Forum: RIBs for sale
03 August 2023, 21:02
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Replies: 2
Views: 550
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Forum: RIBs for sale
02 August 2023, 09:09
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Replies: 2
Views: 550
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Forum: RIBs for sale
02 August 2023, 09:08
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Replies: 2
Views: 550
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Forum: Engines & props
30 August 2022, 09:23
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Replies: 3
Views: 462
Oops - Engine run with very little gear oil
A bit of a watch it/cautionary tale for anyone putting a used engine on their boat.
It was time to service the new to us 2015 Mariner 150hp 4 stroke. Bought it with 1200 hours on. It was...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 July 2022, 08:21
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Trailers & towing
02 March 2022, 12:11
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Replies: 15
Views: 768
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Forum: Bits and pieces
30 July 2021, 17:21
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Replies: 0
Views: 258
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Forum: Engines & props
07 July 2021, 07:51
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Replies: 1
Views: 563
Multiflex Multisteer experience?
Hi all
Has anyone had any experience of the Multiflex Multisteer hydraulic steering system? Am looking to replace an older system and looks like a good option with same size helm as a seastar...
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Forum: Engines & props
26 May 2021, 20:30
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Replies: 2
Views: 382
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Forum: Other stuff
22 May 2021, 11:20
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Replies: 1
Views: 635
I’ve got a worx one for exactly that reason. I...
I’ve got a worx one for exactly that reason. I carry a 10L Jerry can of water which is plenty for washing down the SIB. Use the boat a lot more now I don’t have to think of the hassle of reinflating...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
20 May 2021, 19:22
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,095
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 May 2021, 15:51
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,351
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 May 2021, 13:15
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,351
Apologies for thread resurrection!
Looking...
Apologies for thread resurrection!
Looking to install a couple of fuel whistles to my RIB after too many overflows. Was hoping someone with some personal experience could help please. I normally...
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Forum: Engines & props
28 April 2021, 09:28
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Replies: 2
Views: 524
Mariner 150hp 4 Stroke Value
Apologies I know asking for a value is boring!
With how things are at the moment it seems like higher hp second hand outboards are very hard to come by so hard to find others to benchmark against....
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 April 2021, 21:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Oops! Yes they need to go vertically down. Even...
Oops! Yes they need to go vertically down. Even then I’ve managed to overload mine and shear the original pins. I found that drilling out a larger hole for an 8mm pin has been a big improvement. Lots...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 April 2021, 08:51
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
01 April 2021, 08:18
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
Same with mine. The fuel sender was back under...
Same with mine. The fuel sender was back under the deck inaccessible with no access hatch (why would they build it like that?!).
We made up a crude contraption using an old manual bilge pump, a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 March 2021, 19:11
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,107
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
09 March 2021, 19:04
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,095
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 February 2021, 10:38
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,065
I had a bike stolen from right outside my tent...
I had a bike stolen from right outside my tent while camping which was secured with a python type cable. They can be cut incredibly easy with little noise or fuss. For that reason I wouldn't even...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 February 2021, 14:37
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Replies: 8
Views: 881
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Forum: Engines & props
05 February 2021, 19:02
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
That’s good to know, thanks. Would be very...
That’s good to know, thanks. Would be very interested to know the sort of performance and economy you are getting from the DF150. Bare the boat weighs 1200kgs (including 250 litres of fuel) and out...
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Forum: Engines & props
05 February 2021, 18:59
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
That’s a very good thought thanks. Just had a...
That’s a very good thought thanks. Just had a search around google images and all the 6.4s I can find seem to have to same transom knee arrangement as mine. Lots with single engine setup so looks as...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2021, 09:16
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Replies: 42
Views: 4,302
I've used Appledore slip a couple of times to...
I've used Appledore slip a couple of times to launch my SIB. It meant I spent some money in local pubs and ice cream van. These councillors often fail to see that bigger picture. If it was £25 for...
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Forum: Engines & props
04 February 2021, 15:27
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Replies: 6
Views: 945
Going from twin engines to single
Hi all
Currently have a 6.4m Tornado with twin merc 90hp 2 strokes. They run fine and it's nice having the (potential) redundancy. Have got an opportunity to switch to a single 150hp 4 stroke...
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