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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 July 2015, 18:01
Replies: 110
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Posted By HighlandR
Love this build thread ! As Shiny said, i...

Love this build thread !
As Shiny said, i suppose the cardboard was "enough for the job " at the time, and also Maybe to help with future business it is best for manufacturers to build boats that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 21:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Posted By HighlandR
Thanks guys, never knew the name of the valves...

Thanks guys, never knew the name of the valves being Mirada! searched for ages trying to find an image of them but no luck!
Found this page for anyone who might want any details in future:...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2015, 19:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Posted By HighlandR
Tube & Relief Valve Pressures ?

Hi guys, I'm trying to find out at what pressure these relief valves open, and do they need any type of servicing / maintenance at all to prevent any over pressure from sunshine etc bursting a seam?...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2015, 18:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,880
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Chipko, from what youv said it seems to make...

Hi Chipko, from what youv said it seems to make more sense having the floor supported.

Will the seams and fabric be ok with the weight of these 4.5 meter long tubes just hanging in mid air while...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2015, 10:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,880
Posted By HighlandR
not sure where would be best

not sure where would be best
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2015, 10:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,880
Posted By HighlandR
4.5m SIB Bunks Location ?

Hi fellas, just a quick question on where to position the trailer bunks for our 4.5m zodiac.

The floor is 12mm ply skinned in GRP, 3 meter long, by 1 meter wide.
Has inflatable keel

Would it...
Forum: Trailers & towing 11 September 2014, 17:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Just found this post on another forum, has the...

Just found this post on another forum, has the same ally chassis from the same model caravan, he's done a good job don't you think ?

Image: Trailer back.jpg at LocostBuilders...
Forum: Trailers & towing 11 September 2014, 16:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Thank you Beamishken ! Was starting to believe i...

Thank you Beamishken ! Was starting to believe i was the only one here who thought repairing this for the sib was not a totally stupid idea.

I appreciate every reply and take each persons view...
Forum: Trailers & towing 10 September 2014, 09:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
If I were to get the aluminium welded, would that...

If I were to get the aluminium welded, would that solve the problem ?
the frame would still need strengthened, right ?

Let's assume for moment that the frame gets welded, would it then still...
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 September 2014, 18:16
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Any other thoughts on this repair guys ?

Any other thoughts on this repair guys ?
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 September 2014, 10:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Bedajim, 100cm / 1 meter lengths, 6mm...

Hi Bedajim, 100cm / 1 meter lengths,

6mm thick, 100mm x 50mm angle iron.
Forum: Trailers & towing 09 September 2014, 09:12
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
The wheel travel should be fine - there is around...

The wheel travel should be fine - there is around 6 inch gap between tyre top and mudguard.
The axle has a triangle shaped shaft with 3 rubber sections, 1 in each gap, if that makes sense !

What...
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 September 2014, 21:47
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
is there no way to strengthen this trailer to use...

is there no way to strengthen this trailer to use for our sib ?
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 September 2014, 20:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Bedajim, even if i get another donor chassis,...

Hi Bedajim, even if i get another donor chassis, the frame will still need reinforced in those bent sections ?

So, wouldn't strengthening the current chassis make more sense ?
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 September 2014, 19:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
What concerns me Camelgas, is that those bends...

What concerns me Camelgas, is that those bends are the weak points on the frame ( the same weld on other side is also cracked ) and i worry that welding the cracks and even a small plate will still...
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 September 2014, 18:12
Replies: 23
Views: 3,944
Posted By HighlandR
Trailer Build / Conversion

Hi guys, the previous trailer we had was just too short and not wide enough for our 4.5 sib, so I now have a caravan chassis to use instead.

It is an aluminium Al-Ko chassis.

The original frame...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 20:30
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
I hear ya paddlers !:thumbs: Soon as I cut...

I hear ya paddlers !:thumbs:

Soon as I cut the transom to fit the short shaft, seal the ply, bolt the transom wheels on, and get some bunks on that trailer it will be good to go.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 09:08
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Thanks Boatnomad, it certainly is more heavy...

Thanks Boatnomad, it certainly is more heavy duty than my previous sib, the material is clearly a thicker grade, the overlaps on the seam joints are much wider too, I'm very happy with it. The only...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 19:37
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Also - what can I expect from the 15hp outboard...

Also - what can I expect from the 15hp outboard on it ?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 19:36
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate, I will make it the 15" as you suggest,...

Hi Pirate, I will make it the 15" as you suggest, just busy drawing out a template for the router.

Been busy taking a few sizes today for working out the trailer conversion, and the boat is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2014, 14:10
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate, that's a great looking boat, what...

Hi Pirate, that's a great looking boat, what length is that one ?

I hate to cut the transom, just don't like the fact of changing how it was originally made, but I will do the best job I can to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2014, 07:46
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
" and a microwave " :lol: Have some thick...

" and a microwave " :lol:

Have some thick PVC tarpaulin material here ( roof panel from a marque tent ) was thinking to use that to make a fitted cover, but will mess with that later.

First i...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 20:15
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Hi Pirate - yes it is ! that is the first thing i...

Hi Pirate - yes it is ! that is the first thing i spotted soon as i inflated it and thought " ohh sh*... !

The engine mount bracket to the water intake plate is 45cm, and the transom is 50cm !! ...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 19:50
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
more pics

more pics
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2014, 19:41
Replies: 33
Views: 7,274
Posted By HighlandR
Kaman thanks for they pics, I can see myself...

Kaman thanks for they pics, I can see myself using your trailer as a building block on converting this bike trailer here. The pole to hold the bow up for draining is a nice touch :D

Are the bunks...
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