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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 November 2018, 14:25
Replies: 23
Views: 5,040
Posted By Chopperbill
100% of my boating is on a river. You can’t...

100% of my boating is on a river. You can’t believe what I’ve been through as the boat is different if going up or down river. Plus the speed of the river is different depending how much they are...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 November 2018, 15:04
Replies: 23
Views: 5,040
Posted By Chopperbill
6 psi in my keel is soft as a sponge. I fill...

6 psi in my keel is soft as a sponge. I fill “hard to the touch” like I was told on the phone. Cured my planning problems.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 September 2018, 15:35
Replies: 23
Views: 5,040
Posted By Chopperbill
I have a Saturn 365. I fought the same problem...

I have a Saturn 365. I fought the same problem for a year. This is taken from the Boats to go Saturn web site.
“ It is not necessary to have an air pressure gauge to inflate Saturn boats. The boat...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 April 2017, 03:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,064
Posted By Chopperbill
We finally gave up on benches across the tubes,...

We finally gave up on benches across the tubes, and removed them. We have a few soft cushions and just set on the floor and use the tubes as a back rest. Wife took the bow, I get what's left. :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 March 2017, 16:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,088
Posted By Chopperbill
On my Saturn I took off the aluminum motor plates...

On my Saturn I took off the aluminum motor plates to re-paint the transom. There was a VIN plate riveted under the plate as well as the one on the inside of the transom.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 February 2017, 16:56
Replies: 25
Views: 11,251
Posted By Chopperbill
I had the same problem myself. I Called the...

I had the same problem myself. I Called the Saturn distributor. Surprisingly they told me I didn't even need a gauge with a hand pump. Just fill until it was hard to the touch. On the floor put all...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2016, 18:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By Chopperbill
Top speed isn't my top requirement, staying on...

Top speed isn't my top requirement, staying on plane at lower speeds is. My StingRay hydrofoil meets that requirement. Planes at a lower speed sooner is real easy with my 20 HP Suzuki.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2016, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,205
Posted By Chopperbill
When we are in AZ I think we only get 90 days....

When we are in AZ I think we only get 90 days. But, we never get asked and some times we are there 120 days.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 February 2016, 19:13
Replies: 24
Views: 5,393
Posted By Chopperbill
Have the Suzuki 20, lightest in its class. It was...

Have the Suzuki 20, lightest in its class. It was only about 12lbs heavier than the 9.8 Tohatsu I replaced it with. EFI is incredible, never takes more than one pull to start and no choke to mess...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 July 2015, 15:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,272
Posted By Chopperbill
My boat performed like an ole sow. Finally called...

My boat performed like an ole sow. Finally called the distributor. Told me to fill until the floor and keel and tubes feel hard. Tubes have pressure valve to keep from over filling them. I always...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 June 2015, 17:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,578
Posted By Chopperbill
Mine came with a big flat envelope you have to...

Mine came with a big flat envelope you have to fold up around your folded SIB with straps to cinch up. Alway plenty of room if you do a sloppy job folding it.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 June 2015, 15:37
Replies: 13
Views: 4,608
Posted By Chopperbill
Winboat, best of both worlds. When get some spare...

Winboat, best of both worlds. When get some spare cash to spend it will be my next boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 June 2015, 14:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,607
Posted By Chopperbill
That thing is neat!

That thing is neat!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2015, 04:40
Replies: 6
Views: 2,802
Posted By Chopperbill
Pump more air into it and the keel. Mine was junk...

Pump more air into it and the keel. Mine was junk untill I called the distributor and he agreed and recommended no air gauge, pump e'm until there are hard. Made a complete different expearance for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2015, 14:34
Replies: 10
Views: 6,136
Posted By Chopperbill
My Saturn with the recommended pressure is junk....

My Saturn with the recommended pressure is junk. A call to the dealer said to pump them untill they are hard to the touch with a hand pump. Went as far as to say pump them until it is difficult to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 March 2015, 16:05
Replies: 22
Views: 7,287
Posted By Chopperbill
Been doing this less than a year. If I was to...

Been doing this less than a year. If I was to going to use a trailer I would go with a RIB. Inflatable bottoms in my opinion are big power robbers, slight change in pressure and performance changes....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 February 2015, 15:46
Replies: 16
Views: 9,069
Posted By Chopperbill
You can go to the Winboat web site and down load...

You can go to the Winboat web site and down load the literature. They list the 360 as 28 mph with a Suzuki 15 hp motor.
https://winboat.com/sites/default/files/models/Catalog%20Winboat.pdf
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 February 2015, 13:48
Replies: 10
Views: 5,267
Posted By Chopperbill
That sounds like a good way to do it. My keel is...

That sounds like a good way to do it. My keel is attached to the bottom. Kinda of bounces up and down, with 7#, on a hard surface when you push on it.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 February 2015, 13:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,267
Posted By Chopperbill
Ronald, you put 12# in your keel? My Saturn says...

Ronald, you put 12# in your keel? My Saturn says to max. of 5.8 in it. I put 7 and it feels like a sponge, was afraid to put more in. Saturn says only 10# max. on the floor but at 12 it's not even...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 January 2015, 15:28
Replies: 6
Views: 3,542
Posted By Chopperbill
Have a Saturn 365 with air floor. Floor is...

Have a Saturn 365 with air floor. Floor is extremely solid when using the max. Amount of air is 10psi or 70kpa. Don't notice it moving around and is very comfortable to sit on as I have marine carpet...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 January 2015, 18:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By Chopperbill
Nice seeing adventures on the other side of the...

Nice seeing adventures on the other side of the world. Thanks
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 January 2015, 15:06
Replies: 35
Views: 9,259
Posted By Chopperbill
Great video!

Great video!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 January 2015, 15:32
Replies: 45
Views: 9,693
Posted By Chopperbill
Pic of my air floor covered with carpet. Laid the...

Pic of my air floor covered with carpet. Laid the floor out over the carpet and cut it two inches more going around. Tuck it in around between tubes and floor before my final inflation. Never has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 January 2015, 20:45
Replies: 15
Views: 5,150
Posted By Chopperbill
Got this frame. You could use different lenght...

Got this frame. You could use different lenght pedestals, I use 7". You can set it anywhere in boat. Guess you could use two if you want. Wife prefers to sit on the floor.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 January 2015, 19:24
Replies: 13
Views: 6,661
Posted By Chopperbill
Yes, Saturn says the SD365 is a five person boat....

Yes, Saturn says the SD365 is a five person boat. Me and four bikini clad girls would be nice and cozy. LOL . Other than that two of us, the dog and gear uses up a good deal of the boat.
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