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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 September 2015, 15:22
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Posted By bartdog
Thanks for the replies gents. Think I need to...

Thanks for the replies gents. Think I need to learn some different knots !!!!!!
Being new to inflatable boats I was unsure how much load the glued on bits would take hence the thoughts of reducing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 September 2015, 22:48
Replies: 12
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Posted By bartdog
Haven't set mine up yet but was thinking about...

Haven't set mine up yet but was thinking about using something similar to act as a shock absorber.Dont suppose you have any pics of.set up including bouy?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2015, 07:09
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By bartdog
The motor was purchased mainly for freshwater...

The motor was purchased mainly for freshwater trolling where it wont be run too hard and only me in the boat instead of two of us. Will give it another try at reduced speed and load just out of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2015, 07:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By bartdog
Yes you are right, pretty much WOT all the time

Yes you are right, pretty much WOT all the time
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2015, 20:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By bartdog
Cheers for the reply Max. Does WOT stand for wide...

Cheers for the reply Max. Does WOT stand for wide open throttle ??
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 August 2015, 16:16
Replies: 6
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Posted By bartdog
Fuel usage

Went out recently on Lake Coniston on my 3.4m Quicksilver SIB using a Yam 3hp Malta I came by, instead of the Tohatsu 9.8. Ran out of fuel after about 3-4 miles which surprised me as I thought it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2015, 23:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By bartdog
Got it now, cheers

Got it now, cheers
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2015, 15:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By bartdog
Hi, what phone app is that you are using. Looking...

Hi, what phone app is that you are using. Looking for a decent one at mo
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 July 2015, 23:31
Replies: 12
Views: 7,481
Posted By bartdog
Thanks for the reply, seems pretty straight...

Thanks for the reply, seems pretty straight forward. So I take if the aim is to spread the load in the right places/directions.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 July 2015, 22:51
Replies: 12
Views: 7,481
Posted By bartdog
Cheers for that, to clarify looks like each end...

Cheers for that, to clarify looks like each end of the rope is fastened to a D ring and not looped through?
When deployed does the end of the loop with the caribiner still go through the higher main...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 July 2015, 22:12
Replies: 12
Views: 7,481
Posted By bartdog
Anchoring a SIB

As I intend to use my SIB for fishing, I wandered what is the best way to attach the anchor to the front of the boat. My boat is a mercury 340 air deck with 2 D rings either side of the main front...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2015, 13:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By bartdog
Engine is a 2006, was only run a couple of times...

Engine is a 2006, was only run a couple of times before being stored apparently
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2015, 13:12
Replies: 13
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Posted By bartdog
Thanks Fenlander, think I may have got then 1/4...

Thanks Fenlander, think I may have got then 1/4 wider due to the amount of lateral play in them. I am gonna try the transom plate mod and bring the engine forward a tad. I should then just about be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2015, 17:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By bartdog
A few pics of my newly fitted trem wheels and...

A few pics of my newly fitted trem wheels and issue with tiller catching slightly. As mentioned previously suggested remedy fitting of thinner transom backing plate to allow motor to sit a tad...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2015, 21:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By bartdog
I will try and post a pic tomoz, I have moved the...

I will try and post a pic tomoz, I have moved the wheels as far outward on the transom as possible whilst still allowing the tyres to swing outwards without catching the tubes.

I may have a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2015, 15:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By bartdog
That makes sense as when it was pulled backwards...

That makes sense as when it was pulled backwards under the tabs the floor was not fully located at the bow as it should be.

Just need to sort the wheels now. Looks as if I am going to have to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2015, 13:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By bartdog
Hi Max thanks for the reply. In the pics I have...

Hi Max thanks for the reply. In the pics I have tried to pull the floor back under the blocks a little to stop it riding over them. I was concered about them rubbing from underneath as it was before....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2015, 13:34
Replies: 13
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Posted By bartdog
Mercury 340 EAD advice

Hi,
I have recently acquired a Mercury 340 air deck, an as new Yamaha 2006 15hp 2 stroke and a small Yamaha 3hp Malta (pics attached hopefully). The set up is for generally messing about and plenty...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2015, 21:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,291
Posted By bartdog
Looks like the Trem 180kg wheels it is then....

Looks like the Trem 180kg wheels it is then. Thanks for all the help.

Mick
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2015, 19:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,291
Posted By bartdog
Thanks for the reply gents, unfortunately at...

Thanks for the reply gents, unfortunately at times it is quite a way so maybe need something stronger.
I take on board the sand hopper wheels suggestion Max, and maybe look for some with these or...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 June 2015, 13:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,291
Posted By bartdog
Launch wheels again .....sorry

Hi, I am new to forum and have recently acquired a quicksilver 340 air deck and Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke for mainly fishing and pottering about. I am about to buy some launch wheels but the more I read...
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