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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2009, 16:30
Replies: 10
Views: 3,036
Posted By mike13401
Thanks for all your replies. I hadnt realised...

Thanks for all your replies. I hadnt realised that it was for temporary repairs,and it certainly wasnt mentioned when bought it.
I fact I was in the chandlers last week querying the problem and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2009, 10:54
Replies: 10
Views: 3,036
Posted By mike13401
Pete this is the glue I have used...

Pete this is the glue I have used...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 July 2009, 08:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,036
Posted By mike13401
Repairs not working

I have a really odd problem,in the shape of an old 3.8m Avon sport,which has a couple of leaks.
I repaired on of the leaks using Hypalon material and a tube of Polymarine Hypalon glue.
The first I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2009, 22:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By mike13401
Right having had another look at your picture,do...

Right having had another look at your picture,do I take it that the second pic is the adaptor that goes on the pump hose.
If this is the case then this is the bit I need,so do you know where I can...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2009, 18:43
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By mike13401
Thats the valves. But I dont really understand...

Thats the valves.
But I dont really understand the diagram,as the wire appears to be in the cap.

Sorry if I am being stupid

Mike
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 June 2009, 14:26
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By mike13401
OK now I have a problem as I have spoken to...

OK now I have a problem as I have spoken to Barnett and BHG marine who have both stated that you should not have to do anything with the Bombard Valve.

So next question is there such a place as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 May 2009, 07:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,806
Posted By mike13401
Pump Question ??

I have finally bitten the bullet,and bought a Bravo 12v HP pump.
So the question is how accurate is the regulator.

I have set the pump to 4psi to inflate the sponsons,but when it cuts out they...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 May 2009, 21:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By mike13401
Thanks for the input. The only reasons for...

Thanks for the input.

The only reasons for avoiding a patch is
1. it looks crap
2. once patched for some reason it becomes worthless if I want to sell it.

I agree that it is a good option,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2009, 20:44
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By mike13401
Sounds good do you have a link or even a name for...

Sounds good do you have a link or even a name for it?
Thanks

All the best
Mike
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2009, 19:47
Replies: 7
Views: 2,244
Posted By mike13401
Repairing a small scrape

I have discovered a small scrape on the bottom of my Bombard Aerotec.

https://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg106/gunslinger13401/DSCF0400.jpg

It hasnt gone all the way through but you can see the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2009, 18:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,255
Posted By mike13401
The pump is a BST 12HP. Mike

The pump is a BST 12HP.

Mike
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 May 2009, 07:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,255
Posted By mike13401
Bombard accessories

Hi all
I have just dusted off my Aerotec 380 and in moving I appear to have lost some bits.

So does anyone know where I can buy spares and accessories for a Bombard.

Also I have just bought a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 April 2009, 15:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,360
Posted By mike13401
Bravo superturbo

Hi
Does anyone know a supplier of these at reasonable prices.

In the midst of the worst recession in living memory and these things seem to have gone up over 25% since last year.

Are these...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 April 2009, 10:35
Replies: 34
Views: 6,265
Posted By mike13401
This kind of explains what happened to me in...

This kind of explains what happened to me in Sainsburys last week.
Nothing to do with boats,but I run my car on 50/50 WVO and diesel. So I fill 10l into each of two 20l containers then when I get...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 April 2009, 09:44
Replies: 1
Views: 1,334
Posted By mike13401
Length of shaft for a Bombard 380 Aerotec.

As above really.

What length of shaft for this SIB and would it be the same for most SIBs.

Thanks
Mike
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 April 2009, 16:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By mike13401
Valve replacement instructions

Ok I have some valves to replace my A4s so does anyone have a link to info on replacement,how to's or instructions.

Or in fact anyone can give me some info either on thread or by PM it would be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 April 2009, 17:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By mike13401
They arrived today and after studying pics on a...

They arrived today and after studying pics on a couple of sites I can categorically state that they are A8s.

It is the complete valve minus the dust cover cap.

TBH at this price I have ordered...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 April 2009, 13:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By mike13401
Thanks for the reply I understand your...

Thanks for the reply
I understand your point,but having lost a job recently the price does matter. When you say 100% pukka ,in what way?
I have heard of Honeywell and I believe they make a huge...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 April 2009, 08:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By mike13401
Repacement valves cheap price

Seems I definitely have to replace the valves on my Avon so I have been looking around various suppliers.
To be honest the seem to be quite pricey for what the are,but then I guess its about...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2009, 09:02
Replies: 8
Views: 3,476
Posted By mike13401
Re:A4 valves

I am going to have to replace the A4 valves in my Avon.

So I have discussed the valve situation with a couple of suppliers,and they have said that the easiest way to remove the valves,is to heat...
Forum: Engines & props 04 April 2009, 17:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By mike13401
Ok I have now started the motor and it runs but I...

Ok I have now started the motor and it runs but I am sure could do with a service,also there is a steady flow of coolant water a until it gets warm then its just exhaust smoke.At which point I shut...
Forum: Engines & props 04 April 2009, 10:30
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By mike13401
Chris thanks that certainly looks like its for my...

Chris thanks that certainly looks like its for my motor.
Although cant tell the year because as usual there is no ID sticker.
TBH I dont remember ever buying a secondhand motor with the stickers...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 April 2009, 10:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,017
Posted By mike13401
Not sure if there is a lot of difference between...

Not sure if there is a lot of difference between a Rover and the S300.

From your pics Chris all the floor boards and fittings look that that.
If you have any way of emailing the magazine or...
Forum: Engines & props 04 April 2009, 08:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,537
Posted By mike13401
Yamaha ID

Seems to be all questions at the moment.

Yamaha 4hp 2 stroke motor,where will I find the ID plate ??

I am guessing its a 100/1 mix as most seem to be, now to date all my motors have had built...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 April 2009, 22:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,017
Posted By mike13401
Thats helpful Chris thanks. Yes they are A4...

Thats helpful Chris thanks.

Yes they are A4 valves and I seem to remember that someone told me that you could replace the internal part (bit like a rubber mushroom) but it was a bit fiddly.

Its...
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