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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2016, 21:00
Replies: 21
Views: 12,290
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Weather/swell limits for a sib

Hi,

Just trying to get an understanding of how regularly a sib is usable in the sea.
I know weather is complicated and combined with tides etc it's even more complex but just looking at general...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2016, 19:52
Replies: 15
Views: 3,065
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Yeah. It was really the weight i was thinking...

Yeah. It was really the weight i was thinking about. I think the 2.5 or 3.5 hp motors from the big brands are a fair bit more than 9.8kg.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2016, 13:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,065
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Auxillary motor?

Apols if this is a stupid question but would anyone consider using one of these as an auxillary on a sib / frib. Less than 10kg and it looks like it could get you in faster than rowing speed in case...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 23:01
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Hi stevem. I understand what you say about...

Hi stevem.

I understand what you say about rigging de-rigging. I think i like the idea of having the option of boot or trailer at the moment. So frib suits that but as mentioned i may go to a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 22:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
This is the other hobby Im afflicted with. ...

This is the other hobby Im afflicted with.

For anyone interested perhaps I could swap flying lessons for boating lessons 😀

Paragliding
https://vimeo.com/111200928
https://vimeo.com/11325720...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 21:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Im with you fenlander. Its my intention to buy a...

Im with you fenlander. Its my intention to buy a boat that i can fit in the boot. After years of wishlist shopping my boat of choice would be a warrior 165 but the reason i never got one was because...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 16:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Thanks for all the advice. Good point RE...

Thanks for all the advice.
Good point RE transport. I am looking at getting a ford galaxy shortly so hopefully should be OK although I still may opt for a roof rack or small trailer even with the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 11:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Thankyou Brian and MickHitch. I hadn't seen...

Thankyou Brian and MickHitch.

I hadn't seen the f-ribs until you guys mentioned them.
Just shows how valuable these forums are.
Wow the f-ribs look great don't they?
I think my budget may be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2016, 05:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Thanks for the advice Fenlander. You're right RE...

Thanks for the advice Fenlander. You're right RE horsepower and planing etc. and having done some further research and reading your post Im looking at T38 IE2 with Honda BF20.

According to hondas...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 August 2016, 11:11
Replies: 19
Views: 2,901
Posted By ArdusFlyer
Hi from Warrington area

Hi all,

Great forum. Just thought I'd say hi.
I've been hankering for a boat for years in an ideal world would probably go for a Warrior but have never taken the plunge. Maybe later in life but...
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