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Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2018, 15:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By smokie
Found the answer after doing some research. ...

Found the answer after doing some research.

Inexpensive digital hour/tach meters are available. They have a ground lead and a lead that wraps around the spark plug wire.
Forum: Engines & props 21 October 2018, 12:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By smokie
Tach for 20hp manual start Honda

I just bought a 20hp manual start Honda four stroke with tiller.
Is there a way to connect a tachometer to this outboard?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 September 2018, 09:52
Replies: 4
Views: 7,109
Posted By smokie
Zodiac's Strongan 1200 PVC, 1100 dtx fabric

I'd like people's opinion on Zodiac's Strongan PVC fabric.

My hypalon Zodiac MK II Grand Raid finally bit the dust after 30+ good service and I'm considering replacing it with the current Classic...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 September 2018, 14:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,518
Posted By smokie
Thank you for the reply. Any suggestions for...

Thank you for the reply.
Any suggestions for the glue to use for hypalon on plastic?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2018, 22:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,518
Posted By smokie
Zodiac MK II Grand Raid material

I am going to undertake repair of my Zodiac Grand Raid. Its hypalon built in the 80's.

I need to remove and glue back in one end cone like that shown at...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2018, 14:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,162
Posted By smokie
Zodiac Warranty on SIBS

Does anyone know what the warranty period on Zodiac hypalon SIBS?

I have a Grand Raid II from the '80s in need of repair. A friend told me Zodiac boats have a lifetime warranty which I found hard...
Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2018, 16:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By smokie
Good to know. Thanks

Good to know.
Thanks
Forum: Engines & props 22 May 2018, 13:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By smokie
20hp for 4.3m rib?

Thinking of getting a 4.3m rib with no console powered by a 20hp tiller four stroke Honda. Would that be enough power to get the boat to plane with just myself?
Forum: RIBnet North America 28 March 2018, 03:31
Replies: 0
Views: 711
Posted By smokie
Inflatable Keel Wanted For Zodiac

Wanted, inflatable keel in good condition for a Zodiac Grand Raid Mark II.
Message me here.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 March 2018, 10:24
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By smokie
Wanted Keel for Zodiac Grand Raid

Wanted, inflatable keel in good condition for a Zodiac Grand Raid Mark II.
Message me here.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 03 March 2018, 09:53
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By smokie
Transducer Location

Hi all. Any fishermen out there?
I am having a new rib built want to install or have installed a transducer for a Hummingbird Helix 10. Any suggestions? My fall back position is to simply mount off...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 March 2018, 15:35
Replies: 5
Views: 3,121
Posted By smokie
Hi Oilystairs, Hope you see this. I have the...

Hi Oilystairs,

Hope you see this. I have the same problem with a Grand Raid keel. Is the keel pvc or hypalon. To repair did you take the seam apart or put a patch over it? How did you end up...
Forum: RIBnet North America 20 February 2018, 20:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By smokie
Custom A-Frame In CA

Does anyone know of a place that will fabricate a custom ss a-frame in California?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 February 2018, 14:51
Replies: 9
Views: 7,474
Posted By smokie
End Cone Repair

I also have a Zodiac GR Mark II with this problem. I want to attempt to fit myself. The hypalon fabric and cone seem to be in good shape.

The one question I have is once the glue is tacky on the...
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 February 2018, 19:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,256
Posted By smokie
Registration

How do you display/attach your boat state regisgration numbers/letters?

I attached them to a wooded board and hang them near the bow when the boat is in use. Gotta be a better way.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 February 2018, 17:52
Replies: 4
Views: 3,133
Posted By smokie
Cone Repair

That's the area I have to repair. My boat is hypaplon.
If I apply pressure with my thumb on the cone at about 10:00 o'clock and about 1" beyond the grey fabric, I can actually stop the leak.

It...
Forum: Trailers & towing 12 February 2018, 10:41
Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
Posted By smokie
Trailer type and adjustment

I may be importing a European boat into the US for personnal use. I've notice most European trailers use a lot of rollers. The type of trailer I'm thinking of getting is something like this:
...
Forum: RIBnet North America 12 February 2018, 10:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,817
Posted By smokie
Importing s rib from Europe

Has anyone imported a rib into the US from Europe for personal use?
I'm thinking of doing so because I don't like the design of available boats in the US in the 4.3m size.

The boat I'm thinking...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 February 2018, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,133
Posted By smokie
End cone repair

I have an older hypalon Zodiac roll-up boat. The boat has an air leak where the pvc end cone is attached to the fabric. I understand this is not an easy repair.
I would like to undertake it myself....
Forum: RIB gallery 22 November 2006, 16:55
Replies: 15
Views: 4,403
Posted By smokie
I currently do a lot of fishing off my Zodiac...

I currently do a lot of fishing off my Zodiac Grand Raid both lakes & sea, though a rib has more options. I'll post pics of my custom rod holders and downrigger mount after my next fishing trip.

I...
Forum: RIBnet North America 22 November 2006, 16:44
Replies: 78
Views: 21,139
Posted By smokie
Great DeCourcy! Thats two of use to scare...

Great DeCourcy!

Thats two of use to scare off the grizzlies and wolves. :thumbs:
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 November 2006, 21:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,277
Posted By smokie
Curious as to why they would be banned. Could it...

Curious as to why they would be banned. Could it be that they could outrun "los federales"? :]
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 November 2006, 17:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,277
Posted By smokie
qcamel It appears you have done some...

qcamel

It appears you have done some research into such a trip. 260 nm is not bad. What are the stopping points for fueling food and rest?
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 20 November 2006, 15:57
Replies: 12
Views: 3,277
Posted By smokie
UK to the Mediterrainean

Has anyone made the trip from the UK around Spain thru the Straits of Gibraltar on a rib? Is the trip feasible given availability of petrol?
Forum: RIBnet North America 17 November 2006, 00:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,851
Posted By smokie
Stoo, Welcome to the club.

Stoo,

Welcome to the club.
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