Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
12 October 2013, 21:58
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Replies: 31
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Hi all,
I managed to get buoyancy aids and all...
Hi all,
I managed to get buoyancy aids and all that stuff sorted, and took the boat out for her first trip today. Unfortunately within about 30 seconds of leaving the river banks, the shear bolt...
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Forum: Engines & props
12 October 2013, 21:53
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Replies: 4
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Honda 2hp Shear pin & Boat spares near Hereford
Hi all,
I'm after a shear pin for a 1997 Honda 2hp outboard. I've seen a few select websites selling them, so might have to resort to buying online, but I was hoping there might be a spares stockist...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
10 October 2013, 08:01
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Thanks for that both. Having the ratings...
Thanks for that both. Having the ratings explained certainly makes things much more understandable.
I'm thinking buoyancy aid with a reasonable rating for rivers and lakes, and lifejacket for sea...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
10 October 2013, 00:44
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
08 October 2013, 22:10
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Well with the help of all you guys who have...
Well with the help of all you guys who have posted advice for me so far I've come to the conclusion that I'm after;
A roughly 2.5-3.5 mtr SIB with ideally a 4stroke, but definitely petrol engine, of...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
08 October 2013, 12:39
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Further to all my previous questions;
I have...
Further to all my previous questions;
I have so far been only interested in petrol outboards, however I've seen a few cheaper ribs for sale with electric 12v motors on.
Firstly, these seem very...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 October 2013, 22:52
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Thanks for everybody's input.
It's for the...
Thanks for everybody's input.
It's for the river Wye by the way. I can't say I'm likely to be venturing farther afield with the Wye practically on my doorstep, and the sea would be far too much...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 October 2013, 20:49
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
PS I am reasonably savvy with radio equipment,...
PS I am reasonably savvy with radio equipment, but I imagine a VHF marine radio would be an expensive bit of kit. Could somebody please give me an example of a basic starter model so I can research...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 October 2013, 20:47
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Hi Justin,
Thanks for you info.
This may...
Hi Justin,
Thanks for you info.
This may seem like a stupid question, but how does getting a day license work?
Presumably you have to call the council or the particular trust and pay for each...
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs
07 October 2013, 20:15
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Replies: 31
Views: 57,866
Inflatable boat and outboard for UK waterways?
Hi all,
I am a complete novice at all things boating. I'm a keen outdoorsman, and ex military so consider myself to be relatively practical, and love exploration but have never had much experience...
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