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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2022, 18:19
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
:thumbs: That narrows it down, I'll get looking.

:thumbs: That narrows it down, I'll get looking.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2022, 14:56
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
Thanks Matt, great info. Really interested...

Thanks Matt, great info.

Really interested in the Quicksilver 3.8 and to know it's manageable with the HD Trem style wheels makes it even more appealing.

The biggest problem I'll have based in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2022, 12:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
Think I’ll pm the guys who I know have these...

Think I’ll pm the guys who I know have these craft to see if I can get more info.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 April 2022, 11:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
The 3.8m Quicksilver was a one that interested me...

The 3.8m Quicksilver was a one that interested me but yeah looking at the specs it’s weighing in at 92kg for a bare boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 April 2022, 21:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
Ha, no David Aerotec is long gone. As much...

Ha, no David Aerotec is long gone.

As much as I loved the Aerotec for performance I hated the regular cleaning of the air floor! I always seemed to have loads of sand in there from...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 April 2022, 22:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,699
Posted By Stevem
Aluminium rib transom wheels

Hi All

Can anyone tell me what the maximum size of aluminium rib can be realistically be launched / recovered solo with transom wheels?

I know a few of the guys on here are now using these ribs...
Forum: RIBs wanted 23 February 2021, 13:24
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By Stevem
Thanks David It gives Jon some options, hope...

Thanks David

It gives Jon some options, hope the Elling works out.
Forum: RIBs wanted 23 February 2021, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 826
Posted By Stevem
Hi I have a grey Aerotec and 2019 Tohatsu...

Hi

I have a grey Aerotec and 2019 Tohatsu MFS20e that I'm selling, either singularly or as a package. I've a Rib also and these are not getting used, hence the reason for sale.

Pm me if...
Forum: Bits and pieces 16 February 2021, 13:53
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By Stevem
I'm selling a 2019, as new condition Tohatsu...

I'm selling a 2019, as new condition Tohatsu MFS20e manual start short shaft if you decide to go for a smaller outboard. Its the latest efi model and weighs @43kg, remainder of Tohatsu 5 year...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 21 October 2020, 20:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By Stevem
Enjoy Nick! For info. does the merc, aerotec...

Enjoy Nick! For info. does the merc, aerotec combo suffer from transom splash at all.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 05 October 2020, 06:58
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By Stevem
Hi Nick I have an Aerotec and a Tohatsu...

Hi Nick

I have an Aerotec and a Tohatsu mfs20e 43kg which is the same engine as the merc.
I have found it to be a great match for the aerotec. I have had a 15 and 25hp on there previously.
The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 September 2020, 18:58
Replies: 37
Views: 2,612
Posted By Stevem
Everyone is different but I started with a sib...

Everyone is different but I started with a sib and everything went in the boot, roof box etc..
Then put the sib on a trailer as I generally only have quick boating sessions where time is precious...
Forum: Trailers & towing 13 September 2020, 18:46
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By Stevem
Ha, sorry mate, didn't look at your details. ...

Ha, sorry mate, didn't look at your details.

Good luck with your trailer search.
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 September 2020, 21:17
Replies: 8
Views: 727
Posted By Stevem
I bought a trailer for my aerotec that i knew...

I bought a trailer for my aerotec that i knew would be a good size for an Avon SR4 which i eventually bought. It is an indespension micro which was overkill for the aerotec but perfect for the sr4....
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 10 September 2020, 06:30
Replies: 13
Views: 1,807
Posted By Stevem
Highfield 380 is a 25hp max, recommended 20hp. ...

Highfield 380 is a 25hp max, recommended 20hp.
Depending on your load I'd be tempted to sell the 30 and stick a 20 (43kg) on there and that will be doable with transom wheels.
Or as already been...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 August 2020, 08:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Stevem
P A Lynch in Morpeth? Never had any engine work...

P A Lynch in Morpeth? Never had any engine work done personally by them but they are always very helpful and get good reviews.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 August 2020, 19:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Stevem
Powerhouse Marine at Blaydon, guessing you've...

Powerhouse Marine at Blaydon, guessing you've tried them?
Forum: Engines & props 18 August 2020, 06:39
Replies: 16
Views: 5,693
Posted By Stevem
I have a TLDI 50hp and have this battery, with no...

I have a TLDI 50hp and have this battery, with no issues.
https://www.tayna.co.uk/leisure-batteries/numax/xv31mf/

Below is a copy from another forum written by a Tohatsu Tech.

Re: Tohatsu 50...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 July 2020, 17:53
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By Stevem
Hi Reef rib, When you say inflated to a...

Hi Reef rib,

When you say inflated to a reasonable level do you know what the psi was? If it was hot during the day and then cooled down then its normal to lose a bit of pressure but it depends on...
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 June 2020, 19:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,902
Posted By Stevem
I'd be airing the tyres down to about 18-20 psi....

I'd be airing the tyres down to about 18-20 psi. Which x-trail btw? If the new 1.6 I thought I read 1st gear is tall and requires revs which won't help.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2020, 14:00
Replies: 28
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stevem
So you row that Zapcat around do you?

So you row that Zapcat around do you?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 May 2020, 18:04
Replies: 28
Views: 2,105
Posted By Stevem
Agree with beerbelly. A decent bbq costs a few...

Agree with beerbelly. A decent bbq costs a few quid and you can buy an awful lot of disposable bbq's for the cost of something decent, then there's the cleaning etc.. Disposable imo...
Forum: Engines & props 17 March 2020, 06:37
Replies: 49
Views: 29,594
Posted By Stevem
As Jeff says, it's really to change oils. It's a...

As Jeff says, it's really to change oils. It's a brand new motor and if you run your motor for the recommended period there potentially could be a build up of swarf , almost certainly in the gearbox...
Forum: Engines & props 15 March 2020, 20:02
Replies: 49
Views: 29,594
Posted By Stevem
• The Pre-delivery inspection of the outboard...

• The Pre-delivery inspection of the outboard must be completed on-line by a Tohatsu authorised dealer and logged on the Tohatsu Marine Website.
• An authorised Tohatsu Service Centre must perform...
Forum: Engines & props 10 March 2020, 15:25
Replies: 49
Views: 29,594
Posted By Stevem
Ah right, thanks for the info. Mine has had its...

Ah right, thanks for the info.
Mine has had its 20 hr but not yet its first proper service. Its due fairly soon and I'll have a decision to make whether to diy or not. Will probably depend on the...
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