Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
10 February 2015, 16:21
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owners manual for 1986 Sillinger 465GT
I have scanned and compressed the English portion of the owners manual for my Sillinger boat. It is 2.2 MB, which exceeds the limits for uploads on this site, but I'd like to put it somewhere so...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
06 February 2015, 00:10
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,910
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Forum: RIBnet North America
05 February 2015, 23:04
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,910
Some great ideas - thank you. So after...
Some great ideas - thank you. So after educating myself on the intricacies of "proper" hypalon repair (excellent video on NRS, BTW), I've come to the conclusion that what I need to prepare is a...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
05 February 2015, 22:20
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,910
Do those clamseals use adhesive, or just the...
Do those clamseals use adhesive, or just the pressure between the halves to hold the air?
I've added one to my shopping basket. Still looking for something that would cover a more likely incident...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
05 February 2015, 17:32
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,132
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I was thinking the same thing. Those...
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I was thinking the same thing. Those bunks appear too short to be supporting the weight of the hull properly. I'm not fond of rollers in general, but since you've got them, the majority of the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 February 2015, 17:24
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,360
In a previously owned RIB (an Avon SuperSport...
In a previously owned RIB (an Avon SuperSport 345) I just bolted an adjustable mount directly to the transom. The only down-side is that it was not as high off the water as would be ideal, and...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
05 February 2015, 17:13
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,910
Emergency Patch Kit Recommendations
Hello all,
I just acquired an older Sillinger 465GT hypalon SIB (16' with wood keel and flooring). It is yellow(ish) hypalon.
My intended use is to tow to various places for spearfishing...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 February 2015, 19:10
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,004
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
04 February 2015, 16:41
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,004
Thanks. I have some 303 Cleaner and 303...
Thanks. I have some 303 Cleaner and 303 Aerospace Protectant already in the shed that I was planning to try. Would you recommend this Z-cleaner over the 303 cleaner? Maybe I'll try a little spot.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
03 February 2015, 20:43
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,004
Thank you. I just completed the purchase of a...
Thank you. I just completed the purchase of a well-maintained 1986 465GT. It is a bit sun-faded, but there are no patches and all the glued parts were inspected and re-done a few years ago. It...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
31 January 2015, 01:29
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,004
Sillinger inflatables?
I'm in southern California and have been looking for a 14 to 16 foot inflatable. I have run across several Sillinger brand boats that appear to be well constructed but all have been probably...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
22 April 2010, 19:58
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Excellent! Thanks for all the help.
(Dang, I...
Excellent! Thanks for all the help.
(Dang, I with email notification was working for thread subscriptions!)
I will be installing the FF/GPS and VHF next weekend with the existing motorcycle...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
22 April 2010, 06:54
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,880
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Forum: RIBnet North America
21 April 2010, 15:20
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,376
For a great (IMO) combo GPS and Fishfinder unit...
For a great (IMO) combo GPS and Fishfinder unit at a really good price (around $200 USD), you might want to consider the Eagle Cuda 350 S/Map. Compact design, fits onto a small boat nicely, and is...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
21 April 2010, 15:12
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,880
Thanks for the reply - sorry for the delayed...
Thanks for the reply - sorry for the delayed response.. (for some reason instant notification for subscribed threads doesn't work for me on RIBnet)
You are right - some of the nearest hoists are...
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Forum: RIBnet North America
08 April 2010, 14:59
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,880
Sling for Avon S3.45?
I'm looking to set up my little SuperSport for hoist launching, and curious if anyone has done the same with this boat.
She has the fiberglass dodger on the bow, which prevents mounting useful...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
01 April 2010, 13:40
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Controversial? (safety of having a "marginal"...
Controversial? (safety of having a "marginal" battery?)
Encouraging suggestion, nonetheless, as a motorcycle battery (or one for a PWC) will be much less costly than a typical marine battery.
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
01 April 2010, 00:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Starting battery for a 1991 Avon S3.45?
Hello all,
I'm really struggling a bit with this one, and would love some advice. I recently acquired an older S3.45 (the one with the center seating console and front cowl-mounted controls). ...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2010, 22:39
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2010, 22:29
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Thanks Josh. I was really wondering if there...
Thanks Josh. I was really wondering if there was a *stock* tank made by Avon which was an option for this model, based on some of the things I've seen.
I'm debating whether to remove the console...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 March 2010, 14:37
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Under seat fuel storage in Avon S3.45?
Looking under the seating console in my S3.45, I've thought several times that it would be a nifty spot to store a fuel cell, but it would need to be purpose built for the spot.
This morning, lo...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2010, 22:51
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,381
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2010, 16:55
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,381
Thanks all! Couple of things:
1. The...
Thanks all! Couple of things:
1. The straps over the tubes were done at the insistence of the PO before I drove off. The boat was partially deflated, which accounts for the deflection of the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 March 2010, 05:27
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,381
What model Avon is this???
Hello all - new guy here. Just bought my first RIB this afternoon and am busy doing research.. Yes, I have used the search function, and extensive use of Google, but can't seem to figure out which...
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