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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

29 July 2012, 00:26

Replies: 2

Honwave valve advice

Views: 1,791

Posted By awa154

Is the keel still holding air pressure? ...

Is the keel still holding air pressure?

Are you still able to pump air through the valve?

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 July 2012, 20:26

Replies: 6

Getting out of a Sib.

Views: 1,548

Posted By awa154

I have looked at modifying my spare paddle so as...

I have looked at modifying my spare paddle so as to have a fold out spike, similar to a ice axe.( or replace it with a multi purpose paddle/boathook combo). Could then run my painter from the front,...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

27 July 2012, 11:05

Replies: 6

Getting out of a Sib.

Views: 1,548

Posted By awa154

Getting out of a Sib.

After two weeks with a 9' inflatable, I reckon the hardest skill, I've had to learn was getting out of the damn thing.

I am not talking about stepping out onto a flat beach, but getting out onto...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

23 July 2012, 05:20

Replies: 65

Anchor advice

Views: 16,423

Posted By awa154

Afew years ago, Morris Marinas were very popular...

Afew years ago, Morris Marinas were very popular as anchors, unfortunately, they only lasted a season before rusting away from the chain completely.

Just joking , I have used the folding grapel...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

23 July 2012, 04:40

Replies: 31

outfitting a SIB: need to have/nice to have

Views: 7,065

Posted By awa154

My quip about the manual bilge pump was 'tongue...

My quip about the manual bilge pump was 'tongue in cheek' comment. I'd still have the plastic bottle/bailer. Especially as you get older and the bladder gets weaker. :ermm:

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 July 2012, 09:58

Replies: 31

outfitting a SIB: need to have/nice to have

Views: 7,065

Posted By awa154

Geez! I've got a 10'r and cant see how I would...

Geez! I've got a 10'r and cant see how I would get half that into my beast. The mechanical bilge pump, I throw out. Have a plastic bottle with the end cut out. It'l serve as a bailer, as something to...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 July 2012, 09:36

Replies: 27

18hp Tohatsu on max rated 15hp SIB

Views: 7,703

Posted By awa154

Is the weight of an 18hp greater than a 15? If...

Is the weight of an 18hp greater than a 15? If not, there shouldn't be a problem as, unless you're running it at full throttle, you wont be using 18hp anyway.

Personally, I would've thought...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

22 July 2012, 08:09

Replies: 24

Got the boat...

Views: 5,199

Posted By awa154

Hi, I haven't been a member of this website very...

Hi, I haven't been a member of this website very long, but living in NZ, and reading so many posts about the legal hassles of owning a boat in England absolutely staggers me.

It certainly makes...

Forum: Electrics and electronics

21 July 2012, 20:38

Replies: 10

Electric trolling 'devices'

Views: 2,091

Posted By awa154

I had a 3.3 Mariner, then later a 3hp Yamaha. The...

I had a 3.3 Mariner, then later a 3hp Yamaha. The Yammy had the advantage of the throttle twist on the tiller. Both had inbuilt tanks, so that would've been an advantage in a small inflatable
...

Forum: Electrics and electronics

21 July 2012, 08:56

Replies: 10

Electric trolling 'devices'

Views: 2,091

Posted By awa154

I have a 44lb thrust electric outboard on my 9'...

I have a 44lb thrust electric outboard on my 9' inflatable. It has 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds.

I use it on our hydrodam lakes. On calm waters, it goes ok. Speeds 1 &2 are very slow, 3 is...

Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions

20 July 2012, 08:02

Replies: 9

Hello from New Zealand

Views: 1,244

Posted By awa154

Hello from New Zealand

Hi there, One geriatric from NZ here. My name is Arthur, I live in Te Awamutu. I have had numerous small dingys, wooden, f/glass, tinnys and now an inflatable.

I mostly get out on our local...

Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs

20 July 2012, 06:41

Replies: 14

Over regulation?

Views: 2,744

Posted By awa154

Hi, First time poster. Here in NZ, we are...

Hi, First time poster. Here in NZ, we are supposed to carry a life jacket for each person on board, but no requirement to actually wear the thing.
Insurance, boat rego/name, communication...

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