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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 January 2016, 14:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,102
Posted By azzurro
I believe you need a license for 15hp engines, I...

I believe you need a license for 15hp engines, I think the limit is 13,5hp.
And of course, you need insurance.

But things have changed a lot from 2 years now. This is, since 2014 you can get a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2015, 12:51
Replies: 21
Views: 3,294
Posted By azzurro
Thanks Dave!

Thanks Dave!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 September 2015, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,294
Posted By azzurro
So, does Honwave sell brand new replacement...

So, does Honwave sell brand new replacement pannels in UK?
I'd appreciate an Internet address or email to contact whoever does, rather than a phone number. My spoken English is less than perfect...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 June 2015, 07:18
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By azzurro
Fixing antennas to console

Hi all ribbers.

After 6 years of sibbing, I'm purchasing my first rib and I expect to have it available this summer.

I'm mounting a VHF DSC fixed radio in the console. VHF portable radios...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 May 2015, 22:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,875
Posted By azzurro
Cornwall. Wish I was there. 33 years ago...

Cornwall.
Wish I was there.
33 years ago since.
Lovely piece of Earth.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 May 2015, 16:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Posted By azzurro
Fuel line and petrol hand pump placing

Hi sibbers.


My petrol can will be placed at the bow, to help levering the sib weight and to save space in my 4 meter sib. I think it's a good idea.

So I need a new longer fuel line.

Is it...
Forum: Engines & props 06 April 2015, 13:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,830
Posted By azzurro
Try changing sparks. Other possibility is fuel...

Try changing sparks.
Other possibility is fuel line (as it becomes empty, the engine stops).
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2015, 10:09
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By azzurro
Thanks Dry! So always with new boats, on...

Thanks Dry!

So always with new boats, on water exposed hull:
* Remove wax-parafin-whatever.
* Sandpaper gently the gel coat.
* Primer coat.


And each season (including first voyage):
*...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 April 2015, 07:08
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By azzurro
Questions on paint over brand new hull

Hi all, excuse my English.

Though I already have a SIB, I'm totally new with ribs.

These questions are probably solved in another thread, but the search hits too many posts.

I'm planning to...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 February 2015, 13:49
Replies: 16
Views: 6,377
Posted By azzurro
It was a 6 or 6,5m rib used for diving. The...

It was a 6 or 6,5m rib used for diving.
The hull must have had a crack and water came inside so it lost it buoyancy.
The glue was obviously starting to fail, it was PVC floats with all of the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2015, 12:51
Replies: 16
Views: 6,377
Posted By azzurro
"Must have been some Chinese junk to have the...

"Must have been some Chinese junk to have the tubes fall off. Simple solution is to buy a quality boat, not a piece of junk."
Nope. Won't say the manufacturer but it was a main one. And...no rough...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2015, 15:25
Replies: 16
Views: 6,377
Posted By azzurro
I see. So, maybe a good idea in extreme condition...

I see. So, maybe a good idea in extreme condition ribs such as rescue boats (better floating than sinking) , but not in a summer beach rib.

Thanks for your thoughts jyasaki.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 February 2015, 14:17
Replies: 16
Views: 6,377
Posted By azzurro
Hull foam filling

Hi all,

I'm new in this Sub-Forum, as I currently own a SIB.

I'm considering to purchase a Valiant Sport RIB. I have read that you can order it having the hull filled with polyestirene for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 January 2015, 07:36
Replies: 11
Views: 7,819
Posted By azzurro
The front D ring usually has a square handle. I...

The front D ring usually has a square handle.
I would use the ring rather than the handle for a painter.
Best solution is 2 separate doubled independent lines from right and left rings to the front...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 December 2014, 07:24
Replies: 12
Views: 5,397
Posted By azzurro
Recovery cradle...

Recovery cradle (https://www.cqc.co.uk/fibrelight/fibrelight-recovery-cradle/)
It looks definitely the solution.

I do not feel like playing rescue hero at all, no guts enough and lumbalgia.

5...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 December 2014, 16:27
Replies: 12
Views: 5,397
Posted By azzurro
Parbuckling! Good! Another thing to carry in my...

Parbuckling! Good! Another thing to carry in my sib, parbuckling ropes/stripes.
I have to practise that before having to use it...and of course I hope I never have to.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 December 2014, 09:59
Replies: 12
Views: 5,397
Posted By azzurro
Lifting up people to a sib

Hello all,

I use a folding ladder to get back to my sib after swimming/snorkeling/whatever. It works fine even for elder people.

But sometimes i have thought about lifting up people that cannot...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 December 2014, 09:48
Replies: 19
Views: 9,616
Posted By azzurro
My solution is made out with things already...

My solution is made out with things already written in this thread.
- Use 2 rings so if one fails the other can do the job.
- Painter with carabiner, short enough so that if it falls down it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 September 2014, 08:58
Replies: 11
Views: 4,566
Posted By azzurro
Soapy water. Rubber hammer. Half inflated. ...

Soapy water.
Rubber hammer.
Half inflated.
If alu floor is a bit bended, you must find the proper sequence for the stringers to fit.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 September 2014, 11:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,171
Posted By azzurro
Better think that you are purchasing only engine...

Better think that you are purchasing only engine + trailer...which is usually the more expensive part of the boat.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 September 2014, 11:01
Replies: 17
Views: 8,819
Posted By azzurro
Agree. Sitting on a bench or in the floats, and...

Agree.
Sitting on a bench or in the floats, and tiller skipping, with slightly choppy seas after 3 hours is not as comfortable as it looks.
And no matter it is calm in your launching point: the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 September 2014, 12:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,443
Posted By azzurro
Just don't. I would not risk messing with that...

Just don't.
I would not risk messing with that toxic paint. When you later think of scrapping it off you're in trouble.
Regarding hi pressure water, you are risking to unglue the whole sib.

My...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 August 2014, 09:41
Replies: 34
Views: 6,892
Posted By azzurro
I found the post about modifying the ROOTEQ...

I found the post about modifying the ROOTEQ trolley for a Honda BF20.
https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/advice-handling-46kg-engine-34115-3.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 August 2014, 09:31
Replies: 34
Views: 6,892
Posted By azzurro
That's a 2 stroke engine. You cannot lay like...

That's a 2 stroke engine. You cannot lay like that a 4 stroke engine, 4-strokes must lay in one side (and only that side).
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2014, 11:55
Replies: 3
Views: 1,788
Posted By azzurro
- less than 4 meters long, less than 15hp, no...

- less than 4 meters long, less than 15hp, no need for license.
- but you do need registration and insurance.
- flag is mandatory but I bet you do not get billed for not having it in such a sib,...
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