SIB for Kids

Hightower · 05 February 2010, 16:27

I'm contemplating buying a SIB for the Kids to muck around in and learn some skills.

It has to be a cheap package.

So what SIB/outboard combos am I looking at. Outboard has to have a twist throttle on the tiller.

PeterM · 05 February 2010, 17:30

One of the current boat mags has a test of 14 ish SIBS as tenders (2.7m) and one was best budget buy - new for £350 !

Have just given the mag away I'm afraid ........

Outboards - depend how much power you want them to have ! I love my 2.5 Suzuki for my tender/SIB.

Pete

chris123 · 05 February 2010, 18:58

I'd suggest an outboard big enough to give good performance, or at least get the SIB on the plane.

I would have thought you could fabricate a stop to restrict the throttle opening fairly easily on most outboards - that way you can limit their speed to start with, then as you / they get more confident remove it.

Cheers

Chris

PeterR · 05 February 2010, 20:40

I got this last year with my nephews in mind .its got a 20hp jet but needs work to the engine.would make an easy project for someone.the console comes out and you can mount up to a 15hp on the tramson.It has a thick perspex domed bow to see into the water for veiwing

PeterR · 05 February 2010, 20:45

I was going to put it up for sale as they have moved to far away from the water so if you here of anyone who might be interested let me know

Hightower · 07 February 2010, 10:03

Thanks Peter, that's a bit radical for me

What I should have said is that I'm definatly looking at the second hand market and something that can be folded up and placed in the boot of a car or aboard my RIB for use in difficult to reach places.

PeterM · 07 February 2010, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Hightower

Thanks Peter, that's a bit radical for me

What I should have said is that I'm definatly looking at the second hand market and something that can be folded up and placed in the boot of a car or aboard my RIB for use in difficult to reach places.

Just been talking to the mate who has the mag - the wetline Eco - down to about £270 new ! Thats got to be worth a look ......

Nasher · 07 February 2010, 12:20

Go for it Hightower, you know how much the smaller Nashers enjoy theirs.

Nasher

Hightower · 07 February 2010, 12:36

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Originally Posted by PeterM

Just been talking to the mate who has the mag - the wetline Eco - down to about £270 new ! Thats got to be worth a look ......

Thanks Peter, I know that's a good price, but I've still to add the outboard and would be looking at around £600/£700 which is a little out of budget.

I'll keep watching ebay

Hightower · 07 February 2010, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Go for it Hightower, you know how much the smaller Nashers enjoy theirs.

Nasher

Well it's all your fault anyway Nasher.....

With stories you've told over the years and me recounting them to my Kids. All I get is..."When are we getting out own boat Dad" type of comments

Knot Yet · 07 February 2010, 17:01

Sounds a great idea Andy - can I come out and learn with them - would they mind a grey haired disaster zone in the same vessel

Hightower · 07 February 2010, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Knot Yet

Sounds a great idea Andy - can I come out and learn with them - would they mind a Grey haired disaster zone in the same vessel

Yes, they probably would mind as they have their own Grey haired (not quite a disaster zone) but balding Dad to embarrass them.

But the Monster is more than welcome.

You can get some tips from the Mother Vessel if you like.

Nasher · 07 February 2010, 20:04

Sorry Andy, another excuse to post one of my favorite pictures.

The Smaller Nashers in 'The Nippers Revenge' steaming past 'The Nashers Revenge' off beesands, Start Bay, Devon.

My advise would be to keep an eye out for both SIBs and Engines, as you know I got hold of theirs seperately, but buying very cheap meant a lot of work on both the boat and engine, particulary as I modified the boat to accept an airdeck that Olly gave me.

Good luck, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you.

Nasher.

Hightower · 07 February 2010, 23:46

How big is nippers revenge, it only looks like a 1.5m's?

Nasher · 08 February 2010, 08:09

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Originally Posted by Hightower

How big is nippers revenge, it only looks like a 1.5m's?

It's a 2.8M PVC Zodiac.
Plenty of room for the 3 of us, but much more fun for them without my weight in it.

The 4HP Merc (XR1

) gets it going nicely and is very light.

The Airdeck I converted it to makes it much easier to roll up into it's bag both on board the RIB or on Land. But this is also helped by sucking the last of the air out with the electric Pump.

If you want to pop over and see how small it rolls up, just let me know.

With a bit of effort, buying and selling engines etc, the whole thing stands me at @£200, so it is possible to do.

Nasher.