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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2019, 11:18
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Posted By Fenlander
You are gaining great experience at bargain money...

You are gaining great experience at bargain money and that's really valuable for the time when the "big" purchase can't be avoided any longer. But for now you're having as much fun and gaining as...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 August 2019, 09:48
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>> following sea handling. And also reading...

>>> following sea handling. And also reading don't go down the face of the wave... been trying while playing around to stay between waves , not quite mastered that 1 yet. More practice on variable...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 August 2019, 22:06
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
I'd say that's about right (good actually) for a...

I'd say that's about right (good actually) for a 6hp.

Last year I needed to use a borrowed 8hp on our 3.8m sib and...

With a passenger load of 21 stone it planed easily to 12.5kts and with a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 11 August 2019, 18:48
Replies: 110
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Posted By Fenlander
>>>Complete difference with the trim at different...

>>>Complete difference with the trim at different setting.

As in better??
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 08 August 2019, 16:17
Replies: 110
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Posted By Fenlander
>>>He has a mariner 15 hp Great engines,...

>>>He has a mariner 15 hp

Great engines, light for their horsepower. My personal experience was that a 15hp exposed the limitations of the air floor (undulating and prop slip) even when it was...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2019, 15:05
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>>I was told and have seen the lost outboard...

>>>I was told and have seen the lost outboard thing on YouTube. I do have the fitting on the transom. And I do use a small chain with padlock , whether that is advised or not? But long enough to let...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2019, 10:40
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Posted By Fenlander
>>>you reckon it's gonna go a whole lot better ?...

>>>you reckon it's gonna go a whole lot better ? Within reason for the hp I've got.

With the outboard pushing right into the transom usually that would cause the outboard to try and lift the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2019, 09:30
Replies: 110
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Posted By Fenlander
Re the cost of OE Yamaha props compared with...

Re the cost of OE Yamaha props compared with budget aftermarket... the Yamaha ones are much better made regarding blade thickness and casting consistency plus they seem more accurate on pitch. I've...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 07 August 2019, 08:32
Replies: 110
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Posted By Fenlander
Can you upload an image of the tilt pin/bolt in...

Can you upload an image of the tilt pin/bolt in place as it is now?

I assume you mean you have the "bolt" that is part of the saddle construction keeping it spaced at the bottom but no tilt pin...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2019, 10:27
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
I don't know of any outboard mechanic that can...

I don't know of any outboard mechanic that can refurb props because they need putting on a jig to correct the blade shape and pitch then balancing etc after alloy welding and grinding to shape.

So...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2019, 10:11
Replies: 110
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Posted By Fenlander
That's not good I'm afraid... refurb £47 plus...

That's not good I'm afraid... refurb £47 plus post plus your post to them and about 10 days turnaround...

https://www.steeldevelopments.net/propeller-repair-service.html

Or...

OE replacement...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2019, 09:59
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
OK so that's the correct prop type (N) and a...

OK so that's the correct prop type (N) and a broadly suitable sounding pitch at 8"... 8.5" is the diameter. Pic of the nic would be good as it could be contributing to the problem.

Yep personally...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 August 2019, 09:25
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
Just to be sure I'm assuming you have the motor...

Just to be sure I'm assuming you have the motor below (decals may be a little different but no matter).

So yep as BP says it's either water slip or mechanical slip. I'd agree with him it's less...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2019, 10:22
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>> my arms are sore today the amount of times i...

>>> my arms are sore today the amount of times i lifted the engine.

Somewhat similar here. Yesterday (a typical boating day out for us) was a near 100mile trip to the sea... complete setup from...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 August 2019, 09:50
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
I agree those 6/8hp Yamahas were really sweet...

I agree those 6/8hp Yamahas were really sweet motors. Re upgrading the 6hp to 8hp. You have to be really wary taking advice on this as many folks only have partial ideas on such upgrades. I did...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 21:30
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
We've had a great day out in F5 today, great fun....

We've had a great day out in F5 today, great fun. Glad you had the same.

Re the pee indicator... they are all different and ideally it would be good to hear from someone with your outboard model...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 08:49
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
I forget exactly but it's something like the last...

I forget exactly but it's something like the last 4 digits are month and year of build and model year so it could be a 2017 model built in 2016... or vice versa. But either way still a great deal.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 08:39
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
Anyway despite my approval of rain it's sunny...

Anyway despite my approval of rain it's sunny here so just off to get the prop wet.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 08:38
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
2017... Well then that's a staggering bargain.

2017... Well then that's a staggering bargain.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 08:34
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>> pressure gauge can be obtained, but I'm not...

>>> pressure gauge can be obtained, but I'm not seeing in my simple head how this would work...

Some stand-alone gauges have a "tab" that opens the valve a little as you put them on to get an...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 August 2019, 06:35
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>> most likely made a mistake here... I took the...

>>> most likely made a mistake here... I took the offer of the zodiac nautic 325.

It can't be a mistake even if you end upgrading in size later on. The boat would be around £1500 to replace new...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2019, 10:03
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
I'm 63 and still unaffected by anything the sea...

I'm 63 and still unaffected by anything the sea can throw at me but care needed around moving the outboard. Mrs F retires in just over 2yrs and she is pushing for something with live aboard...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2019, 21:52
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
>>>excel volaire 3.9 metre Interesting... we...

>>>excel volaire 3.9 metre

Interesting... we need some feedback on this SIB model on here. It has a floor concept that interests me and there is very little feedback on it from experienced sibbers.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2019, 20:52
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
You won't do long distances with that as it will...

You won't do long distances with that as it will feel a bit small and not have the speed you would want but if it's tidy and the OB runs well then at that price it will get you an idea of a SIB on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 August 2019, 16:31
Replies: 110
Views: 8,890
Posted By Fenlander
The folks who quickly upgrade SIB sizes are...

The folks who quickly upgrade SIB sizes are mostly those who have bought around the 3.0-3.2m size and go up to 3.8-4.0m. Once you get to 4.0m+ there are fewer and fewer folks sibbing… they tend to...
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