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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 December 2011, 21:46
Replies: 26
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Posted By TheMadMariner
..somehow 'glad' to hear some else has recognised...

..somehow 'glad' to hear some else has recognised the same problem as well. :D Most prof's will tell you to fine-tune things like weight, engine height, cav fin's etc. But with this problem on your...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 October 2011, 18:48
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Results incoming! Today I achieved to extend...

Results incoming!

Today I achieved to extend the floor the lazy man's way; by jamming an 1 inch thick piece of wood between the two forward floorboards. (see 1st picture below)

After inflating...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 23:04
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
@sinner, I wish it did made a difference, but I...

@sinner,
I wish it did made a difference, but I have mounted the motor small bits higher and tested everytime, up to 1 inch above center-line keel. Changing between the trim setting with every...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 21:57
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Thank you lads for all input! In the last...

Thank you lads for all input!

In the last 24 hours, I've received more and better tips from you guys then I did in all phone call's to both prof workshop's and dealer's. That's why I love this...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 16:21
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Has anyone experience with the hogging & bogging...

Has anyone experience with the hogging & bogging phenomenon/ overtstretched hull on SIB's, and can it be fixed?

I am pretty sure that is my problem, considering the slack in the hull when fully...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 11:18
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
BINGO; when I first bought it, I took out all the...

BINGO; when I first bought it, I took out all the floorboards for maintenance, leaving the hypalon fabric half inflated on the trailer. It could well be hogged by during that period.
Didn't know the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 October 2011, 11:09
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Thank you all for your thoughts on this, I really...

Thank you all for your thoughts on this, I really appreciate your effort.

1) Pressure
Alas, the problem can't be solved by correct pressure, the outer tubes are pressured right, and the keel has...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 October 2011, 23:42
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Thx for your fast response! What you say...

Thx for your fast response! What you say certainly makes sense;

- I have yet to try a hydrofoil.
- Are these stern-lift prop's a special kind or just the right alloy and pitch? I am currently...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 October 2011, 22:03
Replies: 26
Views: 8,947
Posted By TheMadMariner
Strange problem with SIB hull/ Keel ....?

I've been chasing this ghost for a year now, and it's driving me nuts.

It's about an ~ 17 feet military grade SIB, made by Germany-based DSB GmbH.
It's a SIB with the usual inflatable keel and...
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