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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2013, 05:55
Replies: 24
Views: 7,322
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Foot straps, like that thinking, been bouncing on...

Foot straps, like that thinking, been bouncing on waves kneeling on starboard side, operating tiller with left and holding onto a rope with right hand for dear life... Generally sit on starboard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2013, 05:33
Replies: 180
Views: 38,463
Posted By lineofsight
Great post locozodiac. Couple comments to add,...

Great post locozodiac. Couple comments to add, the relevant inflation pressure is not what comes out of the pump at the launch site but what is in the tubes on the water (earlier this week the...
Forum: Engines & props 18 April 2013, 20:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,354
Posted By lineofsight
Thanks TD. There is a purple paint mark. I was...

Thanks TD. There is a purple paint mark. I was let to believe it was 1.5 to 2 hours and a gasket.

Was in touch with Merc. today, another dealer ordered bolts and will replace them. Happy they...
Forum: Engines & props 18 April 2013, 02:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,354
Posted By lineofsight
2012-02 Service Bulletin

Hoping for help finding a service bulletin or an indication of what the work involved. Merc - 2012-02 for oil gasket between power head and mid section.

Local dealer performed the work before...
Forum: Engines & props 02 April 2013, 17:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,557
Posted By lineofsight
Merci. Helps with figuring out threading and...

Merci. Helps with figuring out threading and other details about which Merc seems secretive and Tohatsu readily publishes.
Forum: Engines & props 28 March 2013, 06:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,557
Posted By lineofsight
Mercury 20HP = Tohatsu MFS20CS ?

Looking up parts for maintenance and having a difficult time with Merc...

Believe the Merc 20M (Part# 1F20201HK) to be the equivalent to Tohatsu MFS20CS (for which schematics and parts are easy...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 March 2013, 18:23
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By lineofsight
Yes that would certainly be helpful, because...

Yes that would certainly be helpful, because Willk who stated it was a trapezoid (post #2) and Lineofsight who posted a photo (post #16) with the measuring tapes showing the dimensions are probably...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 March 2013, 05:31
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By lineofsight
Dimensions

This one is a spare I picked up from Defender for $25 (overlaid it over the one in the boat and is identical), for the price figured would do something else with the time (tunnels for boy's train...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 March 2013, 06:20
Replies: 19
Views: 7,480
Posted By lineofsight
PM your email and I can send photos of the board...

PM your email and I can send photos of the board with measurements next weekend.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 February 2013, 19:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,839
Posted By lineofsight
Ordered hypalon 2 part glue, D-rings, thrust...

Ordered hypalon 2 part glue, D-rings, thrust board, fibreglass seat, 303, brackets, fuel line, and a few other items and shipped them to a mailbox just south of the border. All items were very well...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 December 2012, 22:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,859
Posted By lineofsight
Should this be helpful to others with same...

Should this be helpful to others with same question - response received from Boatlife:

It can be confusing. Life Calk (polysulfide) is not compatible with ABS plastics, nor is a pure...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 November 2012, 04:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,859
Posted By lineofsight
Polyurethane, polysulfide & ABS transom...

The Mercury Airdeck has an ABS sheathed transom that needs a couple through bolts sealed below the waterline.

Reading about the various sealants polysulfide (3M 5200, 3M 4200 & Life-Calk) are...
Forum: Engines & props 04 October 2012, 15:53
Replies: 22
Views: 56,324
Posted By lineofsight
Locally paid less for 20hp M4S Mariner than...

Locally paid less for 20hp M4S Mariner than Tohatsu and Mariner had 5 year warranty promotion. Different season and may be different pricing and promos. Same motor though.
Forum: RIBnet North America 04 October 2012, 15:47
Replies: 21
Views: 5,049
Posted By lineofsight
May want to consider rubber truck bed cargo mat. ...

May want to consider rubber truck bed cargo mat. Will be a lot lighter, more flexible, and hold together better than stall mats (not shed rubber dust). The stall mats will be more rigid ( though...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 September 2012, 01:19
Replies: 49
Views: 17,385
Posted By lineofsight
Here is a hint for induction tachs - before leave...

Here is a hint for induction tachs - before leave home take them apart and seal them properly... was non-functional for this attempt.

However, on the water boat + motor + 300 pounds passenger &...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 September 2012, 06:01
Replies: 49
Views: 17,385
Posted By lineofsight
340 Airdeck 20hp Merc 4 stroke, 9.25 10p (std) 2...

340 Airdeck 20hp Merc 4 stroke, 9.25 10p (std) 2 large adults, 18 L fuel, fair amount of gear - 37 km/hr.

Just got induction tach so WOT / pitch games can begin. May also try raising motor (want...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 00:53
Replies: 21
Views: 8,195
Posted By lineofsight
Seeing how been about a year, am curious to see...

Seeing how been about a year, am curious to see how these projects developed and the results achieved. Photos would be great.

Have 340 Airdeck and know of which you speak. Over the winter am...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2012, 09:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By lineofsight
The ripple gives the mrs a giggle - am good with...

The ripple gives the mrs a giggle - am good with that.

Airdeck as not have one before, easier to transport in truck bed / no trailer through rougher forestry 'roads', lighter to move around once...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2012, 07:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By lineofsight
Was a little charitable in weight estimate,...

Was a little charitable in weight estimate, closer to 550 pounds + 50 pounds fuel. Plane at about 12 mph, topped out at ~22mph. Metric to standard conversion...

Tubes, keel, floor all at spec...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 July 2012, 21:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,435
Posted By lineofsight
Airdeck 340 - 2nd keel stiffener?

Found that could feel transition to plane as ripple through hull. Thinking a second stiffener between factory stiffener & transom may help hull shape, improve plane, and reduce stress on seams -...
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