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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 January 2009, 15:13
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It is just plastic pipe, fairly rigid but with...

It is just plastic pipe, fairly rigid but with plenty of give. The top edge would normally be curved but a flat surface was needed on this one for signage.

I have a photo of the dodger being...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 January 2009, 14:57
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Posted By Channel Ribs
A post Chrimbo update

We have been back on this project this week...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 December 2008, 06:30
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Posted By Channel Ribs
Hi Andrew, Thanks for the reminder. :thumbs:...

Hi Andrew,

Thanks for the reminder. :thumbs:

Things have slowed for the Chrimbo break at the moment, the latest thing we did was start fitting the seat/box - made from 9mm ply undercoated,...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 December 2008, 08:13
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Posted By Channel Ribs
Much of the spec is dictated by the harbour...

Much of the spec is dictated by the harbour authority, in order to be a workboat it needs to be nearly coded.

The small engine is because it will never leave the harbour, so with a 4 knot speed...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2008, 17:41
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Posted By Channel Ribs
They are just stowed there for now, one is a bow...

They are just stowed there for now, one is a bow painter and one is a stern line. Both are attached via bridles.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2008, 17:39
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Posted By Channel Ribs
Hi Ryszard, how are you. :) I have fitted...

Hi Ryszard, how are you. :)

I have fitted lifting eyes to the front floor sections and eyes to the transom and had that tested for lifting before, but if it were a realistic option I would lift...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2008, 17:37
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Posted By Channel Ribs
We will add the pics as we can, hopefully every...

We will add the pics as we can, hopefully every little change. :)

Yes, the floor is extruded aluminium with sides bolted on and then runners that interlock and brace the whole (main) floor area....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2008, 19:22
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Posted By Channel Ribs
Hi Ian, In this particular craft a very long...

Hi Ian, In this particular craft a very long anchor line has been specified so we have two boxes up front. One box has a U bolt secured through the box and through the floor, this will the be...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2008, 19:19
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Posted By Channel Ribs
The Ali floors are made up of rows of what...

The Ali floors are made up of rows of what amounts to tongue and groove slats, bound together into panels by a side runner. Each slat is extruded and is made of multiple box section, the whole...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2008, 12:00
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Views: 7,185
Posted By Channel Ribs
It may not be as exciting as some work, but we...

It may not be as exciting as some work, but we really enjoy it. The finished boat will turn heads I think.

I am just worried that the flames on the side might melt the handles. :D
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2008, 11:40
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Posted By Channel Ribs
We have now spliced in bridles fore and aft and...

We have now spliced in bridles fore and aft and attached a line to each.

The floor is coming on well and all the marking out is proving on the button. :eek:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2008, 07:09
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Posted By Channel Ribs
It is the aluminium floor version. :thumbs:

It is the aluminium floor version. :thumbs:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 December 2008, 12:17
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Posted By Channel Ribs
Step one - fully inflate the tubes without the...

Step one - fully inflate the tubes without the floor so that layout can be marked and modifications to the floor panels made.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 December 2008, 12:15
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Posted By Channel Ribs
New custom SIB build (5m workboat)

We have started on a new build this week, a combined safety/workboat.

The base craft is a Quicksilver 530 heavy duty, originally it was going to be in green but time constraints and stock have...
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