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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 23:54
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
We have probably identified a gap in the market,...

We have probably identified a gap in the market, a ~5m cabin SIB. The cabin being inflatable like vango airbeam tents. I might regret posting this; I'd buy one. If someone reads this and steals my...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 23:27
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
They feel so damn stable and safe you can't help...

They feel so damn stable and safe you can't help but give em a bit of stick :-) I've got a galeon galia 485 now, wanted something I could sleep on to make the most of my weekends. It comparatively...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 22:54
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
Mine used to cavitate like mad on the sea trimmed...

Mine used to cavitate like mad on the sea trimmed out 3 notches even before I raised the engine. I never used mine with more than 3 people onboard but it was very load sensitive, I guess cus It's so...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 22:36
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
Just to clarify it was the splash plate just...

Just to clarify it was the splash plate just above the waterline when on the plane NOT the ventilation plate. I expect you get that but wouldn't want you to misunderstand what I have said and wreck...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 21:50
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
Hmmm that is odd, I just looked at some notes I...

Hmmm that is odd, I just looked at some notes I made when I was trying to sort it and the Honda engine at the time was 381cm transom height (15"). The biggest problem was that I couldn't raise the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 October 2013, 00:59
Replies: 25
Views: 8,074
Posted By MattD
I had a Honwave T40 with a tohatsu 4 stroke and...

I had a Honwave T40 with a tohatsu 4 stroke and the same problem. 20hp 4 strokes by mariner mercury and tohatsu are all made by tohatsu. The only real difference is the cowling. There is a transom...
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 October 2013, 00:25
Replies: 7
Views: 3,228
Posted By MattD
I'm still not sure I totally understand it all. I...

I'm still not sure I totally understand it all. I have B+E because I passed before '97 (don't really get why they think that means It's ok for me to tow without any training but I do my best to be...
Forum: Engines & props 18 October 2013, 23:42
Replies: 40
Views: 9,031
Posted By MattD
A mate of mine works at a petrol station...

A mate of mine works at a petrol station (sainsbury's) and reckons that all petrol is at least 5% bio ethanol in the EU by law now.
Forum: Trailers & towing 29 September 2013, 02:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,228
Posted By MattD
2013 Unlikely Tow car award..

Goes to the Citroen DS3 :eek:

85860

My calculations said it would be legal but I was convinced it would end up with me getting a few miles up the road and turning back sensing extreme danger....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2013, 00:24
Replies: 50
Views: 15,128
Posted By MattD
I bought a brand new 4 stroke and kinda ended up...

I bought a brand new 4 stroke and kinda ended up thinking it was a mistake. I didn't want the smell, or noise of a 2 stroke and was attracted to the 5 year warranty of a new engine. It turned out...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2013, 21:58
Replies: 50
Views: 15,128
Posted By MattD
Bridger marine down in Exeter has just about...

Bridger marine down in Exeter has just about every Honwave pumped up on display. Not all that far from Bristol, I got my package from them. www.johnbridgermarine.co.uk
Forum: Engines & props 30 June 2013, 11:10
Replies: 16
Views: 7,607
Posted By MattD
Thanks for all the feedback. The boat is a...

Thanks for all the feedback.

The boat is a Galeon galia 485. Good to know there is nothing wrong the engine, I'll try going a bit slower and see if that helps. Looking as some of the figures on...
Forum: Engines & props 30 June 2013, 00:37
Replies: 16
Views: 7,607
Posted By MattD
Thanks for the reply Nos. I thought it was going...

Thanks for the reply Nos. I thought it was going to turn out it was normal. Putting my grandmother up for sale on eBay as we speak!
Forum: Engines & props 30 June 2013, 00:00
Replies: 16
Views: 7,607
Posted By MattD
merc 50 elpto fuel consumption

I've gone turn coat and bought a small sports cruiser with a 2002 merc 50 2 stroke and I'm a bit horrified about the fuel consumption.

Took it on It's first trip today and used about 20 litres...
Forum: Other stuff 08 June 2013, 01:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,204
Posted By MattD
I suspect they will keep everything in the UK...

I suspect they will keep everything in the UK (for a fair while). It is a premium brand and most of that comes from where the product is designed and manufactured.

The problem we have in the UK...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2013, 22:25
Replies: 15
Views: 3,809
Posted By MattD
I often wonder about this. The manual for my boat...

I often wonder about this. The manual for my boat says that you must not trailer the boat with the engine on though. The boat was sold to me from new and handed over to me with the boat on a trailer...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2013, 21:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,809
Posted By MattD
That is one nice setup Loco!

That is one nice setup Loco!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2013, 21:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,460
Posted By MattD
Thanks Mollers, If I can go out into the bay...

Thanks Mollers,

If I can go out into the bay all the better! I take it I would need to hug the coast a bit or could I go straight across to Helford?

I'm not sure where I'm camping yet. I have...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 May 2013, 21:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,460
Posted By MattD
Falmouth Advice!

Hi,

I am planning on a travelling down to Falmouth with my Honwave T40 on Thursday. Aim to launch around 10am from the slipway by the maritime museum (not sure exactly when I will get there or...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 23:14
Replies: 534
Views: 77,700
Posted By MattD
indeed; Slightly off topic... do you the Scotland...

indeed; Slightly off topic... do you the Scotland will vote for independentce?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 May 2013, 22:47
Replies: 534
Views: 77,700
Posted By MattD
I have been reading this thread for a while now,...

I have been reading this thread for a while now, and the ones that came before it. No matter how tragic it was that a whole family had their lives destroyed by an accident that is what it was; An...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2013, 01:22
Replies: 37
Views: 6,518
Posted By MattD
I'm not saying you can't do whatever you want,...

I'm not saying you can't do whatever you want, Just that it isn't always possible.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2013, 01:19
Replies: 37
Views: 6,518
Posted By MattD
I suppose it is knowing what is not possible. You...

I suppose it is knowing what is not possible. You should go to the Southampton boat show. It is normal to want more but when you see what is possible (if you are loaded enough) then you either want...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2013, 01:04
Replies: 37
Views: 6,518
Posted By MattD
SIBs are a great compromise though and amazing...

SIBs are a great compromise though and amazing fun. But I bought mine to see if it was something I really wanted to ruin myself throwing money at... I do hehe
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 March 2013, 00:59
Replies: 37
Views: 6,518
Posted By MattD
I'm planning to go for something completely...

I'm planning to go for something completely different. I want a Quicksilver 430 Activ Cabin. SIBs are great value for money but they aren't what any of us really want.
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