:
...
Forum: Engines & props 10 November 2017, 19:20
Replies: 20
Views: 11,733
Posted By Arctic
I had a 30hp ETEC (tiller steered) on a 4.2m...

I had a 30hp ETEC (tiller steered) on a 4.2m Zodiac. The engine was nice and very reliable but too heavy to lift on and off regularly. I had the simple pull-start version and it always started first...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 April 2016, 06:24
Replies: 18
Views: 10,184
Posted By Arctic
Are you sure that this is still the case...

Are you sure that this is still the case following the changes at Zodiac? It certainly used to be that way but I have been told a lot of production was shifted to China in an effort to reduce costs....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2016, 13:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By Arctic
Thanks. I will aim for a boat with reasonably...

Thanks. I will aim for a boat with reasonably sized tubes then. Never had a boat with less than 45cm diameter tubes and, as mentioned, they seemed fine and the ride was as dry as it can be for a SIB...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2016, 12:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By Arctic
Excellent, thanks for that. Now I see the...

Excellent, thanks for that. Now I see the internal width specified is between the tubes as the tube diameters plus the width specified equals the total width. Seems that these type of boats have got...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2016, 11:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By Arctic
Cheers. My last boat had 45cm tubes and those...

Cheers. My last boat had 45cm tubes and those seemed about right.

Do you happen to know the internal dimensions of your boat and, if so, how they are measured? The spec. sheet for my last boat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2016, 11:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By Arctic
Tube diameter

More modern inflatable boats appear to have larger tubes than the older boats, especially the small boats. Based on experience here, does it make much difference regarding a dry ride? Some of the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2016, 10:53
Replies: 120
Views: 15,279
Posted By Arctic
Regarding the quality issues, do you happen to...

Regarding the quality issues, do you happen to know where Bombard build their boats these days?

I am asking because I have heard that Zodiac moved their production from France to China last year....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 17:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By Arctic
The boat will be kept and used in Sweden. The C3...

The boat will be kept and used in Sweden. The C3 is fairly local, the Humber is back in the UK but I will be over there early next month. It is a bit of a pain to get a boat to where I am working so...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 14:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By Arctic
Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I'd...

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated. I'd really like a hypalon boat from Avon as the old ones were great. I haven't had any luck finding a good one recently. Shame they don't make them anymore....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 12:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By Arctic
SIB material options (used boat)

Ok, now I have sorted the storage and launching plan I am after an inflatable of max 4m to go with my Suzuki 20hp (4 stroke) short shaft outboard. A friend knows a guy selling a 5 year old Humber 13i...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 March 2016, 11:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,144
Posted By Arctic
Thanks for the replies, very useful. Liked the...

Thanks for the replies, very useful. Liked the thread about moving SIBs too, seems my plan is fairly simple compared to what others here achieve.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 March 2016, 14:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,144
Posted By Arctic
Hand launching with trolley. Weight limit?

Would a 150kg (boat and engine) set up on a launching trolley be too heavy for one person to launch and recover from a shallow slipway? The distance from the secure storage area available to the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 March 2016, 14:35
Replies: 3
Views: 2,296
Posted By Arctic
Thanks. So no boats are built in the UK these...

Thanks. So no boats are built in the UK these days? That's a shame.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 March 2016, 12:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,296
Posted By Arctic
Avon/ Zodiac/ Milpro -UK?

Hi,

Does anyone here happen to know what professional Zodiac products (if any) are still built here in the UK, at the former Avon factory in Wales? I recently heard that the milpro division...
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 August 2015, 18:43
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Arctic
Do you think it would take a SIB, just for yard...

Do you think it would take a SIB, just for yard use as a launching trolley or is there not enough support?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 July 2015, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By Arctic
Good stuff, cheers. Seems like I'll just toss a...

Good stuff, cheers. Seems like I'll just toss a coin then! Or maybe see if I can bargain a little more at the dealers… it's a good time of year to buy.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2015, 13:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By Arctic
Suzuki or Honda 8hp 4 stroke?

Ok, need to replace an 8hp 4 stroke outboard and have been made very good offers for both an 8hp Suzuki and an 8hp Honda outboard (new). Both dealers nearby, good service etc.

The problem is I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2013, 14:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By Arctic
The 6m Avon Seariders we used offshore got up on...

The 6m Avon Seariders we used offshore got up on the plane very quickly, even with 4 people on board, the self-righting gear etc. Nice boats.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 August 2013, 06:51
Replies: 12
Views: 3,426
Posted By Arctic
All good stuff, thanks. I agree about the rear of...

All good stuff, thanks. I agree about the rear of the tubes, otherwise a great looking boat, very tempting. Of course, quite an expensive package but then they are great, well built boats and it'd...
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