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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 June 2013, 00:59
Replies: 43
Views: 19,688
Posted By zurk
i planed for a bit when coming back. then the sea...

i planed for a bit when coming back. then the sea got too rough so it took two hours to return after that. probably planed for 15 minutes at full throttle, then had to cut back which accounts for the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 June 2013, 19:05
Replies: 43
Views: 19,688
Posted By zurk
SIB in heavy seas - ~4ft waves - how to navigate safely with speed ??

i have a 10.5ft soft inflatable with alum floor and 15HP. goes ~30kph with two on board + fuel + gear. caught in relatively bad seas (4ft waves). waves were 45-65 degree angles with 2-3 ft spacing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 November 2012, 17:42
Replies: 2
Views: 2,041
Posted By zurk
better off with an Aluminum hard deck. An airdeck...

better off with an Aluminum hard deck. An airdeck will get punctured by fishing hooks and tackle. lots of poky bits. hard deck will run you 300 quid or so max.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 November 2012, 02:15
Replies: 2
Views: 6,197
Posted By zurk
with a 15HP merc 4 stroke i get 23mph at WOT,...

with a 15HP merc 4 stroke i get 23mph at WOT, 18mph at 50-60% power cruise and roughly 8 hours on 4 gallons of gas at cruise.
15HP engines burn roughly 1.5gph at WOT. 2 persons onboard and 12 gal of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 November 2012, 02:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,833
Posted By zurk
left is the new solid blocks and right was the...

left is the new solid blocks and right was the old ones which are showing signs of bending.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 November 2012, 23:14
Replies: 9
Views: 3,833
Posted By zurk
i made solid launching wheels struts with blocks...

i made solid launching wheels struts with blocks of machined aluminium for $60 at my local machine shop. if you have the ebay 16 inch wheels i can get you some solid blocks which wont bend upto 600kg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 October 2012, 21:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,843
Posted By zurk
:nonono: you cant go bigger than an 8HP on that...

:nonono: you cant go bigger than an 8HP on that boat. get an 8HP.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 October 2012, 02:26
Replies: 10
Views: 11,892
Posted By zurk
measure anti vent plate to the bottom of the...

measure anti vent plate to the bottom of the outboard clamp.
measure transom top to bottom of your stern.
both heights should be identical. if they are place the trim holes on setting 3 and be done...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 October 2012, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,432
Posted By zurk
any idea which make/model of boat that is ? looks...

any idea which make/model of boat that is ? looks like a nice design.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 October 2012, 03:57
Replies: 49
Views: 17,506
Posted By zurk
my bow launching wheels are dumped in the bow...

my bow launching wheels are dumped in the bow once launched so no drag. they get fixed with the simple strap.
I have 2 6 gallon tanks, an air pump and the wheels in the bow area as shown. i go...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 October 2012, 02:29
Replies: 21
Views: 5,176
Posted By zurk
easily doable. i did 15 miles on my 3.2m SIB with...

easily doable. i did 15 miles on my 3.2m SIB with 15HP engine in half an hour across open ocean. i typically do 40 or so miles every weekend.
make sure you have a ditch kit/pfd, decent motor that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 October 2012, 00:54
Replies: 49
Views: 17,506
Posted By zurk
ive found the bow wheels really help. lifting up...

ive found the bow wheels really help. lifting up the boat from the front is a pain with the fuel tanks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 October 2012, 18:35
Replies: 49
Views: 17,506
Posted By zurk
pic : brand is aqumarine off fleabay : ...

pic :

brand is aqumarine off fleabay :
Inflatable skiff fishing Boat Launching Transom Wheels Set w Tires 16" x 4" | eBay...
Forum: RIB gallery 18 October 2012, 17:11
Replies: 625
Views: 179,948
Posted By zurk
pitt lake bc. also heres a "wake" with a trolling...

pitt lake bc. also heres a "wake" with a trolling motor 30lb on the same boat. goes about 2mph at wot with the minn kota. this one is in belcarra bc.
Forum: RIB gallery 18 October 2012, 16:08
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,344
Posted By zurk
3cyl/4 stroke sry.

3cyl/4 stroke sry.
Forum: RIB gallery 18 October 2012, 15:35
Replies: 625
Views: 179,948
Posted By zurk
15hp at wot on a 3.2m @ 22.6 mph

15hp at wot on a 3.2m @ 22.6 mph
Forum: RIB gallery 18 October 2012, 15:26
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,344
Posted By zurk
rear bench. bow has the gas tanks to balance it...

rear bench. bow has the gas tanks to balance it out.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 October 2012, 04:13
Replies: 49
Views: 17,506
Posted By zurk
15hp merc with 2.3m / 10.5 ft SIB w/alum floor...

15hp merc with 2.3m / 10.5 ft SIB w/alum floor and 16 inch wheels.
22.6 mph / 36.37 kph at full throttle with 2 people + 2 6 gal full gas tanks on board.
20.2 mph at 3/4 throttle
17.8 mph at 1/2...
Forum: RIB gallery 18 October 2012, 04:03
Replies: 1,280
Views: 509,344
Posted By zurk
heres mine : clocked at 22.6mph via GPS using...

heres mine :
clocked at 22.6mph via GPS using the merc 15HP 4 cyl and 2 ppl+2 6G gas tanks.
https://static.panoramio.com/photos/medium/80742644.jpg
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2012, 15:07
Replies: 77
Views: 9,158
Posted By zurk
then little johnny dies. and he will die the...

then little johnny dies. and he will die the exact same way if the trailer had working brakes. your stopping distance is decreased with brakes not eliminated. you cant stop on a dime regardless. ...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 October 2012, 05:26
Replies: 77
Views: 9,158
Posted By zurk
its fine. ive towed a 3000 kg 35 ft RV, 4 tires...

its fine. ive towed a 3000 kg 35 ft RV, 4 tires and no brakes with a chevy v8 long bed pickup 4000 miles without any problems. just keep a huge following distance and brake gently. you will feel the...
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