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Forum: Engines & props 03 August 2010, 22:10
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
Thanks for that... I wish I'd never taken it to...

Thanks for that... I wish I'd never taken it to anyone to be looked at now. They clearly didn't check it out properly because otherwise surely they should have spotted the problem almost immediately...
Forum: Engines & props 03 August 2010, 20:20
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
A result finally!!!

Well I'm a happy man after " one final look at the engine" last weekend :)

After leaving the engine for the Winter & doing nothing more this year, I agreed with the wife that I'd sell the engine...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 October 2009, 13:14
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Looks like a useful site...I'd certainly...

Looks like a useful site...I'd certainly recommend a C-Tug for smaller inflatables (we have a 3.2m sib) if you don't want to go for transom wheels - you might just need to be a bit careful over...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 September 2009, 20:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,821
Posted By LanceB
We were looking at something like 2.7/2.8 to...

We were looking at something like 2.7/2.8 to start with but as soon as we saw some boats up close we realised that 3m+ was going to be best..this is for 2 adults mainly but occasionally an extra 1 or...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2009, 15:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,880
Posted By LanceB
That pump was my first thought but unlike you we...

That pump was my first thought but unlike you we wanted to inflate & deflate every tme & carry the boat in the car so I think for us electric was the best option.

I think the Bravo stirrup pump...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2009, 15:48
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
I got my C-Tug at the end of last week & tried it...

I got my C-Tug at the end of last week & tried it this weekend - works great with the boat & engine as I'd hoped & it's very manouverable...I need to get the straps sorted properly now with a side...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 August 2009, 08:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,880
Posted By LanceB
Hi Mark jky is right, you're going to have a...

Hi Mark

jky is right, you're going to have a 2 stage pump & when you switch over to the HP port it just makes it higher pressure (up to 800mb for your airdeck) but low volume. It'll probably seem...
Forum: Engines & props 23 August 2009, 14:19
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
I now have the engine back & have ordered a set...

I now have the engine back & have ordered a set of workshop manuals on CD..

Not quite sure how to approach the work but I guess I'll wait for the manual to arrive & then see if it tells me what I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 August 2009, 11:21
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
I've just ordered a C-Tug for £79.95 delivered -...

I've just ordered a C-Tug for £79.95 delivered - I'll get some more webbing to adapt the strap for our SIB once it arrives.

I'll post results once I've given it a try...thanks Chris & John for all...
Forum: Engines & props 21 August 2009, 22:57
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
I agree, I think I'm now going to get a CD manual...

I agree, I think I'm now going to get a CD manual for the engine off ebay & give it a go.

Also been looking around the net & have found someone who will stripdown, clean (sonic etc), rebuild & set...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 August 2009, 15:54
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Had a good look at the boat & engine setup at the...

Had a good look at the boat & engine setup at the weekend & using a couple of slipways as we did I really think it will work.

I haven't seen a C-Tug up close but from the pictures & dimensions...
Forum: Engines & props 20 August 2009, 11:36
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
Well I've valled the engineers & they told me a...

Well I've valled the engineers & they told me a tale of woe!!

The engine runs when fuel is put into the cylinders after the pugs have been taken out but not just trying to start it normally (as I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2009, 20:38
Replies: 19
Views: 17,911
Posted By LanceB
Hi Jake, I got an adapter with it but it...

Hi Jake,

I got an adapter with it but it happens to be the wrong one...it doesn't need a special one though as we used one of the ones supplied & it worked fine for both the tubes & the airdeck.
...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2009, 08:59
Replies: 19
Views: 17,911
Posted By LanceB
Was looking on the warranty card to see what it...

Was looking on the warranty card to see what it said ref repairs etc & they say you need to contact Scoprega (presumably by phone/email) to get a return authorisation & then post the pump back to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 August 2009, 08:53
Replies: 19
Views: 17,911
Posted By LanceB
Used my new Bravo BST 12 HP pump for the first...

Used my new Bravo BST 12 HP pump for the first time at the weekend. What am amazing bit if kit it is...just worked brilliantly!!

Used one of the supplied adapters & it pumped up the tubes &...
Forum: Engines & props 18 August 2009, 08:40
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
When I dropped it off the engineers were on...

When I dropped it off the engineers were on shutdown for the next week, so they should be looking at it this week.

I'm waiting for a phone call or will chase later in the week.

Cheers
Lance
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 August 2009, 21:06
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Thanks for that John. It's looking like this is...

Thanks for that John. It's looking like this is the way we will go for launching & recovery...bit too awkward carrying the boat then outboard to the water for myself & my wife
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2009, 21:14
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Ah yes, we're on the same wavelength...that's the...

Ah yes, we're on the same wavelength...that's the only way I could think of making it work!

Cheers again Chris :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2009, 20:28
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Yes, there is that! I think it would be...

Yes, there is that!

I think it would be fine to get the boat into the water but hadn't really got as far as getting it out again in the thought process

Just don't like the wheels designed for...
Forum: Engines & props 12 August 2009, 08:35
Replies: 30
Views: 8,174
Posted By LanceB
Thanks..the main thing for mew was the fact that...

Thanks..the main thing for mew was the fact that the engine ran & pumped water Ok (I bought it as 'not running when we tried to start it in the Spring') so was taking a chance on it really.

It's...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 August 2009, 08:21
Replies: 19
Views: 17,911
Posted By LanceB
Cheers, that's what I was thinking...glad to know...

Cheers, that's what I was thinking...glad to know I was on the right track :)
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2009, 22:04
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Fantastic! Thanks so much for the pictures &...

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the pictures & dimensions. It's been very useful to get your feedback.

Cheers
Lance
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2009, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Many thanks for your feedback by the way Chris.....

Many thanks for your feedback by the way Chris.. I forgot to ask you though, how wide are the C-tugs?

I appreciate the offer by the way too...we're planning to go down to the coast, Devon'ish on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2009, 19:19
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
Great!!! I thought everyone would think I was mad...

Great!!! I thought everyone would think I was mad but I'm glad I posed the question now :)

I was thinking of the C-Tug being located on or very close to the transom. The hull is pretty solid as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2009, 18:57
Replies: 25
Views: 9,266
Posted By LanceB
No, the transom floats, trim tabs or whatever...

No, the transom floats, trim tabs or whatever they call them?? are shaped - see photo
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