Showing results 1 to 25 of 50
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Wild_Bill
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 03 November 2014, 20:50
Replies: 0
Views: 3,691
Posted By Wild_Bill
Retired u.s. Navy zodiac 23' semi-inflatable 6-cylinder diesel boat - $19500

This isn't my boat, and I'm not selling it. I found this ad on craigslist and thought I'd share:

RETIRED U.S. NAVY ZODIAC 23' SEMI-INFLATABLE 6-CYLINDER DIESEL BOAT...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 October 2014, 14:04
Replies: 11
Views: 6,686
Posted By Wild_Bill
You could join the exclusive Lounge Sibbing club:...

You could join the exclusive Lounge Sibbing club: https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/new-boat-few-questions-60914.html
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2014, 03:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Posted By Wild_Bill
Anytime you hear excuses for why you can't talk...

Anytime you hear excuses for why you can't talk to them or "My agent will collect..." or someone that will purchase your boat sight unseen, or they will overpay you, red flags should be going up and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 August 2014, 00:48
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By Wild_Bill
Neat video. Wish there were more.

Neat video. Wish there were more.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 04:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,490
Posted By Wild_Bill
The USMC knows how to take something fun and make...

The USMC knows how to take something fun and make it into work. You'll have yawn-inducing classes beforehand, an activity in which you are expected to quickly master all skills, and hours of cleaning...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 02:15
Replies: 23
Views: 13,083
Posted By Wild_Bill
The air in the tubes won't add any weight, if...

The air in the tubes won't add any weight, if that's what you're asking.

I think that putting the boat on top of a vehicle will be a hassle, but less of a hassle than assembling it / filling it...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 August 2014, 02:06
Replies: 23
Views: 13,083
Posted By Wild_Bill
EFI on a 20hp? I should have bought a Suzuki!

EFI on a 20hp? I should have bought a Suzuki!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 13:41
Replies: 23
Views: 13,083
Posted By Wild_Bill
I've got the Futura Mk IIC Alu with a 20hp...

I've got the Futura Mk IIC Alu with a 20hp 4-stroke. It planes easily with 2 Americans and a ton of junk on board. I picked the 20hp (104 pounds / 47kg) because I can carry it around myself. I think...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 August 2014, 04:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,348
Posted By Wild_Bill
Nice looking boat! You must be excited.

Nice looking boat! You must be excited.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 August 2014, 04:25
Replies: 56
Views: 7,875
Posted By Wild_Bill
Press a single button to call the Coast Guard (or...

Press a single button to call the Coast Guard (or whatever you guys have on your side of the Atlantic) and send them your GPS location digitally. Takes the "search" out of "search & rescue". I've got...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 27 August 2014, 02:27
Replies: 56
Views: 7,875
Posted By Wild_Bill
Differential Scanning Calorimetry or DSC is a...

Differential Scanning Calorimetry or DSC is a thermoanalytical technique in which the difference in the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of a sample and reference is measured as a...
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 August 2014, 13:47
Replies: 25
Views: 7,465
Posted By Wild_Bill
RNLI sea survival training - YouTube...

RNLI sea survival training - YouTube (https://youtu.be/8X7Q0WLYNDk?t=4m12s)
Forum: RIBnet North America 19 August 2014, 01:09
Replies: 281
Views: 117,153
Posted By Wild_Bill
Top speed (via GPS) is 24mph / 20.8 knots, top...

Top speed (via GPS) is 24mph / 20.8 knots, top speed with the missus, 7mph (limited by her comments on ride comfort).

2010 Zodiac Futura Mark IIC Alu (3.7m SIB) with 2013 Honda BF20D (4-stroke)...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 14 August 2014, 17:31
Replies: 30
Views: 4,223
Posted By Wild_Bill
You are right, yes, it is to form a nice little...

You are right, yes, it is to form a nice little bump in the underside of the floor. It's called the keel tube. It gets pumped up to around 240 millibar / 3.4 psi same as the rest of the tubes.

On...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 August 2014, 01:25
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By Wild_Bill
Suzuki manual can be found for 20 US Dollars at...

Suzuki manual can be found for 20 US Dollars at Genuine Suzuki Manuals (https://www.genuinesuzukimanuals.com/).
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 August 2014, 00:20
Replies: 10
Views: 2,104
Posted By Wild_Bill
Same here: I took my hard-floor Zodiac out once...

Same here: I took my hard-floor Zodiac out once and then said "Enough!" and bought a trailer.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2014, 14:09
Replies: 20
Views: 7,438
Posted By Wild_Bill
I've got the shorter version, the Zodiac Futura...

I've got the shorter version, the Zodiac Futura Mk IIC with aluminum floor, and a 20hp 4-stroke Honda outboard.

With just me (and a ton of junk) on board, it gets up on the plane no problem and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 June 2014, 14:20
Replies: 148
Views: 45,067
Posted By Wild_Bill
In fact, I tested it out recently and it works...

In fact, I tested it out recently and it works just fine. I've got a Riptide 45/SC from Minn Kota that I got new for US$250. I also got a deep-cycle battery and battery box. I can fit the motor on...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 April 2014, 03:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,083
Posted By Wild_Bill
Sharp!

Sharp!
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 12 April 2014, 23:56
Replies: 27
Views: 3,925
Posted By Wild_Bill
I agree with you whole-heartedly, monkey. It's...

I agree with you whole-heartedly, monkey. It's nice to have a backup. I bring an electric trolling motor and deep-cycle battery as my backup. I have removed and replaced my 47kg 4-stroke from the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2014, 20:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,827
Posted By Wild_Bill
For those of us not blessed to have ITV: ...

For those of us not blessed to have ITV:

https://sheilareid.co/sites/default/files/styles/slider/public/sheila-reid-feral.jpg
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2014, 19:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By Wild_Bill
Interesting. My girlfriend (soon to be wife) is a...

Interesting. My girlfriend (soon to be wife) is a UK citizen, and has relatives in Wales.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2014, 15:24
Replies: 6
Views: 3,093
Posted By Wild_Bill
Maybe you can make your own track attachment...

Maybe you can make your own track attachment thingies like I did:

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/where-to-buy-zodiac-tie-down-runners-58827.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 April 2014, 00:46
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By Wild_Bill
I've only had the boat for several months now,...

I've only had the boat for several months now, but it seems to be holding up just fine. I haven't had to recoat it yet, but time will tell.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 April 2014, 22:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By Wild_Bill
I had good luck with "Sharpie"-brand Oil-Based...

I had good luck with "Sharpie"-brand Oil-Based Paint Markers on my PVC boat. Perhaps they have these or something similar available in the UK. They need to dry for a bit, but don't eat the PVC, and...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 50

 


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:56.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.