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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 July 2015, 08:21
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Posted By Fenlander
Yes and the same solution I offered in post 13 as...

Yes and the same solution I offered in post 13 as lateral thinking. Still reckon it would be the neatest option, one with low friction so ease of operation and the least potential for boat damage.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 July 2015, 11:31
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Posted By Fenlander
Re Ribeye 350 alloy hull. The only reason we...

Re Ribeye 350 alloy hull.

The only reason we use a SIB rather than a hard hull boat or small RIB is the need to carry it in the car and store in a small space at home.

If you are able to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2015, 22:46
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Posted By Fenlander
Re SIB choices... Ok so you're fine with the...

Re SIB choices...

Ok so you're fine with the 44kg 20hp as your easy carry... assuming your budget is for new that makes it easier than searching for a used 15hp 2-stroke.

The Bombard Typhoon is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2015, 22:26
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Posted By Fenlander
Transom wheels first... Strongest...

Transom wheels first...

Strongest conventional "long leg" type are Zodiac's own. They do two types the lighter ones (but still stronger than most) for the Cadet range and air floors. Seen here on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2015, 14:26
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Posted By Fenlander
If we accept you want a flat floor then the...

If we accept you want a flat floor then the Aerotec and 3.8 V air floot Honwave are out so for me there would be two ways to go....

Accept the convenience of a 3.2-3.6m flat air floor and keep to...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 July 2015, 13:38
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Posted By Fenlander
Nick I'm going to chuck so thoughts in re that...

Nick I'm going to chuck so thoughts in re that Quicksilver + 20hp.

Appreciate you possibly choosing to go for a flat air floor because that's been our decision for many years now... for the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 08:56
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Posted By Fenlander
>>>Man, that's a piece of cake Agree now...

>>>Man, that's a piece of cake

Agree now we've seen the pics from beach level a carry would be no problem with no need for DIY ramps etc. I'd still say an air floor will be much easier as a third...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 07:43
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Posted By Fenlander
A photo taken from the beach level across the...

A photo taken from the beach level across the boulders up to the house would help understand the obstacle more.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 July 2015, 07:17
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Posted By Fenlander
I always think there's mileage in revisiting...

I always think there's mileage in revisiting previous successful engineering projects for ideas...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRceUPYVlrc

But obviously you will have more buoyancy!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 22:15
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Posted By Fenlander
Well I thought a cable you could just pull out to...

Well I thought a cable you could just pull out to launch/recover.

Re heavy scuffing when carrying...

That's a very awkward carry with the possibility of either/both persons slipping and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 21:48
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Posted By Fenlander
OK so here's a bit of lateral thinking... If...

OK so here's a bit of lateral thinking...

If you were to stick to a light SIB like the Aerotec where the boulders may threaten the fabric if it was heavily scuffed...

What about fixing a ring...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 20:40
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Posted By Fenlander
Well OK perhaps some sort of wooden rail to...

Well OK perhaps some sort of wooden rail to assist or tarp draped over the boulders... but if there is a risk of bumping the hard stuff those poly boats shrug it off really well.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 16:13
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Posted By Fenlander
Rocks... I'm thinking coastal defences! May...

Rocks... I'm thinking coastal defences!

May be heavier but a boat that would stand winching/dragging over smooth boulders is a Poly boat like this...

Pioner - Pioner 13 - versatile, tough and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 July 2015, 14:35
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Posted By Fenlander
It's interesting that your launch site is similar...

It's interesting that your launch site is similar to how the previous owner of my old Aerotec described its original use in Ireland.... two person launch over a boulder/rock area of foreshore. My...
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