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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 February 2011, 08:59
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Posted By kerravon
Just a quick followup to let everone know how the...

Just a quick followup to let everone know how the test on the water went today - in a nutshell, problem resolved - it was as most people suggested a lack of proper inflation - not just in the keel...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 February 2011, 01:55
Replies: 19
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Posted By kerravon
Sure does seem to be a theme developing, namely...

Sure does seem to be a theme developing, namely that the most likely explanation is incorrect inflation, particularly of the keel. Pretty typical newbie mistake, right?

It was precisely this type...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2011, 23:28
Replies: 19
Views: 7,167
Posted By kerravon
Nos4r2 and Willk - thanks for the suggestions....

Nos4r2 and Willk - thanks for the suggestions. The stringers are installed but the boat is flexing at the join between pieces 2 and 3 of the floor - the stringers don't reach that far forward and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2011, 21:52
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Posted By kerravon
Hi Malthouse, Yes, that is exactly what...

Hi Malthouse,

Yes, that is exactly what happened. The boat fell off the plane, felt like the bow "dug into" the water (although it was not anywhere near being submerged) then the front of the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2011, 09:25
Replies: 19
Views: 7,167
Posted By kerravon
Thanks Malthouse. Yep, it is the 380 HD Hypalon...

Thanks Malthouse. Yep, it is the 380 HD Hypalon model.

M chappleow - good point. Maybe it was due to conditions and not the boat. I guess I need to get out onto the water again on a calm morning...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 01 February 2011, 07:58
Replies: 19
Views: 7,167
Posted By kerravon
Thanks WillK, you are right - I certainly need to...

Thanks WillK, you are right - I certainly need to properly check the pressure. I will have to buy another pressure gauge that works and make sure I am inflating it properly.

Anyone ever...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 January 2011, 22:56
Replies: 19
Views: 7,167
Posted By kerravon
Quicksilver 3.8 mtr SIB nose diving - help!

Hi Everyone,

SIB newbie here who recently purchased a Quicksilver (Mercury) 380 HD (3.8 mtr Hyphalon SIB with removable aluminium floor) and a Mercury 2-stroke 25 HP engine.

Yesterday, I took...
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