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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 March 2022, 10:54
Replies: 304
Views: 20,214
Posted By Kong
Actually when I first wrote the post I thought...

Actually when I first wrote the post I thought Elling were Russian so I put the the laughing face. Then, immediately upon realising they are Ukrainian I changed it to a sad face. Unfortunately you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 March 2022, 10:24
Replies: 304
Views: 20,214
Posted By Kong
Then why are you laughing about it? I’m not, you...

Then why are you laughing about it? I’m not, you must be sick individual
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 March 2022, 09:35
Replies: 304
Views: 20,214
Posted By Kong
I was just about to post a query about...

I was just about to post a query about availability on these. I’m keeping an eye out for a long term replacement for my Aerotec when it finally falls to bits.

Then I just saw these are made in...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 April 2021, 11:44
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By Kong
Yamaha 25hp 2 Stroke

Looking for a short shaft tiller Yamaha 25hp please

I need the lighter model (the one with the 20hp/25hp shared block)

Prepared to pay top money for a good one :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2020, 11:11
Replies: 38
Views: 4,523
Posted By Kong
Another vote for the Wheeleez. I got these last...

Another vote for the Wheeleez. I got these last year, night and day difference they glide over any surface.

Only problem is they are big so would need to put them back in the car before you set...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 September 2019, 10:37
Replies: 29
Views: 5,936
Posted By Kong
Does anyone have any further news on the...

Does anyone have any further news on the discontinuation? There were reports earlier this year of them still being available in Europe with a 2019 serial number but perhaps that was just the last of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2019, 20:35
Replies: 52
Views: 11,317
Posted By Kong
They are Wheeleez low pressure beach tyres, I got...

They are Wheeleez low pressure beach tyres, I got them from Ross castors UK website. They are a game changer for me although I must warn you they are ridiculously expensive. I only coughed up the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2019, 18:59
Replies: 52
Views: 11,317
Posted By Kong
A few weeks ago on a whim I ordered a really nice...

A few weeks ago on a whim I ordered a really nice second hand 2 stroke Yamaha 25hp from a dealer. Took it for a blast out in Northumberland over the weekend, goes like a rocket (zero transom splash...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2019, 14:47
Replies: 52
Views: 11,317
Posted By Kong
Fernlander I just notice you said you don’t...

Fernlander I just notice you said you don’t launch on sand so my post probably not too relevant to your situation!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2019, 14:35
Replies: 52
Views: 11,317
Posted By Kong
I had a separate thread on this but I thought I’d...

I had a separate thread on this but I thought I’d share here.

Tested out my Wheeleez yesterday after I’d had the axles extended on the launching arms.

Worked perfectly up the same soft sand...
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 June 2019, 13:42
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By Kong
Wanted Zodiac Launch Wheels

Does anyone have any Zodiac fitment launch wheels laying about they could sell me for a sensible price please? It’s only the legs and transom pins I need so if your wheels themselves are missing or...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 June 2019, 08:59
Replies: 13
Views: 5,578
Posted By Kong
So I ordered a pair of Wheeleez which just...

So I ordered a pair of Wheeleez which just arrived , they are eye wateringly expensive for what they are but they might just work. I just need to figure out the best way to extend my launch wheel...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2019, 16:10
Replies: 13
Views: 5,578
Posted By Kong
That is a fantastic spot! Usually with these...

That is a fantastic spot! Usually with these things they’re available under a dozen different brand names but I can only find these in Homebase.

I suspect they will be too wide to fit on my...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2019, 11:36
Replies: 171
Views: 28,893
Posted By Kong
Off topic! I preferred the Yamaha in all...

Off topic!

I preferred the Yamaha in all respects. Easier to carry because the handle is on the main body of the outboard instead of the pivoting transom mount (bye knuckles), the kill cord is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2019, 11:09
Replies: 171
Views: 28,893
Posted By Kong
Of the 3 engines I’ve run on the Aerotec -...

Of the 3 engines I’ve run on the Aerotec - Mariner twostroke 15hp, Yamaha twostroke 15hp and Honda fourstroke 20hp I’d say the Yamaha is by far the best with regards to splash, I ran it without...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2019, 11:02
Replies: 13
Views: 5,578
Posted By Kong
Spent hours last night looking for these. The...

Spent hours last night looking for these. The best one I could find which would fit the launch wheel 1” axel are these:

16 " PNEUMATIC WHEELBARROW WHEEL / INFLATABLE WHEEL - 4.80/4.00-8
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2019, 10:35
Replies: 171
Views: 28,893
Posted By Kong
Wow! This is a massive game changer, having seen...

Wow! This is a massive game changer, having seen the video I can hardly believe how much better that is.

Was the video taken with riser blocks still in place?

Could you please share a basic...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2019, 17:12
Replies: 13
Views: 5,578
Posted By Kong
Thank you for the reply Those are the ones...

Thank you for the reply

Those are the ones I have, trouble seems to be they’re such a small diameter, if they were twice as tall I think they’d roll over the same sand easily.

They are cheap...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2019, 16:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,578
Posted By Kong
Launch Wheels for Soft Sand

Hi all

As per the title

Just come back from my first week of this seasons Sibbing in Cornwall. I found launching downhill over soft sand almost impossible and recovering completely impossible...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 March 2019, 10:38
Replies: 14
Views: 5,866
Posted By Kong
I don’t want to think about it. I had a peach of...

I don’t want to think about it. I had a peach of a Mariner Marathon 25hp left over from when I sold my Quicksilver which would’ve made the bombard rapid. Unfortunately it was a slipped-disc waiting...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 March 2019, 22:55
Replies: 14
Views: 5,866
Posted By Kong
Thank you for the reply Fenlander. My...

Thank you for the reply Fenlander.

My original thought process was because it’s such a light boat with a light load that I could add an inch to the pitch for a bit more speed. But if Max’s isn’t...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 March 2019, 18:28
Replies: 14
Views: 5,866
Posted By Kong
Hi Max sorry for the thread resurrection! I think...

Hi Max sorry for the thread resurrection! I think I have the same set up as you, A380 plus 2 stroke Mariner 15hp with standard prop. My typical usage is also me plus just my 5 stone son.

Is 5750...
Forum: Bits and pieces 06 December 2018, 15:19
Replies: 3
Wanted: Tohatsu 18hp
Views: 578
Posted By Kong
Tohatsu 18hp

Looking for a Tohatsu 18hp 2 stroke, short shaft/tiller

Any condition considered. Willing to pay top money.
Forum: Engines & props 10 September 2018, 20:09
Replies: 63
Views: 35,245
Posted By Kong
Thank you for the reply. Apologies if I'm...

Thank you for the reply. Apologies if I'm replying on the wrong thread - I'm trying to balance performance, splashing and portability. Cost isn't a major issue so long as it's right but I'd be gutted...
Forum: Engines & props 10 September 2018, 18:29
Replies: 63
Views: 35,245
Posted By Kong
Hi Fenlander What is the splashing like...

Hi Fenlander


What is the splashing like with your Mariner 9.9?



I have an aerotec which originally had a Honda 20hp which swamped the boat even with a 25mm block so I sold that engine....
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