Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 April 2013, 08:27
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jky
We are clearly talking about 2 different...
jky
We are clearly talking about 2 different products, as the air floor I am discussing DOES contact the water. The Suzumar VIB and the Honwave 380 are examples that have a 1-piece floor/hull. Both...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 October 2012, 07:51
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Replies: 14
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Morning Starovich
No, I do not think the...
Morning Starovich
No, I do not think the floor is more important than the tubes. That is your suggestion, not my view.
I also agree that the Honwave doesn't have a deep vee. I am only...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 October 2012, 00:57
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 October 2012, 20:48
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,574
Hi Dodge
Is your Gemini a GRP or inflatable...
Hi Dodge
Is your Gemini a GRP or inflatable hull? If inflatable, does it have an airfloor rather than aluminium? If so, this could explain the better handling under load as the floor itself gives...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 October 2012, 19:50
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,574
Hi Dodge
No problem with the brand but...
Hi Dodge
No problem with the brand but there are a few things to consider for such a large inflatable:
The boat weighs in at 145kgs, so won't be very portable if you are not keeping it...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 June 2012, 16:57
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Replies: 2
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
26 June 2012, 16:45
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 June 2012, 11:14
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Replies: 25
Views: 16,369
Hi
When positioning your fuel tank and...
Hi
When positioning your fuel tank and battery, plese bear in mind that the majority of movement on a boat happens at the bow. The stern, where most are positioned, stays relatively stable as it...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
16 June 2012, 17:17
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Replies: 14
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As you can see from my piccies, I have an X-pro...
As you can see from my piccies, I have an X-pro RIB. I have owned several hard boats, RIB's and SIB's in recent years, and feel qualified to give an honest appraisal.
As mentioned, the boat is made...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
12 June 2012, 14:50
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,538
West Bay
Hi Again
West Bay's launch facilities have improved since the new outer harbour slipway was opened. It now caters for much larger boats, and 2012 launching charges reflect this. Irrespective of...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
11 June 2012, 17:52
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Replies: 11
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Hi
Other than Redcliffe, there are no...
Hi
Other than Redcliffe, there are no campsites with slipways on the Dorset coast. There are several campsites with slipways nearby, but as mentioned, Redcliffe is a good all-rounder. It is also...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
20 May 2012, 09:26
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
20 May 2012, 08:43
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,566
Good morning
As well as your air floor...
Good morning
As well as your air floor being at the correct pressure, make sure your engine is trimmed correctly and you have the correct prop pitch. In simple terms, try the boat with the trim...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 May 2012, 15:01
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Replies: 21
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 May 2012, 17:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Do you mean 6.6p or 9.9hp? I am only familiar...
Do you mean 6.6p or 9.9hp? I am only familiar with a 9.9 from Merc.
The issue is that the cavitation plate has to be positioned within a certain height relative to the bottom of the boat. If not,...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 May 2012, 10:55
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
Checkout www.solentribster.com/poole.htm...
Checkout www.solentribster.com/poole.htm (https://www.solentribster.com/poole.htm) for a comprehensive guide to Poole Harbour, including landing on Browsea. I think I am going to buy the book.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 May 2012, 10:32
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Replies: 5
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I had a Lodestar 320 Trimax last year. It is a...
I had a Lodestar 320 Trimax last year. It is a very well made boat with many design features that are only found on bigger craft. For example: Hot welded seams, large tube diameter, thicker material...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
16 May 2012, 17:14
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
16 May 2012, 17:07
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Replies: 3
Views: 989
Hi Tonto and welcome
Not far out of the...
Hi Tonto and welcome
Not far out of the blocks myself on Ribnet, and have learnt much, as I am sure you will.
Fond memories of the Lamb in Axbridge when Thatchers was still 80p a pint!
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Forum: Other stuff
16 May 2012, 14:54
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2012, 14:34
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2012, 14:31
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,373
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2012, 14:07
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,350
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 May 2012, 14:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,904
Hi Iceland
What sort of budget did you have...
Hi Iceland
What sort of budget did you have in mind?
Life Jackets range in price from around £40 for a manual inflation, to around £200 for automatic offshore sailing vests with harnesses.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 April 2012, 08:13
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,137
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