Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
26 October 2017, 02:39
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,881
Navigation Board
Hi Maritime, I have a nice navigation board that came with my boat but I also made one and put a Suunto compass and GPS and a light system on and it looks very professional. I made it using mouldable...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
26 October 2017, 01:38
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Fc530
Hey I have an FC530 with aluminium floor, but I'm away from it and won't see it until the end of Oct. I'll get you some measurements then unless someone else gets them for you before then.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 May 2017, 17:51
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
Perfect!
Hey, thanks MT Dweller, as soon as I get back to San Diego I'm getting myself a sheet of the Saedek and putting it in the boat. Can't wait. I've been watching the videos on the website on cutting and...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
11 May 2017, 20:00
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
Thanks
Thanks tworotorturbo, I'm definitely getting some, great idea about the tubes since the FC530 can get a little hot under the sun.
Thanks
FD
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
10 May 2017, 23:42
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
Seadek
Right on! Thanks Butty.
FD
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
09 May 2017, 16:39
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,639
Seadek
Haven't been on Ribnet for a while but since I'm getting ready to put my sib back into the water thought I'd catch up with everyone. On that note, I do have a question regarding this product I have...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
05 October 2016, 23:19
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
FC530 on the Water
Well, after a year of waiting to get this Zodiac on the water, all the hard work paid off. From driving the boat and trailer from Missouri to Denver and then finally to San Diego to getting the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 August 2016, 20:29
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Glueing help
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The picture attached shows a small delamination of a panel topside on the forward MBT of a FC530 Zodiac. It is about an inch and a half long at the base and goes about an inch under in a...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 August 2016, 04:51
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Replies: 2
Views: 942
Zodiac FC series paint question
Hello, just wondering if anybody knows the type of paint (black) used on the wood panels on the Zodiac FC series inflatables, e.g. fC 470? Is it a poly-urethane, an epoxy based paint? I have one of...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 June 2016, 16:09
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,635
Thanks Jeff and Jyk!
Yes, the kelp forest can extend 40 ft and then some. Like JYK suggested, probably best to stay on the edge so as to avoid damaging the kelp and from what I hear it can cause overheating the engine if...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 June 2016, 13:51
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,635
Thanks
Thanks for the info.
FD
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
01 June 2016, 22:49
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,635
Anchor
The SIB is 17.5 foot FC530, it weighs about 398lbs and the engine is 235lbs. Include an 18gal bow fuel bladder. You are right though most inflatables seem to be going for something smaller.
Thanks
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
01 June 2016, 22:25
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,635
SIB anchor/anchor setup
I have been reading various threads on rib.net regarding what type of anchor is best for what boat (length) and for what bottom ( sand, mud, rock, etc) and I am still confused. This may be due to my...
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Forum: Engines & props
31 May 2016, 19:12
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Replies: 0
Views: 754
Engine Servicing advice Etec San Diego
I was wondering if someone, could point me in the right direction of a good mechanic in the San Diego area to have some servicing done on an Evinrude Etec 65hp. Although the engine had less than...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 May 2016, 15:30
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Thanks
Thanks, I'll look him up.
Cheers
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 May 2016, 23:30
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
SIB to Anacapa
So I'll finally be getting my SIB (an FC530, 17ft, aluminium floor, 65hp etec) down to Southern California and would eventually like to take it to Anacapa, in the Chanel Islands. Just wondering if...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 March 2016, 01:40
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
26 February 2016, 02:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 February 2016, 01:07
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
Hey squid boat, yes, a black cover is going to...
Hey squid boat, yes, a black cover is going to work wonders in Socal. It's in a hangar in Denver right now so heat is not an issue, yet. It's ready to go, just have to put a new impeller in the etec...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 February 2016, 01:04
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
Hi Char, I am not sure of the make of the cover...
Hi Char, I am not sure of the make of the cover as it came with the boat when I bought it. I do know that the company that built it is out of Missouri. I will get the make of the cover next time I...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 February 2016, 18:51
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 February 2016, 18:30
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,798
Zodiac FC530 pics
Just wanted to post a few pictures of my FC530. Been getting it ready for the 2016 season. Can't wait!
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 February 2016, 22:40
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 February 2016, 15:28
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Thanks
Thanks for the info, will try.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 February 2016, 14:58
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Registration No. Removal?
Hello, I have an FC series Zodiac that came with its' registration no.'s. As far as can see the numbers are a poly sticker but since they are older, have become brittle. I tried removing them by hand...
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