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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 13:29
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Posted By lightning
That's amazing performance though. My Zodiac...

That's amazing performance though. My Zodiac managed 14mph flat out with a Mercury 6hp on.
That was with 2 of us on board, combined weight 21stone.

With just me on board it did not really go any...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 12:29
Replies: 12
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Posted By lightning
Possibly exceeding the designed maximum speed of...

Possibly exceeding the designed maximum speed of the boat.

What do others think?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 12:17
Replies: 12
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Posted By lightning
Probably as above then. When I was buying my...

Probably as above then.

When I was buying my SIB I was told you needed a shaped V keel if you wanted the boat to plane properly and be stable.

20mph is some going though. Have you tried backing...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 12:15
Replies: 12
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Posted By lightning
That's quite a speed with a 5hp, I couldn't get...

That's quite a speed with a 5hp, I couldn't get over 15mph on my 2.8m SIB with a 6hp on it.
I assume the Plastimo has a flat keel with inflatable floor, which is not ideal for planing. My Zodiac has...
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