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Forum: RIBs for sale 03 July 2020, 07:33
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By MattB
Now sold. Thanks.

Now sold. Thanks.
Forum: RIBs for sale 26 June 2020, 18:49
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By MattB
Doh! Forgot price - £2,250

Doh! Forgot price - £2,250
Forum: RIBs for sale 26 June 2020, 13:39
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By MattB
Mercury Ocean Runner 340 Plus Tohatsu 20hp 4 Stroke and Trailer For Sale

Full outfit in great condition
Rib has no damage or repairs to tubes
Storage locker in bow
Comes complete with oars, seat, pump, manual
Custom cover. Flip up Trem heavy duty wheels makes launch...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2019, 08:35
Replies: 46
Views: 6,447
Posted By MattB
This is interesting stuff. Do you think that...

This is interesting stuff. Do you think that Stormsure would be suitable for a tiny pin prick leak on an Avon SIB? It is made of hypalon. The leak is on the underside of the port tube so much lower...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2017, 11:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By MattB
Temporary Insurance

Has anybody ever had success with insuring their SIB for a couple of weeks only?

We only use our Aerotec for a fortnight whilst on holiday in the U.K. during the summer.

So I need insurance...
Forum: Engines & props 16 April 2016, 18:13
Replies: 20
Views: 6,316
Posted By MattB
Thanks for the replies so far. It's a 3 cylinder....

Thanks for the replies so far. It's a 3 cylinder.

Believe it died again on Wednesday for 10 mins. Difficult to start running rough then all of sudden came back good again. Ran perfectly for the...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2016, 07:57
Replies: 20
Views: 6,316
Posted By MattB
Yamaha 40hp 2 Stroke Intermittent Fault.

Our 5 metre rib Yam 40 engine has a very annoying intermittent fault. Out of nowhere it goes from running sweetly to cutting out/not reving/not starting. It is well serviced by a professional...
Forum: Engines & props 25 April 2013, 09:59
Replies: 24
Views: 3,926
Posted By MattB
Thanks for the advice everyone. Will source a...

Thanks for the advice everyone. Will source a new one and put this into storage for emergencies.

Safety boat in this case is to go out with sailing dinghies when they are racing and potentially...
Forum: Engines & props 23 April 2013, 21:28
Replies: 24
Views: 3,926
Posted By MattB
Prop Blade Damage - Can this damage the engine if used?

I look after the safety boats for a sailing club. One of those boats is about a 4.5 meter rib with a 40hp 2 stroke Yamaha engine from around 2005.

Last weekend I noticed that somebody using the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 March 2013, 18:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,323
Posted By MattB
OK, slightly different question now. I have...

OK, slightly different question now. I have taken the valve apart and have am now re tightening things up. But basically how tight? I don't want to strip the threads as it a plastic valve at the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 March 2013, 11:44
Replies: 2
Views: 2,323
Posted By MattB
Seago Valve

Just got a second hand Seago 230RT as a tender. Just cleaning it and noticed air is leaking out of the valve. It is coming out of the outer part of the valve where the valve ataches to the pvc...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 January 2013, 20:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,451
Posted By MattB
Pretty sure I have seen the picture used before...

Pretty sure I have seen the picture used before about 18 months ago for a boat on the south coast. I had real trouble sourcing a 380 so knew every boat that had been for sale then. In the end got a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 November 2012, 16:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,356
Posted By MattB
Yam 15F & Aerotec - Which Prop

I have got the above boat and engine. Just want to make sure I have the best prop for this set up. I know some others have the same boat and engine so which prop do you run? My prop is looking a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2012, 18:40
Replies: 14
Views: 5,642
Posted By MattB
Like the look of those. Ours is just the same. ...

Like the look of those. Ours is just the same. Where did you get them done? I notice you are only in Manchester not far from me so was it local to there? Do you know if the material was fire...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 January 2012, 08:45
Replies: 14
Views: 5,642
Posted By MattB
Rib Seat Cover Replacement

I have been given the task of repairing/replacing the seat cover and back for our sailing club rib. I think it is a Tornado from around 2004. Am I right in saying that these are now called XS ribs...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 August 2011, 13:25
Replies: 22
Views: 11,080
Posted By MattB
My joy at finding the right wheels has come to...

My joy at finding the right wheels has come to earth with a bump!

Just had the wheels delivered and no not the right ones. Box says wheels are for 100kg max so not sure where the 180kg ones went....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 August 2011, 12:17
Replies: 22
Views: 11,080
Posted By MattB
I have found some Trem wheels in stock for up to...

I have found some Trem wheels in stock for up to 180kg. Best part is they are the cheapest I have seen. £109.99 Link below.

Trem Launching Wheels - From £99.99 - Gael Force Marine...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2011, 15:19
Replies: 22
Views: 11,080
Posted By MattB
Typical! Decided on the Trem ones like the...

Typical!

Decided on the Trem ones like the other Matt's. Nobody I have found on Google have them in stock. Aquafax are the distributor and get them from Trem in Italy. Aquafax don't have stock...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2011, 14:35
Replies: 22
Views: 11,080
Posted By MattB
Still looking for some of these wheels for my...

Still looking for some of these wheels for my Aerotec. Have spent ages on ebay and Google to find the correct Trem ones Matt has. They obviously flip up but lock down with a fitting at the bottom...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2011, 08:42
Replies: 22
Views: 11,080
Posted By MattB
Launch Wheels For Aerotec

Which wheels would you recommend for a Bombard 380 Aerotec? My boat came with plastic flip up wheels. These are still in the box and I don't want to fit them. Really after the large inflatable...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2011, 15:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,512
Posted By MattB
Not Another Aerotec Owner!

Yes I'm afraid so.

Many thanks to Peter on here (Boats&Outboards) for finding it for me. Great service. I asked on the offchance if he knew of one for sale, which he did. He checked it out,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 June 2011, 20:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Posted By MattB
Sibbing in Anglesey

We are probably going to have a week in Anglesey first week of August. I've posted here as I don't want a point of view from someone with a rib. As the sib is inflated from the car boot we don't...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 May 2011, 19:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,174
Posted By MattB
Thanks Matt. I have one of these from a...

Thanks Matt. I have one of these from a rechargable torch that says it is rated to 300ma. The end plug was too small but have been to Maplin and they do an adapter that converts it to the larger...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 May 2011, 18:44
Replies: 45
Views: 26,566
Posted By MattB
Looks like Big Scot got that grey one on ebay...

Looks like Big Scot got that grey one on ebay from a couple of weeks back. I was put off by the patched floor. They sent me a picture of the patch and it looked badly done. They did say that it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 May 2011, 18:38
Replies: 11
Views: 5,459
Posted By MattB
I'm also on Disco3.co.uk. All I need now is the...

I'm also on Disco3.co.uk. All I need now is the Areotec to go with the car to really join the club. Got a Zodiac 340 LR until I find one, but don't tell the wife I'm looking for one!
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