Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 September 2023, 05:18
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Replies: 126
Views: 8,885
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
14 August 2023, 09:23
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Replies: 8
Views: 590
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 July 2023, 08:01
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,300
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
24 July 2023, 13:48
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Replies: 3
Views: 499
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
17 July 2023, 10:35
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Replies: 7
Views: 745
It was flipping orrid out there yesterday, i...
It was flipping orrid out there yesterday, i heard a rib squawking on ch16 that they had lost power and were taking on water. Hamble lifeboat sped past us to go help... We also spotted a big yacht...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
31 May 2023, 08:21
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Replies: 2
Views: 502
Well done for helping. I guess he wasn't...
Well done for helping. I guess he wasn't completely stuffed as he has sails, but a tow will have been much appreciated I'm sure. Portland is a scary place, I've not built up the courage to sail...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
29 May 2023, 09:55
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,032
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 April 2023, 19:36
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Replies: 5
Views: 617
As I've said before I really rate my torqeedo...
As I've said before I really rate my torqeedo 1003. Great bit of kit and pairs well with my sailing boat as the solar array and leisure bank on that can recharge the outboard between dinghy missions...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 April 2023, 19:02
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Replies: 213
Views: 31,484
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
23 March 2023, 18:22
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,859
I understand it can be done if you have to, but...
I understand it can be done if you have to, but those chaps decided to set off with a dodgy repair. Had they patched it stuck on a reef on the way or something I'd be impressed the dodgy patch held...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
22 March 2023, 06:45
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,859
Quality puncture repair there too. They don't...
Quality puncture repair there too. They don't deflate the boat, don't use 2 part glue, don't let it cure overnight and by the look of things the patch material was duct tape. And one boat using a...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 February 2023, 09:43
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Replies: 4
Views: 614
I was out this weekend for a nip round the...
I was out this weekend for a nip round the needles. It was very cold! The solent was the quietest I'd seen in a long time. I really enjoy winter boating but a dry suit is a must142145
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 January 2023, 18:25
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,176
Interesting. So looks like it will impact many...
Interesting. So looks like it will impact many ribbers too, though I hope that most on here would be insured and have the training to know to keep a watch and obey colregs. I wonder if we will all...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 January 2023, 16:16
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,176
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
15 October 2022, 05:41
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,011
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 October 2022, 05:35
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Replies: 50
Views: 27,825
My old one had resin coated deck boards in 3...
My old one had resin coated deck boards in 3 pieces. It was easy to fold up. But the GRP nose and steel transom definitely meant it didn't pack down to the same degree a typical SIB would.
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
08 October 2022, 16:05
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 October 2022, 16:59
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Can you share a picture? It could be an avon...
Can you share a picture? It could be an avon adventure/seasport which is less capable that the searider but I think mine is fine for leisure use. Does it have a tennis ball sized hole low on the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 October 2022, 08:17
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Replies: 5
Views: 923
I had one with a 30hp that went well, but was a...
I had one with a 30hp that went well, but was a liability when I upgraded it with a 55hp 2 stroke. It would chine walk all over the place at speed. The last thing it needed was more power, let alone...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 October 2022, 21:26
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,238
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
30 September 2022, 05:10
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,238
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
29 September 2022, 06:23
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,238
If packing up after each use then air deck def...
If packing up after each use then air deck def makes sense. If it is mostly just you then a honwave t32 is a good option. If you are taking more kit/ people then a t38 would suit but they are quite...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
25 September 2022, 20:11
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Replies: 1
Views: 763
They are just big trim tabs. Smart tabs do the...
They are just big trim tabs. Smart tabs do the same job but are much more conveniently sized. They work well for issues with trim and getting on the plane but will do little to help with chop - you...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 September 2022, 18:36
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,272
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
23 September 2022, 16:07
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Replies: 7
Views: 818
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