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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 September 2019, 00:43
Replies: 74
Views: 6,724
Posted By MikeP
Hi guys, This is an interesting thread for...

Hi guys,

This is an interesting thread for me as we've just undertaken our first sea venture - prior to that, we've been all about rivers and canals, so this was a big step. Even though our...
Forum: Commercial operators 19 October 2012, 22:24
Replies: 2
Views: 2,104
Posted By MikeP
Stable(r) filming on a RIB

Hi guys,

SIB owner here, so be gentle with me, but I had exposure to a bit of technology this week during the Wildscreen festival in Bristol that I thought might be of interest (at least in...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2012, 11:13
Replies: 8
Views: 4,795
Posted By MikeP
Worth the effort

Hi guys,

Launching costs there are now £9 to launch, and the refundable £5 for a permit for the bay.

I'd say that in terms of launching, if there are two of you, and you have a long rope...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 September 2012, 23:00
Replies: 8
Views: 4,795
Posted By MikeP
Cardiff Bay/Channel View for SIBbers

Hi everyone,

Long time, no post, I know, but I've not had anything to say!

However, today I managed to achieve a small victory and took our SIB over to Cardiff Bay and launched out of the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 06 September 2012, 22:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,894
Posted By MikeP
Oh yes!

Funnily enough, with the weather looking a bit better, we're trying to fit a whole summer's worth of SIBing into the next few days!

We're definitely out on Sunday, and I've got Saturday pegged as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 October 2010, 08:32
Replies: 1
Views: 2,486
Posted By MikeP
Funnily enough, we've seen exactly the same...

Funnily enough, we've seen exactly the same problem on our Zoom 310. Sadly, I've not had any time to look at it in detail or figure out how to fix it!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 August 2010, 23:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,971
Posted By MikeP
I'd say the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is...

I'd say the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is ripe for this kind of adventure, particularly as SIBs can wiggle under the bridges with little ado - although I still take issue that their red/green...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2010, 22:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,179
Posted By MikeP
Small addendum to this one.... We did indeed...

Small addendum to this one....

We did indeed launch last weekend on the Mon and Brec, and a good time was had by all. However, if anyone else is considering launching onto this canal, beware that...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2010, 22:09
Replies: 13
Views: 4,975
Posted By MikeP
Hi guys, Just a small note about petrol/gas...

Hi guys,

Just a small note about petrol/gas smell in the car...

When finishing up for the day, someone on here recommended disconnecting the gas/petrol tank and letting the engine run on until...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2010, 22:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,695
Posted By MikeP
What I should have maybe said is that particular...

What I should have maybe said is that particular combination of words makes absolutely no sense outside of the context of this discussion (and hence makes it perfect fodder for a non-sensical...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2010, 22:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,373
Posted By MikeP
Hi SIB123, Welcome to the wonderful world of...

Hi SIB123,

Welcome to the wonderful world of SIBbing! With regards to the Broads, this looks like the definitive text :-

https://www.norfolkbroads.com/boating/information/tolls#annual

I think...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2010, 22:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,179
Posted By MikeP
Thanks Seabay (and everyone else)... Mon and...

Thanks Seabay (and everyone else)...

Mon and Brec will be the destination this time, and I'm hoping to do an inflation video at the same time for posterity and information!

But, yeah, this year...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2010, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 5,013
Posted By MikeP
I think this is an inherent hazard for those of...

I think this is an inherent hazard for those of us that have to deflate/inflate our SIBs between launches. Looking at Prairie Tubers pics (thanks for those, very interesting), this looks like...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2010, 21:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,695
Posted By MikeP
I'm going to see if I can get a t-shirt made with...

I'm going to see if I can get a t-shirt made with that saying on it! Fantastic!

:)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 July 2010, 08:58
Replies: 10
Views: 3,695
Posted By MikeP
I'll second that - we use an external car battery...

I'll second that - we use an external car battery for our BST pump, and it is about 15 minutes from parking up to being ready to roll. It really is quite impressive. The one 'con' we had before we...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2010, 23:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,480
Posted By MikeP
Hi TBF, I grew up around the Maidstone area,...

Hi TBF,

I grew up around the Maidstone area, with occasional jaunts to Sheerness and up and around the roads near the Medway on my bike, so I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy your accounts as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2010, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 3,695
Posted By MikeP
Shameless pea-roast from this thread, which is...

Shameless pea-roast from this thread, which is still on the front page today:-

https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36539

I would thoroughly recommend the Bravo Superturbo - and also a cheapo...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 July 2010, 23:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,179
Posted By MikeP
Thanks for the tips, guys. The reason I ask...

Thanks for the tips, guys.

The reason I ask is that my parents are not far from there, and my mum would dearly love to go out on the boat with us. Our other option is dropping into the Brecon and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 June 2010, 22:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,179
Posted By MikeP
Llangorse Lake

Hi guys,

I'm asking this question here as I'm assuming that the RIB crowd aren't welcomed at Llangorse....

Have any of you launched there with your SIBs ? Their website is down at the moment....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2010, 22:58
Replies: 26
Views: 9,258
Posted By MikeP
Hi guys, New datapoint to consider... ...

Hi guys,

New datapoint to consider...

Previously, I've seen a maximum of 7 mph with just me, a fuel tank and a kit bag. Last week, we've had some builders in doing some plumbing stuff, and I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2010, 22:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By MikeP
On a related note, have any of you guys got a...

On a related note, have any of you guys got a 'fishing bible' you would recommend ? I've got myself a nice, compact six foot rod and reel, but a quick squint on Amazon hasn't revealed the 'must...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2010, 22:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,284
Posted By MikeP
I would thoroughly recommend the Bravo Superturbo...

I would thoroughly recommend the Bravo Superturbo - and also a cheapo airbed inflator from Lidl or one of the camping shops.

Our start-up procedure involves putting the Bravo onto the side of the...
Forum: RIB gallery 16 June 2010, 23:25
Replies: 47
Views: 13,770
Posted By MikeP
Ah, Norway...

Lovely pics, extremely envious of your location!

We went to Norway for my 40th and took the Hurtigruten from Bergen to Tromso - absolutely the best experience of our lives, ever! Norway rocks!
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 April 2010, 20:44
Replies: 26
Views: 16,819
Posted By MikeP
We went with Noble as well - turned out at £55.50...

We went with Noble as well - turned out at £55.50 for us for the year, but that's with a smaller outboard (4HP) which may be a factor.

Of course, the only true test of any insurance is if you have...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 December 2009, 12:32
Replies: 3
Views: 1,998
Posted By MikeP
I'll echo that, and here's to a 2010 full of...

I'll echo that, and here's to a 2010 full of happy SIB'bing days!
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