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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 20:00
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jlomb436
I realized I started this in the wrong forum. ...

I realized I started this in the wrong forum. Please move to RIB section if necessary. Thank you!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 August 2017, 18:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By Jlomb436
RIB seaworthiness: AB without a bolster seat?

Heya everyone!

I've spent the last 10 weekends on my boat or my cousins boat. I'm rocking a 14 SIB and my cousin has a 21 foot RIB. I've been looking around at the potential of a purchase...
Forum: Engines & props 05 August 2017, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 5,448
Posted By Jlomb436
Awesome, thanks guys! I'll start to do some...

Awesome, thanks guys! I'll start to do some experimenting to see what works best. I had just assumed something was wrong if it wasn't starting with the choke out. Thanks!
Forum: Engines & props 02 August 2017, 23:48
Replies: 5
Views: 5,448
Posted By Jlomb436
Engine won't start with choke on

So this is interesting. I tried Googling this so I didn't bother you guys with it, but I cannot find any answers. It's always the other way around.

Whether the motor is cold or warm, if the...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2017, 18:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By Jlomb436
Well, the motor is about 17.5" inches from the...

Well, the motor is about 17.5" inches from the mounting brackets to cav plate. Would love the idea of not mixing oil either...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2017, 17:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,044
Posted By Jlomb436
15 to 25 on my SIB, worth it?

Heya folks.

I had a post a couple of days ago regarding my 2 stroke (88' 2 stroke Mariner) shutting off on my a few times. It's likely my fault and my lack of experience.

However, it...
Forum: Engines & props 24 July 2017, 18:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By Jlomb436
Well that is em-barr-assing. Honestly,...

Well that is em-barr-assing.


Honestly, I thought the valve cap was simply a safety measure so the tank didn't explode from expansion. I leave it open in the garage, otherwise during towing or...
Forum: Engines & props 24 July 2017, 04:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By Jlomb436
Motor shut off twice, ran it for 4-5 hours straight

Hey everyone.

I had SUCH a fantastic day out today. Water was glass and for the first time in awhile I was able to get my boat to plane at 15-20 mph all day. Went 60 miles up and down the coast!...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2017, 03:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Jlomb436
My glue came with 2 packages. I'll read the...

My glue came with 2 packages. I'll read the instructions but I assume it was to mix them to create the effect needed.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2017, 03:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Jlomb436
Thanks Office! So scrub PVC with something...

Thanks Office!

So scrub PVC with something like acetone but do not sand? And what type of material or chemical can I use as a halogenation? Thanks!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 July 2017, 02:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Jlomb436
HI Office. It is made of molded Rubber. ...

HI Office.

It is made of molded Rubber.

https://www.inflatableboats.net/achilles-inflatable-boat-parts-helmsman-grip-handle-black-c422bk/
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 July 2017, 23:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,872
Posted By Jlomb436
Glue help - Rubber handle on PVC

Good afternoon everyone.

I decided to mount an "Oh Sh!t" handle on my boat to grab on to instead of using the rope. I went to the local inflatable shop to buy everything and they gave me some...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2017, 05:14
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By Jlomb436
Thank you! I'll remove them as they get in the...

Thank you! I'll remove them as they get in the way I find. Thanks again sir.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2017, 00:45
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By Jlomb436
Fabric around valve cap?

For the life of my I cannot figure this out. I looked at the manual, did many Google searches and even looked at Google images to see if I could locate it. Nothing

I have fabric (which appears...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2017, 04:13
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jlomb436
I'll throw a pic up in the next week or two when...

I'll throw a pic up in the next week or two when I take it out loaded up. Should be fun!

Got a few modifications to make my trips a little more comfortable. Bimini, padded seat for bench, d...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 July 2017, 23:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jlomb436
Thank you! My gosh, I'm now in love with...

Thank you!

My gosh, I'm now in love with rivets. That was WAY to easy. Drilled and installed 4 beautiful D rings to my furthest aluminum piece.

I did goof and for some reason I drilled 2...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2017, 19:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jlomb436
Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to give the...

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going to give the rivet idea a shot and just rivet some d hooks to the aluminum. Such as these.

Husky Stainless Steel Light Duty Anchor Point (4-Pack)-54520 - The...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 June 2017, 16:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Hey Office, That thing seems like a...

Hey Office,

That thing seems like a pretty reasonable deal!

Blue Man,

I'll check it out when I get home. I'm at work in which CL is blocked.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2017, 16:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Thanks Jon and others. There isn't a ton...

Thanks Jon and others.

There isn't a ton of information online regarding the difference between the models, unless I'm missing something. There's the Open, Pro, Pro Open, but I'm noticing the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 June 2017, 01:10
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Sir, You and I think alike as this is...

Sir,

You and I think alike as this is exactly something I would do. I've been on 6000 mile motorcycle camping trips all alone and there is just something about be somewhere by yourself in nature....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 June 2017, 21:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Pro Open 550 would be awesome I bet! But $40K I...

Pro Open 550 would be awesome I bet! But $40K I don't have. Maybe if a nice used one popped up I'd be over that. They do look cool too. PLus they have large internal tanks, something I'd like for...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 June 2017, 17:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Thanks for the thoughts guys. -I'll take...

Thanks for the thoughts guys.


-I'll take a look at some of those books.
-I did not change my prop. I discovered if I WOT immediately it eventually gets on plane. If I gradually wind it up,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 June 2017, 16:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jlomb436
Thanks Gents for all of the ideas! I would have...

Thanks Gents for all of the ideas! I would have totally done the ratchet strap idea as I have plenty of those but the boat is already together and on the trailer. May have to bite the bullet though...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 June 2017, 05:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,255
Posted By Jlomb436
Took my 14' out in 25mph winds in the Pacific, RIB needed?

So this was an interesting experience in the Pacific. I'm somewhat new to boating but I'm very adventurous and wanting to explore.

I planned on a 7 mile trip from harbor to harbor and left in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2017, 22:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,206
Posted By Jlomb436
Would you just recommend I attach some d hooks to...

Would you just recommend I attach some d hooks to the wood than? I have a feeling I'll ruin this aluminum somehow haha. Or drill PAST the floor into the air floor.
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