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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2014, 10:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By apritch476
On the towing eye height, I should be fine. The...

On the towing eye height, I should be fine. The pre-fitted tow holes are quite high up the transom.

Thanks for all other advice.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2014, 10:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By apritch476
I like the thread drift... Are you fitting some...

I like the thread drift... Are you fitting some mottez foam matting? Picking mine up from screwfix tomorrow, so would be interested in feedback on fitting :-)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2014, 09:33
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By apritch476
Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll give that a...

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll give that a go. I like the idea of utilising the existing tow holes as opposed to drilling / screwing more holes in transom as I often deflate the sib to transport,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2014, 06:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,379
Posted By apritch476
Towing a ringo with Quicksilver 380HD

Hi

I'm planning on towing a ringo in the summer with my Quicksilver 380HD, but seem to be struggling to get any answers to what seems to be a really easy question.

I thought I'd fasten a...
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 May 2014, 15:27
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By apritch476
Yes, I've got transom wheels and would use them...

Yes, I've got transom wheels and would use them to launch. Problem is more when we're away in caravan and get pitched too far from water, the 380 is a heavy old beast to manoeuvre any distance by...
Forum: Trailers & towing 28 May 2014, 06:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By apritch476
Looks good, and thanks for posting the piccies. ...

Looks good, and thanks for posting the piccies.

Did you try using the trolley at all without your additional bunks? How successful was it? Is your SIB an airfloor?

I need to keep the trolley...
Forum: Trailers & towing 27 May 2014, 16:58
Replies: 13
Views: 3,224
Posted By apritch476
Hi Chipkoo, I'd be interested to know a bit more...

Hi Chipkoo, I'd be interested to know a bit more about the home made bunks you added to the launching trolley. I'm just considering getting one for my 3.8m SIB, so just doing a bit of research before...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 May 2014, 06:55
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By apritch476
Mercury QS 320 SIB

Hi

Anyone got any views / experience of this SIB?

NEW Mercury Quicksilver QS Air Deck Deluxe 320 EAD

Seems a good foldaway size, but still able to run a 20hp outboard.

Thanks
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2014, 08:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By apritch476
Thanks for the replies, sounds like a couple of...

Thanks for the replies, sounds like a couple of brackets will be getting bought, and then a piece of marine ply for the seat. Any suggestions on what to paint or coat the ply with?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2014, 06:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,421
Posted By apritch476
Seat for quicksilver 380 hd

I bought my quicksilver 380 hd last year off eBay, and one of the things which was missing was the seat. I fancy having a go at making one, so would appreciate any advice along these lines including...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2014, 05:12
Replies: 8
Views: 1,791
Posted By apritch476
I'm a relative newbie and have this week been...

I'm a relative newbie and have this week been giving my outfit a blast on ullswater. The outfit is a quicksilver 380hd with a new tohatsu 20hp. Main reason I went 20hp was so that we could tow a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 April 2014, 12:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By apritch476
I think we are currently booked on one of the...

I think we are currently booked on one of the other fields. We have a caravan, so not sure whether they allow them in camping field. Ah well, there's a few of us to pull the sib along, so worst case...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 April 2014, 08:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By apritch476
Thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure how far...

Thanks for your feedback. I'm not sure how far the yacht club is from Park Foot, doesn't look too far, but as we're staying at park foot and won't have a trailer for the boat, think we'll be going...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 April 2014, 04:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By apritch476
Ullswater over Easter

I'll be giving ullswater a try with my Quicksilver 380hd over Easter. I'm a relatively new sibber, and haven't beach launched before. We'll be launching on launch wheels from Park Foot, how wet am I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 April 2014, 04:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,141
Posted By apritch476
Hi, we're travelling up on Thursday PM, but won't...

Hi, we're travelling up on Thursday PM, but won't be hitting the water until Friday. Relatively new sibber, haven't done Ullswater before but will be up there for a week, so any suggestions,...
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