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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2015, 12:27
Replies: 82
Views: 16,250
Posted By Neuner
Yes, similar. Particularly I envisioned an...

Yes, similar. Particularly I envisioned an inverse pulley at the top of the pole with the winch at your operating level mounted lower down on the pole. In my world I'm also use to seeing offroad...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 July 2015, 20:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By Neuner
Funny - similar thing happened to us but with...

Funny - similar thing happened to us but with dolphins and we were wading. One came up and snatched the trout off my friends stringer. I then thought I'd put mine on a shorter distance away from me...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2015, 18:25
Replies: 82
Views: 16,250
Posted By Neuner
All great ideas. Very nice place! I would be...

All great ideas.

Very nice place! I would be out on my boat everyday...

If this were mine, I'd set up a boat zip-line. I'd install a rock anchor 'D' hook in one of the boulders out in the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 July 2015, 18:08
Replies: 22
Views: 5,165
Posted By Neuner
Scar - congratulations! I have a 20hp but it...

Scar - congratulations!

I have a 20hp but it is the same 52kg (115lb) weight. I'm able to lift that amount on my own but the shape of the engine makes if difficult so I'm always needing another...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2015, 14:12
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By Neuner
Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it! Got...

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it!

Got some samples a while back and yes, the monstaliner is more like paint, too slick and not as flexible. I used UPOL Raptor liner on the interior of my...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2015, 14:10
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By Neuner
Thanks. Kind of tossed around the non-slip tape...

Thanks. Kind of tossed around the non-slip tape if I didn't get any confirmation on the bed liner.

My concern is for the way we haul and store our boat and the floor boards. We stack the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 19:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By Neuner
Wow that is expensive! Looks cool though. ...

Wow that is expensive! Looks cool though.

Stuff I'm looking at is about $17US for a quart. Would take probably 2-3 qts. This is the black version which would get hot but they also make it in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 19:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By Neuner
Thanks for the reply but I'm not sure that is the...

Thanks for the reply but I'm not sure that is the same stuff I'm referring to.

The bed liner is typically a spray or rolled on thicker rubber paint. Probably would use less than a half-gallon or...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 17:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,628
Posted By Neuner
Floor Grip / Bed Liner

Anyone install a rubber coating like truck bed liner on the floors of their SIB? Looking for some grip for standing, moving around and plastic coolers that move around.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 16:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,132
Posted By Neuner
True, if returnable. If not then you need to go...

True, if returnable. If not then you need to go after that dealer hard for selling you the wrong engine.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2015, 20:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,132
Posted By Neuner
Trim the transom down but before you do, make...

Trim the transom down but before you do, make sure you're cutting it to the right height. 15" isn't correct for all engines. Check out:
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2015, 14:55
Replies: 21
Views: 7,561
Posted By Neuner
Great advice from everyone. Your use and...

Great advice from everyone.

Your use and conditions are pretty typical for around here but some of the factors to be considered I believe are if you plan on moving the boat or engine around by...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 July 2015, 18:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,648
Posted By Neuner
Piotr; Kindof in the same mindset as you...

Piotr;

Kindof in the same mindset as you right now with my setup but instead of looking at your speed, I'm looking for longevity of the engine and minimize wear and tear. Either way, the basic...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2015, 21:28
Replies: 9
Views: 9,656
Posted By Neuner
You probably should. We have to include a...

You probably should.

We have to include a state issued vinyl registration sticker on either side of our bow with our numbers. Pretty thin. It never stayed on no matter what. Wound up getting...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 June 2015, 02:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By Neuner
Happy to see Seabright mentioned and also the...

Happy to see Seabright mentioned and also the good word.

We got ours earlier this spring and although we've only taken it out 3 times, we love it! The build quality is excellent. Very impressed...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 June 2015, 17:51
Replies: 6
Views: 11,051
Posted By Neuner
Sounds good. Yes, I'll make the different shims...

Sounds good. Yes, I'll make the different shims and give them a try. They can be loose for testing and don't need to be screwed down?

Had a similar tach hooked up this last time but was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 June 2015, 16:27
Replies: 6
Views: 11,051
Posted By Neuner
Funny, I had just got done reading the same posts...

Funny, I had just got done reading the same posts but on a different forum that came up in a search;
ABC Sib-Rib Installation Guidelines.- Page: 1 - iboats Boating Forums | 644353...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 June 2015, 16:23
Replies: 6
Views: 11,051
Posted By Neuner
Doing some more searching I've read where the...

Doing some more searching I've read where the Tohatsu/Mercury engines with the square cowl have the worst back splashing. From additional videos I've watched where the engine was sitting too low and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 June 2015, 13:22
Replies: 6
Views: 11,051
Posted By Neuner
Outboard / Transom Splash

At about anything greater than idle speed, I get water splashing back from the engine up the transom. At higher speeds it sprays up over the engine.

I think I've been getting some good...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2015, 23:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,464
Posted By Neuner
Got a 9 pitch prop and took it out again. ...

Got a 9 pitch prop and took it out again. Performance improved some. In calm water we held 18 mph without porpoising and later in the day, in a heavy populated lake, we swung between 15 and 17 mph...
Forum: Engines & props 26 June 2015, 14:08
Replies: 15
Views: 12,140
Posted By Neuner
Kestrel; Did you get the Seabright? We picked up...

Kestrel; Did you get the Seabright? We picked up the 460 this past spring. Will only have taken it out a third time this coming weekend but loving it so far.



I know this is an older thread...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2015, 18:58
Replies: 24
Views: 5,721
Posted By Neuner
Thanks for bringing this post back. You're right...

Thanks for bringing this post back. You're right in that it has a lot of useful information and I had never seen it before.

I've been having a similar question as yours. I run a 20hp on a large...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2015, 18:40
Replies: 19
Views: 7,372
Posted By Neuner
Please report back on what difference it made on...

Please report back on what difference it made on your WOT RPM and overall speed.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 June 2015, 18:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,464
Posted By Neuner
Not really big negatives for us. The lifting and...

Not really big negatives for us. The lifting and moving around of the 20 is simple when using the shoulder straps between two people. Puts all the weight on the shoulders and down through the legs...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 June 2015, 12:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,464
Posted By Neuner
Thanks for the responses. My wife wouldn't want...

Thanks for the responses. My wife wouldn't want me to reveal her weight but....with us two and three small children, we're at about 560lbs all together plus minor gear including 6ga tank, small...
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