Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 March 2010, 18:16
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Replies: 24
Views: 38,290
Peter_C, How deep into the water is your...
Peter_C, How deep into the water is your transducer? I just mounted mine, like you explained, and the transducer going through the water shoots up a stream of water about 3-4 feet. Does that happen...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 March 2010, 03:23
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,141
Under floor storage
I have an 18' Achilles that I'm trying to rig up. As we all know, these SIB's fill up pretty quick with stuff (pfds, fishing gear, coolers, etc). So I was thinking, is there any way to store that...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 March 2010, 03:17
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Replies: 24
Views: 38,290
On my old 14' I would power it with a small...
On my old 14' I would power it with a small portable battery. I also use this on my kayak. On the new boat I will hook it up to a full size 12 volt battery. You can get these small batteries on...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 February 2010, 06:14
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Replies: 24
Views: 38,290
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 February 2010, 06:02
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
18 February 2010, 05:55
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,841
I am surprised every time I take out my sib as...
I am surprised every time I take out my sib as well. It seems like I am spending more money on fuel stabilizer than I am the fuel. I have often wondered how I am getting such great fuel economy. ...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 February 2010, 05:46
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Replies: 4
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Yeah, it's not an island boat....yet. I figure...
Yeah, it's not an island boat....yet. I figure I'll have to save up a bit to rig it for island travel. I'm thinking dual 40's should do the trick...Assuming they fit. For the time being it'll be...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
17 February 2010, 00:19
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,919
Latest Find - Achilles SU18
Well after tooling around on my old 14' Achilles, I became hooked on the SIBs. The only problem with the 14 footer was that it was a 14 footer...tot small. My buddy said that his dad was selling...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 February 2010, 17:38
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,334
What price should I ask?
I had this posted in the North America forum but I thought I would throw it our to the rest of the community. I'm getting ready to sell my Achilles, but don't know what price to ask for it. Below is...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
14 February 2010, 04:58
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,040
What price should I ask?
I'm getting ready to sell my Achilles, but don't know what price to ask for it. Below is how the ad will read:
Boat - Achilles 14 foot Gray Hypalon material (model se-140). 5 air chambers with...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 September 2009, 21:39
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,564
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Forum: Engines & props
21 September 2009, 21:21
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Thanks for the info. Model # 30AM Serial #...
Thanks for the info. Model # 30AM Serial # 689-(S)000391. From under the flywheel, there are three wires coming out: White, Brown, Black. Any more help would be great.
Thanks,
Matt
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
21 September 2009, 07:19
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,564
Adding Bench to Inflatable
I have a 1986 Achilles 14' SIB. I am looking at installing a rear bench. The bench will most likely be a 1"X12" sealed with rubberized paint. The problem I'm having is with the install. I went to the...
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Forum: Engines & props
21 September 2009, 06:47
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,719
Mariner Charging Circuit?
I have a 1986 Mariner 30hp manual start. Is it possible to add a charging circuit to this motor? If so, what would it take? I would like to run lighting, vhf, and fishfinder.
Thanks,
Matt
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Forum: Engines & props
14 September 2009, 00:26
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,988
Mariner 30hp Electrical/Charging
Hello to all,
I have just a bought my first boat: 1986, 14' Achilles inflatable w/ Mariner 30hp manual start. I am pretty mechanical, although new to outboards, but for the life of me, I can't...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
12 September 2009, 06:45
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Here's the reg from fish & game: Recreational...
Here's the reg from fish & game: Recreational lobster season runs from the Saturday preceding the first Wednesday in October through the first Wednesday after the 15th of March.
Where do they...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
09 September 2009, 19:10
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
Thanks for the invite. My Avon boat plan fell...
Thanks for the invite. My Avon boat plan fell through so I ended up with "Plan B", 14' Achilles with a 30hp. I just took it out of Channel Islands harbor yesterday and all went well. I'm planning...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
24 August 2009, 01:02
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,654
So California Beach Launch
Does anybody know of any good beach launch sites in Southern California? I am looking for sites to access the off shore kelp beds between Northern LA County and Pt. Conception. I have seen plenty...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
12 August 2009, 03:11
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Update: Thanks for all the great advise. I...
Update: Thanks for all the great advise. I finally talked to the seller to set up a viewing. No doubt, it was a great deal. Someone got there before me and got it. Oh well, back to plan A: the...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
11 August 2009, 03:05
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Looking at first boat...Help?
First, I must say: What a great site. I have been looking at getting an inflatable for a few months now and the knowledge on this site has been a great help. I am looking for a boat that I can...
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