Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 June 2020, 10:50
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Replies: 6
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Thanks for your advice!
The inside of the...
Thanks for your advice!
The inside of the bailers can’t be reached due to the floor. I have plenty of black hypalon than can be used as extentions, so I will try that solution first.
Thanks!
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
23 June 2020, 20:52
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Thanks, but it’s impossible to use plugs on...
Thanks, but it’s impossible to use plugs on milpro elephant bailers. However I guess I could make them longer and keep the opening above water. The elephant bailers are simply long sleevs, see pic...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
23 June 2020, 19:17
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Zodiac Fc470 leaking water
Hi!
After a few years of use my Fc470 is still going strong. She is a 2005 model brought from U.S. army. Her new service is as a flyfishing boat in Norway.
However she is leaking water. I...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
28 July 2019, 17:55
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,154
The F470 is hypalon?
...
The F470 is hypalon?
https://isurplus.com.au/manuals/Zodiac%20F470%20User%20Manual.pdf
However the G470 is PVC.
Best regards
Brage
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 September 2018, 18:50
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,939
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 August 2018, 11:15
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
My engine is a 30 HP 4 stroke, but a Yamaha...
My engine is a 30 HP 4 stroke, but a Yamaha dealer helped me get 40 HP out of it. (30 HP and 40 HP are the same enigines).
Both 30 HP and 40 HP are excelent for the FC470. However the FC 470...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 August 2018, 13:34
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 August 2018, 19:55
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Testing the FC470 this summer
Thanks to many rib.net members my Zodiac FC 470 was ready for some adventures this summer. The 18 gallon fuel bladder worked perfect (thanks Tim).
The main adventure was in north of Norway. 1...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 July 2018, 21:55
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,046
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Forum: Bits and pieces
02 July 2018, 12:51
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
Ok, Send me your adress on PM. I will send you...
Ok, Send me your adress on PM. I will send you more than enough to refurbish the holders. A friend of mine has just used the same hypalon for a complete reglue of a Zodiac Mark V transome, so it...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
29 June 2018, 17:15
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
I must check over the weekend. Any spesial...
I must check over the weekend. Any spesial messurements you need? Regarding price you can have it for free (its used hypalon from a FC470), but you must pay shipping to Denmark.
Cheers
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Forum: Bits and pieces
23 June 2018, 08:53
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
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Forum: Bits and pieces
20 June 2018, 21:47
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,637
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
12 June 2018, 11:11
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,939
No worries.
The most famous norwegian fjord...
No worries.
The most famous norwegian fjord is the «Sognefjorden». It’s 5 hours drive from Oslo.
In Sognefjorden you can park your car and trailer at Lćrdal. The use your rib and go to Flom....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 June 2018, 21:40
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,939
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 May 2018, 11:32
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 May 2018, 09:31
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 May 2018, 20:48
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
The video was very funny Gurnard. You made your...
The video was very funny Gurnard. You made your point in an excelent way!
Now regarding how to climb back on board. Your jacket (not life jacket) will be heavy because of water. So remove it. It’s...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 May 2018, 18:39
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
Hers some tips:
1, Remove your wading boots ...
Hers some tips:
1, Remove your wading boots
2, Remove your jacket
3, If water is traped above your wading belt, remove your shoulder straps
4, Use the engine as a ladder, securing your leg grip...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 May 2018, 16:10
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
With a vadingbelt both legs of the vader are...
With a vadingbelt both legs of the vader are filled with air, not water. It’s actully easyer to get out of the water with vaders.
Try it in your next trip, and make sure to post a video :)
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 May 2018, 15:40
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,516
My SIBěng during winter is always related to...
My SIBěng during winter is always related to flyfishing. I`ve been wearing vaders for so many years I feel naked without them.. :)
From my point of view vaders are superbe for SIBěng. They keep...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
18 May 2018, 19:53
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Replies: 1
Views: 604
Zodiac FC 470 Speed tubes
Hi!
I`m selling a pair of speed tubes for FC470.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163054156965?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
I will sell them both for § 400 here on rib.net.
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Forum: Other stuff
09 March 2018, 12:26
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,559
It will often be very difficult to get proper...
It will often be very difficult to get proper insurance for the marina, because of the hige risk of injury in bad weather.
The marina probably has good liability waivers in the leases with the...
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Forum: Bits and pieces
27 January 2018, 17:37
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Replies: 0
Views: 572
Zodiac FC 470 Mooring Cover ~ FC 470 Cover
I have a orliginal Zodiac Mooring cover for a Zodiac 650 pro. It is grey without holes and in mint condition. My plan was to customize it, to make it fit my Zodiac FC 470.
To save all the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 November 2017, 16:25
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,468
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