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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 August 2009, 16:04
Replies: 17
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Posted By smokeeater341
Latest follow up: I installed the new air...

Latest follow up:

I installed the new air keel which came in as promised on time. Communications with Aquamarine were excellent and customer service was second to none.

The keel I ordered was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 August 2009, 14:46
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
That's my concern! Sounds good! I'll...

That's my concern!

Sounds good!

I'll post up some pics when I get back in later today. The motor is a simple 2 thumper, single carbed Johnson but the compression is solid and it runs well.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 August 2009, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
I love hearing about Morrisons and Asda's as my...

I love hearing about Morrisons and Asda's as my Aunt, who I visit yearly, lives in Ellesmere Port. I ordered one from a company named Aqua Marine Boats in Richmond B.C. for $100.00 shipped. It's a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2009, 13:44
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
Thanks to all for some very sound advice. I found...

Thanks to all for some very sound advice. I found a manufacturer who is shipping out a new one for a much better price. I love the "Zodiac" quality but it sure comes with a price when doing any...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 July 2009, 17:16
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
That's exactly what I said to the rep. Zodiac...

That's exactly what I said to the rep. Zodiac replacement parts aren't cheap, I understand that but this quote was off the radar! I'm in the process of trying other manufacturers to see if I can find...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 July 2009, 12:53
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
Hi Lightning, That is exactly the same keel...

Hi Lightning,

That is exactly the same keel as I am talking about. The PVC flaps that you speak of are long gone on mine. My major concern is how to try and repair the leak(s) on the air keel. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 July 2009, 03:24
Replies: 17
Views: 8,274
Posted By smokeeater341
Air keel

Hi all,

Been around a while with my Bombard 470 Explorer that I had to sell last year due to storage issues. I recently bought a MK II GR with a 30 Johnson O/B Tiller. I love this boat and have...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 14 August 2007, 20:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,870
Posted By smokeeater341
Humminbird 797 C2 SI

Has anyone got any feed back on these units, other than they are hellishly expensive? I am looking for a unit that is capable of side imaging, and it seems like these are the only fishfinders...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 20 June 2007, 03:49
Replies: 0
Views: 1,071
Posted By smokeeater341
Schematic drawings

I was wondering if anyone has any schematic drawings of the Bombard WB 470 Explorer hull design, as I am wanting to install a 4" deck plate and I'm not really sure if and where the beam width...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2006, 16:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By smokeeater341
Thanks. What I may do is mount the L/S motor with...

Thanks. What I may do is mount the L/S motor with the toggle clamps and see how it performs. If it gives me grief, I will have to go to a jack plate to raise the mount 4".
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2006, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By smokeeater341
Won't there be an issue of flooding the transom?...

Won't there be an issue of flooding the transom? I have heard of problems with putting the long on the short transom.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2006, 15:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By smokeeater341
Jack Plates

Does anyone have feedback on the use of Jack Plates in order to use a long shaft motor on their short shaft transom? Here in Canada, it's next to impossible to find a new short shaft motor anymore,...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2006, 14:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,979
Posted By smokeeater341
Thanks folks, I appreciate the feedback. The only...

Thanks folks, I appreciate the feedback. The only reason I thought of doing so was it is a handy place to store them when travelling to and from the boat ramps as well. The unit I was looking at was...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 18 August 2006, 03:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,979
Posted By smokeeater341
What do you use for scuba tanks?

I am new to this board so please be patient if I am asking a redundant question, as I couldn't find anything in the search engine. I wanted to know what you are using to secure scuba cylinders on you...
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