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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2022, 20:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Posted By bomberman
Looks as good as new, nice job.

Looks as good as new, nice job.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2021, 20:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,075
Posted By bomberman
25 knots sounds like fun! 52kg doesn't sound bad...

25 knots sounds like fun! 52kg doesn't sound bad for a 25hp, The only way to know is to have a look and try lifting it....if I could get away with having a 25hp I definitely would:thumbs: (and many...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2021, 19:36
Replies: 18
Views: 2,075
Posted By bomberman
Thanks Fenlander. It has survived a few years of...

Thanks Fenlander. It has survived a few years of boating and some relatively heavy seas since the repair. Maybe a relevant comment to the thread would be the 15hp 2 stroke outboard (43kg - Suzuki)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2021, 18:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,075
Posted By bomberman
I wouldn't necessarily agree with that given I...

I wouldn't necessarily agree with that given I did both with no experience, but you do need time, patience and space. Ultimately there is only one way to get experience! But to concur with your...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 August 2021, 19:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,086
Posted By bomberman
Not wanting to drill any further holes in the...

Not wanting to drill any further holes in the transom I decided to use existing mounts for the zodiac launch wheels. This allows easy removal when coming onto the beach. Unfortunately my mark 1...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 March 2021, 20:57
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,221
Posted By bomberman
F-rib poorly advertised on ebay ...

F-rib poorly advertised on ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foldable-Rib-330-2018-Outboard-2-5HP-2019-fun-compact-tender-engine-motor/284232018115?hash=item422d8c68c3:g:ToEAAOSw~~dgXFGD
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2021, 17:33
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By bomberman
Hi Dave, not done it personally although have...

Hi Dave, not done it personally although have considered it a few times but you could try Bridlington...probably best to read through the rules etc first and give them a call to see how much to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2021, 22:41
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By bomberman
Hi Curlycraig, I would maybe reconsider any...

Hi Curlycraig, I would maybe reconsider any glueing or solvent work in the living room!!....it really is potent stuff and you or family don't want to be breathing in the vapours....I did mine in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2021, 21:22
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By bomberman
https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/bombard-aerotec-re-g...

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/bombard-aerotec-re-glue-transom-and-floor-77045.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2021, 21:20
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By bomberman
Hi Curlycraig, to answer the What if I was in...

Hi Curlycraig, to answer the What if I was in your position question, I was and decided to have a go, re glueing the transom and floor (I did document on here, not sure if you have seen it). As...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 20:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
Thanks Jeffstevens763, think that is for the 4...

Thanks Jeffstevens763, think that is for the 4 stroke (DF) version rather than mine which is 2 stroke (DT).
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 20:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
I am glad you have said that as I probably should...

I am glad you have said that as I probably should know not to do that, but I do normally get the gps/fishfinder set up when underway....need to add it to the list when hooking up the fuel. Thanks...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
That's a good point, will do that when I fire it...

That's a good point, will do that when I fire it up before we go away. Cheers.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 20:13
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
That's great, thanks for letting me know, really...

That's great, thanks for letting me know, really appreciated. I will look forward to having some power if we can get away this year!!!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 19:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
Hi Jeffstevens763@g thanks for the reply. Yes, I...

Hi Jeffstevens763@g thanks for the reply. Yes, I did get that as an add on and had it fitted a few years ago when i had the outboard serviced. The problem was the guy told me at the time what wires...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 March 2021, 15:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,776
Posted By bomberman
Getting power from outboard- which wires?

Hi all,
I am hoping this is a simple question for someone in the know. I have a Suzuki DT15 1999 outboard and a few years ago had the electrics fitted so that I could tap 12v from the outboard. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 March 2021, 19:10
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By bomberman
Hi Dan, I went through part of this a few years...

Hi Dan, I went through part of this a few years ago when I noticed the glue failing on my aerotec ( https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/bombard-aerotec-re-glue-transom-and-floor-77045.html )...hope that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 March 2020, 08:05
Replies: 22
Views: 11,387
Posted By bomberman
I did look into this a little a couple of years...

I did look into this a little a couple of years back as I sent the wife to get some oil and she came back with a non marine spec oil (never send the organ grinder to do the monkeys job!!). As has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 February 2020, 20:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By bomberman
MEK solvent and a scraper (plastic scraper less...

MEK solvent and a scraper (plastic scraper less likely to damage tube) will remove the old glue. Ensure good ventilation as it is strong stuff and be aware it may loosen any other glued joints that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2019, 22:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,593
Posted By bomberman
Makes me want a hot chocolate!!! I guess the...

Makes me want a hot chocolate!!!
I guess the threaded portion you describe is likely just the thread that is used to attach the inner and outer sections together.
You could try nipping the valve up...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2019, 21:43
Replies: 22
Views: 4,593
Posted By bomberman
Hi Dave, Fenlander beat me to it (damn he is...

Hi Dave, Fenlander beat me to it (damn he is fast!) regarding the effectiveness of the valves.....I think a member on here a few years ago looked into that a little deeper and suggested ways to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2019, 20:26
Replies: 22
Views: 4,593
Posted By bomberman
Hi Dave, what sort of quantity of water over what...

Hi Dave, what sort of quantity of water over what period. Ultimately if you have filled the boat up with water and nothing is getting out, i would imagine it can only be water coming over the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 July 2019, 16:23
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By bomberman
Hi Snelad, I would get some pvc ones for what...

Hi Snelad, I would get some pvc ones for what they cost. You could glue the hypalon ones on, but you would need to use a single part hypalon adhesive on the hypalon side first then the 2 part pvc...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2019, 23:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,117
Posted By bomberman
Hi, I have never had one but an old mate had...

Hi, I have never had one but an old mate had similar avon and that had a screen at the rear of the canopy which projected upwards, the canopy itself was as yours, relatively flat. You would probably...
Forum: Engines & props 28 April 2019, 18:56
Replies: 5
Views: 751
Posted By bomberman
Thanks Jeff for the response and information, I...

Thanks Jeff for the response and information, I will get in touch with them:thumbs:
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