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Forum: RIBs for sale 04 April 2018, 19:44
Replies: 0
Views: 1,400
Posted By chriswood
3.8 Sib, 30hp 2 stroke and trailer for sale

Well after much deliberation I have decided to sell all my boating rig and accessories. Kids are now all grown and up and it’s just never used. So for sale is 3.8m Seapro SIB HD with Mariner 30hp 2...
Forum: RIBs wanted 28 March 2017, 21:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By chriswood
118692 Hi Rob. It's at Seapro 3.8 HD with...

118692

Hi Rob. It's at Seapro 3.8 HD with aluminium floor. Heavy boat with a powerful engine so good for towing toys etc. All in great condition. Loads of kit included. Fully understand wanting a...
Forum: RIBs wanted 28 March 2017, 06:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By chriswood
Hi Rob. I have a 3.8 metre heavy duty SIB...

Hi Rob.

I have a 3.8 metre heavy duty SIB with nearly new de Graff trailer and 30hp 2-stroke Mariner engine. Also loads of kit. All in excellent condition. Wanting £2,500. I live in Northampton....
Forum: Engines & props 24 October 2016, 07:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,507
Posted By chriswood
I've got a 2003 mariner 2 stroke. Also can be a...

I've got a 2003 mariner 2 stroke. Also can be a pig to start if I don't start it in a certain way. Line up arrows on throttle - full choke - pull twice, then put choke in, open up throttle a bit more...
Forum: Engines & props 08 September 2016, 14:24
Replies: 45
Views: 9,574
Posted By chriswood
Me too - never a problem

Me too - never a problem
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2016, 09:14
Replies: 40
Views: 8,410
Posted By chriswood
Hi I agree with Mick - the anchor chain is very...

Hi I agree with Mick - the anchor chain is very important. It ensures the anchor is keep flat / pulled in only a horizontal position ensuring it digs in as designed. Also it provides additional...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 July 2016, 10:55
Replies: 21
Views: 3,082
Posted By chriswood
Good to hear it's all sorted.

Good to hear it's all sorted.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 July 2016, 23:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,082
Posted By chriswood
Hi. I bought a quicksilver stirrup type pump with...

Hi. I bought a quicksilver stirrup type pump with a in-line pressure gauge. Purchased via eBay from Pacer Marine. Cost £30. Comes with all different attachments for all types of valve. The...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2016, 19:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,082
Posted By chriswood
Hi. I had exactly the same problem until I...

Hi. I had exactly the same problem until I realised that the keel pressure dropped when I put the boat in the water. Also had to invest in a better pump to get the right pressure in the keel. Now top...
Forum: Other stuff 07 February 2016, 15:27
Replies: 33
Views: 11,692
Posted By chriswood
I bought a 4.5kg folding galvanised grapnel...

I bought a 4.5kg folding galvanised grapnel anchor from ebay (about £15) and attached it to 10 Metres of galvanised 6mm chain (about £30 from eBay) then rope. Used it in sea with a 3.8m sib with no...
Forum: Engines & props 26 January 2016, 09:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,449
Posted By chriswood
Hi Phil, As previously said but depends on...

Hi Phil,

As previously said but depends on whether it's 4 stroke or 2. 2 strokes can be laid down without a prob but 4 strokes generally have manufacturers guidance.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 December 2015, 14:26
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By chriswood
Cheers guys. Have a 25 litre tank so will drain...

Cheers guys. Have a 25 litre tank so will drain carb and top up with fresh fuel when next used.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 December 2015, 11:15
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By chriswood
Fuel stabiliser question.

Prob should have done this earlier in the year but just getting round to winterising the outboard. Have about 15 litres of pre-mix fuel (been in tank from July 15) and have bought some quicksilver...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 October 2015, 08:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By chriswood
Hi Fenlander - good point and this is something I...

Hi Fenlander - good point and this is something I have considered. The boat has been perfect for us and has met our exact needs whilst on holidays to Cornwall with family and friends. We've used it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 October 2015, 19:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By chriswood
Thanks Jeff and Fenlander - appreciate your...

Thanks Jeff and Fenlander - appreciate your comments. I'm selling for a few reasons, mainly around the issue of lack of use and needing the space. I always wanted a boat and it's been great fun for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 October 2015, 17:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By chriswood
Cheers for all your comments and suggestions....

Cheers for all your comments and suggestions. That's helped me make my mind up - as storage isn't an issue will wait until May. Perhaps will try selling the boat, engine and trailer as one and other...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 October 2015, 06:51
Replies: 19
Views: 3,384
Posted By chriswood
What's it worth? And where to sell

Thought I would ask you guys how much you think it's worth, whats the best time of year and market place to sell (eBay, boat classifieds etc) I want to get rid of the whole lot so it's a complete...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2015, 21:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Overall not too bad - first few days sea was a...

Overall not too bad - first few days sea was a bit too lively to launch but good for kids to do a bit of body boarding. Rest of week was perfect. So got in 3 days on the boat. Overall great week -...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2015, 16:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,816
Posted By chriswood
Hi Andy54. I had the same issue with the foot...

Hi Andy54. I had the same issue with the foot pump supplied with my boat so I bought a Quicksilver hand pump from Pacer Marine (via eBay). Has a pressure gauge and adapters to suit different boats....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 20:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Heading to Pentewan Sands just up the coast from...

Heading to Pentewan Sands just up the coast from Mevaguissey. Great camp site and location.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 19:38
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Re fitted using different thickness washers...

Re fitted using different thickness washers (provided by the guy at Indespension - suggested I try that first) Adjusted and got the perfect balance in both wheels - hardly any play and wheels...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2015, 12:18
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
This is where I am struggling - I agree seems...

This is where I am struggling - I agree seems crazy considering it's only 1/6th of a turn but it makes that much difference. I'm going to give a run tonight but concerned wheel may now have too much...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2015, 22:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Hi Paintman. Many thanks for your responses -...

Hi Paintman. Many thanks for your responses - have been really helpful. It seems the problem
I have is can't lock castle nut in best position. On one there is a slight amount if play in wheel but...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2015, 19:26
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Thanks all for the advice. After reading comments...

Thanks all for the advice. After reading comments hubs were definitely running too hot. Just finished re-fitting hubs. Have taken both hubs off - seals look fine etc, fitted back on ensuring seal is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2015, 21:06
Replies: 27
Views: 4,203
Posted By chriswood
Will take wheel off and have a look at the...

Will take wheel off and have a look at the bearing seal tomorrow.
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