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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2018, 10:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By MCL
I definitely think that the old phrase " 2 wrongs...

I definitely think that the old phrase " 2 wrongs don't make a right" can be sound advise.....

However I admit I struggled to keep my cool as it just seemed so unnecessary.

I think there has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2018, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By MCL
Lol well it has been interesting to see everyones...

Lol well it has been interesting to see everyones response, one thing is clear tho and that is that most feel that such actions are rather emotive!

Maybe I did escalate the situation be parking...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2018, 17:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By MCL
Indeed. I think you have bit the nail on the head...

Indeed. I think you have bit the nail on the head fenlander. Rise above it but it makes me feel better to have my feeling validated by other SIB owners! Lol
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2018, 16:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By MCL
How would you deal with this?

Having had a great day out on the water at the north Norfolk coast had a little anoyance at the end of the day.

I was packing up my SIB in the boat car park, and my boat was lying across the back...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 June 2018, 08:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By MCL
You can use your phone but it you should put it...

You can use your phone but it you should put it in a waterproof case.

I use alpine quest on Android just because I have a load of OS maps saved on it which give me some limited detail about land...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2018, 14:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By MCL
Yes well I will be honest I am nervous about...

Yes well I will be honest I am nervous about writing about it on here as the fastroller 325 is rated at 10hp. Obviously you know this having owned one.

I have justfied it my own head as a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2018, 14:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By MCL
This is really interesting, I have just sold my...

This is really interesting, I have just sold my 2015 Yamaha 8hp 2s. Paired with a correctly inflated (using pressure guage) zodiac fastroller 325.

Myself at 75kg, I could plane at a maximum 17mph....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2018, 09:02
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
A serviceable 2006 2s mariner 15hp currently at...

A serviceable 2006 2s mariner 15hp currently at £650 1 day to go.


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253695056612
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 June 2018, 05:55
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
I brought this on ebay a couple of days ago. A...

I brought this on ebay a couple of days ago. A tatty 2004 mariner 15hp 2s. Listed at £950, i organised a viewing 1 hr after he had listed it then did a deal at £900 at his place after checking it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 June 2018, 10:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By MCL
I can only comment on the bravo bp12 I have to...

I can only comment on the bravo bp12 I have to owned for last year.

It's electric, it has a dial to set the pressure and has the ability to inflate a high pressure floor.

So far it has worked...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 May 2018, 19:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,084
Posted By MCL
So max rated at 10hp then. Lol. You won't...

So max rated at 10hp then. Lol.

You won't get a speach from me, I'm a firm believer in people having the freedom to make there own choices :) .

Would love to see a video of the he boat in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 May 2018, 18:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,084
Posted By MCL
Looks like you having a great time. We are at...

Looks like you having a great time. We are at lake Garda in Italy at the moment
Having a great time too. What is the maximum hp your boat is rated for?
Forum: Engines & props 25 May 2018, 07:17
Replies: 169
Views: 64,469
Posted By MCL
A fantastic post that can be used as a reference...

A fantastic post that can be used as a reference for others with the same engine, well done with both your service and write up.

I find myself at a crossroad deciding between an old and simple 2...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 May 2018, 06:32
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
I have just read it fenlander, I will post on...

I have just read it fenlander, I will post on that thread with more specific questions though.

Going back to the outboard listed above, i have the yamaha 9.9 / 15 hp service manual. The only...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2018, 21:28
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
I will wait it out for a nice 15hp engine. My...

I will wait it out for a nice 15hp engine. My saving grace is I am in no rush.

Part of me is very tempted to get a Suzuki 20hp efi at 44kg. I think the technology is fantastic but I am slightly...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2018, 21:08
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
Yes it did seam rather overpriced for a 11 year...

Yes it did seam rather overpriced for a 11 year old motor! Although I know people buy such motors for silly money at this time of year.

I didn't realise Lee was well versed in such matters, I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2018, 20:46
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
Sorry fenlander, what do you mean if you don't...

Sorry fenlander, what do you mean if you don't say why?

I wasn't going to look, just more interested if people thought it was 15hp or 10hp.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 May 2018, 18:47
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
So saw this Yamaha 2007 2 smoke on eBay. ...

So saw this Yamaha 2007 2 smoke on eBay.

The owner states "2007 Yamaha Outboard, originally rated at 9.9hp, but upgraded (May 2018) to 15hp (through replacing the reed valve)."

He has slapped...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 May 2018, 20:50
Replies: 1,108
Views: 196,135
Posted By MCL
The link doesn't work for me correctly. Is it...

The link doesn't work for me correctly. Is it everyine or just me?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2018, 23:50
Replies: 636
Views: 225,813
Posted By MCL
that looks the business. and rapid, must be a...

that looks the business. and rapid, must be a hoot!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2018, 21:55
Replies: 18
Views: 2,055
Posted By MCL
I would say aerotec if you really want a deep v ...

I would say aerotec if you really want a deep v but they aren't very roomy boats and not ideal fishing platforms.

If you are packing away each time you want an high pressure air floor for ease...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 January 2018, 17:27
Replies: 6
Views: 3,076
Posted By MCL
My top 5 would be: 1, life jackets 2,...

My top 5 would be:

1, life jackets
2, suitable clothing
3, VHF
4, enough fuel / basic spares (killcord)
5, mobile


I would get any bouyancy that fitted correctly with enough flotation...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 December 2017, 08:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,979
Posted By MCL
SIBs that are designed to plane won't suffer any...

SIBs that are designed to plane won't suffer any damage from planning. What kind of floor does yours have? Plywood/aluminium, high pressure air, or slatted.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2017, 06:01
Replies: 27
Views: 3,169
Posted By MCL
Wow, what countries do you pass through to get to...

Wow, what countries do you pass through to get to there?
Forum: Trailers & towing 23 July 2017, 05:59
Replies: 35
Views: 5,614
Posted By MCL
Interesting I always thought that it was plated...

Interesting I always thought that it was plated weights that matter. Which I always thought was rather stupid. But clearly the above statement shows otherwise. If you got to 660kg you would need the...
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