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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 May 2021, 09:30
Replies: 304
Views: 20,209
Posted By smallribber
Well it is getting near to the 5th May. I wonder...

Well it is getting near to the 5th May. I wonder where they are now
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 May 2021, 06:56
Replies: 119
Views: 24,627
Posted By smallribber
Quite... As the OP of this thread I am pleased to...

Quite... As the OP of this thread I am pleased to see that someone has bought one as I intended to do. I however for various reasons bottled out.

Lets all see what it is like once it is here and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 May 2021, 06:48
Replies: 13
Views: 1,234
Posted By smallribber
Sounds very interesting and exciting. Are you...

Sounds very interesting and exciting. Are you planning to post photos/video etc of your trip on here ?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 May 2021, 10:40
Replies: 39
Views: 1,723
Posted By smallribber
A bow dodger made of clear material might do the...

A bow dodger made of clear material might do the trick. I have one on my sib and was amazed at the difference it makes
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2021, 10:37
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
If anyone is wondering the Prop is on some sort...

If anyone is wondering the Prop is on some sort of centrifugal clutch arrangement and at idle the prop does not spin but as you advance the throttle it spins away... Just like a Strimmer obviously
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2021, 10:34
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
It does seem to use more petrol that a main...

It does seem to use more petrol that a main stream 4 stroke would use but for my use that is not an issue.

Also as the exhaust does not go through the water there is a lot less 'Polution' in the...
Forum: Engines & props 03 May 2021, 10:31
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
After reading Matt's comment about not running it...

After reading Matt's comment about not running it under no load much more I decided to put it in my homemade test tub (part of an old heating oil tank that failed) to run it in a little more.

I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 May 2021, 09:28
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By smallribber
I have a 20 hp 4 stroke (Merc) I can only carry...

I have a 20 hp 4 stroke (Merc) I can only carry that about 2 - 3 feet and when I do I always feel like I am going to injure myself. Sadly a 4 stroke engine of the power we need on our sibs to plane...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 May 2021, 08:48
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By smallribber
That is a very heavy engine and a few feet would...

That is a very heavy engine and a few feet would be normal. Have a read of this thread.

https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/heavy-engines-85988.html
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 May 2021, 08:46
Replies: 22
Views: 1,517
Posted By smallribber
That is interesting

That is interesting
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 May 2021, 07:20
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
That will be a very interesting experiment. I...

That will be a very interesting experiment. I sort of feel the following it true on a sib that will take 2 people such as the T38IE:

1) With any motor over 9.8 hp it will plane easily with 1 or 2...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 20:49
Replies: 22
Views: 1,517
Posted By smallribber
The normal flow of cooling water is into the...

The normal flow of cooling water is into the cooling Jacket and then in effect a T one part going to the tell tale and the other part going to the thermostat which when the engine is hot enough opens...
Forum: Engines & props 02 May 2021, 17:16
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
Send me a link to the threads you have started...

Send me a link to the threads you have started and I will have a read through those,,,,,,,, Or you could just go and watch the TV :thumbs:
Forum: Engines & props 02 May 2021, 16:52
Replies: 9
Views: 4,354
Posted By smallribber
Also make sure that the Carb float bowl gasket is...

Also make sure that the Carb float bowl gasket is not leaking air
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:48
Replies: 22
Views: 1,517
Posted By smallribber
To the OP. Running it for a short while (less...

To the OP. Running it for a short while (less than about 30 seconds) to do the test I suggested will be fine. Just don't run it much longer and always in the water butt you have
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:43
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
:rofl: :rofl:

:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:42
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
In this video it looks to be running quite well....

In this video it looks to be running quite well. This is the electric start version with the battery under the Cowl. Not sure I would like not having the ability to also have a pull start but could...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:38
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
Is there any part of that, that you disagree with...

Is there any part of that, that you disagree with then Fenlander
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:34
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
It looks like there is an electric start version...

It looks like there is an electric start version of the motor with the Battery under the cowl

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=198862521777909

Interesting
Forum: Engines & props 02 May 2021, 16:26
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
As the instructions are pants. I am wondering...

As the instructions are pants. I am wondering which is the correct side to lay this 4 stroke on when in the car. I suspect it should be with the carb facing upwards. What do others think
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:23
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
Well Fenlander is the Engine King one for him...

Well Fenlander is the Engine King one for him perhaps
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 16:18
Replies: 22
Views: 1,517
Posted By smallribber
Get a piece of strimmer chord or similar and poke...

Get a piece of strimmer chord or similar and poke it up the tell tail and try it again. It is most likely just blocked. Running it with no water to test for a short while will not cause an issue.
...
Forum: Engines & props 02 May 2021, 16:14
Replies: 93
Views: 13,105
Posted By smallribber
I said earlier that you need to get the hang of...

I said earlier that you need to get the hang of starting this engine cold and I think I have cracked it:

1) So about 5 - 6 pumps of the primer bulb
2) Set the little choke to full/Start
3) Give...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 15:43
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
You see several about in the med in marinas. I...

You see several about in the med in marinas. I always thought they were a low end brand like Parsun. I have not seen many in the UK but they could be an option to consider especially at that weight....
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 02 May 2021, 15:21
Replies: 34
Views: 4,397
Posted By smallribber
Or I could just spend my money on what I like and...

Or I could just spend my money on what I like and also post what I like here to the benefit of others. I am not quite sure what your issue is unless of course it is only you that knows about...
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