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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 July 2022, 16:31
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Posted By williams359
Wanted bombard aerotec 380 floor

I know I am looking for the near impossible but does any have a bombard aerotec 380 floor for sale.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 February 2015, 07:50
Replies: 5
Views: 7,234
Posted By williams359
I have a Avon 3.41m rib with 25hp Yamaha 2...

I have a Avon 3.41m rib with 25hp Yamaha 2 stroke. In many ways similar just older to what you are looking at. I think a 15hp is too small if you intend on having more than one person. I would go...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2014, 20:31
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By williams359
Will they ride be a lot harsher on the highfield

Will they ride be a lot harsher on the highfield
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2014, 18:10
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By williams359
I think the OM460 is a very different beast to...

I think the OM460 is a very different beast to the Highfield Classic CL380 RIB. I currently have a honwave 3.2 air deck and I find it just to uncomfortable In anything but flat calm. It's old age...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2014, 17:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By williams359
I have a trailer and the new boat is £2799. My...

I have a trailer and the new boat is £2799. My main concern is how the new boats handle. It looks to me as the new small sub 4m ribs have a shallower hull. They all seam to be short shaft and the sea...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2014, 17:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By williams359
no not new, i would be looking at £4000 £4500...

no not new, i would be looking at £4000 £4500 tops. If i got a new boat it would have to be a second hand engine.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 September 2014, 17:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,929
Posted By williams359
New vs old small rib

Which would you buy an old Avon 4m sea rider or something new like the Highfield Classic CL380 RIB Aluminium Hull. Have any of experienced both, I know the sea rider handles very well but I'm worried...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 May 2014, 09:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,745
Posted By williams359
The trouble is I don't trust the boat. All of the...

The trouble is I don't trust the boat. All of the glue as deteriorated. You can peel back any seam with just your finger nails. I will find out how old it is
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2014, 19:59
Replies: 97
Views: 34,847
Posted By williams359
Cheers , I have found the matting on eBay but not...

Cheers , I have found the matting on eBay but not the tie down eyelets for the fuel tank . Any clues what to search for😀
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2014, 18:59
Replies: 97
Views: 34,847
Posted By williams359
How have you found the matting in use. Was it...

How have you found the matting in use. Was it worth the effort or do you find it traps dirt under it. I have just got a Honwave TE32 and I'm thinking of doing the same.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2014, 18:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,745
Posted By williams359
My Honwave is DEAD

I got given a unloved Honwave T30. But after patching it one to many times its going in the bin. The glue has had it, all of the seams you can peel back with just your fingers, some are harder than...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 May 2014, 14:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By williams359
The engine I have is a 9.9 two stroke Johnson...

The engine I have is a 9.9 two stroke Johnson which i would upgrade in due corse. It will get my mate and I on the plain in the Honwave t30 a 54kg boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 May 2014, 11:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By williams359
2nd hand Vs New 3.8 SIB

Im in the position to buy a second hand Bombard 3.8 with a few scuffs and a couple of patches on floor but holds air well and in decent condition. Or i could buy a new honwave 3.8 air floor. Which...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 May 2014, 20:10
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By williams359
Re Teignmouth Engine isn't man enough against...

Re Teignmouth
Engine isn't man enough against the tide.Poly steps now have a £10 boat registration fee which lasts the year found this out 2 weekends ago.

Thats odd Dave I have launched there...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 April 2014, 17:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
The results are in and they are good. With the...

The results are in and they are good. With the old prop is was a right pain trying trying to get the boat to plain with the two of us on board. Im pleased to report the new prop has made the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 April 2014, 18:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
I went for a Stainless Steel prop in the end,...

I went for a Stainless Steel prop in the end, which was a lot of money but i hope the right choice. so i have gone from a 9.5x10 to a 9.25x9. I went out today to check the RPM. The book has it up to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2014, 13:17
Replies: 12
Views: 3,684
Posted By williams359
It maybe better to ask has anyone gone from a...

It maybe better to ask has anyone gone from a Honwave T30 aluminium floor 54 KG to the T38 air floor 49 KG and kept the same engine.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2014, 17:30
Replies: 12
Views: 3,684
Posted By williams359
They weigh the same

They weigh the same
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2014, 16:53
Replies: 12
Views: 3,684
Posted By williams359
Weight vs Size

Will a engine push a 3.8m (air deck) sib at the same speed as a 3m sib (aluminium floor) if they weigh the same. Will one plain easier than the other.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 March 2014, 09:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
i have spoken to the prop people and they have...

i have spoken to the prop people and they have recommended a 9.25x9 instead of the 9.5x10 i have also ordered a meter to check what revs i will be running to make sure i do not ruin the engine. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2014, 15:40
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
Thank you for all the great advice it is very...

Thank you for all the great advice it is very much appreciated. The book states its a 9.5 x 10 prop. At around £70 i will give steel developments a shout. I have tried every thing else apart from a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2014, 19:26
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
Thank you for the advice, as i have launching...

Thank you for the advice, as i have launching wheels fitted i don't have the space for trim tabs. I would fit the doel fins if i new they would work or if i could get some that do not involve...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2014, 11:22
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By williams359
Will a new prop help

Hi all. I have a Honwave t30 and a Johnson 2 stroke 9.9hp (2003) On my own or with the kids it flies. With my mate (both 16 stone) it struggles to get out of the hole on the plain. Sometimes it will...
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