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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 February 2012, 19:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,817
Posted By cyberstoker
Handles

My Quicksilver SIB bag has handles at either end, not that it's really a bag as it opens out flat and then wraps round the SIB with straps. Makes it easy to carry though.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 15 November 2011, 07:31
Replies: 35
Views: 5,759
Posted By cyberstoker
Looks a nice boat!! You'll have some fun in...

Looks a nice boat!!

You'll have some fun in that, especially with the scenery Alaska way.
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 15 September 2011, 21:56
Replies: 36
Views: 6,998
Posted By cyberstoker
Does a Range Rover count as a Saloon ?

Does a Range Rover count as a Saloon ?
Forum: Commercial operators 28 August 2011, 19:09
Replies: 24
Views: 4,803
Posted By cyberstoker
If the vessel used to make the passages was one...

If the vessel used to make the passages was one that the practical exam could be taken in then I would have though it was fine.

But if you're after a Yachting YM then I would say not.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 27 August 2011, 15:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,575
Posted By cyberstoker
I don't know about the Old BSAC courses, but I...

I don't know about the Old BSAC courses, but I believe the current BSAC boat handler courses are awarded on attendance rather than assessment, so cannot be converted to RYA which is an assessed...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 August 2011, 08:40
Replies: 37
Views: 10,778
Posted By cyberstoker
When you're in the boat and on the water a solid...

When you're in the boat and on the water a solid deck works best, though an airdeck is comfey on the knees. However, as many have said the thought of all the work in putting a hard floor in will...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 August 2011, 22:21
Replies: 5
Views: 962
Posted By cyberstoker
Westfield is popular with dive clubs for their...

Westfield is popular with dive clubs for their boats, and they do include injury to people in your own party in their 3rd party insurance, which I have heard said is not always the case.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 August 2011, 20:32
Replies: 10
Views: 2,773
Posted By cyberstoker
How comfortable are the SR4 car style seats when...

How comfortable are the SR4 car style seats when it gets a bit bumpy, are they still OK even though you can't brace on your legs as you can on a jockey seat or when sat on the tubes?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 August 2011, 22:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,787
Posted By cyberstoker
amazon.com show an HM-126G replacement mike which...

amazon.com show an HM-126G replacement mike which suggests a replacement can be fitted and the pic appears to show push on connectors, so no soldering, assuming you can get the radio open and then...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2011, 18:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,578
Posted By cyberstoker
SIB type

SIB is a Zodiac with inflatable keel and wooden floor.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2011, 14:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,578
Posted By cyberstoker
SIB Setup

Have borrowed a friends 3.5m SIB with 20HP fourstroke for a couple of weeks, but don't seem able to use all the power. Gets up to about 15 knots, but then more throttle seems to make the prop lose...
Forum: Tow vehicles, 4x4s, trucks, cars & bikes 27 July 2011, 18:22
Replies: 21
Views: 13,487
Posted By cyberstoker
Discovery LPG Conversion

I bought a 3.9l Discovery V8 with 92,000 on the clock and LPG converted it.

Engine is now on its last legs at 248,000 miles so, the conversion has been good value for me and I hope to drop in a...
Forum: Bits and pieces 01 July 2011, 17:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By cyberstoker
Cheapskate option

I use the cheapskate option of a cheap £14 pump which gets it at least looking boat shaped with most of the air inside, then finish off with a hand pump with pressure gauge. Though I would rather...
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 June 2011, 18:28
Replies: 21
Views: 4,201
Posted By cyberstoker
Thanks for your comments, car is a ...... Disco3 ...

Thanks for your comments, car is a ...... Disco3

I think he said the nose could do with being heavier, but with a boat that heavy, it would mean a massive weight on the front to make a worthwhile...
Forum: Trailers & towing 26 June 2011, 08:23
Replies: 21
Views: 4,201
Posted By cyberstoker
Anti snake?

A friend of mine has a 10m rib with 600HP on the back which apparently is a handful to tow, as it snakes badly, particularly down hill.

Has anyone advice on how to tame this setup. I've seen...
Forum: Engines & props 09 June 2011, 22:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,849
Posted By cyberstoker
Your sailing plans sound fun. I use an...

Your sailing plans sound fun.

I use an outboard on my GP14 sailing dinghy for motoring round, and it goes very well, though it is an old British Seagull.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 June 2011, 21:51
Replies: 26
Views: 16,912
Posted By cyberstoker
Westfield

I was looking at at Westfield. They claim a unique feature is that their 3rd party covers members of your own party so if you injure one of your own group they can claim, whereas (they say) most...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 26 April 2010, 06:02
Replies: 32
Views: 3,912
Posted By cyberstoker
I read the rules as saying that too, but I see...

I read the rules as saying that too, but I see Chandleries selling and boats using,mounted on the cabin roof, combo red/green lights with the white right on top.

So is the 1m separation...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 April 2010, 15:17
Replies: 26
Views: 16,912
Posted By cyberstoker
My house insurance has a boat section which...

My house insurance has a boat section which covers my sailing dinghy and SIB.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 January 2010, 21:20
Replies: 24
Views: 3,467
Posted By cyberstoker
I carry a can of EasyStart, for emergency use as...

I carry a can of EasyStart, for emergency use as an engine which won't start will sometines keep running once it is going.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 January 2010, 14:05
Replies: 26
Views: 9,289
Posted By cyberstoker
Quicksilver 2.5 with inflatable floor and keel...

Quicksilver 2.5 with inflatable floor and keel and 4hp gets up to about 5 knots.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2009, 10:59
Replies: 100
Views: 15,679
Posted By cyberstoker
I agree, my youngsters wear a buoyancy aid...

I agree, my youngsters wear a buoyancy aid whether crab fishing in Datmouth or playing in the big waves at the beach, not to mention on the boat. On the beach it makes for a much more relaxing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 May 2009, 16:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Posted By cyberstoker
Sealant

I'd mask off the area around the bit with fibres showing and then try a thin layer of aquasure sealant on the scraped area. It dries to a tough rubbery/plasticy material and seems very adherent.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 May 2009, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By cyberstoker
My house insurance is with Norwich Union & they...

My house insurance is with Norwich Union & they have a small craft additional section so I added my SIB on very cheaply.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 May 2009, 19:30
Replies: 36
Views: 7,386
Posted By cyberstoker
I would have thought a navigation debate, as it...

I would have thought a navigation debate, as it seems that hitting rocks was the cause of the problem.
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