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Forum: Bits and pieces 11 March 2022, 14:20
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Hydrofoil sold

Hydrofoil sold
Forum: Bits and pieces 09 March 2022, 09:40
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By bobfather
New Davis Instruments Whale Tail XL

I bought this Davis Instruments Whale Tail XL hydrofoil for my Honda BF20. My eyes were bigger than my outboard, it's too big for me. Brand new, still in its box, fittings included. It cost me...
Forum: Engines & props 28 October 2020, 12:52
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By bobfather
Honda outboard vents

I'm considering adding a hydrofoil to my outboard but I'm concerned that it may encroach on these vents. Does anyone know the purpose of these vents. My owners manual does not identify their purpose...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 March 2020, 09:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By bobfather
That's interesting, I assume by inflating the bow...

That's interesting, I assume by inflating the bow first, the inter-chamber seals will bulge into the side chambers and so those bulges offer relief to the sides in the event of the bow pressure...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 24 March 2020, 20:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By bobfather
I'd love to fit relief valves but each chamber...

I'd love to fit relief valves but each chamber only has one entry that is used for inflation. How do you fit additional valves? Is there a combined inflate & relief valve available?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 March 2020, 10:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By bobfather
Intentional under inflation

I have a 3.6m 4 chamber aluminium floored SIB. The manufacturer recommends that all four chambers are inflated to 3.43psi. Having experienced a split seam on a previous craft due to sun heating...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 January 2020, 17:42
Replies: 16
Views: 1,995
Posted By bobfather
Scrap that idea, uninstall and reinstall doesn't...

Scrap that idea, uninstall and reinstall doesn't remove the data. I've posted a comment on The App Store to the coder, hopefully he will spot it and offer an updated with an odometer reset option
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 January 2020, 16:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,995
Posted By bobfather
I've got the same issue. I'm hoping that it'll...

I've got the same issue. I'm hoping that it'll clear that data if I uninstall and reinstall it but I've yet to test that. I think it has been programmed to act like a car speedo, total miles isn't...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 January 2020, 16:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,995
Posted By bobfather
It's just GPS speed & distance, no connection to...

It's just GPS speed & distance, no connection to other items
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 19 January 2020, 12:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,995
Posted By bobfather
It works very well, also records total NMs, trip...

It works very well, also records total NMs, trip NMs, max & min knots. I've used it for the past couple of years but found it awkward to access my phone to monitor it. This independent phone with...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 January 2020, 14:52
Replies: 16
Views: 1,995
Posted By bobfather
Simple speedo for my SIB

SIBing in the Lakes means I need to be aware of my speed. I've been trying to find a way to know my speed without too much expense. I came up with this simple solution. Old smartphone with a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2019, 15:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By bobfather
Many thanks for the replies, looks like...

Many thanks for the replies, looks like Craftinsure will win my business
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 10 January 2019, 10:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By bobfather
RIB/SIB Insurance

I insured my SIB+outboard for the first time last year but I find the T&C's quite difficult to achieve. As an example, I am required to have my outboard transom locked to the boat all the time. My...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 August 2018, 10:32
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By bobfather
The wheels are standard large wheelbarrow type...

The wheels are standard large wheelbarrow type with a metal hub & rim containing stainless steel roller bearings. They are retained on the axle with lynch pin rings
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 August 2018, 09:31
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By bobfather
launch trailer floating

Hi, just wondering if there is a solution to this problem. When I take my launch trailer out to retrieve my boat I have to battle with it to force it under the boat. The air in the tyres appears...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 23 July 2018, 11:16
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bobfather
The hull converted into a roof box so that the...

The hull converted into a roof box so that the tubes an ancillary equipment could store inside. The problem was that it was a 2 berth boat (falsely advertised as a 4 berth) but the hull was so heavy...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 23 July 2018, 10:52
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bobfather
Aha, interesting. I assumed the rigid floor made...

Aha, interesting. I assumed the rigid floor made it a RIB, I stand corrected. I had a RIB before this boat, it was a rare beast and very difficult to build and launch. It was called CARgoCRAFT, I...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 23 July 2018, 09:41
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bobfather
Hi David, my first Caley Cruisers trip was...

Hi David, my first Caley Cruisers trip was interesting on the westward journey, when cruising we managed to stay ahead of the rain but every lock allowed the rain to catch us up, it became a...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 23 July 2018, 09:30
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bobfather
Parkfoot is definitely one I'll be using. I have...

Parkfoot is definitely one I'll be using. I have a son living in Penrith so it's very convenient to use his drive as a stopping off point or for sleepovers so that I can enjoy several trips. I wish...
Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions 22 July 2018, 16:38
Replies: 8
Views: 846
Posted By bobfather
New member from the Northeast

Hi, I'm a happily retired chap from the Redcar area who has enjoyed rib pleasure boating for the past 6 years and I have twice done the Caledonia using Caley Cruisers boats. I have an open solid...
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