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Forum: Bits and pieces 03 July 2013, 15:08
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Posted By general123
Sold..

Sold..
Forum: Bits and pieces 27 June 2013, 10:10
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Posted By general123
Mariner 4HP Four-Stroke

For Sale. Mariner 4HP Four-Stroke - unused, £500
Bought new (£800) Sept 2012. Warranty expires Sept 2014.
Apparently, according to Seamark Nunn, warranty is extended to 5 years if motor serviced...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 June 2013, 14:08
Replies: 5
Views: 8,678
Posted By general123
I have a Quicksilver 310 air-deck for sale. It...

I have a Quicksilver 310 air-deck for sale. It has never been used. Also have lots of accessories, plus brand new 4Hp engine. Just about to start process of gathering info and taking photos for ebay...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2011, 21:49
Replies: 15
Views: 10,899
Posted By general123
Fenlander, where are your transom wheels? I...

Fenlander, where are your transom wheels? I notice the brackets aren't on the transom when the boat's in the water. Did you use them? What make are they?
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 06 September 2011, 21:50
Replies: 56
Views: 7,008
Posted By general123
I'm not in a position yet to consider this meet (...

I'm not in a position yet to consider this meet ( not got my SIB yet), but it's good to see such things happen.. but would a small 3.1m SIB with 6hp be suitable for a meet like this?? or would it be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2011, 21:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,734
Posted By general123
Fenlander.. I live in Swavesey.. would be good to...

Fenlander.. I live in Swavesey.. would be good to meet you and pick your brains etc :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2011, 21:28
Replies: 29
Views: 5,382
Posted By general123
Basically, I saved £300 between the 2 models I...

Basically, I saved £300 between the 2 models I was considering :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2011, 21:07
Replies: 29
Views: 5,382
Posted By general123
Microheavy.. have a look at this thread:- ...

Microheavy.. have a look at this thread:-
https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/dithering-over-a-solid-versus-aero-floor-43498.html

also, for what it's worth... my short-list ended up being Zodiac and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2011, 21:02
Replies: 21
Views: 3,734
Posted By general123
mat8739... I am new to SIBs and found the guys...

mat8739... I am new to SIBs and found the guys here very helpful in helping me choose. I went for an air-deck SIB (not collected it yet) for the convenience, and ability to take the thing away on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2011, 18:21
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Views: 1,169
Posted By general123
Rnli

I recently checked out the RNLI website and I have to say I'm impressed, a lot of useful information for those using the sea. There's a great sea safety complete guide that can be downloaded here :-...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2011, 00:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Posted By general123
Pack Rat, that's neat and simple for the...

Pack Rat, that's neat and simple for the non-mobile variety :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2011, 22:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Posted By general123
I like it, thanks.

I like it, thanks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2011, 21:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,913
Posted By general123
engine stand

me again .. :)

I guess I'm going to have to get an engine stand? or make one...
any ideas out there for a cheap stand? I'm not a chippy but I suppose one could be cobbled up with wood? could a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2011, 17:05
Replies: 37
Views: 10,728
Posted By general123
I have ended up going for an air-deck...

I have ended up going for an air-deck (Quicksilver Air Deck Deluxe) so was pleased to see Fenlander's post regarding the SIB use on holiday because that's exactly what I plan to do now and again, and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 August 2011, 08:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By general123
thanks Bern

thanks Bern
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 August 2011, 18:10
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By general123
boating on estuaries

For inland water boating I know that I have to licence my SIB with the EA and/or the Broads Authorities and/or British Waterways, but what about places such as the Rivers Deben and Orwell? Am I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 August 2011, 13:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By general123
thanks for responses. gotchiguy, I'm booked on...

thanks for responses.
gotchiguy, I'm booked on the RYA Level 2 PB course, and I gather I can get the ICC from that. I haven't heard of the CEVNI so I'll look into it, thanks.
Mark
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 August 2011, 08:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,318
Posted By general123
access to water in France

Maybe getting ahead of myself here, I haven't even got my SIB yet, but was thinking it would be nice to have SIB packed in car etc and nip to France and get on the water over there. Is it easy to do?...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2011, 17:06
Replies: 37
Views: 10,728
Posted By general123
My short-list for aero-deck is Quicksilver 310...

My short-list for aero-deck is Quicksilver 310 Air Deck deluxe, and the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 Acti-V. The Zodiac is more expensive but probably worth the extra??
I intend the SIB for inshore...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2011, 16:36
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By general123
For fishing (and I doubt I'll be what one calls a...

For fishing (and I doubt I'll be what one calls a serious fisherman), I was planning to plonk a piece of board or similar on the floor, and put something over the relevant part of the tube, such as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2011, 16:10
Replies: 37
Views: 10,728
Posted By general123
dithering over a solid versus aero floor

I was on the verge of ordering a SIB with an aero deck, and then stalled, thinking, maybe I should go for a solid deck! At this stage I don't want to trailer, so want to be able to put together at...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2011, 14:26
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By general123
appreciate the feedback guys, thanks. My thoughts...

appreciate the feedback guys, thanks. My thoughts were that the internal tank would be useful when on a river, but if at sea I'd use a small external tank as backup (the engine does have facility for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2011, 14:19
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By general123
thanks willk. by the way, I kept dithering about...

thanks willk. by the way, I kept dithering about going solid floor or airdeck, but your feedback regarding your own airdeck has steered me more in the airdeck direction now :) I like the upsides to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2011, 13:14
Replies: 14
Views: 6,308
Posted By general123
6hp outboard query

hi, am looking for a bit of advice please ...

I am considering buying a 6hp outboard, either a Suzuki or a Mariner. The Suzuki has an inbuilt petrol tank, the Mariner does not, and as I'm about...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2011, 21:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By general123
roof-rack... even better :) didn't think that...

roof-rack... even better :)
didn't think that would be viable, but that could solve my logistical problem
thanks
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