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Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2011, 18:24
Replies: 4
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Peehole blocked on Tohatsu 9.9 2 stroke

I noticed the pee hole on my outboard was blocked while testing at home and unblocked it using a thin piece of wire, it started pumping water great and left it at that. However i took my SIB on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2011, 19:28
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Good video, ive walked across the bay with Cedric...

Good video, ive walked across the bay with Cedric as the guide, very eery place when your out there with him telling you storys about seeing tractors and fully grown horses getting pulled under the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2011, 23:28
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
An article in the local paper detailing how...

An article in the local paper detailing how dangerous the tides are at Piel, i've witnessed the tide coming in here and believe me its faster than you can run!!


Tragedy prevented by quick acting...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2011, 11:52
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Yes thats the one, she's a beauty!! Im...

Yes thats the one, she's a beauty!!

Im posting off my phone again so hopefully this link will work!!

m.guardian.co.uk...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 22:23
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Mine is the same seams as the one on ebay,...

Mine is the same seams as the one on ebay, another tell tale sign (apparently) is you can normally see bits of old glue thats has discoloured and turned brown on seam joints etc on hypalon boats, you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 21:52
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Now im really confused, i said earlier that when...

Now im really confused, i said earlier that when i checked inside the tubes it was the same colour believing that was an indicator it was hypalon (im sure i read that on a forum somewhere) just had a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 21:34
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
haha yes the "princess" ive never had the...

haha yes the "princess" ive never had the opportunity to meet HRH!! As for engine size what have you got, im the complete opposite at the moment, ive got a fantastic engine thats too big for my boat,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 21:20
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Also while we're (sort of) on the subject of...

Also while we're (sort of) on the subject of saltwater, i know after you have used the motor in saltwater you have to flush it with fresh but how soon does it have to be done, straight away?? next...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 21:06
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Yes the island i Piel, haven't been over since i...

Yes the island i Piel, haven't been over since i was a nipper and the pubs just opened on there afte refurbishment so what better an excuse!! Yes the water in Coniston is VERY cold, which is why i...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 20:37
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Its beige with a brown spray deck, the seams are...

Its beige with a brown spray deck, the seams are glued rather than heat welded were early PVC boats glued? i haven't tried an aceytone test yet as i don't have any.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 18:58
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Im unsure the exact year the engine is all i know...

Im unsure the exact year the engine is all i know is "1980's" there is a stop switch next to the pull cord and i have a friend who's an electrical genius (his words not mine) so looks like i can call...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2011, 07:18
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Yes that was my main worry by putting extra...

Yes that was my main worry by putting extra pressure on the existing transom if i heightened it, i obviously won't be opening the throttle to full but then again i didn't want to be meandering across...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 July 2011, 20:57
Replies: 43
Views: 8,479
Posted By Zed_Head
Hi, a little advice please for complete novice

Hi all, completely new to boating but after spending quite a bit of time in the Lake District last and this summer i decided to buy myself an inflatable for use mainly on the lakes and the odd run...
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