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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 February 2022, 20:16
Replies: 14
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Posted By mm289
Some pics of mine on this thread...

Some pics of mine on this thread https://www.rib.net/forum/f49/tow-bar-carriers-86040.html

We out the Frib on the rack and engine in the boot

Cheers

MM
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 28 October 2021, 16:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By mm289
Yep, basically the same process we follow. I had...

Yep, basically the same process we follow. I had never thought about leaving the wheels on to make it easier to move when packed down though:eek: so thats a really useful idea:thumbs:

Cheers,

MM
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 October 2021, 18:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By mm289
As above, empty out as much air as possible then...

As above, empty out as much air as possible then tuck tubes into middle.

Fold bow in and get the two "flats" that are exposed lined up vertically. If the bow section has gone far enough to the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 06 May 2021, 21:57
Replies: 61
Views: 6,802
Posted By mm289
Just to add to the above we bought the Buzz-rak...

Just to add to the above we bought the Buzz-rak one about a year ago specifically to take the SIB - or in our case a F-Rib 330.

We have it mounted on the back of a Range Rover which has a 100kg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 September 2020, 13:47
Replies: 9
Views: 3,356
Posted By mm289
I picked up a folding camp seat like...

I picked up a folding camp seat like...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 02 August 2020, 20:02
Replies: 33
Views: 3,711
Posted By mm289
Well done guys, we were staying up on Loch...

Well done guys, we were staying up on Loch Striven at the time and managed 4 trips on the boat over 10 days, had thought about trying to join up with you on the Saturday/Sun but the weather on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2020, 19:18
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
Just to update on the travel plans really,...

Just to update on the travel plans really, weather hasn't been great but we managed to explore Loch Striven then had a lovely day Tuesday going up the East Kyles of Bute to Tignabruich. The only...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 09:01
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
And in other good news, we made it up to Scotland...

And in other good news, we made it up to Scotland ok:dance:


Boat rigged and ready and took it out on Loch Striven for a few hours yesterday....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 July 2020, 08:57
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
@locozodiac just trying to match to a short...

@locozodiac just trying to match to a short shaft, the AV plate is about 2" below transom bottom, but that is about as good as I can get it:thumbs:


So the polycarbonate plate didn't last very...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2020, 22:39
Replies: 23
Views: 5,999
Posted By mm289
Unfortunately on mine it comes off quite...

Unfortunately on mine it comes off quite frequently either because I fold the boat away or when I swap the 15HP with the 6HP, which I tend to do when I am just pootling about on the river.

...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2020, 10:19
Replies: 23
Views: 5,999
Posted By mm289
Just to confirm thge above really, Have posted a...

Just to confirm thge above really, Have posted a load of pics on my thread about engine height om my Frib.

Transom is 15", both my Mariner engines are 17 - 17 1/2".:whistling:

Problem is you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2020, 10:09
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
So just following up on measurements and stuff....

So just following up on measurements and stuff. In the other thread @gurnard was mentioning about short shaft lengths being about 17".

So I set up both my Mariner 15HP and Mariner 6HP on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 June 2020, 09:56
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
That would be great @locozodiac:thumbs: So...

That would be great @locozodiac:thumbs:

So made some progress yesterday. I had a piece of Polycarbonate knocking around in the workshop so cut this to shape, sanded down the edges and have stuck...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2020, 21:15
Replies: 40
Views: 7,440
Posted By mm289
Couple of updates. Firstly over pressure...

Couple of updates.


Firstly over pressure valves. Even after having the valve on and off a few times I still wasn't happy that it was sealing properly so called Steve Bruce at Frib UK HQ.


He...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2020, 15:22
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
Sorry, no update on the engine height but just...

Sorry, no update on the engine height but just been confirmed Scottish tourism is open for business from the 15th so looks like my trip up there is still on :dance::dance:


Now to plan a few days...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2020, 08:15
Replies: 18
Views: 5,096
Posted By mm289
Just back up what the guys said, you probably...

Just back up what the guys said, you probably won't know till you have tried the boat a bit. I have a F-rib 330 and use one when solo as the F-rib is quite a nose up design and whilst it will plane...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 June 2020, 08:09
Replies: 30
Views: 5,053
Posted By mm289
On mine inflating a F-rib the low pressure pump...

On mine inflating a F-rib the low pressure pump runs for probs a minute then the high pressure kicks in for another minute or two. From memory low pressure gets it to where it just about reads on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 June 2020, 17:36
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
@gurnard Oh gosh that's a bit grim :( ...

@gurnard Oh gosh that's a bit grim :(


Doesn't help the tourist industry at all as all the cottages etc have started taking bookings and I suspect a lot of people (like me) will now be thinking...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 June 2020, 12:27
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
:thumbs:Thanks all - and that's an ingenious idea...

:thumbs:Thanks all - and that's an ingenious idea Donny :)


I need to sort it out as (lockdown permitting) we are staying on Loch Striven for a couple of weeks end of July and I want to bring the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 June 2020, 09:53
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
@max thanks for the link - I have now read...

@max thanks for the link - I have now read Locozodiacs post and that makes sense:thumbs:


@Beamishken - yep, not quite an ideal match:rolleyes:


@Fenlander @gurnard - all makes sense and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 June 2020, 20:36
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
Your wish is my command, he says trotting out to...

Your wish is my command, he says trotting out to the workshop......:dance:


Back again...

- so transom height is 26cm/ 14" (although according to the owners manual it is 15"?)
- OB leg...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 June 2020, 19:46
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
Second and related question is can/how far can I...

Second and related question is can/how far can I raise the outboard.

At the moment on trim position 2 the cavitation plate sits about 1 1/2" below a line drawn from the centre of the V on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 17 June 2020, 19:28
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By mm289
Outboard Height on F-rib

Hiya,

now I am getting out on the Frib a bit more I am starting to do some fine tuning so looking at the height of the OB on the transom. I know some of you Aerotec'ies have spent a fair bit of...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 05 June 2020, 07:37
Replies: 40
Views: 7,440
Posted By mm289
Yep, I couldn't remember who I had knicked the...

Yep, I couldn't remember who I had knicked the idea off but it is really good:thumbs:
I used to keep it on the floor but it was a real pain getting it out when needed past the seats etc, this way I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 June 2020, 10:11
Replies: 46
Views: 3,457
Posted By mm289
For our small FRib I am gradually increasing our...

For our small FRib I am gradually increasing our "protection" but based on a use case of only going out inland/inshore and only during daylight hours.


The main thing that has triggered it is...
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