Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 November 2020, 09:00
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Replies: 2
Views: 765
Are 'ALL' Avon s400's Hypalon?
Hi,
I recently purchased an Avon s400, after a long break from SIB's. There doesn't seem to be extensive info on the s400's on the net, and to me it feels that it's made of PVC, but I am unsure.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 June 2010, 10:00
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,113
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 June 2010, 11:41
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,113
couldn't agree more, as they say here in...
couldn't agree more, as they say here in Australia it's; the most selective and sustainable form of fishing known to man. fresh seafood caught in your local waters is hard to beat. would love to see...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
13 June 2010, 12:00
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,113
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Forum: Engines & props
12 May 2010, 05:54
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,874
cheers guys, thats is some great info.
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cheers guys, thats is some great info.
9D280 thanks for the description I feel more confident to take the prop off now.
I will also stay clear of the copper based grease and get some proper...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2010, 04:02
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,874
they certainly do, an Australian company named...
they certainly do, an Australian company named Solas manufacture them, and do fairly well from what i've heard.
the prop is claimed to have helped achieve 35knots out of a thunder cat (twin hull...
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Forum: Engines & props
11 May 2010, 03:24
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,874
Basic's of replacing a propellor
Hi everyone,
I did a search and didn't find any specific answers, so im hoping for some wisdom from you good people.
I have never removed and replaced a prop, and as such am naive to what's...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 May 2010, 22:47
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
I live in Mordialloc about 15-20min from...
I live in Mordialloc about 15-20min from Frankston. depending on which way the winds blowing we could have a run around Franger or Mornington. My SIB is on a trailer, I tried previously to go without...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
04 May 2010, 08:18
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 May 2010, 07:08
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,057
fantastic info, my SIBing has just taken a turn...
fantastic info, my SIBing has just taken a turn for the better. I can honestly say I was entirely over dismantling the boat after a dive, and was considering giving it up. I was almost considering an...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 May 2010, 01:12
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,214
I use a 3.4m hypalon Sport, current model.
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I use a 3.4m hypalon Sport, current model.
Not sure of precise speed, haven't checked it on a GPS. However, my guess would be over 25knts at full pace with one person on board. I generally have...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 May 2010, 13:38
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,214
certainly get very good speed out of my 3.4m...
certainly get very good speed out of my 3.4m quicksilver with the 18hp. it is quicker than my mates 3.8m with a 25hp. very light and maneuverable, i tow it along as a float when i dive. i have taken...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 May 2010, 09:58
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,057
thanks guys,
precisely the info i was...
thanks guys,
precisely the info i was looking for, long term use of SIB and outboard on trailer without significant trouble or issues.
looks like i might even put the old 18hp on my 3.4m...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 May 2010, 03:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,214
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
02 May 2010, 03:00
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,057
Outboards permanently fitted to SIB's
Hi all,
looking for a definitive answer to a question I have asked before, and also asked numerous SIB suppliers.
Is it okay to have an outboard permanently fitted to a SIB on a trailer?
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 March 2010, 01:06
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
16 March 2010, 06:10
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Question: SIB wheels & max weight/size?
just a question regarding max weight for SIB wheels, how heavy can a SIB be for one person to comfortable pull a SIB on wheels across sand? I know it depends on the person and whether the wheels are...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 February 2010, 22:27
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 February 2010, 23:07
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
Eg why does clipper care about mpg, the rest...
Eg why does clipper care about mpg, the rest don't with their v8s - what does that mean? mpeg? as in pictures? or is that an acronym for fuel? either way i am an immigrant, so i only moved to...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 February 2010, 23:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,473
the way i do it is; back the trailer up to the...
the way i do it is; back the trailer up to the waters edge, unhitch the trailer and push it into the water, load the SIB on, then tie a rope directly from the trailer to the tow ball, pull it out,...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 February 2010, 23:41
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
no. 7 is meant to read 'my uncouth ribnet...
no. 7 is meant to read 'my uncouth ribnet etiquette'
gold star for you bigmuz7, missed that one
8) use forum for seeking advice in a respectable manner, sit and wait, do not state observations...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 February 2010, 22:16
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
Okay, lessons learnt.
1) Don't express being...
Okay, lessons learnt.
1) Don't express being surprised that 200 people could view a post and you didn't get any feedback on why its not good practice to travel with the outboard on your transom on...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 February 2010, 11:30
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
wonderful, a forum with cranky people who are...
wonderful, a forum with cranky people who are familiar with sarcasm... stick with it willk it may be the lowest form of wit but somehow i feel your a master of it.
my question was purely that:
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 February 2010, 04:21
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
amazing, 200 views, 2 responses..i guess 1:100...
amazing, 200 views, 2 responses..i guess 1:100 ratio of advice offered is better than nothing??!!
I will be ringing around and enquiring with local boat shops here in Australia and leave you guys...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
19 February 2010, 22:23
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,839
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