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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 March 2024, 21:18
Replies: 13
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Posted By pagick
my boat is a 2015 sold at 2018. At least that...

my boat is a 2015 sold at 2018. At least that what I remembered. What info are you looking for. do you mean speed tubes?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 March 2024, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By pagick
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 October 2021, 16:53
Replies: 17
Views: 850
Posted By pagick
I’ve had mine in a small wood shed. Where I live...

I’ve had mine in a small wood shed. Where I live moisture is not a problem but heat is my worry. I expect the glued seams can degrade with long exposure to heat. Perhaps I’m wrong but I installed a...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 October 2021, 20:34
Replies: 20
Views: 5,339
Posted By pagick
I had a 1985 avon spitfire and the 35HP outboard...

I had a 1985 avon spitfire and the 35HP outboard required a 2.5" spacer added to the transom. This made it level to the height of the outer edges of the original transom. I did a sandwich like you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 September 2021, 23:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By pagick
I just looked at your pics on my desktop. My...

I just looked at your pics on my desktop. My phone won't enlarge and I didn't notice the transom trim piece should be low, near the floor. Im guessing they raised it up out of his way for some reason.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 September 2021, 23:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By pagick
https://youtu.be/4bUkdRAqGOU ...

https://youtu.be/4bUkdRAqGOU
https://youtu.be/DVyGSzEivRg

Here is my boat. I get 38mph with 2 on board.
Props are tricky. I either buy used so if it doesn't pan out I can flip them back and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 September 2021, 19:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By pagick
Congratulations on your new ride. The channel on...

Congratulations on your new ride. The channel on transom and the short straps with clips on the floor edges is for the air floor option.
As you have read once seams start coming loose stay on the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 September 2021, 16:41
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By pagick
I’ve used rustoleum oil based paint. It soaks in...

I’ve used rustoleum oil based paint. It soaks in and is hard wearing. I used it on ply floors and ply storage boxes. Don’t use water based, oil is the one.
I’ve watched videos where boat builders...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 13 September 2021, 01:10
Replies: 2
Views: 758
Posted By pagick
Sorry. I just reread your post. I thought you...

Sorry. I just reread your post. I thought you stated it had futura on the box not boat. I should have read slower.
I have a MK ll futura . What questions do you have.
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 12 September 2021, 23:24
Replies: 2
Views: 758
Posted By pagick
Does it have speed tubes under it? If you don’t...

Does it have speed tubes under it? If you don’t know what I’m talking about and you assembled the boat it probably doesn’t have them and then it’s not a futura.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 September 2021, 17:47
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By pagick
I’d expect you need to build. Use marine ply and...

I’d expect you need to build. Use marine ply and epoxy to build the stack to match what the original one was. Seal all the edges very well. If you’re not setup to vacuum bag it put the stack on a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 August 2021, 18:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,023
Posted By pagick
If it’s mileage over work load on boating day....

If it’s mileage over work load on boating day. I’d leave tubes inflated and in place but slow my top speed 5 mph (sorry! 7 kph)
Forum: Engines & props 05 August 2021, 17:40
Replies: 19
Views: 3,779
Posted By pagick
I’ve been avoiding eBay lately due to sellers...

I’ve been avoiding eBay lately due to sellers using expensive return shipping as a way to stop the mandatory return policies eBay imposed on sellers.
Example-
I buy an item that “ships from US”...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 15 July 2021, 18:09
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By pagick
Bimini's give far more shade, easily left at home...

Bimini's give far more shade, easily left at home when not needed and are cheaper, but I think we all can agree what option looks better. That said, If you look at the T-Top pic you included it looks...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 29 June 2021, 04:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,102
Posted By pagick
I have a SIB with over rated motor. It’s 40 hp...

I have a SIB with over rated motor. It’s 40 hp max rec, 50 hp max if hauling loads constantly. But I have a 60 ho on it. My wreck was as your outboard. 40-50-60hp are all the same motor with...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 June 2021, 22:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,791
Posted By pagick
I did the same metal load spreader on a sib many...

I did the same metal load spreader on a sib many many years ago. My Avon Spitfire Sib had all wood transom factory cut to a height that was 2.5" too low. I fitted a wood block to match what I had to...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 31 May 2021, 19:34
Replies: 16
Views: 944
Posted By pagick
You have lots of good advice so far. And here is...

You have lots of good advice so far. And here is mine.
I’ve owned 8 different boats in my life. My process to get on plane is always to trim your OB in all the way. Give full throttle and as I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 May 2021, 16:48
Replies: 1
Views: 428
Posted By pagick
I mounted to the rope rail on top of the tubes....

I mounted to the rope rail on top of the tubes. It lets you have a wider canopy and gets it higher. But "you" have to pick the size. I was lucky and found on Amazon a $60. top that fit perfectly. It...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 May 2021, 22:27
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By pagick
Two boats ago I bought a ChrisCraft open bow ski...

Two boats ago I bought a ChrisCraft open bow ski boat. It was 10 years old. The owner had towels that matched the carpet covering all the carpet. He described how when people get in the boat wet he...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 April 2021, 20:19
Replies: 5
Views: 3,005
Posted By pagick
Use oil base only.

Use oil base only.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 10 April 2021, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 3,005
Posted By pagick
Marine ply is far stuffer and stays flatter. I...

Marine ply is far stuffer and stays flatter.
I paint with oil based rustoleum. I was surprised to see other boat builders using it. Epoxy clouds up from sun.
In the early “80s” I had a 4 meter...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 April 2021, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Posted By pagick
Definitely the way to go. In a pinch I’ve used...

Definitely the way to go.
In a pinch I’ve used my knee to get a general idea of pressure. Put your knee and all your weight on it. If the pushing makes wrinkles around your knee it’s low. You...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2021, 18:16
Replies: 19
Views: 1,436
Posted By pagick
Here in US the main off the shelf swinging tongue...

Here in US the main off the shelf swinging tongue coupler is called SwingAway. It comes in many sizes to handle different loads. I’ve also had a 5,000lb boat/trailer that had a tongue that sleeved...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 February 2021, 17:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,839
Posted By pagick
I’d add bunks under transom. That’s the weakest...

I’d add bunks under transom. That’s the weakest and most important connection. Wood to fabric/hard to soft. And the outboards weight is relentless at trying to pull the wood down to the ground. JMO
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 February 2021, 15:12
Replies: 13
Views: 1,839
Posted By pagick
Futura mkll with 60hp on it. 3years during summer...

Futura mkll with 60hp on it. 3years during summer months it’s on the trailer with no problem. And I check. Transom rests on the bunks as does the aluminum floor. I just let the keel air out so fabric...
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