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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 July 2020, 07:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By NZDoug
Thats all good, but others on the boat won't...

Thats all good, but others on the boat won't sing"Who lets the dog out" if you don't put it on....;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2020, 02:32
Replies: 25
Views: 5,354
Posted By NZDoug
Use a float near the end of the line! ....... ...

Use a float near the end of the line!
.......
I have a clip at the end of my anchor line which attaches to the obvious place, which is the bow handle. I shorten it by looping the line at a shorter...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 July 2020, 01:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,052
Posted By NZDoug
Kill Cord Cool Idea

If I do say so myself.
I use a nylon dog collar attached above my knee as it is easier than unhooking the clip.
You can undo it with one hand, even when wet.
It can be around the ankle if you use...
Forum: RIB gallery 29 June 2020, 01:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By NZDoug
i'm 74 now and have succumbed to old age by...

i'm 74 now and have succumbed to old age by adding a winch to my car port.
I now assemble the boat in the car port, winch it up, slide the beach trailer under the boat, lower in onto the trailer,...
Forum: RIBs for sale and wanted in the US and Canada 21 May 2020, 06:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By NZDoug
https://www.onetangibeachraces.co.nz Sealegs...

https://www.onetangibeachraces.co.nz
Sealegs races!
Forum: Bits and pieces 11 May 2020, 23:16
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By NZDoug
Hi Bullfrog VI. Thanks for your input. I made...

Hi Bullfrog VI.
Thanks for your input.
I made a paddle holder out of black 8mm black rope that does the trick.
Most problems, when left alone, solve themselves.
Or necessity is the mother of...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 07 May 2020, 22:44
Replies: 58
Views: 3,276
Posted By NZDoug
Giday, Calum, Check out this thread of my boat....

Giday, Calum,
Check out this thread of my boat.
https://www.rib.net/forum/f16/my-zodiac-3-8m-classic-mk2-c-83236.html
I got the boat when it was 3 years old off TradeMe, NZ's eBay for approx....
Forum: RIBnet North America 07 May 2020, 22:27
Replies: 38
Views: 5,379
Posted By NZDoug
All good down under! Were in the works of...

All good down under!
Were in the works of joining out bubbles with Aussie.
Hoping to be allowed on the water next Tues. midnight NZ time.
Wash yer hands!:)
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 29 March 2020, 00:13
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By NZDoug
Giday, mate, thanks for the heads up about Rat...

Giday, mate,
thanks for the heads up about Rat Attack!
:thumbs:
May all your seas be following!
Forum: RIBnet North America 25 March 2020, 02:50
Replies: 38
Views: 5,379
Posted By NZDoug
As of midnight tonight Weds. 25/03/2020, here in...

As of midnight tonight Weds. 25/03/2020, here in New Zealand the government is putting the country in full lock down for 28 days and boating is verboten.
The govt does not want to endanger the coast...
Forum: RIB gallery 25 March 2020, 02:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By NZDoug
Hi Jeff, Were at equinox today with days...

Hi Jeff,
Were at equinox today with days getting shorter.
Were in 28 day lockdown due to COVID-19 so even boating is verboten.
The gov. does'nt want any coastguard callouts.
I still got my swim...
Forum: RIB gallery 24 March 2020, 08:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By NZDoug
Giday, Jeff, The wheels on the trailer make it...

Giday, Jeff,
The wheels on the trailer make it necessary to stand on the tongue of the trailer to launch if solo.
Its easier with two.
Each crew can sit on the wheels, which are very buoyant.
The...
Forum: RIB gallery 23 March 2020, 03:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By NZDoug
Hi Fenlander, The Yamaha 25N 2 stroke weighs in...

Hi Fenlander,
The Yamaha 25N 2 stroke weighs in at 46kg.or 101 lbs.
I'm 1.8m. 6 foot, 90kg. 200 lbs
When alone, I slide the engine off the truck using a towel to protect the leg and balance it on...
Forum: RIB gallery 22 March 2020, 02:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,586
Posted By NZDoug
My Zodiac 3.8m. Classic Mk2 C

So this is a continuation of my intro post
https://www.rib.net/forum/f64/greetings-from-nz-59969-2.html

Heres the truck with boat, from the previous post.
Second shot, what it looks like...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 February 2020, 05:38
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By NZDoug
Me again, flicked the old boat. Got a new to...

Me again, flicked the old boat.
Got a new to me, mostly stored in bags 2014 Zodiac 3.8M. Classic Mk2.C.
Still got the same 2013 25N Yamaha 2 stroke., loaded on the back of my 1993 Ford Courier ute....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 December 2019, 23:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By NZDoug
Figured out syncing to bluetooth. It wouldn't...

Figured out syncing to bluetooth.
It wouldn't ring in set up bluetooth mode as you had to go to a working channel for it to over ride.
Many thanks to brother in law for phoning me 71 times before...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 December 2019, 23:32
Replies: 15
Views: 1,402
Posted By NZDoug
I got this Cobra Hand Held floatable Blutooth...

I got this Cobra Hand Held floatable Blutooth Marine radio
https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/B00DGFJU3E
for my Zodiac 3.8m.Mk2 Classic.
I live near 3 bars and hear the bar crossings on...
Forum: Bits and pieces 27 December 2019, 23:15
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By NZDoug
Found it! ...

Found it!
https://www.inflatableboats.com/Zodiac-Paddle-Support-Kit-MILPRO-Z2590.htm?categoryId=-1
Mines a 2014 Zodiac 3.8 Classic, Mk.2C which is pvc. so no joy.
The owner of Inflatable boats com...
Forum: Bits and pieces 08 December 2019, 18:07
Replies: 4
Views: 811
Posted By NZDoug
Paddle Holders for Zodiac 3.8 Mk.2

Hi folks, does anyone know where I can source a glue on paddle holders for my 2014 Zodiac?
Kinda like a sling for the skinny end and a rubber pocket for the flat end.
An online source would be most...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 30 January 2016, 20:17
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By NZDoug
first undercoat of grey 2 pot. will make up a...

first undercoat of grey 2 pot.
will make up a windscreen .
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 19 January 2016, 02:12
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By NZDoug
;) So I paid for the Yamaha approved steering...

;) So I paid for the Yamaha approved steering wheel and throttle control from the Yami dealer and should receive it by courier within 24 hours.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 17 January 2016, 22:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By NZDoug
Hi all, Im going to build a centre console...

Hi all,
Im going to build a centre console jockey seat combo out of 1.2x2.4 12mm (4'x8' half inch) ply.
I got 2 pot marine grade grey paint.
The boat is at the start of the thread and in the...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 11 March 2014, 00:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By NZDoug
Greertings from NZ. The boat looks like a good...

Greertings from NZ.
The boat looks like a good project.
Fellow Canuck here..
Way da be, eh?
Got a good bud in Victoria w Zodiac, we have done a bit of seaplane chasing in Vic Harbour, so many...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 March 2014, 17:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,375
Posted By NZDoug
Longer boat petter in chops Get the 4.2 and put...

Longer boat petter in chops
Get the 4.2 and put a 30 horse on when you sort your licence..
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 02 March 2014, 07:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,249
Posted By NZDoug
See if this works. (Mod edit: don't think...

See if this works.

(Mod edit: don't think that will work out of Dropbox)
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